Unsigned Senior Spotlight: RHP Alex Scherer
December 15, 2017
With the final spring season approaching for 2018 prospects, we take a look seniors still on the market.
Today we look at:
Alex Scherer
Class of 2018 / RHP
Rankings
StateRank: 91 / POS: 44
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2018
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Primary Position: RHPSecondary Position: RHP
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High School: CathedralState: IN
- Summer Team: Indiana Bulls
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Height: 6-4Weight: 215lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Statistics
Pitching
89
Max FB
(09/24/20)
88 - 89
FB
(09/24/20)
75 - 77
CB
(09/24/20)
80 - 81
CH
86 - 88
SPL
(09/24/20)
Position
7.23
60-yard
89
OF Velo
91
Exit Velo
Trackman - Fastball
89.4
Velocity (max)
(09/24/20)
88.6 - 89.4
Velo Range
(09/24/20)
87.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
(09/24/20)
2017
Spin Rate (max)
(09/24/20)
1961
Spin Rate (avg)
(09/24/20)
IVB (max)
(09/24/20)
IVB (avg)
(09/24/20)
HM (max)
(09/24/20)
HM (avg)
(09/24/20)
Extension (avg)
(09/24/20)
Release Ht (avg)
(09/24/20)
Spin Score (max)
(09/24/20)
Zone %
(09/24/20)
PBR IL: John A. Logan JC Scout Day
Sep 24, 2020
Trackman - Fastball
Velocity (max)
89.4
Velo Range
88.6 - 89.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
87.9
Spin Rate (max)
2017
Spin Rate (avg)
1961
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
77.0
Velocity (max)
(09/24/20)
74.9 - 77.0
Velo Range
(09/24/20)
72.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
(09/24/20)
2212
Spin Rate (max)
(09/24/20)
2096
Spin Rate (avg)
(09/24/20)
IVB (max)
(09/24/20)
IVB (avg)
(09/24/20)
HM (max)
(09/24/20)
HM (avg)
(09/24/20)
Extension (avg)
(09/24/20)
Release Ht (avg)
(09/24/20)
Spin Score (max)
(09/24/20)
PBR IL: John A. Logan JC Scout Day
Sep 24, 2020
Trackman - Curveball
Velocity (max)
77
Velo Range
74.9 - 77
Eff Velocity (avg)
72.9
Spin Rate (max)
2212
Spin Rate (avg)
2096
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - Splitter
88.3
Velocity (max)
(09/24/20)
86.6 - 88.3
Velo Range
(09/24/20)
86.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
(09/24/20)
1703
Spin Rate (max)
(09/24/20)
1892
Spin Rate (avg)
(09/24/20)
IVB (max)
(09/24/20)
IVB (avg)
(09/24/20)
HM (max)
(09/24/20)
HM (avg)
(09/24/20)
Extension (avg)
(09/24/20)
Release Ht (avg)
(09/24/20)
Spin Score (max)
(09/24/20)
Zone %
(09/24/20)
PBR IL: John A. Logan JC Scout Day
Sep 24, 2020
Trackman - Splitter
Velocity (max)
88.3
Velo Range
86.6 - 88.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
86.6
Spin Rate (max)
1703
Spin Rate (avg)
1892
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Pitch_Scores
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
(09/24/20)
Rise+
(09/24/20)
Sink+
(09/24/20)
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
(09/24/20)
Sweep+
(09/24/20)
Videos
(10/8/17)
Player News
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Scouting Report
10/8/17: 6-foot-4, 180 pound pitcher sat 83-86 with late run on the fastball. Unsigned senior showcased a more filled in frame with some late movement on pitches. Has slightly closed setup and load, lands squared and in line. Throws from a high 3/4 slot with short arm swing. Finishes upright, falls off at times. Slider has 10/4 shape with some late depth. Missed arm side at times but showed flashes it being an out pitch. Change-up had some late depth and fade.
2/26/17: The 6-foot-4, 180 pound right-handed pitcher sat 82-84, hitting 84 several times on the mound today. Short, high 3/4 arm action with some arm speed. Some rhythm down the mound, hips open late. Athletic finish. Some run on the fastball. Split-changeup has some late depth and arm side run at 78-80. Breaking ball has 10/4 shape with late break at 70-72. Showed flashes of being a true out pitch.
2/19/17: 6-foot-4, 180 pound, long, lean frame. Offensively, hits form an open setup. Loads back, small leg trigger for timing. Short stride. Hands drop a little during the load. Uphill swing plane, average bat speed. 1-handed finish. Average lower half, maintains balance throughout the swing. Registered a high exit velocity of 91 mph. Defensively, long, high ¾ to ¾ arm action. Throws topped out at 89 mph. Showcased sure hands, slow exchange. Ran a 7.23 laser-timed 60 yard dash.
2/21/16: 6-foot-3, 150 pound RHP pitches from a short, 3/4 arm action. Stiff arm action. Choppy rhythm. Slight inward turn in the delivery. Good direction. Finishes upright. FB was 74-77. Breaking ball shows gradual movement at 63-65. CH was 71-72. FIELDING- From the OF was 81 from a low 3/4 slot. Showcased fluid feet with some athleticism. INF-short armaction, low 3/4 slot. Average hands. Ran a 7.53-60. At the plate hits from an open setup. Loads back, hands drop. Leg kick. Works uphill. Average bat speed. High exit velo of 77.
9/20/15: PITCHING- 6-foot-2, 145 pound righty pitches from a ¾ slot with average arm speed. Pie type arm action. Tilt/topple delivery with regular effort. Shoulders are level and has good direction. Fastball has some run at 72-75 and thrown for a strike. Breaking ball has gradual movement from a 10/4 shape at 61-62. Changeup is 68-69.
Lanky, 6-foot-2, 145 pounds, showcased sure hands in the OF with average actions. Short arm action at 78 mph with some accuracy. Ran a 7.75-60. Offensively hits out of a balanced setup with slight load back. Stride is long. Good balance in the swing. Average bat speed with short path to the baseball. Pull-side hitter. Recorded a high exit velocity of 73 mph of the tee.