Mac N Seitz Scout Day: Pitcher Analysis
April 17, 2020
On Saturday, February 22, Prep Baseball Report - Missouri held the Mac n Seitz Scout Day event at the Mac n Seitz Baseball Facility in Kansas City. Roughly 50 prospects were in attendance, representing the 2021-to-2024 classes.
Shortly after the event’s conclusion we published an instant analysis story, highlighting the top statistical performers from the event. We kicked off our position-by-position breakdowns earlier last week and have knocked out three position groups already: catchers, outfielders, and infielders. Our positional coverage concludes today as we analyze the pitchers from this event.
A trio of ranked uncommitted 2021 prospects headline this rather intriguing group of arms: Adam Gray (Lees Summit North), Lance Teague (Blue Valley Southwest), and Weston Madden (Desoto).
Gray leads this bunch as arguably the top overall pitcher from the event. He topped the velocity leaderboard and featured a power breaking ball that he’s capable of throwing for strikes. His physicality paired with an uptick in velocity make him a must-follow in Missouri’s 2021 class.
Teague has plenty of upside on the mound given his athletic arm action and lively low-80s fastball. He’s a lanky 6-foot-1 athlete with room to mature and continue to fill out his frame.
Madden’s frame projects on the mound as well, but it’s his stuff and polish that caught the eyes of our staff. He showed capable of throwing all three pitches for strikes, including a potential swing-and-miss breaking ball that just adds to his arsenal.
Rounding out this group is Cole Chase (2023; Blue Springs South). A strong-bodied frame helps Chase run his fastball up to 80 mph with slight arm-side actions. He’ll be a name-to-remember as we ramp up our coverage of the 2023 class.
Read on below for all the pitching reports from this event.
Caleb Asjes, Blue Valley North (KS), 2022
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-foot-0, 145-pounds. Slim, developing frame
Defense: Shows bouncy footwork and developing hands.
Arm: Right-Handed. INF - 65 mph. OF - 71 mph. Developing
Hit: Right-Handed. Quiet and closed setup with slight bend in the knees. Slight arm bar and very short stride before pulling hands through a flat path through extension.
Power: 73 mph exit velocity from the tee. Line drive approach.
Run: 4.39 runner home-to-first.
Delivery: Worked exclusively from the stretch, tall/fall type delivery, stays tall at balance point, feet work on line with target.
Arm Action: Right-Handed. Long arm action, over-the-top slot.
FB: T66, 64-66 mph. Four-seam type, plays straight.
CB: 56-60 mph.
CH: 51-57 mph. Gradual action into the zone.
George Ballew, Blue Valley North (KS), 2021
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-foot-1, 175-pounds. Tall, slim frame. Room to add strength and size.
Defense: Works to get around the baseball showing clean footwork and deliberate hands.
Arm: Right-Handed. INF - 76 mph. 3/4 release. Developing arm strength.
Hit: Right-Handed. Upright and relaxed setup with some rhythm in his low set hands. Uses a smooth and controlled load before launching his hands on a flat and efficient path to contact.
Power: 78 mph exit velocity from the tee. All fields and flat approach in BP.
Run: 5.03 runner home-to-first.
Delivery: Works from first base side of rubber, slight drop/drive type delivery, high front side, works on line with target, upright finish, repeats.
Arm Action: Right-Handed. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T73, 71-73 mph. Four-seam type, flashed arm-side run, some strikes.
CB: 59-61 mph. 12/6 shape, feel to spin, some depth.
CH: 67-69 mph. Flashed sinking action towards arm-side.
Nathan Bardsley, Blue Valley West (KS), 2022
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 5-foot-9, 180-pounds. Proportional frame. Some strength lower half.
Delivery: Staggered feet towards first base side, athletic drop/drive type delivery, strong front side, athletic finish, present rhythm throughout.
Arm Action: Long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T74, 72-74 mph. Flashed arm-side run, strikes down in the zone, primarily worked arm-side of plate.
CB: 60-62 mph. 11/5 shape, gradual action, depth.
CH: 70-72 mph.
Trevor Brush, Blue Valley (KS), 2023
Positional Profile: C
Body: 5-foot-7, 120-pounds. Developing frame.
Defense: 2.26-2.37 pop times. Moderate arm stroke coming through a high-¾ slot.
