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Fox Cities Preseason ID: Pitching Analysis

March 17, 2016

By Matt Huck
Area Scout

Today we continue to roll out analysis from the Fox Cities Preseason ID Showcase with the pitching prospects.

No. 2 ranked 2017 Nathan Burns takes the top spot among the pitchers, showing his usual easy 86-88 mph fastball to go along with a wipeout slider at 75-77 mph.

8th grade LHP Ryan Stefiuk, who will graduate from Green Bay Preble in 2020 showed that he is will be one of the top players in his class working 81-82 topping out at 83 mph with his fastball and has advanced spin on his curveball at 65-70 mph. Stefiuk was one of the top arms at the event, but our rankings reflect current high school players.

Ryan’s brother Paul Stefiuk works with a heavy fastball that sat 83-85 topping out at 86 mph.

Let’s take a look at the top pitching prospects from the event.

Top Prospects

1. Nathan Burns, RHP, West Bend West, 2017
6-foot-1, 165-pound right-handed pitcher with a lanky, projectable frame. Oregon State commit. Currently ranked No. 2 in the Wisconsin Class of 2017. Works form a ¾ arm angle with a long, loose, quick arm action. Tall and fall delivery with a closed landing and easy effort. Athletic finish with smooth rhythm. Three pitch feel. Fastball sat 86-88 mph. Fastball from the stretch showed sinking action at 86 mph. Slider showed wipeout potential. Sweeping with late sharp action at 75-77 mph. Changeup showed slight armside run at 77-80 mph. Took part in batting practice and ran the 60, did not participate in defensive drills. At the plate hits from a balanced setup with a long leg kick stride. Line drive hitter with a short path and fluid rhythm. Flashed a fast bat. Showed strength thru contact with 86 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.25.

2. Paul Stefiuk, RHP, Green Bay Preble, 2018
6-foot-3, 210-pound right-handed pitcher. Currently ranked No. 20 in the Wisconsin Class of 2018. Works from an over the top arm angle with a short, quick arm action. Tall and fall online delivery with some effort. Square landing with an athletic finish and some rhythm. Fastball showed heavy action down in the zone for strikes at 83-85 topping out at 86 mph. Curveball showed 12-6 shape at 67-70 mph. Changeup showed hard sinking action at 76-79 mph.

3. Jonah Landowski, LHP/OF, Oconomowoc, 2017
5-foot-10, 180-pound left-handed hitting LHP/OF with a strong, athletic frame. On the mound works from an over the top arm angle with a loose, quick arm action. Back turn at balance point with a tall and fall delivery, working in line with home plate. Four pitch mix for strikes. Fastball showed sinking action at 77-81 topping out at 82 mph. Curveball showed 12-6 shape at 66-68 mph. Maintained armspeed on changeup at 74-75 mph. Knuckleball sat 63-67 mph. In the outfield has a long arm action from an over the top slot. Plays thru the ball with athletic actions and fluid footwork. Accurate throws with carry at 87 mph form the outfield. Offensively hits from an open stance with a leg kick stride. Uphill path with a fast bat. Showed strength thru contact with 85 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.38

4. Garrett Hohn, RHP/SS, Wausau West, 2016
5-foot-11, 174-pound right-handed hitting RHP/SS with a strong frame. On the mound works from an over the top arm angle with a short, quick arm action. Slow paced tall and fall delivery working in line with home plate. Square landing with an athletic finish. Fastball sat 84-85 topping out at 86 mph. Curveball showed 11-5 shape with loose rotation at 67-70  mph. Slowed arm on changeup with sinking action at 70-72 mph. Defensively in the infield showed off raw arm strength throwing 87 mph across the diamond. Offensively hits from a wide base with a heel lift stride. Pull hitter with a long, level swing path. Showed strength thru contact with 87 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.16. 

5. Brennan Dolwick, LHP, Lake Mills, 2018
6-foot-2, 180-pound left-handed pitcher with a lanky, thin, projectable frame. On the mound works form a high ¾ arm angle with a short, quick arm action. Slight drop and drive delivery working in line with home plate and an athletic finish. Will improve with a stronger front side. Fastball sat 79-80 topping out at 81 mph. Threw both a curveball and slider, Slider showed sharp, short breaking action at 66-71 mph. Struggled with command of curveball at 64-65 mph. Changeup was firm at 74-76 mph. Will continue to improve with maturity.

