Scout Blog: Pima CC @ Glendale CC

U New Mexico commit Jaren Jackson (LHP) got the start for Pima CC at went 4.2 IP with 8 H, 4 ER, 1 BB and 4 K. The ACCAC ERA leader got a no-decision after the Pima bats came alive in the sixth inning. The 6’3 lefty showed his ability to throw strikes and utilize his FB (84-86, sat 85) and CH (76-77) combo to keep Pima within striking distance. 

Opposing Jackson for Glendale CC was New Mexico St commit, sophomore righty Mitchell Downing who leads the team in wins. Downing worked 84-86 with his FB but heavily utilized his secondary stuff frequently mixing in a SL (76-78) and CB (70-75). Downing took a no decision finishing the game with 5 IP, 11 H, 6 ER, 0 BB and 4 K.

The pitching standout of Game One was Pima closer and uncommitted true freshman Liam O’Brien (RHP). Who shut the door on an 11-6 victory by blowing his FB (90-92, worked 90) by Glendale batters and finishing the game with a 77 mph CB. O’Brien finished with 1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 1 BB and 2 K.

Starting the second half of the double header was U Arizona commit Bradon Zastrow (LHP). Zastrow showed interesting stuff from the left-side, working 87-90, sitting 88, w/ his fastball and mixing in a CH (81-83) that showed fringy arm-side fade and short cutting SL (78-81). Zastrow finished the day after 4 IP, 4 H, 1 ER, 1 BB and 4 SO but was the hard luck loser thanks to 2 unearned runs. 

Getting the call for Glendale was towering uncommitted freshman RHP Hayden King. At 6’4/220 lbs King can have difficulty repeating his delivery which led to 4 BBs but he was able to limit the damage and earned the victory. King features a low 80’s FB (83-85) and a CB (72-74). His final line was 5.1 IP, 5 H, 2 ER, 4 BB, 3 SO. 

Pima’s star outfielder, U Washington kick-back and recent U Arizona commit Emilio Corona (RF) led the charge and added to his ACCAC league lead in homeruns. Finishing 5-for-7 w/ 3 singles, double, homerun, 2 runs, RBI and 2 BBs. Corona shows a compact muscular frame with strong hands and wrists that produce solid pull power. His average arm strength will allow him to handle RF in the Pac-12 next season with the Wildcats.