Arm: C - 67 mph.
Hit: Right-Handed. Narrow, upright stance. Toe tap load into a big stride. Launches hands on a slightly uphill path with some length.
Power: 70 mph exit velocity from the tee. Founds some barrels in BP.
Run: 4.65 runner home-to-first.
Delivery: Lands open to target, upright finish, recoil.
Arm Action: Compact arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T72, 70-72 mph. Plays straight, pushes the baseball.
CB: 60-61 mph. Gradual action.
CH: 58-59 mph. Floats into the zone.
Chase Carson, Shawnee Heights (KS), 2021
Positional Profile: LHP Polished southpaw that projects on the mound.
Body: 6-foot-2, 178-pounds. Wiry, athletic frame. Projects.
Delivery: Hands rock over head, side step initiates drop/drive type delivery, athletic balance point, strong front side, works closed from target creating deception, lands square, clean mechanics overall.
Arm Action: Long, loose arm action, over-the-top slot.
FB: T80, 78-80 mph. Flashed arm-side run, strikes to both sides of the plate.
CB: 66-68 mph. 1/7 shape, gradual action, depth.
CH: 72-73 mph. Works down in the zone.
Cole Chace, Blue Springs South (MO), 2023
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 6-foot-0, 190-pounds. Proportional frame with some strength in his lower half.
Defense: 1.95-2.08 pop times. Behind the dish, receives from a narrow and slightly offset base with above average hands. Clean and consistent exchanges and footwork. Advanced blocking. Above average footwork and glove work in the field with confident actions.
Arm: Right-Handed. C - 73 mph. INF - 84 mph. Short arm stroke coming through a near over the top slot behind the dish. Quick and athletic arm in the field.
Hit: Right-Handed. Balanced, squared stance with a slight bend in the knees. Uses a slight hanging leg lift with a barrel tip hand load. Swings off the back leg with an uphill path.
Power: 82 mph exit velocity from the tee. Ability to consistently barrel the ball in BP. Developing gap to gap power.
Run: 4.78 runner home-to-first.
Delivery: Steady side step starts slight drop/drive type delivery, athletic balance point, level shoulders, throws on line with target, lands square.
Arm Action: Right-Handed. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T80, 78-80 mph. Four-seam type, plays towards arm-side, some strikes.
CB: 68-71 mph. 11/5 shape.
CH: 65-73 mph. Slightly decelerated arm action, plays up in the zone.
Will Clark, Blue Valley Southwest (KS), 2023
Positional Profile: 2B/RHP
Body: Proportional frame.
Defense: 2.33-2.50 pop times. Developing. Natural blocking ability.
Arm: Right-Handed. C - 65 mph. INF - 67 mph.
Hit: Right-Handed. Wide, open, quiet, and athletic stance. Uses a smooth load and short stride before launching his hands on a flat path with some quickness in his hands.
Power: 81 mph exit velocity from the tee. Average pop with a quick swing. All barrels in BP. Gets the ball out front.
Run: 4.84 runner home-to-first.
Delivery: Quick side step starts tall/fall type delivery, level shoulders, front toe lands closed to target, works on line.
Arm Action: Right-Handed. Short, compact arm action, over-the-top slot.
FB: T68, 67-68 mph. Primarily played up in the zone, flashed arm-side run.
CB: 57-59 mph.
CH: 63-64 mph. Flashed slight arm-side run.
Sam Cloud, Shawnee Mission North (KS), 2022
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 5-foot-9, 145-pound proportional frame with some room to add strength.
Defense: Quick choppy feet in the outfield.Quick full crow hop. Developing hands.
Arm: Left-Handed. OF - 76 mph. Very long arm action in the back in the outfield. High 3/4 release. Developing some arm strength.
Hit: Left-Handed. Open, wide, and back leg heavy stance with rhythm in his hands. Quick leg lift load load before launching hands on a slightly uphill path with some length.
Power: 76 mph exit velocity from the tee. Developing pop. Showed the ability to get the ball out front. Hit line drives and fly balls.
Run: 4.39 runner home-to-first.
Delivery: Exclusively from the stretch, starts on third base side of rubber, quick high leg kick, level shoulders, on line with target, front toe lands open.
