Prep Baseball Report

Uncommitted 2017 Spotlight: Padraic Walsh




By Jeff Markle
Assistant State Director 

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Name: Padraic Walsh
Position: RHP/1B
Height/Weight:6-6, 170
High School:Smoky Hill
PBR CO Rank: 30
Overall Rank: N/A



A 6-foot-6, 170-pound projectable right hand pitcher.  Each time we see Walsh, he improves with mechanics and velocity.  He does a nice job of getting his 6-6 frame to balance and then closing the distance to home plate.  He lands in-line with the plate and delivers from an over the top arm slot.  He was effective in his three innings of work including one 8 pitch inning.  Walsh showcased an 83 MPH fastball with good command in and out.  He added a 66-68 MPH curve with 11/5 break and his out pitch was a 70-72 MPH change with late movement down in the zone.

PBR: What schools have you been hearing from? 
Walsh: I've been hearing from Colorado Mesa, Dodge City junior college, University of Colorado Colorado Spring. 

PBR: Have you taken any visits? Do you have any scheduled in the near future?
Walsh: I have taken a visit to Dodge city. I plan on visiting The University of Colorado Colorado Springs along with Colorado Mesa. 

PBR: Are you looking for anything in particular in a school? 
Walsh: I'm looking for a sports management program or a string business department. Also I'm looking for a school where I can gain new experiences outside of what I'm doing now. 

PBR: What were some of the highlights of your junior year?
Walsh: Some highlights of my junior year are getting 2nd team all centennial league. Also,2nd team all Aurora. I had a 4-1 record as a junior along with 36 strikeouts in 44 innings. 

PBR: What are your goals for this year?  
Walsh: My goals for this year is to help lead the team toward a playoff run. Along with improving on many aspects of the game where I see the need to improve on for myself. 

PBR: Do you play any other sports? 
Walsh: I played football freshman year. I've played basketball all for years of high school as well. 

PBR: GPA/ACT/SAT? 
GPA-3.4 ACT-19