Uncommitted Underclass Spotlight: Riley Leatherman, RHP/SS, Wayzata
December 14, 2021
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Scouting Report
Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Delivery: Starts slower and quickens up into release. Good balance and athletic. At times aggressive in release.Body: 6-2, 155-pounds. - WIry frame
Defense: Good feet and moves athletically. Hands work out front and clean
Arm: R. INF - 83 mph. Good carry
Hit: R. Balanced stance. Leg lift and small hand load. Level swing plane and average hands. Shows somes strength in the barrel. Ground ball and line drive contact
Power: 92 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 7.20 runner in the 60.
Arm Action: R. Long to short and clean out front. ¾ slot
FB: T85, 83-84 mph. Varying
CB: 75-76 mph. Sharp 11/5 break
CH: 76-79 mph. Slight run/sink
Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Delivery: Slower tempo. Longer stride with slight effort.Body: 6-foot-1, 150-pounds.
Defense: Good actions. Athletic feet. Good hands and work out front clean
Arm: Right. INF - 81 mph. Good carry
Hit: Right. Balanced stance. Loads and weight stays back. Longer swing. Gap to gap approach with line drive and fly ball contact. Average pop in barrel.
Power: 84 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 7.50 runner in the 60.
Arm Action: Right. Athletic arm, ¾ slot
FB: T85, 84-85 mph. Slight run
CB: 72-73 mph. Lands short 11/5 break, average depth
CH: 79-81 mph. Late fade/run
Position: RHP/SS
Body: 6-foot-1, 145-pound lean frame
Hit: Began in a balanced athletic stance with a quick controlled load, then used a leg kick just before his swing. Some bat speed. Good extension on his finish, loose level swing.
Power: 84 mph exit velocity. line drive approach.
Defense: Infield, Consistent hands, athletic footwork, clean exchange. Fields the ball out front.
Arm: 78 Infield velocity. Quick arm action, high ¾ slot, some accuracy.
Speed: 7.65
Pitching: Slow-tempo delivery, some effort. High ¾ arm angle, good arm speed, compact arm action. Athletic balance point, even shoulders, lands square, a clean finish.
FB: T79. 78-79 mph. Straight movement, in the zone accuracy.
CB: 68-70 mph. Tight action, 11/5 movement.
CH: 76-77 mph. Fading action.