Arm Action: Left-Handed. Long arm action, over-the-top slot. Ball shows early.
FB: T74, 72-74 mph. Plays towards arm-side of the plate.
CB: 58-61 mph. 12/6 shape, gradual action, some depth.
CH: 66-67 mph. Near fastball arm speed, slight cutting action.
Blake Davis, Lee's Summit North (MO), 2022
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-foot-11, 165-pounds. Proportional frame with some strength in the lower half.
Defense: Got to every ball in the work out. Feet and hands work together. Developing quickness.
Arm: Right-Handed. INF - 70 mph. Short arm stoke coming through a high-¾ slot with a quick release.
Hit: Right-Handed. Squared, narrow and upright stance with slight rhythm in his hands. Barrel tip load with a slight arm bar before launching his hands on a flat path with some length and quickness in his hands.
Power: 81 mph exit velocity from the tee. Average pop. Line drive hitter.
Run: 4.81 runner home-to-first.
Delivery: Solely threw out of the stretch, drop/drive type delivery, strong front side, front toe lands closed, directional to target, athletic finish.
Arm Action: Right-Handed. Short, quick draw, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T74, 72-74 mph. Four-seam type, plays straight, strikes.
CB: 58-61 mph. 12/6 shape, some depth, breaks early.
CH: 68-69 mph. Showed arm-side run.
Camden Dayton, Blue Valley Southwest (KS), 2021
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-foot-0, 160-pounds. Lean frame with lots of room to add strength and size.
Defense: Quick first step. Stops the feet. Developing footwork and fluidness.
Arm: Right-Handed. INF - 72 mph. Developing
Hit: Right-Handed. Even, balanced stance with bend in the knees. Front toe pointed back towards the catcher. Short load and a moderate stride before launching his hands on a flat and efficient path through extension with some quickness.
Power: 81 mph exit velocity from the tee. Average power with the ability to add more as he fills out.
Run: 4.29 runner home-to-first.
Delivery: Stretch only, quick slide step delivery, back foot drags, directional to target, upright finish.
Arm Action: Right-Handed. Short, side-arm slot.
FB: T69, 67-69 mph. Two-seam type, showed arm-side run and slight cut at times.
CB: 63-65 mph. Tight 11/5 shape, plays down in the zone.
CH: 64-65 mph. Plays with sink.
Carter DeGondea, Raymore Peculiar (MO), 2022
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-foot-10, 145-pounds. Slim, developing frame.
Defense: Ability to read hops with quick feet. Deliberate transfer. Developing quickness.
Arm: Left-Handed. OF - 81 mph. Quick arm action. High 3/4 release point. Average arm strength. Throws the ball with intent.
Hit: Left-Handed. Open, spread out and knock-kneed stance. Hands behind the ear with a high back elbow. Uses an arm bar load and short stride before launching his hands on a flat path to contact with a high finish. Back leg heavy swing.
Power: 71 mph exit velocity from the tee. Developing
Run: 4.51 runner home-to-first.
Arm Action: Left-Handed. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T78, 77-78 mph. Four-seam type, flashed life into the zone, strikes to glove side.
CB: 65-67 mph. 1/7 shape, gradual action.
CH: 70-72 mph. Thrown down in the zone.
Thomas Ford, St Thomas Aquinas (KS), 2021
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-foot-2, 170-pounds. Lean frame with lots of room to add size.
Defense: Methodical footwork. Works to surround the baseball. Easy range. Athletic fielder.
Arm: Right-Handed. INF - 80 mph. Uses different arm angles for different plays. infield arm action, very whippy. Average arm strength.
Hit: Right-Handed. Slightly open and front foot heavy setup. Bat rested on the shoulder. Gathers weight on the back side before using a big knee-knock load. Arm bar load. Slightly uphill path with extension through contact.
Power: 83 mph exit velocity from the tee. Consistent line drive ability, some barrels in BP.
Run: 4.75 runner home-to-first.
Delivery: Tall/fall type delivery, directional to target, lands square, athletic finish with rhythm throughout.
Arm Action: Right-Handed. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T80, 77-79 mph. Four-seam type, works on the upper half of the zone.
CB: 58-62 mph. 11/5 shape, depth, feel to spin.
CH: 70-72 mph. Plays straight.
