Uncommitted Underclass Spotlight: Will Whelan, LHP/1B, Centennial

September 28, 2021
Parker Hageman
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Will Whelan, LHP/1B, Centennial

Scouting Report

7/07/21

Positional Profile: LHP
Body: 5-10, 180-pounds.
Delivery: Works from stretch. Good rhythm. Athletic balance position and lands hard across the body creating angle to plate.
Arm Action: L. Clean arm path, ball jumps out of hand well.
FB: T87, 85-86 mph. Varying action with command to both sides of the plate.
CB: 68-72 mph. Tighter 1/7 shape with flashes of sharp break.
CH: 73-75 mph. Firm with running action for strikes.

6/17/20

Position: LHP/1B
Body: 5-foot-9, 180-pound physical frame
Hit: Began in a balanced athletic stance with a slow controlled load, then used a toe tap to start his swing.
Power: 80 mph exit velocity. Line drive approach.
Defense: Infield- Sure hands, developing footwork. Fields the ball out front movements laterally were average.
Arm: 77 mph Infield velocity. Quick arm action, ¾ slot, consistent accuracy.
Speed: 8.39

Pitching: Smooth. Slow-tempo delivery. ¾ arm angle, quick arm action. Low balance point, even shoulders, lands closed, a clean finish.
FB: T82. 80-81 mph. Running action, heavy movement.
CB: 66-67 mph. 1/7 movement, tight action, consistent control.
CH: 71-72 mph. Sinking action.