Uncommitted Spotlight: '20 JD Ogden, LHP, Mounds Park Academy
March 12, 2019
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JD Ogden
Class of 2020 / LHP
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2020
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Primary Position: LHP
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High School: Mounds Park AcademyState: MN
- Summer Team: North St. Paul Legion
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Height: 6-5Weight: 200lbs
- Bat/Throw: S/L
Statistics
Videos
(10/21/18)
PBR: What schools have expressed interest in you?
Ogden: I have talked to some mid-major D1 and Ivy League schools.
PBR: Have you taken any visits, or have any visits scheduled in the near future?
Ogden: I have not taken any visits yet.
PBR: Are you looking for anything in particular in a school? (Example: high academics, certain academic program, local, etc.)
Ogden: I’m looking for a school that has great academics, and a baseball program that places emphasis on pitcher development.
PBR: What were some of your highlights during your sophomore year?
Ogden: The highlights of my sophomore year were developing a strong relationship with my teammates for this upcoming year, and achieving my goal of a sub 2.0 ERA.
PBR: What are your goals for this year?
Ogden: My goals for this year are to limit my walks to one every three to four innings, have a sub 1.50 ERA, and to make state. Also, keep improving my velocity, and to be around 88-90 by the summer
PBR: Do you play any other sports?
Ogden: I played basketball and soccer last year, but quit this year to focus on academics and baseball.
PBR: What is your ACT and GPA?
Ogden: I have a 3.65 GPA and got a 33 on the ACT.
Scouting Report
10/21/18- 6-foot-3, 160-pound left-handed pitcher. Long projectable frame. Worked from the stretch. Funky delivery that starts tall and then collapse to drive down mound. Good direction and lands slightly across body. Throws from ¾ arm slot with good arm action. Sneaky fastball with varying action at 84-85 mph. Curveball has 1/7 break with decent shape and tight spin thrown at 69-70 mph and inconsistent at times. Change-up is inconsistent thrown with good arm speed with varying action at 72-74 mph. Has a chance to project out and a follow arm in 2020 class.