Adam Gray, Lees Summit North (MO), 2021
Positional Profile: RHP/INF
Body: 6-foot-5, 230-pounds. Huge frame with some strength.
Defense: Upright fielder. Quick feet and hands for his size.
Arm: Right-Handed. INF - 78 mph. Short and fluid arm stroke coming through a high-¾ slot with a quick release.
Hit: Right-Handed. Narrow, open, and upright setup with some rhythm in his low set hands. Uses a controlled leg lift with a big hands load before launching them on a steep uphill path. Hits from his front foot.
Power: 80 mph exit velocity from the tee. Developing consistency with the ball jumping off the barrel more than his exit velo would suggest at times.
Run: 4.72 runner home-to-first.
Delivery: Works solely from the stretch, physical presence on the mound, methodical drop/drive type delivery, on line with target, front toe lands closed. Easy effort, quiet mechanics.
Arm Action: Right-Handed. Short draw, lively arm action, high 3/4 slot. Ball comes out clean.
FB: T88, 85-88 mph. Hard action, jumps into the zone.
CB: 75-79 mph. Tight shape, power pitch. Thrown with intent. Mostly strikes.
CH: 81-83 mph. Firm. Thrown with full arm speed.
Christopher Gulley, Lee's Summit West (MO), 2022
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-foot-10, 140-pounds. Slender frame with some athleticism. Developing size and strength.
Defense: Infield actions in the outfield.
Arm: Right-Handed. OF - 72 mph. Developing arm strength. Arm goes straight back. High 3/4 release.
Hit: Right-Handed. Wide, back leg heavy stance with bend in the knees. Hands at the ear with the bat rested on the shoulder. Gathers weight on the back side with a smooth knee-knock and arm-bar load. Short, quick swing. Two handed finish.
Power: 76 mph exit velocity from the tee. Developing
Run: 4.72 runner home-to-first.
Arm Action: Right-Handed. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T71, 70-71 mph. Arm-side run, strikes down in the zone.
CB: 58-60 mph. Decelerates arm action, 11/5 shape, breaks early.
CH: 64-66 mph. Showed sink.
Reid Hechler, Blue Valley (KS), 2022
Positional Profile: RHP/INF
Body: 6-foot-3, 185-pounds. Long frame with some broadness in his shoulders and room to add strength.
Defense: Shows clean, confident, and deliberate actions around the bag.
Arm: Right-Handed. INF - 74 mph. Long and loose action in the back coming through a high-¾ slot.
Hit: Right-Handed. Shows a wide, quiet, and athletic setup. Uses a moderate and controlled knee-knock leg kick with a moderate stride before launching his hands on an efficient and slightly uphill path to contact with a short finish.
Power: 80 mph exit velocity from the tee. Line drive to fly ball hitter. Mostly barrels in BP.
Run: 4.87 runner home-to-first.
Delivery: Tall/fall type delivery, athletic at balance, feet work directional to target, upright finish through release.
Arm Action: Right-Handed. Long, loose arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T74, 72-74 mph. Plays up in the zone.
CB: 65-66 mph. 11/5 shape.
CH: 67-69 mph. Flashed arm-side run.
Solomon Holmes, The Barstow School (MO), 2023
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-foot-8, 165-pounds. Proportional frame.
Defense: Gets around the ball well. Quick hands and funnel action.
Arm: Right-Handed. INF - 74 mph. Developing arm strength. Whippiness in the arm action. High 3/4 release.
Hit: Right-Handed. Bats form a balanced, quiet, and athletic set-up. Uses are reverse toe tap load before launching his hands on a flat and efficient path to contact.
Power: 75 mph exit velocity from the tee. Developing power. Line drive approach.
Run: 4.88 runner home-to-first.
Delivery: Only worked from the stretch, drop/drive delivery, high front side, works closed to target, lands square.
Arm Action: Right-Handed. Short draw, over-the-top slot.
FB: T72, 70-72 mph. Straight movement, plays with tilt.
CB: 60-64 mph. Early break.
CH: 65-66 mph. Works towards arm-side of plate.
Mason Holton, Blue Valley Southwest (KS), 2021
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-foot-2, 170-pounds. Tall, slim frame. A ton of room to add strength and size.
