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Ohio Weekly Scout Blog: April 19-25


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The 2021 Ohio Scout Blog provides insider information, videos and scouting notes from the PBR Scouting Staff throughout the year. This running blog will feature information on underclass prospects, unsigned seniors, draft prospects, and anything else that is notable. We will provide a wide range of information, including player evaluations, videos, velocities, pop times, home to first times, and more. Simply put, the Ohio Scout Blog is loaded with information ...

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Below you will find in-game reports from around the Buckeye State. Please check back frequently, as we are adding new video and reports throughout the day.

High School Spring Classic at Defiance: Lincolnview vs Antwerp 4/24/21

By: Dylan Hefflinger
PBR Ohio Editor in Chief / NW Scout

Collin Overholt C / RHP / Lincolnview, OH / 2021

Report: 5-11, 180-pound with an athletic frame. Varies his delivery on the mound well, as you can see in the video. He uses multiple arm slots while also quick pitching at times. Confident arm on the bump. This was the most impressive outing I've seen this year so far from an uncommitted 2021 arm, and it's not close. This is an arm to get on. Definite follow.

Pitch Repertoire:

  • 69 pitches/54 Strikes = 78% strike
  • Fastball: 85-87 mph, 88T. The fastball showed good life, getting on hitters well.
  • Curveball: 63-68 mph. 11/5 action with good depth.
  • Changeup: 72-77 mph. Similar arm-action as the fastball with arm-side run.
  • Slider: 68-71 mph.

Pitch Velo Breakdown:

  • Fastball: 31 pitches
    • 88-2
    • 87-6
    • 86-5
    • 85-11
    • 84-5
    • 83-2
  • Curveball: 21 pitches
    • 68-5
    • 67-5
    • 66-3
    • 65-3
    • 64-3
    • 63-2
  • Changeup: 12 pitches
    • 77-2
    • 76-2
    • 75-1
    • 74-3
    • 73-3
    • 72-1
  • Slider: 5 pitches
    • 71-1
    • 70-1
    • 69-2
    • 68-1

Game Performance: 7 IP, 3 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 0 BB, 7 K

Dane Ebel RHP / SS / Lincolnview, OH / 2023

Report: 5-10, 165-pound two-way prospect showed well at the plate, going 3-3. Balanced athletic stance at the plate with a smooth controlled load and a leg kick. Flat bat path through the zone. Finds the barrell well. Recently ranked 130th in our updated rankings, keep an eye on this two-way.

Game Performance: 3-3, 3 1B, 1 R, 2 RBIs

Landon Price LHP / 1B / Lincolnview, OH / 2022

Report: The 5-10, 180-pound southpaw is committed to Ohio state as a talented arm, but the left-handed hitter can swin the bat too. He's been mashing on the year and went 3-4 in this game.

Game Performance: 3-4, 3 1B, 3 R, SB

Hunter Sproles RHP / SS / Antwerp, OH / 2022

Report: 6-3, 185-pound with an athletic frame.  Uptempo delivery with regular effort. Chest high leg lift with a drop and drive load. High-3/4 arm slot. Mostly straight fastball on a downward plane. Compliments the fastball with an 11/5 shaped breaking ball with gradual action. Sproles has the arm and body to be a hard thrower with some mechanical corrections in his deliver. Definite follow.

Pitch Repertoire:

  • Fastball: 83-85 mph. Heavy fastball.
  • Curveball: 73-75 mph. 11/5 action.
  • Changeup: 76-77 mph. Didn't use in game. Developing pitch.

Game Performance: 1 IP, 1 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 4 BB, 2 K

Luke Krouse LHP / OF / Antwerp, OH / 2022

Report: 6-2, 180-pounds with an athletic frame. Smooth/quick arm action on the bump, which projects in more velo to come. 3/4 arm slot with a repeatable delivery. Good three-pitch mix with the 4-seam, 2-seam, and curveball. The mound is the future for Krouse, but he can certainly swing it as well, with a nice LHH stroke. The Bowling Green State University commit is a definite follow.

Pitch Repertoire:

  • Fastball: 83-86 mph, 87T. Showed some good life on the fastball.
  • 2-Seam FB:  80-83 mph. Good arm-side run.   
  • Curveball: 70-74 mph. 1/7 shape with sharp break and good action. It was on today.
  • Changeup: 74-76 mph. Didn't use much in game, but showed in warmups. A developing pitch that could only add more to his already good arsenal.

Game Performance: 1 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 1 BB, 3 K

High School Spring Classic at Defiance: Norwalk vs Lima Bath 4/24/21

By: Dylan Hefflinger
PBR Ohio Editor in Chief / NW Scout

Samuel Battles C / 3B / Norwalk, OH / 2022

Report: 5-10, 170-pound with an athletic frame. At the plate, uses athletic stance with a smooth load and short stride. Bat speed is above average, with a flat swing plane. Defensively, Battles is one of the top two catchers I have seen this spring so far. Very quick exchange with an above average arm. Controls the running game well, throwing behind runers with accuracy. Managed the pitching staff well, trying to compose them after consecutive bad pitches. Frames well also. Very good catching prospect.