6. Carter Robinson, RHP/1B, Appleton North, 2019
6-foot, 170-pound right-handed hitting RHP/1B. On the mound works from an over the top arm angle with a short, quick arm action. Tall and fall delivery with a slightly closed landing and some rhythm. Fastball sat 76-78 mph. Curveball showed 11-5 shape at 63-64 mph. Changeup sat 65-67 mph. At the plate hits from a balanced setup with a leg kick stride. Short, uphill path. Showed strength thru contact with 86 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.14. Defensively has a short arm action from an over the top arm slot. Threw 75 mph across the infield.

7. Jason Jennerjohn, RHP, Hortonville, 2019
5-foot-9, 175-pound right-handed pitcher. On the mound works from a high ¾ arm angle with a short, quick arm action. Tall and fall delivery with a high leg kick and a closed, heel toe landing. Fastball sat 77-78 mph. Curveball showed 11-5 shape with some depth and tight rotation at 67-69 mph. Pulled changeup at 72-75 mph. Will continue to add velocity with maturity.

8. Zach Watzka, RHP/SS, Green Bay East, 2018
6-foot-2, 175-pound right-handed hitting RHP/SS with a long, lanky frame. On the mound works from a high ¾ arm angle with a long, loose arm action. Tall and fall delivery with a square landing and regular effort. Fastball showed armside run at 78-79 topping out at 81 mph for strikes. Curveball showed slurve action at 69-72 mph. Maintained armspeed on changeup that showed armside run at 74-77 mph for strikes. Offensively hits form a tall, open setup with a short stride and average balance. 80 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.55. Defensively has a long arm action from an over the top slot. Throws showed carry throwing 81 mph across the diamond.

9. Cade Curtis, LHP, Ashwaubenon, 2017
6-foot-1, 215-pound left-handed pitcher with a strong frame. On the mound works form a high ¾ arm angle with a slight wrap on the backside and short arm action. Tall and fall online delivery with a square landing and some rhythm. Worked downhill with his fastball that sat 79-81 mph for strikes. Curveball showed 12-6 shape at 64-65 mph. Changeup showed sinking action at 62-65 mph.

10. Jarrett Scheelk, OF/RHP, Green Bay Preble, 2017
6-foot-1, 170-pound right-handed hitting OF/RHP with a lanky, athletic frame. Currently ranked No. 48 in Wisconsin class of 2017. Defensively has a long, loose arm action from a high ¾ slot. Throws showed carry with some running action form the outfield. Plays thru the ball. Threw 88 mph from the outfield. Offensively hits from an open stance with a low hand set. Smooth load with good balance. Line drive gap to gap hitter with a short, fast path and fluid rhythm. Showed strength thru contact with 89 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.09.  On the mound works from a high ¾ arm angle with a long arm action. Tall at balance point, drop and drive delivery working in line with home plate. Square landing with an athletic finish. Fastball showed occasional running action at 82-83 mph. Curveball has 12-6 shape at 67-68 mph. Changeup sat 75-77 mph.

10. Jakob Millard, RHP/3B, Wisconsin Dells, 2018
6-foot-4, 180-pound right-handed hitting RHP/3B with a lanky, athletic frame. On the mound works from a ¾ arm angle with a long, loose arm action. Tall and fall delivery with a slightly closed landing. Uptempo delivery with some effort. Fastball flashed running action at 77-78 mph. Threw Curveball and changeup for strikes. Curveball showed slider action with short break and tight rotation at 65-69 mph. Changeup sat 68-71 mph. Defensively has a long arm action with some accuracy. Threw 78 mph across the infield. Offensively hits from a balanced setup with a short leg lift stride and average balance. Pull hitter with early rhythm. 78 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.57.

Best of the Rest (Listed Alphabetically)

Jacob Anhalt, LHP, Lake Mills, 2017
5-foot-10, 172-pound left-handed pitcher. Works from a high ¾ arm angle with a stiff arm action. Tall and fall delivery with a square landing, occasionally gets closed with regular effort. Fastball sat 73-75 topping out at 76 mph. Curveball showed 12-6 shape at 61-64 mph. Chageup showed occasional fading action at 68-70 mph.