Defense: Plus set up, footwork and hands. Fundamentally sound. Athletic actions.
Arm: Right-Handed. INF - 81 mph. Can throw from multiple arm angles . Natural thrower on the run.
Hit: Right-Handed. Athletic and even setup with some rhythm in his low set hands. Uses a moderate leg kick and arm bar load before pulling his hands through an uphill path.
Power: 81 mph exit velocity from the tee. Gets the ball out front. Showed the ability to consistently barrel up the baseball in BP.
Run: 4.75 runner home-to-first.
Delivery: Simple drop/drive delivery, quick lead leg drive, strong front side, directional to target, athletic finish.
Arm Action: Right-Handed. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T78, 76-78 mph. Works toward glove-side, some strikes.
CB: 65-66 mph. 11/5 shape, late action.
CH: 68-69 mph. Plays down in the zone.
Samuel Hunt, Lees Summit West (MO), 2022
Positional Profile: RHP/INF
Body: 5-foot-10, 180-pounds. Durable frame.
Defense: Natural infielder actions. Plays low with well above average hands and clean footwork.
Arm: Right-Handed. INF - 68 mph. Uses multiple arm stokes and slots with ease, depending on the play.
Hit: Right-Handed. Open, upright, and quiet setup. Uses a moderate leg lift before launching his hands on an efficient and uphill path to contact, hitting from his back leg.
Power: 81 mph exit velocity from the tee. Gap to gap power with consistent lift.
Run: 4.59 runner home-to-first.
Arm Action: Right-Handed. Compact arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T78, 77-78 mph. Four-seam type, strikes down in the zone.
CB: 62-65 mph. 11/5 shape, some depth.
CH: 69-70 mph. Arm slows down, flashed arm-side run.
Brennen Jones, Excelsior springs (MO), 2020
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-foot-0, 170-pounds. Durable frame.
Delivery: Drop/drive type delivery, heel landing, directional to target, athletic finish.
Arm Action: Compact arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T72, 69-72 mph. Primarily played straight, flashed arm-side run.
CB: 60-63 mph.
CH: 66-68 mph. Near fastball arm speed, plays straight.
Weston Madden, Desoto (KS), 2021
Positional Profile: RHP/INF Polished, physical right-hander with upside moving forward.
Body: 6-foot-1, 185-pounds. Tall, athletic frame with some room to add strength and size.
Defense: Bouncy footwork with aggressive, and confident action. Some softness in the hands on the funnel.
Arm: Right-Handed. INF - 84 mph. Plus arm strength. Ball explodes out of the hand. Whippy arm action using a short stroke through a ¾ slot.
Hit: Right-Handed. Narrow, balanced, upright, and slightly open stance with low set hands. Uses a smooth load and slight hanging leg kick before taking a moderate stride and launching his hands on an efficient and uphill path to contact. Aggressive, high two handed finish.
Power: 78 mph exit velocity from the tee. Quickness of hands and bat speed could develop power. Line drive hitter right now.
Run: 4.37 runner home-to-first.
Arm Action: Right-Handed. Long and clean arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T83, 81-83 mph. Four-seam type, riding action, strikes.
CB: 68-72 mph. 11/5 shape, late break, potential swing-and-miss offering.
CH: 76-79 mph. Maintains fastball arm speed, flashed arm-side run, pairs well with fastball.
Gregory Menne, Fort Osage (MO), 2023
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-foot-0, 174-pound lean and projectable frame with broad shoulders.
Defense: Active footwork and aggressive actions through the ball at times.
Arm: Right-Handed. Long and loose in the back coming through a high-¾ slot with some carry.
Hit: Right-Handed. Athletic stance. Open stance, bat rested on the shoulder. Uses a moderate stride with a late heel plant. Slight arm bar. Flat path with some length. Front foot swing. Big one handed finish.
Power: 80 mph exit velocity from the tee. Some Gap to gap power right now with more to come.
Run: 4.71 runner home-to-first.
Delivery: Tall/fall type delivery, showed a slide-step out of the stretch, athletic on the mound, high leg kick, front toe closed on landing, proportional to target.
Arm Action: Right-Handed. Short draw, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T76, 75-76 mph. Four-seam type, plays toward glove-side of plate.
CB: 62-68 mph. 12/6 shape, gradual action.
