Top Fastballs in the Class of 2011
December 6, 2010
1. Christian Montgomery -- RHP - Lawrence Central HS - 6-2, 240
Christian has been lighting up radar guns since he was a young teenager.
2. Dillon Peters -- LHP - Cathedral HS - 5- 11, 180
You could easily debate Peters being in the number one spot because he is such as an exceptional talent. He has been clocked as high as 94, and while it may not be 98 like Montgomery, his 94 is explosive. Peters? is the most feared pitcher in the state of
3. Jared Ruxer -- RHP, Lawrence Central HS - 6-2, 190
Ruxer completes what is likely the best one-two starting combination in the state. He has been clocked as high as 93. Like Peters, Ruxer will make a case as the best all-around pitcher in the state. He has great command and movement with all of his pitches. Committed to
4. Jerrick Suiter -- RHP - Valparaiso HS - 6-4, 210
Suiter could very well move up this list during the spring. He is very athletic, and pitching may actually be his third best position. Even though he is not 100 percent focused on pitching as the three ranked before him are, make no mistake, at 6-4 and a fastball touching 93, he will strike fear in most of the hitters he faces this year. Committed to
5. Jared Miller--- LHP - Avon HS - 6-4, 220
Miller is 6-4 and left-handed with tons of potential. He is a two-sport athlete with a high academic background, and happens to throw 89. Look for Miller to have a very successful high school season on the mound. Committed to Vanderbilt.
6. AJ Reed - LHP - Terre Haute South HS - 6-4, 230
Reed is a big, strong athletic left handed pitcher. His measurements alone are enough to pique scouts' interest. Then you add in his 88 mph fastball, and you have a highly sought after prospect. Look for Reed to continue racking up his strikeouts total in 2011. Committed to
7. Matt Pletzke -- RHP - Guerin HS - 6-3, 210
Pletzke is arguably the biggest surprise on the list. He was consistently in the mid-80s over the summer, topping out at 86. However, this fall Pletzke took it to another level by touching 90 multiple times. He is a strong kid with great build, and has tons of potential. Committed to
Rupe has been considered a phenom since he got to Perry Meridian in 2007. As a freshman he earned the No. 1 starting job as a pitcher, and was also the starting shortstop when not pitching. Rupe has electric stuff with a fastball reaching as high as 89. Committed to
9. Nick Smith - RHP - New Palestine HS - 6-1, 180
Smith is a lanky right-hander who has been clocked as high as 91 mph. He has not been as dominant as some of the others on the list, but make no mistake, he is a pitcher with a lot of upside. He has continued to improve and develop his skills over the past year, so look for him to have a successful senior season. Committed to
10. Scott Baker -- RHP - Manchester HS - 6-4, 190
Baker is your prototypical power pitcher. He is 6 4, with broad shoulders and a quick arm, topping out at 89. Baker is a raw talent but continues to develop with each outing. Look for Baker to make a big leap during his senior season. Committed to