Hunter Barber, RHP/SS, Oshkosh West, 2017
6-foot, 185-pound right-handed hitting RHP/SS with a strong frame. On the mound works from a high ¾ arm angle with a short arm action. Drop and drive delivery with a high leg kick. Works in line with home plate with an athletic finish and some deception. Worked down in the zone with his fastball that sat 75-76 topping out at 77 mph. Changeup showed sinking action at 71-73 mph. Offensively hits form an open stance with a toe tap stride and average balance. Uphill path with average bat speed. Showed strength thru contact with 86 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.73. Defensively has a long arm action form a ¾ slot. Slower actions. Threw 75 mph across the infield.

Drew Behling, 3B/RHP, Waupun, 2017
6-foot, 200-pound left-handed hitting 3B/RHP with a strong frame. Offensively hits from a tall, open stance with a short stride back to even with good balance. Pull power hitter with fluid rhythm and a fast bat. Creates leverage in swing with a good approach. Showed strength thru contact with 84 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.63. Defensively has a short arm action from a high ¾ arm slot. Accurte throws with carry. Showed good body control with average hands. Threw 80 mph across the infield. On the mound works from an over the top arm angle with a short arm action. Drop and drive delivery with a square landing and recoil on finish. Fastball sat 78-81 mph. Curveball sat 63-66 mph. Got around slider at 66-67 mph. Maintained armspeed on changeup with sinking action at 73-75 mph.

Will Connors, OF/RHP, Waunakee, 2018
5-foot-11, 190-pound right-handed hitting OF/RHP. Offensively hits from a balanced setup with a short stride. Uphill path with some stiffness in the hands. Showed strength thru contact with 83 mph exit velocity form a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.65. Defensively has a short arm action form an over the top slot. Long exchange, takes steps after fielding and before release. Threw 82 mph from the outfield. On the mound works from a high ¾ arm angle with a short, quick arm action. Tall and fall delivery with a closed landing and crossfire action. Slide step from the stretch. Fastball sat 75-76 topping out at 77 mph. Curveball showed 11-5 shape at 64-66 mph. Changeup showed fading action at 70-74 mph.

Eli Davila, C/RHP, Oshkosh North, 2019
5-foot-6, 130-pound right-handed hitting C/RHP. Defensively took drills in the outfield as well as behind the plate. Showed best in the outfield with a long arm action from an over the top slot. Quick footwork playing thru the ball. Threw 81 mph from the outfield. Behind the plate has a short arm action from an over the top slot. Quick transfer and release, gains ground towards second base. Popped 2.00-2.12 and threw 73 mph from the crouch. Offensively hits from an open stance with a leg kick stride and average balance. Drops on load with an uphill path. 73 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.62. On the mound works from a high ¾ arm angle with a short arm action. Tall and fall delivery with a square landing, occasionally gets closed. Threw fastball for strikes at 77 mph. Showed feel for his changeup with sinking action for strikes at 67-73 mph. Cutter showed slight action at 71-74 mph.

Brandon Diedrich, RHP/SS, Neenah, 2017
6-foot, 160-pound right-handed hitting RHP/SS with a lanky frame. On the mound works from a ¾ arm angle with a long, loose arm action. Tall and fall delivery with a closed landing and slight crossfire action. Uses a slide step from the stretch. Fastball showed running action at 76-78 topping out at 79 mph. Curveball showed slurve action at 65-67 mph for strikes. Changeup showed sinking action at 68-70 mph. Defensively has a short arm action from a low ¾ arm slot. Accurate throws with quick footwork. Threw 78 mph across the infield. At the plate hits from a balanced setup with a short stride and average balance. Gap to gap hitter with a short uphill path. 81 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.25. 

Nathaniel Elgin, RHP/OF, Badger, 2019
5-foot-11, 170-pound left-handed hitting RHP/OF. On the mound works from a high ¾ arm angle with a long arm action and high draw out of the glove. Tall and fall online delivery with a square landing. Fastball sat 67-70 topping out at 71 mph. Curveball showed 12-6 shape at 56-58 mph. Slowed arm on changeup at 60-61 mph. Offensively hits from a balanced, slightly open stance with fair balance. Uphill path. 82 mph exit velocity from a tee. Defensively has a long arm action from a high ¾ arm slot. Threw 74 mph from the outfield. Will continue to improve with maturity. 