CH: 66-68 mph. Slightly decelerated arm action, flashed arm-side run.
Wyatt Molloy, Marceline (MO), 2022
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-foot-1, 155-pounds. Tall frame with broad shoulder. A ton of room to add strength and size.
Defense: Developing footwork and actions
Arm: Right-Handed. OF - 79 mph. Easy arm action. Long and fluid coming though a high-¾ slot.
Hit: Right-Handed. Wide stance with closed front side.Short, quick stride before dropping and launching his hands on a short and flat path to contact.
Power: 80 mph exit velocity from the tee. Line drives in BP.
Run: 4.46 runner home-to-first.
Delivery: Tall/fall delivery, slide-step out of the stretch, athletic at balance, level shoulders, throws on line with target, lands square.
Arm Action: Right-Handed. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T81, 79-81 mph. Straight movement, strikes.
CB: 70-73 mph. 11/5 shape.
CH: 71-73 mph. Decelerated arm action, slight arm-side run.
Cameron Naber, Blue Valley Northwest (KS), 2022
Positional Profile: RHP/INF
Body: 6-foot-2, 178-pounds. Athletic frame. Even more room to add size.
Defense: Bouncy, aggressive, and developing actions.
Arm: Right-Handed. INF - 72 mph. OF - 80 mph. Uses a full arm stroke coming through a low-¾ slot.
Hit: Right-Handed. Balanced and athletic setup with rhythm throughout. Uses a small load and short stride before launching his hands on a slightly uphill path through extension.
Power: 86 mph exit velocity from the tee. Ball jumps off the bat at times. Ability to elevate the ball in the air, some barrels in BP.
Run: 4.45 runner home-to-first.
Delivery: Tall/fall type delivery, high leg kick, throws closed to target, front foot lands open at times.
Arm Action: Right-Handed. Long arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T80, 77-79 mph. Slight cutting action, some strikes.
CB: 68-70 mph. Tight shape, tunnels well with fastball.
CH: 69-73 mph. Flashed arm-side run, played up in the zone.
Tommy Parrigon, Rockhurst (MO), 2022
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-foot-9, 140-pounds. Slender and developing.
Defense: Clean and deliberate actions.
Arm: Right-Handed. OF - 74 mph. Long and smooth in the back before coming through a ¾ slot.
Hit: Right-Handed. Wide, straight up stance. Hands extended away from the body. Toe tap load. Quiet hands. Launches hands on a flat and efficient path to contact. Uses the hips and lower half in the swing. Very firm front side.
Power: 76 mph exit velocity from the tee. Some line drives in BP.
Run: 4.64 runner home-to-first.
Delivery: Solely worked out of the stretch, tall/fall delivery, short stride, works open to target, upright finish.
Arm Action: Right-Handed. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T71, 68-71 mph. Straight movement, plays up in the zone.
CB: 55-59 mph.
CH: 63-65 mph. Floats, slight arm-side run.
Ethan Reinert.E, Blue Valley (KS), 2021
Positional Profile: SS
Body: 5-foot-11, 150-pounds. Lean frame with room to add size and strength.
Defense: Aggressive actions, plays low to the ground. Natural hands and funnel action. Fields the ball out front.
Arm: Right-Handed. INF - 72 mph. Short arm stoke coming through a low-¾ slot.
Hit: Right-Handed. Very open and relaxed set-up. Uses a slightly leg lift and closed stride before launching his hands on an efficient and uphill path.
Power: 75 mph exit velocity from the tee. Consistent lift, some barrels in BP.
Run: 4.63 runner home-to-first.
Delivery: Tall/fall type delivery, level shoulders, throws closed off to target, lands square, upright finish.
Arm Action: Right-Handed. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T71, 69-71 mph. Slight arm-side run at times, some strikes.
CB: 57-60 mph.
CH: 65-66 mph. Flashed arm-side run, played down in the zone.
Owen Reinert, Blue Valley (KS), 2023
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-foot-9, 140-pounds. Lean and developing frame.
Defense: 2.00-2.34 pop times. Receives with some bend in the waist, traces ball path with glove. Pops up early out of the crouch. Developing infielder.
Arm: Right-Handed. C - 73 mph. INF - 62 mph. Quick release behind home plate using very short arm stroke coming through a high-¾ slot.
