Prep Baseball Report

Top Ten Profiles of 2022: No. 10 Mitchell Dean


Phil Wade
Indiana Executive Director

As we are nearing the end of another calendar year, we have compiled a list of the top 10 most viewed Indiana player profiles this year.  According to our research through our google analytics, these are the most viewed profiles by you the reader in 2022.

Coming in at No. 10 is 2023 LHP Mitchell Dean (Western HS). A 6-foot-7, 220-pound Louisville recruit, Dean has solidified himself as one of the top left-handed arms in the Midwest's class of 2023. This summer he showcased a fastball up to 92, comfortably sitting in the mid-to-upper 80s. Dean is the No. 4 ranked player in Indiana and No. 248 nationally.

No. 10 Mitchell Dean

Mitchell Dean

Class of 2023 / LHP

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2023
  • Primary Position: LHP
    Secondary Position: 1B
  • High School: Western
    State: IN
  • Summer Team: Indiana Bulls 17u National
  • Height: 6-7
    Weight: 230lbs
  • Bat/Throw: S/L

Statistics

Pitching
92
Max FB
(08/10/22)
86 - 92
FB
(08/10/22)
77 - 81
CB
(06/09/22)
77 - 78
CH
(05/05/22)
77 - 78
SL
(06/10/21)
Pitching
Max FB
92
FB
86 - 92
Pitching
Max FB
91
FB
87 - 90
CB
77 - 81
Pitching
Max FB
87
FB
85 - 87
CB
75 - 77
CH
77 - 78
Pitching
Max FB
85
FB
80 - 85
SL
77 - 78
Pitching
Max FB
87
FB
84 - 86
CH
71 - 74
SL
72 - 74
Pitching
Max FB
87
FB
81 - 85
CB
70 - 72
Pitching
Max FB
85
FB
83 - 84
CB
66 - 69
CH
67 - 68
Pitching
Max FB
76
FB
73 - 75
CB
60 - 63
Position
7.31
60-yard
(06/08/21)
81
INF Velo
(06/08/20)
95
Exit Velo
(06/08/21)
Position
60-yard
7.31
Exit Velo
95
Position
60-yard
7.64
INF Velo
81
Exit Velo
91
Position
60-yard
8.24
INF Velo
73
Exit Velo
76
Position
60-yard
8.48
INF Velo
72
Exit Velo
81
Trackman - Fastball
87.0
Velocity (max)
(06/08/21)
83.6 - 86.4
Velo Range
(06/08/21)
86.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
(06/08/21)
2032
Spin Rate (max)
(06/08/21)
1826
Spin Rate (avg)
(06/08/21)
IVB (max)
(06/08/21)
IVB (avg)
(06/08/21)
HM (max)
(06/08/21)
HM (avg)
(06/08/21)
Extension (avg)
(06/08/21)
Release Ht (avg)
(06/08/21)
Spin Score (max)
(06/08/21)
Trackman - Fastball
Velocity (max)
87
Velo Range
83.6 - 86.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
86.5
Spin Rate (max)
2032
Spin Rate (avg)
1826
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - Slider
74.3
Velocity (max)
(06/08/21)
71.7 - 74.1
Velo Range
(06/08/21)
73.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
(06/08/21)
1777
Spin Rate (max)
(06/08/21)
1739
Spin Rate (avg)
(06/08/21)
IVB (max)
(06/08/21)
IVB (avg)
(06/08/21)
HM (max)
(06/08/21)
HM (avg)
(06/08/21)
Extension (avg)
(06/08/21)
Release Ht (avg)
(06/08/21)
Spin Score (max)
(06/08/21)
Trackman - Slider
Velocity (max)
74.3
Velo Range
71.7 - 74.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
73.6
Spin Rate (max)
1777
Spin Rate (avg)
1739
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - ChangeUp
74.1
Velocity (max)
(06/08/21)
70.7 - 73.7
Velo Range
(06/08/21)
73.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
(06/08/21)
1511
Spin Rate (max)
(06/08/21)
1398
Spin Rate (avg)
(06/08/21)
IVB (max)
(06/08/21)
IVB (avg)
(06/08/21)
HM (max)
(06/08/21)
HM (avg)
(06/08/21)
Extension (avg)
(06/08/21)
Release Ht (avg)
(06/08/21)
Spin Score (max)
(06/08/21)
Zone %
(06/08/21)
Trackman - ChangeUp
Velocity (max)
74.1
Velo Range
70.7 - 73.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
73.9
Spin Rate (max)
1511
Spin Rate (avg)
1398
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Hitting
95.2
Exit Velocity (max)
(06/08/21)
86.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
(06/08/21)
273
Distance (avg)
(06/08/21)
350
Distance (max)
(06/08/21)
Hard Hit %
(06/08/21)
Sweet Spot %
(06/08/21)
Line Drive %
(06/08/21)
Fly Ball %
(06/08/21)
Ground Ball %
(06/08/21)
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
95.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
86.9
Distance (avg)
273
Distance (max)
350
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %

Pitch_Scores

Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
(06/08/21)
Rise+
(06/08/21)
Sink+
(06/08/21)
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
Rise+
Sink+
Pitch Scores - Slider
Hammer+
(06/08/21)
Sweep+
(06/08/21)
Pitch Scores - Slider
Hammer+
Sweep+

Scouting Report

8/18/22: LHP Mitchell Dean (Western HS, IN), a 6-foot-7, 220-pound Louisville recruit, turned in a solid outing against the Nationals, striking out five of the first six he faced before giving up a couple runs and some hard contact in his third inning of work. He finished with seven strikeouts. He primarily used his fastball, which sat 88-92 in the first two innings and dipped to 86-88 at the end. The curveball has soft 2/8 shape at 72.

5/04/21: Louisville commit. Extra tall, extra lean, high waist body frame. Has long limbs. Very good body structure to fill out in future. Chance to be strong and agile athlete in future. Square shouldered, with long arms, big feet and large hands. Has good overall body control and coordination. Starts his delivery from far left side of rubber. This creates tough angle for LH hitters and a sweep effect to his angle to RH hitters. Tough on both, due to his 6’7 inch height. Has erect posture, and straight actions. Hands and glove positioned in front of his chest. Has a short side step quarter turn that leads to a very fluid high leg kick. Hands and glove separate ball with good timing to his leg kick and continued flow to front side. Has a H ¾ arm slot that gets to a very good extension point out front as he creates a down ward plane to his delivery. His leg stride is in a very good spot. Has slight, fight resistant front side that creates torque and arm speed. Hitters feel like the ball is on top of them quicker due to his delivery, arm slot with extension. FB has good riding action through zone. Good pitch command. CB has short dart tilt that is consistently around the plate that allows him to work the count in his favor. Has complete control and command of his game. Repeated well for the young big size that he features and his upside is extremely high. As game went along, he was able to establish a rhythm and tempo that suited his abilities and made it very tough on the other team. This young man has a very bright future and will continue to impress as he naturally matures over time. FB 82-85, T87 averaged 83 – appears faster. CB 70-71 tight dart spin and accurate. When he incorporates a changeup pitch, more in mix, he will then, just be that much harder to compete against. Arrow is pointing up in correct direction. Strong chance to pitch as a starter at the next level and beyond.