6-foot-1, 190-pound, right-handed pitcher, wide-shouldered, athletic frame. Came out of the bullpen and did not allow a hit in his two-inning win while striking out two. Control was spotty throughout but showed a live, upside arm. Long, full arm circle, works loose and quick out of a ¾ window. Fastball showed life through the zone and sat 81-85 mph in cold windy conditions. Also showed a 68 mph slurvy breaking ball.
2/18/19
Archer is a 5-foot-11, 155-pound, right-handed pitcher in Illinois’ class of 2023. Archer has an athletic delivery, repeats, works a slower tempo and then is aggressive down the mound, long loose arm action, works from a high three-quarter release, repeats delivery with minimal effort. Fastball sits 74-75 mph, tops at 76 mph, thrown for strikes, arm side run, changeup is 70-72 mph, fastball arm speed, some sinking action, curveball is 62-63 mph, near fastball arm speed, mostly gradual action. Archer’s raw ability, loose arm and projectable frame make him a prospect to keep an eye on as he develops.
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6-foot-1, 190-pound, right-handed pitcher, wide-shouldered, athletic frame. Came out of the bullpen and did not allow a hit in his two-inning win while striking out two. Control was spotty throughout but showed a live, upside arm. Long, full arm circle, works loose and quick out of a ¾ window. Fastball showed life through the zone and sat 81-85 mph in cold windy conditions. Also showed a 68 mph slurvy breaking ball.
Archer is a 5-foot-11, 155-pound, right-handed pitcher in Illinois’ class of 2023. Archer has an athletic delivery, repeats, works a slower tempo and then is aggressive down the mound, long loose arm action, works from a high three-quarter release, repeats delivery with minimal effort. Fastball sits 74-75 mph, tops at 76 mph, thrown for strikes, arm side run, changeup is 70-72 mph, fastball arm speed, some sinking action, curveball is 62-63 mph, near fastball arm speed, mostly gradual action. Archer’s raw ability, loose arm and projectable frame make him a prospect to keep an eye on as he develops.