Prep Baseball Report

Mountain State Spotlight: 2020 RHP/OF Tyrus Baumgardner


Josh Kuykendall
West Virginia Director of Scouting

This fall, we will be taking a closer look at players from all across the Mountain State. Today, we look at Tyrus Baumgardner, a 2020 RHP/OF from Spring Valley High School.



Tyrus Baumgardner

Class of 2020 / OF

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2020
  • Primary Position: OF
    Secondary Position: RHP
  • High School: Spring Valley
    State: WV
  • Summer Team: Ohio Elite
  • Height: 6-2
    Weight: 195lbs
  • Bat/Throw: L/R

Statistics

Pitching
88
Max FB
(07/19/19)
85 - 88
FB
(07/19/19)
68 - 70
CB
74 - 76
CH
70 - 72
SL
(11/18/18)
Pitching
Max FB
83
FB
82 - 83
CH
64 - 67
SL
59 - 60
Pitching
Max FB
86
FB
84 - 86
CB
68 - 70
CH
74 - 76
SL
71 - 72
Pitching
Max FB
86
FB
84 - 85
CH
73 - 76
SL
70 - 72
Position
7.26
60-yard
(06/11/19)
84
OF Velo
(06/11/19)
85
Exit Velo
(06/11/19)
4.22
H-1st
Position
60-yard
7.26
OF Velo
84
Exit Velo
85

Scouting Report

10/8/17  Working out of a high 3/4 arm slot FB sat 82-83 and showed subtle arm side run. SL at 67-68 mph was best pitch on this day with 11-4 shape, tight spin and late, sharp break. CH at 74 mph was commanded well with considerable depth and fade. Baumgardner would benefit from more aggressively connecting glove hand/elbow to front/hip as well as driving chest over front knee. Baumgardner remains interesting follow in class of 2020

6/13/17 Baumgardner pitched out of a high 3/4 arm slot with a short arm action and repeatable delivery.  There is tendency to step close and block hips with associated first base fall.  Baumgardner showed a quick arm on FB 81-83 with arm side run and sink.  CB 69-70 with 10-8 shape, good depth and bite. CH was thrown at 71-73 with little movement. Arm strength and secondary offerings make Baumgardner interesting follow in class of 2020.

2/24/18 On the mound works out of mid 3/4 arm slot with excellent balance, rhythm and utilization of lower half. Mechanics of delivery are much more efficient and lower effort than when last seen. Mechanical improvements translated to excellent command to all quadrants of zone of three pitch mix. FB sat 84-85 mph with late run and sink. CB at 73-76 mph demonstrated 11-4/5 shape with late, sharp sliderlike break. CH at 73-76 mph was thrown with good sell and considerable fade/sink. Athleticism and quick twitch skills are reflected in recorded 4.22 home to first time. 





UPCOMING EVENTS


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West Virginia Fall College Prospect Showcase WV 11/18 Pro Performance RX - Morgantown

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