Adam Gutschow, 3B/RHP, Southern Door, 2018
5-foot-10, 160-pound right-handed hitting 3B/RHP. Offensively hits from a balanced setup with a reverse toe tap stride and fair balance. Long, level path with early rhythm. Showed strength thru contact with 84 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.91. Defensively has a short arm action from a high ¾ arm angle with slower actions. Threw 69 mph across the infield. On the mound works from an over the top arm angle with a long arm action. Tall and fall, slow paced, online delivery with a square landing. Fastball sat 69-70 mph. Curveball showed 11-5 shape with loose rotation at 58-60 mph. Changeup showed some cutting action at 63-67 mph.

Luke Hamann, RHP/1B, Wausau West, 2019
6-foot-2, 165-pound right-handed hitting RHP/1B. On the mound works from a low ¾ arm angle with a long arm action. Tall and fall, slow paced delivery working in line with home plate. Fastball sat 68-72 mph. Curveball sat 61-64 mph. Defensively has a long arm action from a ¾ arm slot. Threw 71 mph across the infield. At the plate hits from a tall stance with a short uphill path and early rhythm. 71 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 8.38. Will continue to improve with maturity.

Jacob Hiltunen, 3B/RHP, Appleton North, 2017
6-foot, 175-pound right-handed hitting 3B/RHP. Offensively hits from a balanced setup with a short stride and linear lower half. Short level path. Showed strength thru contact with 84 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.25. Defensively has a short arm action from a high ¾ slot. Showed good body control with fluid footwork. Threw 75 mph across the infield. On the mound works form a high ¾ arm angle with loose arm action. Tall and fall delivery with a square landing and some rhythm. Repeats well. Fastball showed slight running action at 78-79 mph. Curveball showed inconsistent shape at 66-70 mph for strikes. Maintained armspeed on changeup with sinking action at 70-71 mph for strikes.

Collin Kovnesky, LHP/OF, Mukwonago, 2019
5-foot-8, 140-pound left-handed hitting LHP/OF. On the mound works from an over the top arm angle with a short arm action. Tall and fall, slow paced delivery. Works in line with home plate and has a square landing. Fastball flashed sink at 69-70 mph. Curveball showed no action at 66-68 mph. Changeup flashed sink at 60-63 mph. Hits from a balanced setup with a smooth load and heel lift stride. Fluid rhythm with an uphill path. 80 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.32. Defensively has a long arm action from an over the top arm angle. Accurate throws with average arm strength. Threw 74 mph from the outfield. Plays thru the ball with average hands.

Tony Krueger, OF/C, Appleton North, 2018
5-foot-10, 155-pound left-handed hitting OF/C. Defensively took drills in the outfield and behind the plate, projects for the outfield. In the outfield plays fast with quick footwork and a clean exchange. Threw 81 mph from the outfield with carry. Behind the plate has a short arm action from an over the top slot. Popped 2.18-2.26 and threw 72 mph from the crouch. Offensively hits from a tall, open stance with a smooth load and good balance. Gap to gap hitter with a short, uphill path. 79 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.54. On the mound works from an over the top arm angle with a short arm action. Tall and fall online delivery with a square landing and athletic finish. Regular effort with some rhythm. Fastball sat 76-77 mph. Curveball has 11-5 shape with short break at 65-68 mph. Showed feel for changeup that has armside action at 69-71 mph. 

Marshall Lehmann, RHP, Monona Grove, 2018
5-foot-10, 175-pound right-handed pitcher. On the mound works from an over the top arm angle with a short arm action. Tall and fall delivery with a closed landing, falls towards first base after release. Slight pause at balance point, works fast. Fastball showed sinking action at 71-73 mph. Slider showed 10-4 shape at 63-65 mph. Maintained armspeed on changeup at 65-67 mph.

