97
Velocity (max)
9/28/21
CLASS OF 2020
RHP
SS
Thomas
Gross
North Iowa Area CC
Minnetonka (HS) • MN
6' 3" • 195LBS
R/R • 23yr
Travel Team: Mariners Scout Team
Minnetonka (HS) • MN
6' 3" • 195LBS
R/R • 23yr
Travel Team: Mariners Scout Team
Rankings
2020 National
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2020 State
Rankings available to Premium Subscriber
Commitment
Best Of Stats
Fastball
94.5 - 95.8
Velo Range
9/28/21
2401
Spin Rate (avg)
9/25/20
Changeup
86.6 - 90.5
Velo Range
9/28/21
1622
Spin Rate (avg)
9/28/21
Curveball
78 - 80
Velo Range
9/25/20
2587
Spin Rate (avg)
9/28/21
Slider
82 - 85
Velo Range
2/24/21
2727
Spin Rate (avg)
9/28/21
100.3
Exit Velocity (max)
9/25/20
88.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
9/25/20
404
Distance (max)
9/25/20
67
Sweet Spot %
9/28/21
23.2
Hand Speed (max)
9/25/20
74.1
Bat Speed (max)
9/25/20
20.3
Rot. Acc (max)
9/28/21
50
Hard Hit %
9/28/21
7.18
60
9/28/21
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30-yd
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10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
90
INF Velo
6/17/19
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OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Positional Tools
2021
2020
2019
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.18
Power / Speed Score
A simple calculation that divides the athlete’s Exit Velocity Max by the athlete’s 60 Yard Dash time for the given event year. For example, 98 MPH / 7.00s = 14.00.
13.5
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.30
Power / Speed Score
A simple calculation that divides the athlete’s Exit Velocity Max by the athlete’s 60 Yard Dash time for the given event year. For example, 98 MPH / 7.00s = 14.00.
13.7
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.46
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
90.0
Power / Speed Score
A simple calculation that divides the athlete’s Exit Velocity Max by the athlete’s 60 Yard Dash time for the given event year. For example, 98 MPH / 7.00s = 14.00.
12.6
Hitting
2021
2020
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
97.0
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
88.7
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
375
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
250
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
23.1
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 95 MPH in the given event year.
Sweet Spot %
Percentage of batted balls in the given event year with a launch angle between 8° and 32°.
Line Drive %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 10 and 25 degrees in the given event year.
Fly Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 25 and 50 degrees in the given event year.
Ground Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles below 10 degrees in the given event year.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
100.3
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
88.9
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
404
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
273
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
26.6
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 95 MPH in the given event year.
Sweet Spot %
Percentage of batted balls in the given event year with a launch angle between 8° and 32°.
Line Drive %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 10 and 25 degrees in the given event year.
Fly Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 25 and 50 degrees in the given event year.
Ground Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles below 10 degrees in the given event year.
PBR IA Juco Scout Day- NIACC
Sep 28, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
97.0
Exit Velocity (max)
88.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
250
Distance (avg)
375
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
PBR IA Juco Scout Day- NIACC
Sep 25, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
100.3
Exit Velocity (max)
88.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
273
Distance (avg)
404
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Barrel %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2021
2020
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
22.9
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
22.4
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
72.1
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
69.4
Rotational Acceleration Max
The highest Rotational Acceleration of any swing in the given event year.
Rotational Acceleration Avg
The average Rotational Acceleration for all swings in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Max
The highest On-Plane Efficiency of any swing in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
The average On-Plane Efficiency for all swings in the given event year.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
23.2
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
22.2
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
74.1
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
67.3
Rotational Acceleration Max
The highest Rotational Acceleration of any swing in the given event year.
Rotational Acceleration Avg
The average Rotational Acceleration for all swings in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Max
The highest On-Plane Efficiency of any swing in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
The average On-Plane Efficiency for all swings in the given event year.
PBR IA Juco Scout Day- NIACC
Sep 28, 2021
Blast - Hitting
22.9
Hand Speed (max)
22.4
Hand Speed (avg)
72.1
Bat Speed (max)
69.5
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
PBR IA Juco Scout Day- NIACC
Sep 25, 2020
Blast - Hitting
23.2
Hand Speed (max)
22.2
Hand Speed (avg)
74.1
Bat Speed (max)
67.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2021
2020
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
96.1
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
94.5
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
2278
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
The average Bauer Units value of all fastballs in the given event year. Bauer Units are calculated for each pitch by dividing Spin Rate by Velocity.