Hit: Right-Handed. Wide and athletic set up with rhythm in the hands. Strides slightly closed. Uphill path with some length. Balanced at the point of contact.
Power: 69 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 5.51 runner home-to-first.
Delivery: Stretch only, tall/fall type delivery, short stride, upright finish.
Arm Action: Right-Handed. Short, quick arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T69, 65-69 mph. Plays up in the zone.
CB: 53-56 mph. 11/5 shape, gradual action, some depth.
CH: 59-63 mph. Showed sink.
Jake Sawyer, Blue Valley West (KS), 2021 Cowley College Commit
Positional Profile: RHP/INF
Body: 6-foot-1, 205-pounds. Athletic and developed frame with strength throughout.
Defense: Aggressive and confident actions. Choppy footwork and average hands.
Arm: Right-Handed. INF - 79 mph. Average arm strength. Quick, pitcher like arm action. Whippy.
Hit: Left-Handed. Hits from a narrow, upright, and open stance with rhythm in his hands. Uses a small leg lift and moderate stride before launching his hands on an uphill path with some length and bat speed. Back-leg heavy swing.
Power: 89 mph exit velocity from the tee. Big pop at the plate. Pull approach with consistent lift, nearly all barrels.
Run: 4.46 runner home-to-first.
Delivery: Tall/fall delivery, level shoulders, lead leg kicks, on line with target.
Arm Action: Right-Handed. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T80, 78-80 mph. Four-seam type, lively at times, strikes.
CB: 68-70 mph. Tight 11/5 shape, late action, thrown with intent.
CH: 73-74 mph. Maintains fastball arm speed, plays straight, strikes.
Connor Stark, Blue Valley (KS), 2022
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 5-foot-10, 155-pounds. Some room to add size and strength.
Defense: Very natural outfield actions. Reads hops and the balls well. Efficient, effective crow hop. Gets the ball out quickly.
Arm: Left-Handed. OF - 80 mph. Quick, fluid arm action. Over the top release with backspin.
Hit: Left-Handed. Stands with a wide, back-leg heavy, squared stance with rhythm throughout. Uses a short load and small stride before launching his hands on a slightly uphill path through extension finishing over his back side.
Power: 77 mph exit velocity from the tee. Line drive to fly ball hitter. Ability to create back spin with more pop than his exit velo would suggest.
Run: 4.39 runner home-to-first.
Delivery: Stretch only, drop/drive delivery, shoulders stay level, throws on line with target, upright finish.
Arm Action: Left-Handed. Short arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T78, 75-78 mph. Four-seam type, strikes.
CB: 62-65 mph. 1/7 shape, late break, feel.
CH: 68-71 mph. Slight arm-side run.
Lance Teague, Blue Valley Southwest (KS), 2021
Positional Profile: RHP An athletic arm with a high ceiling as he continues to fill out his frame.
Body: 6-foot-1, 175-pounds. Long limbs with room to add size and strength.
Delivery: Exclusively pitched from the stretch, drop/drive type delivery, athletic leg kick, creates extension downhill, directional to target, recoil finish.
Arm Action: Long, loose arm action, over-the-top slot.
FB: T83, 81-83 mph. Heavy, lively action, strikes.
CB: 73-77 mph. Minimal break.
CH: 75-77 mph. Maintains fastball arm speed, plays straight.
David Thomas, Mill Valley (KS), 2023
Positional Profile: 1B
Body: 5-foot-8, 128-pounds. Developing frame.
Defense: Developing
Arm: Right-Handed. INF - 61 mph. Developing
Hit: Left-Handed. Hits from a balanced and even set-up with lots of rhythm throughout. Uses a small leg lift and very short stride before pulling his hands through a flat path through extension with some length.
Power: 60 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 4.81 runner home-to-first.
Arm Action: Right-Handed. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T63, 61-63 mph. Four-seam type.
CB: 50-53 mph.
CH: 56-57 mph.
Jackson Truman, Lee’s Summit West (MO), 2022
Positional Profile: 2B/RHP
Body: 6-foot-0, 170-pounds. Athlete. Developed lower half. Projectable frame.
Defense: Shows confident, clean, and athletic action with quick lateral movement. Hands are advanced with quick and clean transfers to get rid of the ball quickly.
