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Top 10 Player Profiles of 2017: No. 6 Tanner Kohlhepp


Phil Kerber
Associate Scout

Over the next few weeks we we will be counting down the 2017 caldendar year with a look at the top ten viewed profiles of 2017. After combing through our google analytics, we have compiled a list of the ten most visited profiles, by you, the readers, in 2017.

Closing down the frist week of our countdown at No. 6 is SS/RHP Tanner Kohlhepp (Eau Claire Memorial). Kohlhepp, the No. 3 ranked prospect in Wisconsin's Class of 2018 and No. 139 Overall, is committed to play at the University of Tennessee. This fall Kohlhepp established himself as a starting arm off the mound with consist appearances. His profile was viewed over 3,680 times, with the most occurring on June 20th, the day he decommitted from Arkansas and reopened his recruitng.

No. 6 Tanner Kohlhepp

 


Scouting Report

9.23.17 - Tennessee commit. Long lanky projectable frame that is starting to fill out, 6-foot-3, 180-pounds, loose frame with strength. Delivery is under control and repeatable. Easy arm from ¾ slot. Fastball was 89-91 mph, touched 92 mph in the first, runs to arm side, lively finish and showed control. Slider is a plus pitch, 78-80 mph, tight hard action.

7.18.17 - Verbally committed to Tennessee.

7.11.17 - Committed to Tennessee shortly following the event. Currently ranked No. 7 in the Wisconsin Class of 2018 and No. 132 in the PBR Overall Ranks. 6-foot-3, 180-pound left-handed hitting RHP/SS with a lanky, athletic frame. On the mound works from a low ¾ arm angle with a loose, quick arm action. Tough angle for hitters. Works exclusively out of the stretch. Tall and fall delivery with a slightly closed landing. Fastball has running action working 87-89 topping out at 90 mph. Slider is his put away pitch with sweeping action and sharp breaking action at 74-77 mph. High end reliever profile. Defensively showed a loose arm action from a ¾ slot. Athletic defender with fluid footwork. Threw 84 mph across the infield. At the plate hits from a tall, slightly open setup with a short leg lift stride and good balance. Short, uphill swing path with fluid rhythm. 91 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.38. 


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