24.1
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.0
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
2492
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
88.7
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1402
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.6
Slider
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
2660
Slider
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
93.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
91.9
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
2401
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
The average Bauer Units value of all fastballs in the given event year. Bauer Units are calculated for each pitch by dividing Spin Rate by Velocity.
26.1
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.6
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
2432
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.5
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1620
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.9
Slider
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
2374
Slider
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Sinker
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
92.5
Sinker
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
2365
Sinker
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
PBR IA Juco Scout Day- NIACC
Sep 28, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
96.1
Velocity (max)
94.5 - 95.8
Velo Range
94.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,428
Spin Rate (max)
2,351
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
79.9
Velocity (max)
76.2 - 79.9
Velo Range
75.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,744
Spin Rate (max)
2,587
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
83.5
Velocity (max)
82.3 - 83.5
Velo Range
80.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,774
Spin Rate (max)
2,727
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - ChangeUp
90.5
Velocity (max)
86.6 - 90.5
Velo Range
88.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,715
Spin Rate (max)
1,622
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - Sinker
96.1
Velocity (max)
94.5 - 95.8
Velo Range
94.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,427
Spin Rate (max)
2,351
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
PBR Midwest ProCase
Feb 24, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
95.0
Velocity (max)
93.4 - 94.9
Velo Range
92.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,362
Spin Rate (max)
2,230
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
78.5
Velocity (max)
77.4 - 78.4
Velo Range
75.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,421
Spin Rate (max)
2,374
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
85.0
Velocity (max)
83.7 - 84.8
Velo Range
82.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,556
Spin Rate (max)
2,527
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
89.3
Velocity (max)
88.4 - 89.1
Velo Range
86.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,223
Spin Rate (max)
1,181
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
PBR IA Juco Scout Day- NIACC
Sep 25, 2020
Trackman - Fastball
93.0
Velocity (max)
90.9 - 92.9
Velo Range
90.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,490
Spin Rate (max)
2,401
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
79.7
Velocity (max)
77.9 - 79.5
Velo Range
77.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,519
Spin Rate (max)
2,432
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
82.4
Velocity (max)
81.4 - 82.4
Velo Range
80.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,411
Spin Rate (max)
2,374
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
86.6
Velocity (max)
86.4 - 86.6
Velo Range
86.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,701
Spin Rate (max)
1,620
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - Sinker
92.5
Velocity (max)
91.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,365
Spin Rate (max)
2,365
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Pitch Scores
2021
2020
Fastball
Hop+
A fastball with hop has a flat approach angle and visually jumps through the zone. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher swing and miss average. Hop+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Sink+
A fastball with sink has low backspin and drops through the strike zone. When thrown down in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher ground ball percentage and lower launch angle. Sink+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Rise+
A fastball with rise has a high percentage of backspin. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher fly ball percentage. Rise+ of 100 is MLB average
Curveball
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Curveball
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Hop+
A fastball with hop has a flat approach angle and visually jumps through the zone. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher swing and miss average. Hop+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Sink+
A fastball with sink has low backspin and drops through the strike zone. When thrown down in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher ground ball percentage and lower launch angle. Sink+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Rise+
A fastball with rise has a high percentage of backspin. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher fly ball percentage. Rise+ of 100 is MLB average
Slider
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Slider
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
PBR Midwest ProCase
Feb 24, 2021
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
Rise+
Sink+
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
Sweep+
Pitch Scores - Slider
Hammer+
Sweep+
PBR IA Juco Scout Day- NIACC
Sep 25, 2020
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
Rise+
Sink+
Pitch Scores - Sinker
Hop+
Sink+
Rise+
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
Sweep+
Pitch Scores - Slider
Hammer+
Sweep+
Pitching Velos
2021
2020
2019
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
97.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
94.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
78.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
87.5
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
83.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
94.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
91.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
79.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
86.5
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
82.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
89.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
87.2
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
73.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
81.0
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
72.5
Game Performance
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The freshman RHP has a projectable, athletic 6-foot-3, 195-pound frame on the mound. Gross works from a controlled rocker-step delivery, landing square to home with some explosiveness and effort in his release. Shows solid arm speed from a long ¾ arm slot. Gross’ fastball displays arm-side run in the 93-95 mph range with spin averaging 2401 rpm.