Arm: Right-Handed. INF - 80 mph. Quick arm action using multiple arm strokes through multiple slots.
Hit: Right-Handed. Slightly narrow, open, knock-kneed and quiet set-up. Uses a quiet and small load with short leg lift and moderate stride before launching his hands on an uphill path with length.
Power: 81 mph exit velocity from the tee. Line drive approach, mostly barrels in BP.
Run: 4.51 runner home-to-first.
Delivery: Exclusively out of the stretch with a controlled and moderate leg kick before striding far down the mound and finishing slightly to the first base side.
Arm Action: Right-Handed. Long in the back with a quick change of direction at the bottom of the arm stroke before coming through an over the top slot.
FB: T80, 77-80 mph. Consistent downhill tilt in the bottom of the zone, some strikes.
CB: 69-71 mph. Short 11/5 shape with some late depth. Some strikes.
CH: 66-67 mph. Late depth when thrown in the bottom of the zone. Mostly strikes.
Brett Vodehnal, Blue Valley West (KS), 2022
Positional Profile: RHP/INF
Body: 6-foot-0, 255-pounds.
Defense: Aggressive and confident action.
Arm: Right-Handed. INF - 67 mph. Moderate arm stroke coming through a high-¾ slot.
Hit: Right-Handed. Bats from a back leg heavy and knock-kneed setup. Uses a short stride before launching his hands on a flat path through extension.
Power: 78 mph exit velocity from the tee. Developing
Run: 5.39 runner home-to-first.
Arm Action: Right-Handed. Short arm action, over-the-top slot.
FB: T64, 62-64 mph. Plays straight, primarily worked down in the zone.
CB: 61-62 mph.
CH: 56-57 mph. Flashed sinking action.
Kaden Walsh, Shawnee Heights (KS), 2021
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 5-foot-10, 160-pounds. Proportional frame with some athleticism.
Defense: Gets the ball out quickly. Reads hops with athletic footwork.
Arm: Right-Handed. OF - 84 mph. Quick arm action. Over the top release. Throws with intent. Above average arm strength.
Hit: Right-Handed. Balanced set-up with rhythm throughout. Uses a big leg lift and arm bar load before launching his hands on a flat and efficient path through extension.
Power: 81 mph exit velocity from the tee. Consistent line drive hitter with a majority of barrels in BP.
Run: 4.31 runner home-to-first.
Delivery: Rocker step starts slight drop/drive delivery, front toe lands closed to target, athletic finish through release.
Arm Action: Right-Handed. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T80, 78-80 mph. Four-seam type.
CB: 64-67 mph. 11/5 shape, showed late break.
CH: 70-71 mph. Plays straight.
Denton Whiteside, Rockhurst (KS), 2021
Positional Profile: LHP/OF Highly projectable southpaw that makes for an uncomfortable at-bat.
Body: 6-foot-5, 170-pounds. Long, lanky frame with lots of room to add size and strength.
Defense: Clean footwork and natural outfield actions
Arm: Left-Handed. OF - 82 mph. Long, loose and whippy in the back coming through a ¾ slot with much more arm strength to come.
Hit: Left-Handed. Stands straight up at the plate with a slightly wide base. Uses a big and rolling load before launching his hands on a flat path through extension with some length.
Power: 80 mph exit velocity from the tee. Ball jumps off the bat at times. Line drive approach.
Run: 4.47 runner home-to-first.
Delivery: Tall/fall type delivery, level shoulders, creates extension downhill, creates deception working closed off from target, uses long levers to make an uncomfortable at-bat.
Arm Action: Left-Handed. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T78, 75-78 mph. Heavy action, ball jumps onto the hitter because his length, pounds the zone.
CB: 62-63 mph. 1/7 shape, flashed feel to spin.
CH: 67-70 mph. Natural arm-side run, feel.
Trevin Williams, Olathe West (KS), 2023
Positional Profile: LHP
Body: 5-foot-6, 110-pounds. Developing frame.
Arm Action: Long arm action, over-the-top slot.
FB: T70, 69-70 mph. Plays straight.
CB: 60-61 mph. Arm drops, 1/7 shape.
CH: 65-66 mph. Maintains fastball arm speed.
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