Uncommitted Spotlight: Will Bartkoski
December 30, 2020
Today, we begin our rollout of uncommitted spotlights highlighting the 2021 class.
Will Bartkoski attended MOKAN Fall Upperclass Games Oct. 4th. On the mound, repeatable rocker-step delivery with some projectability. A four pitch pitcher fastball, curveball, slider and changeup. At the plate, recorded 87 mph exit velocity and threw 81 mph across the field. Ranked #113 overall in Kansas.
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Scouting Report
A physical, projectable 6-foot-4, 225-pound frame. The right-handed hitter sets up in an open, wide base. Starts his swing with a knee-to-knee load and a moderate stride before launching his hands on an uphill path through the zone. Shows some raw strength in bat with flashes of pull-side pop during BP. Made consistent hard contact, recording an 87 mph bat-exit velocity. Ran an 8.06 60-yard dash. The first baseman displays an adequate glove and footwork to field with extended reach around the bag. Made 81 mph throws from a long ¾ arm slot with accuracy.
On the mound, the high-waisted right-handed pitcher has a consistent, repeatable rocker-step delivery with some projectability. Throws from a long ¾ arm action with good extension and use of his legs down the mound. Fastball showed an uptick in velocity at 77-83 mph, with slight arm-side run and downward action. Slider was thrown 67-70 mph with a consistent 10/4 break with average depth for strikes.
Displays a physical 6-foot-4, 225-pound frame with raw strength. The right-handed hitter has a wide base and a knee-to-knee load into his stride. Longer uphill swing plane, looking to lift the ball into the outfield while showing bat speed with a 90 mph bat-exit velocity. Ran an 8.38 sec 60-yard dash. At first base, shows average glove and footwork with the ability to move and make plays around the bag. Throws from a long ¾ arm-slot with some accuracy at 74 mph.
On the mound, works with a repeatable tempo and delivery down the mound. Has a high balance point before landing square towards home plate. Throws from a long ¾ arm-slot. Fastball sits 75-77 with some downhill plane, mostly strikes. Curveball shows 10/4 action with average depth. Changeup is thrown firm and shows slight fade action at 73-74 mph.