His slider is currently his best off-speed pitch, featuring tight cut action with a late 10/4 break and spin averaging 2527 rpm. Also throws a solid 11/5 curveball with late break at 2432 rpm while still developing some feel. His changeup displays good down action and is thrown firm at 87-88 mph with fastball arm speed.
6-foot-2, 185-pound right-handed hitting 2-way player. #26 ranked player in MN 2020 class. 7.47 runner. Square stance, leg kick trigger, steeper uphill path through contact, solid bat speed, looks to elevate baseball, fly ball contact off bat, 91 mph exit velocity. Moves well in field, above avg. arm, hands are sure with appropriate footwork, accurate to bag with carry, profiles as third baseman/corner outfielder positionally in college, 90 mph arm across infield. On mound; projects well on mound moving forward, athletic clean arm action, throws higher percentage of strikes, has body control and repeats delivery well. Fastball was 87-88 mph; straighter action with heavier ball to plate. Tight spin on 11/5 curveball with later break. Solid down action on changeup; thrown near fastball arm speed.
6-foot-2, 180-pound right-handed hitting 2-way player. 7.46 runner. Good frame. Square stance with high hand set. Small leg lift and hand load back. Good rhythm into bigger swing. Lower half gets through swing. Mid/pull approach with line drive and fly ball contact. Average barrel and flashed pull pop with some strength in barrel. 94 mph exit velocity. IF- Good actions and feet to field. Works around ball to field. Fields ball clean and out in front. Solid glove. 89 mph arm strength with above average carry and average accuracy. Corner guy at next level. On mound- Solid mound presence. Smooth tempo through delivery. Clean and quick arm action from a ¾ arm slot. Fastball is straight with some run at 86-88 mph topping at 89 mph. Curveball is hard with more slider shape and needs more depth thrown at 72-74 mph. Good change-up and has fade action thrown at 80-83 mph. Solid follow on mound.
7/11/18- 6-foot-2, 170-pound right-handed hitting two-way player. 7.51 runner. Balanced set-up with leg lift load. Short to consistent hard contact. Gap to gap approach with pop to middle of the field. Tends to force elevating baseball by collapse on backside. 82 mph exit velocity. IF- Fields ball well out in front. Solid overall hands and feet. 85 mph arm strength with good carry and accuracy to bag. On mound- Balanced start with good direction down mound. Fastball has late running action and thrown at 81-83 mph. Tumbling break on a 66-69 mph curveball with late depth and 11/5 shape. Change-up is average with some fade.
3/17/18- 6-foot-2, 160-pound right-handed hitting 2-way player. Gross’ frame stands out as he is lean and athletic with long limbs, and moves well on the field. He had a natural rhythm to his swing with shorter hands load back with a leg kick. His direct path to the ball was on a flat plane, and he showed the ability to hit line drives from gap to gap without being out of control, and posted a 91 mph exit velocity. With solid hands and a strong arm (86 mph across infield), he should have a chance to stick on the left side of the diamond moving forward. Given his frame at 6-foot-2, 170-pounds, he has the look of a pitcher when he hops on the mound. He was up to 84 mph with his fastball without much use of his lower-half, and his quick arm combined with his athleticism should allow him to continue to progress in the future.
10/22/17- 6-foot-2, 160-pound right-handed hitting 2-way player. 7.56 runner. Body load with leg kick trigger, slight shoulder load, shows athletic actions in box, uphill swing plane, mid/pull approach, flashes hard line drive and fly ball contact, 88 mph exit velocity. Projectable build in field. Light on his feet, good footwork, confident fielder, soft hands, accurate to bag with long release on throws, 84 mph arm strength across infield. On mound; athletic delivery with rhythm, compact arm action, has extension out front, above avg. hand speed on release. Fastball was 81-84 mph with varying action at the plate. Developing breaking ball feel; flashing tight 11/5 spin when released out front. Changeup was 70-74 mph; thrown with arm speed. Strong follow in MN 2020 class.