Uncommitted Spotlight - 2023 Pitchers
July 11, 2022
Spotlighting 5 pitching prospects we saw earlier this summer at our Upperclass Top Prospect workout in June.
For more information on a specific prospect, click their name to be taken to their PBR profile page.
For consideration for a Top Prospect invite, be sure to check our upcoming showcases for your next chance to be seen.
uncommitted spotlight
2023 pitchers
Dane Lais RHP / Oregon City, OR / 2023Positional Profile: RHP Body: 6’4, 220. Starter profile. Strong & durable Delivery: Repeatable mechanics. Consistent, steady tempo with late effort. Balanced throughout with clean direction towards target. Controls center mass down the slope. Strong brace on front side. Arm Action: Continuous. Straight back after hand break then shortens up into release. ¾ slot. Aggressive hand speed out front. FB: Peak 91.2. Ranged 85.2 - 88.5 for 3 innings. 2210 avg rpm. Flashes arm side run when down in zone. Stays behind ball well SL: 74-76 mph. Tight shape with slight downer action & limited sweep. Almost works as a cutter with more depth. CH: 77-78. Kills spin well with an avg of 1,447 rpm. Shows tumble with both fade and sinking action into the zone Overall: One of the top remaining uncommitted arms in 2023 class. Strong combination of size with present stuff and potential for 3 pitch mix. Clean operation throughout, has the chance to make significant strides as he gets consistent innings. Low mileage arm. |
Declan Francis RHP / 1B / Lake Oswego, OR / 2023Positional Profile: RHP Body: Stocky, physical. Strong throughout. 6’1, 225 lbs Delivery: Stretch only. High, coiled leg lift. Rotates into back hip well as he stays tall. Slight drop & drive action at hand break. Level shoulders into landing. Clean direction with upright finish. Arm Action: Short and powerful. Ball stays high at takeaway. Works straight back, avoids wrapping. Compact release. Ball comes out from behind ear. FB: Peak 86.8 mph. Range 85-86. Peak rpm at 2,129. Carries into the zone with life. Heavy action when down. CB: 70-72 with high spin, 2,817 avg rpm. Hard, downer action with 12/6 shape. Potential to be above avg offering in future with added polish. CH: 80-82. A bit firm but flashes late tumble with depth. Overall: Well proportioned athlete with strong, powerful levers and sturdy build. Repeats mechanics well & utilizes simplified delivery. FB/CB combo plays well off of each other. Competitive demeanor on the bump. |
Matthew Tacheny RHP / OF / Clackamas, OR / 2023Positional Profile: RHP Body: 6’3, 205 lbs. Strong bodied. Long levers Delivery: Exclusively stretch. Starts centered on rubber. Quick paced leg lift. Up, down and out movement. Shoulders stay level as back leg pushes down slope. Lengthy stride into landing. Simple actions, very few moving parts. Upright, rotation finish. Arm Action: Lower ¾ release with long, whippy finish. Full extension after hand break with continuous path. Shortens up & gets compact into release. Hand speed out front. FB: 81-83, peak 84.4. Likely more on the way with added strength. Consistent arm side run. Attacked primarily with FB on this look, working to both sides of the plate & allowing movement to induce weak contact. SL: Flashed a tight, darting SL in warm-ups with late, cutter-ish type action. CH: Showed in warm-up. Tumbles hard from FB release with heavy life
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JD Cannon RHP / 2B / Tigard , OR / 2023Positional Profile: RHP/INF Body: 5’7, 140 lbs with higher waisted frame and lean strength Delivery: From the stretch, comes set in middle of rubber with alignment towards catcher. Controlled leg lift into balance. Stays tall with level shoulders. Some drop & drive action into stride. Controls center mass as he drifts into landing. Extension out at release with balanced finish. Arm Action: Quick arm path after hand break. Higher takeaway with ball working straight back. High ¾ slot. Slight pause while staying compact then works through release FB: Up to 84, primarily 82-83 this look with consistent control. Induced consistent weak, ground ball contact CB: 66-70. 11/5 shape with depth & bend CH: 74-75. Flashes above avg arm side run/fade at its best. Throws with FB hand speed & conviction. Overall: Actions and athleticism from INF ability translates well to the mound. Works quick, goes right at hitters, pitches to contact. Competitive attitude on the bump with aggressive intent. FB gets on hitters quickly and can beat their barrel. |
Austin Wolfe LHP / 1B / Mountainside , OR / 2023Positional Profile: LHP Body: 6’0, 180 lbs. Proportional frame. Delivery: Easy & fluid. Flashes repeatable mechanics and body control. Quick, steady pace with intent out front. Balanced leg lift, stays tall on backside at hand break. Level shoulders into landing. Very polished Arm Action: Clean & continuous. Full arm swing with quickness and compact release. ¾ slot that repeats for all of his offerings. Chance to add more velo with strength. FB: Mostly 80-81 with sustainable effort & control. Life/hop into the zone with deceiving extension CB: 71-72. Short, tight downer action with 11/5 shape. More depth than sweep SL: 70-71. Peak rpm of 2,337. Cutter type shape with late, darting break to glove side. Spin rate offers chance to add more sweeping action/horizontal movement. CH: 73-74. Plays well off of FB as more of a straight CH with late tumble action
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