District 10 Playoff Spotlight: 2018 RHP/SS Travis Perry
May 25, 2017
By Dan Williams
West Virginia / Western Pennsylvania Director of Scouting
Rock Grove will play Mercer in District 10 semifinal action today at 6:30 at Slippery Rock University. The Orioles are looking to build upon last year's state tournament appearance. Key to a PIAA run will be junior RHP/SS Travis Perry. At 6-foot-7 Perry strikes an imposing figure on the hill. In his most recent outings his fastball has sat 88-89. While not your traditional size for a shortstop, Perry has showcased his two-way abilities this spring by handling duties in the middle of the infield when not pitching while also belting nine home runs to go along with his 26 RBI.
Scouting Report
2016 PBR Future Games - Team Pennsylvania
9/10/16 6-foot-7, 200-pound two-way prospect has impressed all summer on the mound, topping at 87 mph during a solid effort in the PBR Future Games in August. On this date Perry showcased his abilities with the bat. The right-handed hitter flashed a 95 mph bat exit velocity launching several home runs in batting practice followed by a long home run to left in his first at bat in game action. Perry also displayed some present power in a round of batting practice as a left-handed hitter. On the day the junior went 3-for-6 at the plate while also registering a 7.16 60-yard dash.
8/4/16 6-foot-7, 200-pound primary pitcher sat 83-85 while topping at 87 mph from a high 3/4 arm slot. Gets downhill well and showed solid command of four pitches during three scoreless innings of work. Advanced feel for changeup with developing curveball/slider breaking ball combo. Allowed one hit while striking out four. Athletic for his size (7.30 60-yard dash). Showed some present power from his right-handed swing (93 mph bat exit velocity).
6/15/16 6-foot-7, 200-pound primary pitcher impressed sitting 84-86 while pounding the zone from a high 3/4 arm slot. Also showed solid feel for 70 mph curveball with 11/5 rotation and a 72 mph changeup thrown at fastball arm speed with some late sink. Worked three innings allowing one run on three hits while striking out five.
6/17/15 Tall, gangly frame with room to add strength (6-foot-3, 180-pounds). Pitched out of high three-quarter slot with some hook and wrap out of the glove. Fastball sat 79-81 and was complemented by a big-breaking 11/5 curveball at 65-67 and a change-up at 64-65.
6/17/15 6-foot-3, 180-pound right-handed hitter who is a solid prospect as a primary pitcher. Hit from a square stance with minimal stride. Swing had some length with barrel whip, while he kept his body and head still throughout. Showcased a 92-mph exit velocity and 74-mph arm strength during workout (ran FB up to 81 in game). Showed solid actions while fielding the ball deep.
5/25/15 Perry sat 81-83 topping at 84 from a high 3/4 arm slot with some hip coil to his delivery. He showed developing secondary pitches that have promise with command of his entire arsenal. He will be an interesting follow in this class.