Lean and lanky, rangy 6-foot-4, 165-pounds with projectable frame/dimensions. Body works easily, as does the arm stroke. Gut feel is there is a velocity spike coming this spring/summer. Stride is on-line though opens landing toe early, which does allow for full hip rotation but also saps power and makes finish of arm stroke reliant on the shoulder. Release maintains good direction to the plate. Long circular backside arm action works cleanly and gets to an overhand slot. There is some length with fastball through the zone and as he gets stronger he’s going to have a release point that will make the fastball jump. Slider has some depth/tilt and change-up showed good arm side fade in the bottom of the zone. Looks like a good bet to be a recruitable college pitching prospect and one of the better ones in the East Bay.
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PBR Norcal Preseason All-State - Max FB 83, FB 81-83, SL 69-72, CHG 72-74
Lean and lanky, rangy 6-foot-4, 165-pounds with projectable frame/dimensions. Body works easily, as does the arm stroke. Gut feel is there is a velocity spike coming this spring/summer. Stride is on-line though opens landing toe early, which does allow for full hip rotation but also saps power and makes finish of arm stroke reliant on the shoulder. Release maintains good direction to the plate. Long circular backside arm action works cleanly and gets to an overhand slot. There is some length with fastball through the zone and as he gets stronger he’s going to have a release point that will make the fastball jump. Slider has some depth/tilt and change-up showed good arm side fade in the bottom of the zone. Looks like a good bet to be a recruitable college pitching prospect and one of the better ones in the East Bay.