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.
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.
The Cowboys’ Sunday starter is still developing fastball command and the ability to pitch, but his fastball velocity and its underlying analytics are undeniable. He reminds of former Poke Victor Mederos, a sixth-round pick by the Angels in 2022 who has already reached the Majors. From a ¾ release point, and with above-average effort, Keisel ran his fastball up to 97 mph with between 18 and 22 inches of IVB. However, his heater played down due to his command, often missing over the middle of the plate, and there is fair deception to his delivery. His 83-86 slider flashed average with spin in the 2,550-2,600 rpm range, but it was an inconsistent second offering. Similar to Mederos, Keisel profiles as a reliever at the pro level and he will likely be selected in the middle rounds of Day Two.
8/15/23
Cape Cod: After a strong freshman campaign in Provo for BYU, Keisel took his talents to Stillwater for the 2023 season. He battled injury and inconsistency, posting a 7.85 ERA in just 18.1 innings. Heading to the Cape this summer, trying to make up for lost developmental time, Keisel logged 25 innings and a 3.96 ERA. Standing 6-foot-4 and 200 pounds he’s a three-quarters righthander with a low release height. He has a shorter takeaway with a fast circle in back and good arm speed out front. He can sometimes collapse his front side and get out of sync, but overall the arm and delivery work, and there is some deception. During our look, Keisel sat 92-94 for four innings and bumped 95-96. His fastball plays well up in the zone with higher spin rates in the 2300-2600s and IVB ranging from 18 inches to 24 inches. He also showed the makings of two swing-and-miss secondary pitches in his 86-87 mph changeup (a real weapon against lefties) and his 80-84 mph slider with tight spin, good tilt and spin into the 2600 rpm range. He was able to land both pitches for strikes, as well as expand for use as a chase pitch out of the zone. Overall, his location is more control than command and his pitchability could still use more refinement. He does have a realistic chance to make a big jump and vie for day one draft consideration thanks to his mid-90s heater, bat-missing ability with three pitches and an athletic, physical frame.
Have seen this young man since his sophomore year. A small town kid with a big arm and oozes proj strength and weight gains with maturity. A XL frame at 603 180 that’s long and lean with a streamlined athletic build. Features long arms and big hands with a loose wrist to spin the ball. Pitching out of the stretch at the moment, due to coming back from TJ surgery, his velo hasn’t missed a beat. The delivery is simple and controlled with a high flexible kick to delivery while getting into his legs and shows leverage and plus arm speed. The FB 90-94 comes out clean with riding life. The CB 78-79 spins with solid shape and tight biting depth. The CH 85 is still a work in process, yet he projects two above average pitches with S/M tendencies. Committed to BYU.
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Cape Cod: After a strong freshman campaign in Provo for BYU, Keisel took his talents to Stillwater for the 2023 season. He battled injury and inconsistency, posting a 7.85 ERA in just 18.1 innings. Heading to the Cape this summer, trying to make up for lost developmental time, Keisel logged 25 innings and a 3.96 ERA. Standing 6-foot-4 and 200 pounds he’s a three-quarters righthander with a low release height. He has a shorter takeaway with a fast circle in back and good arm speed out front. He can sometimes collapse his front side and get out of sync, but overall the arm and delivery work, and there is some deception. During our look, Keisel sat 92-94 for four innings and bumped 95-96. His fastball plays well up in the zone with higher spin rates in the 2300-2600s and IVB ranging from 18 inches to 24 inches. He also showed the makings of two swing-and-miss secondary pitches in his 86-87 mph changeup (a real weapon against lefties) and his 80-84 mph slider with tight spin, good tilt and spin into the 2600 rpm range. He was able to land both pitches for strikes, as well as expand for use as a chase pitch out of the zone. Overall, his location is more control than command and his pitchability could still use more refinement. He does have a realistic chance to make a big jump and vie for day one draft consideration thanks to his mid-90s heater, bat-missing ability with three pitches and an athletic, physical frame.
Have seen this young man since his sophomore year. A small town kid with a big arm and oozes proj strength and weight gains with maturity. A XL frame at 603 180 that’s long and lean with a streamlined athletic build. Features long arms and big hands with a loose wrist to spin the ball. Pitching out of the stretch at the moment, due to coming back from TJ surgery, his velo hasn’t missed a beat. The delivery is simple and controlled with a high flexible kick to delivery while getting into his legs and shows leverage and plus arm speed. The FB 90-94 comes out clean with riding life. The CB 78-79 spins with solid shape and tight biting depth. The CH 85 is still a work in process, yet he projects two above average pitches with S/M tendencies. Committed to BYU.