Anthony Marquardt, LHP/OF, Oconto, 2018
5-foot-9, 189-pound right-handed hitting LHP/OF. On the mound works from a ¾ arm angle with a short arm action and no draw out of the glove. Tall and fall, cross fire delivery with a closed landing and some rhythm. Fastball showed running action at 72-73 topping out at 75 mph. Curveball showed slurve action at 58-60 mph. Maintained armspeed on changeup with sinking action at 66-68 mph. Offensively hits from a balanced setup with a short leg lift stride. Opposite field line drive hitter with a level path. 81 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.87. Defensively has a short arm action from a ¾ arm slot. Threw 74 mph from the outfield.

Leighton Myers, C/RHP, Little Chute, 2017
6-foot-2, 180-pound right-handed hitting C/RHP. Offensively hits from a tall, open stance with a short stride back to even. Flashed a fast bat with an uphill path. Showed strength thru contact with 86 mph exit velocity form a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.49. Defensively has a long arm action from an over the top arm slot. Gains ground towards second base.  Popped 2.12-2.22 and threw 75 mph from the crouch. On the mound works from a high ¾ arm angle with a stab on the backside. Tall and fall delivery with a closed landing and crossfire action. Slide step from the stretch. Fastball sat 73-75 topping out at 77 mph. Curveball showed 12-6 shape at 64-66 mph. Slider flashed lateral action at 67-68 mph. Changeup sat 72-73 mph.

Hayden Ostertag, RHP/2B, Green Bay East, 2019
5-foot-11, 155-pound right-handed hitting RHP/3B. On the mound works from an over the top arm angle with a long draw out of the glove. Tall and fall slow paced delivery working in line with home plate. Square landing with an athletic finish. Fastball sat 71-73 mph. Curveball was soft with 11-5 shape at 59-61 mph. Maintained armspeed on changeup that sat 63-65 mph. Cutter showed sweeping action at 64-65 mph. Offensively hits from a wide base with a short stride and average balance. Line drive hitter with a level path and average bat speed. 73 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.38. Defensively has a short arm action from a ¾ slot with slower actions. Threw 73 mph across the infield.

Taylor Price, RHP/SS, Neenah, 2019
5-foot-4, 145-pound right-handed hitting RHP/SS. On the mound works from an over the top arm angle with a short arm action. Tall and fall online delivery with some rhythm and a square landing. Fastball sat 74-76 topping out at 77 mph. Curveball showed 12-6 shape at 65-67 mph. Changeup sat 65-67 mph. Defensively has a short arm action from an over the top slot. Hands work late, fielding the ball deep. Threw 75 mph across the infield. Offensively hits from a balanced setup with a drop load and short leg kick stride. Opposite field hitter with average bat speed. 82 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.56. Will continue to improve with maturity.

David Popelka, LHP/OF, Xavier, 2018
5-foot-9, 155-pound right-handed hitting LHP/OF. On the mound works from an over the top arm angle with a short arm action. Tall and fall delivery with a square landing and some rhythm. Good balance throughout delivery. Threw fastball for strikes at 73-74 topping out at 77 mph. Curveball showed short breaking action at 67-69 mph. Changeup was straight at 69-71 mph. Defensively has a short, loose arm action from an over the top arm slot, uphill throws. Plays thru the ball with slower actions. Threw 76 mph from the outfield. At the plate hits from a balanced setup with a toe tap stride. Stiff rhythm with an uphill path. Showed some strength thru contact in batting practice. 76 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.33.

Braedyn Quinnell, OF/SS, Adams-Friendship, 2019
5-foot-8, 165-pound right-handed hitting utility player. Offensively hits from a tall, balanced setup wit a long stride. Doesn’t always get thru the backside. Pull hitter with a level swing path. 81 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.64. Defensively took drills in the outfield and infield. Has a short arm action from a high ¾ arm slot. Threw 71 mph form the outfield and 65 mph across the diamond. On the mound works from an over the top arm angle with a short arm action. Tall and fall, online delivery with some rhythm. Threw three pitches for strikes. Worked downhill swith his fastball at 73-74 mph. Curveball showed 11-5 shape at 65-67 mph. Changeup flashed cutting action at 64-66 mph.