Game Performance: 1-3, 2B, R, SB, 1 CS defensively

High School Spring Classic: Jackson vs Wooster - 4/24/21

By: Jordan Chiero
PBR Ohio Director of Scouting

Chris Franks LHP / OF / Wooster, OH / 2021

Garrett Wright C / SS / Jackson High School/Massillon, OH / 2023

Tyler Pettorini SS / 3B / Wooster, OH / 2021

Johnathan Kulich OF / RHP / Massillon Jackson, OH / 2021

High School Spring Classic: Mentor vs Amherst Steele - 4/24/21

By: Jordan Chiero
PBR Ohio Director of Scouting

Daniel Mulhall OF / RHP / Mentor, OH / 2021

Dylan Bailey SS / 2B / Amherst Steele, OH / 2021

Josh Qualls SS / 2B / Amherst Steele, OH / 2021

Eric Coode C / OF / Mentor, OH / 2021

Graham Solak 3B / SS / Amherst Steele, OH / 2021

High School Spring Classic: Hoover vs Strongsville - 4/24/21

By: Jordan Chiero
PBR Ohio Director of Scouting

Owen Blackledge 3B / 1B / North Canton Hoover, OH / 2021

Connor Ashby SS / RHP / North Canton, OH / 2021

Mitchel Szymczak C / SS / Strongsville, OH / 2022

Tanner Ware LHP / 1B / North Canton Hoover, OH / 2022

Gus Gregory SS / 2B / Strongsville, OH / 2022

Ricky Freeman RHP / 1B / North Canton Hoover, OH / 2022

Connor Chupek 2B / SS / Strongsville, OH / 2021

High School Spring Classic: Tallmadge vs Green - 4/24/21

By: Jordan Chiero
PBR Ohio Director of Scouting

Seth Yacobucci C / 2B / Tallmadge, OH / 2023

Jacob Rollyson RHP / 1B / Green, OH / 2022

Orion Kroah / Tallmadge, OH / 2021

Jackson Schwalbach / Tallmadge, OH / 2022

Mason Dexter / Tallmadge, OH / 2022

High School Spring Classic: St. Xavier vs Dublin Jerome - 4/24/21

By: Genesis Hillard , Alex Steffanelli
PBR Ohio Director of Operations

Jackson Hauck RHP / 3B / St. Xavier, OH / 2021

Alex Mazza / Dublin Jerome, OH / 2023

Gavin Vogelgesang SS / 3B / St. Xavier, OH / 2021

Joe Kirby / St. Xavier, OH / 2021

Ryan McQuain 3B / OF / Dublin Jerome, OH / 2021

High School Spring Classic: Elder vs St. Francis DeSales- 4/24/21

By: Genesis Hillard , Alex Steffanelli
PBR Ohio Director of Operations

Jared Eckstein RHP / 1B / Elder, OH / 2023

Andrew Keglewitsch / St. Francis DeSales, OH / 2021

Kellen Sandhas LHP / OF / Elder, OH / 2022

Kevin Hilton SS / 2B / Elder, OH / 2023

Matthew Stewart 1B / RHP / St Francis DeSales, OH / 2021

Hicksville at Tinora 4/23/21

By: Dylan Hefflinger
PBR Ohio Editor in Chief / NW Scout

Jackson Bergman RHP / 1B / Hicksville, OH / 2022

Report: 6-6, 185-pounds with long/lanky frame. Effortless delivery with long levers. Ceiling is incredibly high with this prospect. More velo should be coming. Definite follow. Father (Sean) played 8 seasons in the majors, going 39-47 in 750.1 IP and 455 Ks.

Pitch Repertoire:

  • Fastball: 80-83 mph, 84T. The fastball shows some arm-side run.
  • Curveball: 72-76 mph. 11/5 action with good depth and sharpness.
  • Changeup: 71-72 mph. Only used in warmups. Developing pitch.

Andrew Imthurn 3B / RHP / Tinora, OH / 2021

Report: 6-0, 185-pounds with athletic frame. Two-way prospect who is committed to Wright State-Lake Campus.

Pitch Repertoire:

  • Fastball: 77-80 mph. Slight arm-side run.
  • Curveball: 70-72 mph. 11/5 action with good depth.
  • Changeup: 75-77 mph. Similar action as the fastball.

Nolan Schafer C / OF / Tinora, OH / 2022

Report: 5-11, 175-pounds with athletic frame. Balanced swing from the right side. Up and down load with a slightly downhill path to contact. Rotational sequence. Line drive approach with gap to gap ability. Shows some tools behind the dish. Physical presence with athleticism to his actions. Catch/throw skills appear to be on par for class.

Troy at Vandalia Butler - 4/19/21

By: Jordan Chiero
PBR Ohio Director of Scouting

Boston Smith C / SS / Vandalia Butler, OH / 2021

Carson Clark SS / 2B / Vandalia-Butler, OH / 2021

Ryder Kirtley SS / 2B / Troy, OH / 2024

Caleb Fogarty SS / Troy, OH / 2021

Brian Allen RHP / 1B / Troy, OH / 2023

Quinton Hall LHP / 1B / Vandalia-Butler, OH / 2021

Michael Masters OF / Vandalia Butler, OH / 2021

Mason at Princeton - 4/19/21

By: Genesis Hillard
PBR Ohio Director of Operations

Jake Hanley OF / RHP / Mason, OH / 2024

Brenden Garula LHP / OF / Mason, OH / 2022

Ben Stuart SS / RHP / Mason, OH / 2021

Lebanon vs West Clermont - 4/19/21

By: Brian Switzer
PBR Ohio Intern

Zachary Weber RHP / OF / Lebanon, OH / 2021

Nathan Taylor RHP / 3B / West Clermont, OH / 2023

Nathan Mentzel SS / RHP / West Clermont, OH / 2021

Gavin Sunderman RHP / 3B / West Clermont, OH / 2021

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