OK Winter Showcase: Underclass Pitchers Analysis

January 8, 2018
Andy Urban
Oklahoma Scouting Director

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Prep Baseball Report Oklahoma hosted the OK Winter Showcase at the state of the art World Baseball Outreach indoor facility in Tulsa, OK. This invite only event featured 40 of the top players from every class in Oklahoma. Each player participated in a pro style showcase to get all the measurables where the PBR staff and multiple colleges and pro scouts had the chance to watch them live.

Today we look at the underclass pitchers from the event. Though many of them are skilled two-way players, they will be covered here as pitchers only, with other positional analysis to come later.

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PRICE ALLMAN RHP / SS / METRO CHRISTIAN ACADEMY , OK / 2020

A lean and projectable 6-foot-1, 170-pound frame. On the mound, works from an average tempo deliver with a high leg kick and solid rhythm that he repeats well. Arm circle is short and fluid in the back and comes through an over-the-top slot with some hand speed, hides the ball effectively.. Fastball sat 78-80 at this event with downhill tilt, through we have seen it touch 83 previously. Curveball has 12/6 shape with some late depth at 68-69 mph. Still developing a feel for the changeup, 72-74 mph. Showed a good feel for the strike zone with the fastball and curveball.

TREY HUBNER OF / RHP / METRO CHRISTIAN ACADEMY, OK / 2020

A wiry 6-foot-1, 165-pound, 165-pound frame. On the mound, works from a controlled delivery with a moderate leg kick. Uses a full arm circle with some stiffness, coming through a high-¾ slot. Fastball sits 72-73 mph with occasional cut. Curveball has 11/5 shape with some depth and a rolling action, ranging from 63-72 mph. Changeup sits a consistent 69-70 mph with slight fade.

BRENDAN KIRCHHOFF OF / RHP / SOUTHMOORE , OK / 2020

A developing 5-foot-6, 120 pound frame. On the mound, works from a deliberate windup before gliding down the mound with above average leg drive. Arm action is full, fluid, loose and fast out front. Fastball keeps its plane at 76-78 mph. Slider shows 11/5 shape with some depth, occasionally spins out, 65-68 mph. Changeup has some fade, 71-74 mph. Shows control with all three pitches, throwing a majority of strikes. An arm to watch has his frame develops.

MANNING MCATEE RHP / C / CLINTON, OK / 2020

A 5-foot-8, 175-pound frame with a thick lower half and some strength throughout. On the mound, works from a uptempo delivery with a big swinging leg kick before gliding down the mound, striding open. Arm action is moderate in the back and comes through a low-¾ slot with arm strength and quickness. Fastball sits 82-84 mph with mostly 84s and shows consistent arm side run and sink, sprayed around the zone. Slider has big East to West shape with depth and controlled in the zone. Also mixed in a knuckleball that dances consistently at 65-66 mph.

ZAC MCEACHERN OF / RHP / ENID, OK / 2021

A loose bodied and projectable 6-foot-1, 168-pound frame. On the mound, works from an average tempo delivery with a high leg kick and some rhythm. Arm circle is long, fluid, and loose in the back coming through a high-¾ slot, should easily add velo with some strength. Fastball sits 71-72 mph with occasional arm side run, lots of strikes. Curveball shows big 11/5 shape with gradual depth, 52-55 mph, lots of strikes. Slows his arm down a bit on the changeup, 61-63 with sink and fade.

TYLER MOREY SS / 2B / BISHOP KELLEY, OK / 2020

A lean 5-foot-11, 165-pound frame. On the mound, works from a very deliberate windup before breaking his hands and striding to the dish with quickness. Arm circle is moderate with a quick change of direction in the back before coming through a high-¾ slot with some arm speed. Fastball keeps its plane at 74-77 mph, mostly strikes. Curveball sits 63-65 mph with gradual brake and 11/5 shape. Changeup has consistent cut and almost slider action at 66-67 mph.

BLAKE PRIEST RHP / 1B / ENID, OK / 2021

A lean and lose 6-foot, 160-pound frame with lots of room to add size and strength. On the mound, works from an average tempo delivery with a high leg kick and excellent rhythm that he repeats well. Arm action is long in the back and fluid throughout coming through a high-¾ slot with below average effort and looseness that will easily put on velo with addition of strength. Fastball sits 78-80 mph with some downhill tilt, mostly strikes. Curveball shows 11/5-12/6 shape with some late depth and occasionally spinning out. Changeup is thrown with consistent fade for strikes at 74-75 mph.

PEYTON SEIBEL RHP / OF / DEER CREEK, OK / 2020

A 5-foot-10, 180-pound durable frame. On the mound, works from an average tempo delivery with some rhythm. Uses a high leg kick before dropping and driving down the mound. Arm action is full and quick, coming through an over-the-top slot. Fastball keeps its plane at 72-73 mph. Curveball has 12/6 shape with gradual break, 58-59 mph. Changeup keeps its plane, slower arm speed, 65-66 mph.

PARKER WHITTLE RHP / C / REGENT PREPARATORY, OK / 2021

A 5-foot-11, 190-pound advanced and durable frame. Works from a deliberate windup until hand break when he strides down the mound with good leg drive. Arm action is full and fluid in the back coming through a high-¾ slot cleanly with some arm speed. Fastball flashes some downhill tilt sitting 78-80 mph, mostly strikes. Slider shows late depth and tight spin with 10/4 shape, 67-71 mph. Curveball has 12/6 shape with rolling action, 59 mph. Changeup sits 71-72 mph with excellent fade, thrown at full arm speed. Whittle shows impressive feel for a young pitcher with a clean arm action, definitely a prospect to watch.

Luke Thrutchley C / RHP / Logos Prep, TX / 2021

A 6-foot, 160-pound lean frame with plenty of room to add size and strength. On the mound, works from an average tempo delivery with some rhythm, pumping his hands over his head and using a high leg kick before gliding down the mound. Arm action is full and loose in the back, coming through a high-3/4 slot with some quickness. Fastball ranged 75-80 mph, keeping its plane and sprying around the zone. Slider has short 10/4 shape and flashed late depth, 68-70 mph. Changeup was 67-69 with fade, still developing.