William
Christophersen

vs Iowa Central: Lit it up with a scoreless 8th. KOs the side in order with a filthy 82 84 hammer, touches 93 with FB. One of the better breaking balls that I've seen in awhile. Consistent late action w/ sweep and depth

6-foot-4, 195-pound right-handed pitcher. #7 ranked player in IA 2018 class. Committed as a pitcher Michigan State University. On mound; controlled tempo to balance point, explodes down mound with clean arm action, has extension out front and ball jumps through zone with late life. Fastball was 87-89 mph with varying late action to plate. Breaking ball has tight spin with sweeping 10/4 shape and above avg. late depth. Changeup has explosive late running action and is an above avg. pitch that he will be able to utilize at the college level. 7.1 runner with 83 mph exit velocity and threw 93 mph from outfield. Rolling load, hitchy stride, solid athlete, mid/pull approach. Long and loose in field, above avg. arm, has carry and accuracy while keeping his throws online to target.

6-foot-4, 190-pound right-handed hitting 2-way player. #17 ranked player in IA 2018 class as primary pitcher. Lean wiry frame, long sideways draw, high ¾ arm slot, quick twitch actions. Fastball was 87-89 mph with late run and life to plate. Slider was 72-73 mph, 11/5 shape, and shows ability to land for strikes. 5.06 home-to-first time. Square stance, rolling hand load, line drive swing with lift through contact, mid/pull approach, consistent solid contact, 85 mph exit velocity. Above avg. arm strength, throws are online with accuracy and above avg. carry to target, 89 mph arm from outfield.

6-foot-4, 180-pound right-handed pitcher. Controlled rocker step to balance point, longer arm action, and lands closed to target with good direction. Ball comes out of hand well, solid life, and has command of strike zone. Fastball, thrown at 85-88 mph, showed arm-side life. Breaking ball was 70-73 mph; with flashes of tight rotation and late break. Changeup is solid third offering thrown at 71-73 mph. Strong follow in IA 2018 class.

6-foot-4, 180-pound right-handed hitting 2-way player. Controlled delivery on mound with solid balance and direction. Avg. extension to plate- falls off to first base side. Over-the-top slot with occasional downhill action on fastball. Live arm- projects to continue to develop velocity. Fastball was 85-87 mph with avg. feel for zone. Flashes sharp break on 12/6 breaking ball. Avg. fade and action on changeup with slight cut. 4.31 home-to-first time. Lanky build with some wiry strength. Uncontrolled swing. Aggressive approach. Creates bat speed. Hard contact to mid/oppo gap. 87 mph exit velocity. Avg. actions fielding in outfield. Shows arm strength with above avg. carry on throws and 84 mph velocity.