Most Viewed Player Profiles of 2017: No. 3 Farmer Abendroth
December 29, 2017
After drilling down into our google analytics we have compiled a list of the ten most visited Mississippi profiles on the Prep Baseball Report website in 2017. As 2017 is coming to an end, we will count down to the new year with a look at those profiles that were visited the most.
No. 3 Farmer Abendroth
Scouting Report
10/22/17 Extremely long and rail-thin, Abendroth worked his fastball at 90-93 mph, sitting mostly at 90-91, with angle and occasional arm-side life. While he set hitters up with his lively fastball, he put them away with a hard 12/6 curveball that ranged between 78-80 mph. Abendroth recorded four of his six outs via strikeout, all of which came off his breaking ball.
A 6-foot-5, 170-pound frame with long limbs. Right-handed pitcher with a short, quick arm action and regular effort in delivery. Fastball works with good angle and sinking action at 87-89 mph, touching 90 mph. Breaking ball has shown 11-5 shape with occasional tight spin also flashing a changeup at 74 mph with slight fading action.
4/27/17 Louisiana State recruit,6-foot 4, 170-pound right-handed pitcher with long, lanky projectable frame. Long, loose arm action from high-3/4 release with quick arm speed and regular effort. Smooth rhythm, in-line direction while working downhill and lands slightly open. Fastball sat 84-87 mph, touching 88 with sinking action and solid life. Breaking ball showed 11/5 shape at 68-72 mph with solid depth. Also showed changeup with near fastball arm speed and fading action at 75-76 mph.