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Top 5 Uncommitted Prospects- IA 2018 Class

September 27, 2017

By Rob Allison
Prep Baseball Report Iowa  

The class of 2018 in Iowa is extraordinary in it's immense depth of prospects. 29 players to date have made their college commitments from this class; 16 of them to Division 1 schools. Expect both numbers to make a considerable jump in the near future as many prospects in the state are nearing their decision.

Today we are highlighting a the top 5 uncommitted players in the state of Iowa in the 2018 class. Profiles are below with video.



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Levi Usher

Class of 2018 / OF

Rankings  StateRank: 6 / POS: 1 OverallRank: 390 / POS: 60

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2018
  • Primary Position: OF
  • High School: Cedar Rapids Prairie
    State: IA
  • Summer Team: PG Select
  • Height: 6-1
    Weight: 195lbs
  • Bat/Throw: L/R

Statistics

Position
6.70
60-yard
92
OF Velo
87
Exit Velo

Videos

(8/1/16)




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Gus Radel

Class of 2018 / RHP

Rankings  StateRank: 4 / POS: 4 OverallRank: 315 / POS: 132

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2018
  • Primary Position: RHP
    Secondary Position: 3B
  • High School: Sioux Falls Roosevelt (SD)
    State: IA
  • Summer Team: Sioux Falls Cyclones
  • Height: 6-2
    Weight: 220lbs
  • Bat/Throw: R/R

Statistics

Pitching
93
Max FB
91 - 93
FB
73 - 75
CB
82 - 84
CH
79 - 82
SL
Position
7.60
60-yard
91
INF Velo
89
Exit Velo

Videos

(7/11/17)




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Luke Patzner

Class of 2018 / RHP

Rankings  StateRank: 11 / POS: 9

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2018
  • Primary Position: RHP
  • High School: Urbandale
    State: IA
  • Summer Team: Urbandale
  • Height: 6-3
    Weight: 230lbs
  • Bat/Throw: R/R

Statistics

Pitching
93
Max FB
87 - 91
FB
73 - 76
CB
82 - 83
CH
79 - 84
SL
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Pitching
Max FB
92
FB
87 - 91
CH
77 - 81
SL
79 - 84
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Trackman - Fastball
91.6
Velocity (max)
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88.7 - 91.6
Velo Range
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90.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
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2311
Spin Rate (max)
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2155
Spin Rate (avg)
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IVB (max)
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IVB (avg)
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HM (max)
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HM (avg)
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Extension (avg)
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Release Ht (avg)
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Spin Score (max)
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Zone %
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Trackman - Fastball
Velocity (max)
91.6
Velo Range
88.7 - 91.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
90
Spin Rate (max)
2311
Spin Rate (avg)
2155
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
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Trackman - Slider
83.8
Velocity (max)
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79.1 - 83.0
Velo Range
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79.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
(09/23/20)
2138
Spin Rate (max)
(09/23/20)
2022
Spin Rate (avg)
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IVB (max)
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IVB (avg)
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HM (max)
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HM (avg)
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Extension (avg)
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Release Ht (avg)
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Spin Score (max)
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Zone %
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Trackman - Slider
Velocity (max)
83.8
Velo Range
79.1 - 83
Eff Velocity (avg)
79.4
Spin Rate (max)
2138
Spin Rate (avg)
2022
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
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Trackman - ChangeUp
81.0
Velocity (max)
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77.4 - 80.9
Velo Range
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78.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
(09/23/20)
1829
Spin Rate (max)
(09/23/20)
1691
Spin Rate (avg)
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IVB (max)
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IVB (avg)
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HM (max)
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HM (avg)
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Extension (avg)
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Release Ht (avg)
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Spin Score (max)
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Zone %
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Trackman - ChangeUp
Velocity (max)
81
Velo Range
77.4 - 80.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
78.8
Spin Rate (max)
1829
Spin Rate (avg)
1691
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
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Pitch_Scores

Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
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Rise+
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Sink+
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Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
Rise+
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Pitch Scores - Slider
Hammer+
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Sweep+
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Pitch Scores - Slider
Hammer+
Sweep+
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Videos

(8/6/17)




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Luke Yacinich

Class of 2018 / RHP

Rankings  StateRank: 12 / POS: 10

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2018
  • Primary Position: RHP
    Secondary Position: 3B
  • High School: Dowling Catholic
    State: IA
  • Height: 6-6
    Weight: 200lbs
  • Bat/Throw: R/R

Statistics

Pitching
88
Max FB
85 - 87
FB
71 - 75
CB
74 - 76
CH
Position
7.20
60-yard
87
INF Velo
87
Exit Velo

Videos

(8/4/16)




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Zachary Miller

Class of 2018 / RHP

Rankings  StateRank: 14 / POS: 12

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2018
  • Primary Position: RHP
    Secondary Position: 3B
  • High School: Denver
    State: IA
  • Height: 6-5
    Weight: 195lbs
  • Bat/Throw: R/R

Statistics

Pitching
88
Max FB
86 - 88
FB
79 - 81
CB
80 - 82
CT

Videos

(8/6/17)



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