Anthony Savaglio, SS/RHP, Indian Trail, 2019
5-foot-6, 160-pound right-handed hitting SS/RHP. Offensively hits from an open stance with a leg kick stride and average balance. Short path to the ball with a level path, occasionally gets uphill and fluid rhythm. 76 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 8.29. Defensively has a short arm action from a high ¾ arm slot. Plays thru the ball with fluid actions. Threw 70 mph across the infield. On the mound works from a high ¾ arm angle with a long arm action. Drop and drive delivery with a closed landing. Fastball sat 64-65 mph. Curveball showed 10-4 shape at 54-58 mph. Changeup sat 59-61 mph. Will continue to improve with maturity.

Parker Schuh, OF/RHP, Kimberly, 2017
5-foot-9, 160-pound right-handed hitting OF/RHP with a strong frame. Defensively has a short arm action from an over the top arm slot. Online throws with carry and some accuracy. Threw 81 mph from the outfield. Offensively hits from a balanced setup with a slightly open stance. Drops hands on load, stays close to body. Line drive gap to gap hitter with a short path. 77 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.28. On the mound works from a high ¾ arm angle with a short arm action. Tall and fall, online delivery with a square landing and some rhythm. Fastball sat 77-80 mph. Curveball showed 11-5 shape at 65-67 mph. Changeup showed cutting action at 72-74 mph.

Ryan Stefiuk, LHP, Green Bay Preble, 2020
6-foot-1, 190-pound left-handed pitcher with a solid frame. Works from a high ¾ arm angle with a long, quick arm action. Tall and fall online delivery with a square landing and athletic finish. Good rhythm throughout delivery. Fastball sat 81-82 topping out at 83 mph. Showed advanced spin on his curveball from the windup at 65-70 mph. Shoed feel for his changeup while maintaining fastball armspeed at 71-73 mph. One of the more advanced arms in the state for his age.

Joey Tadych, RHP/OF, Shawano, 2018
5-foot-10, 145-pound right-handed hitting RHP/OF. On the mound works from a high ¾ arm angle with a long arm action. Tall and fall slow paced slivery with a square landing. Fastball sat 72-73 mph. Curveball showed 10-4 shape at 65-67 mph. Threw changeup for strikes down in the zone at 68-69 mph. Defensively has a long arm action from a high ¾ arm slot. Showed off raw arm strength throwing 81 mph from the outfield. Offensively hits from a balanced setup with a short stride and average balance. Opposite field line drive hitter with average batspeed. 82 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.20. 

Bobby Tilot, RHP/SS, Bay Port, 2018
6-foot-1, 175-pound left-handed hitting RHP/SS. On the mound works from an over the top arm angle with a short arm action. Rocker, momentum delivery with regular effort. Closed landing. Fastball showed some sinking action at 73-75 mph. Curveball showed 12-6 shape at 66-67 mph. Changeup was mostly straight at 69-71 mph. Cutter showed occasional depth at 68-70 mph. Defensively has a long arm action from an over the top arm angle with accurate throws. Threw 78 mph across the infield. At the plate hits from a crouched setup with a reverse toe tap stide and fair balance. 76 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.80.

Reese Vold, RHP/SS, Black River, 2018
5-foot-11, 150-pound right-handed hitting RHP/SS. On the mound works from a high ¾ arm angle with a long arm action. Tall and fall online delivery with a square landing and smooth rhythm. Fastball flashed sinking action at 72-75 mph. Curveball sat 67-68 mph. Changeup showed sinking action down in the zone at 70-71 mph. Offensively hits from a balanced setup with a leg kick stride and average balance. Long, uphill path with late rhythm. 79 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.32. Defensively has a long arm action from a high ¾ slot. Threw 72 mph across the diamond.

Collin Witthun, SS/OF, Waupun, 2017
5-foot-11, 165-pound right-handed hitting utility player. Defensively in the outfield has a long arm action from a high ¾ arm slot. Plays thru the ball with average hands. Threw 81 mph from the outfield. In the infield showed good body control throwing 76 mph across the infield. Offensively hits from  a balanced setup with a reverse toe tap stride. Uphill path. 80 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.24. On the mound works from a high ¾ arm angle with a short arm circle on the backside. Tall and fall delivery working in line with home plate and a square landing. Good balance throughout delivery. Fastball sat 74-75 topping out at 76 mph. Curveball and slider showed same action. Throws slider with more conviction at 70-71 mph. Curveball sat 67-69 mph.

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