Uncommitted 2017 Spotlight: Jared Kercher

8.10.16:  Kercher is 6-0 and has a lankier athletic frame, throwing from a three-quarters arm slot with a smooth drop and drive delivery. Short arm action generates velocity with normal effort. Shoulders level and uphill as he strides to an athletic finish. Fastball sat 75-77, touching 78, with late sink. 12/6 curveball was 62-64. Hard sinking splitter with decent armspeed was 66. Sharp 11/5 slider at 66. Kercher has a long, loose arm action from a high three-quarters arm slot with some accuracy and carry, position velocity of 81 in the outfield. Soft hands, fluid footwork and a clean exchange, playing through the ball well. Hits from the right side from an athletic stance, smooth back load and short stride. Ok lower half and good balance throughout swing. Good approach, short level line drive swing with a gap to gap approach, exit velocity of 82. 60 time of 7.16.