Unsigned Senior Spotlight: RHP Caleb Johnson (Tates Creek HS)
September 22, 2012
By Chris Fuller
Kentucky Scouting Director
Caleb Johnson, RHP, Tates Creek HS, Class of 2013
Today's player spotlight is on unsigned senior Caleb Johnson, a 6-foot-2, 180-pound RHP from Tates Creek HS in Lexington.
Johnson has a good frame with some projectability. He has online, repeatable mechanics which allows him to be consistent in the strike zone with all 3 of his pitches. Johnson throws from a 3/4 arm slot which allows for good arm side run on his 83-85 mph fastball. He wraps a little on the backside but gets through the throwing slot consistently with quick arm speed. He shows a tight 75-76 mph slider with good bite and a 74 mph change up with good arm action. We saw Johnson throw in a fall game a few weeks ago, and it's obvious he knows how to pitch.
Look for Johnson to be a go to guy on the mound for Tates Creek again in 2013. This team returns a bunch of talent and is certainly a team to watch in the 11th region.