Pico
Kohn

LHP Pico Kohn (2021, Mississippi State) went up against one of the better lineups in the state on Tuesday night in a huge area contest, and did all he could to keep his team in the game. Primarily used a fastball/slider combo against both-sided hitters in this look, as his fastball ranged 87-90 mph (2200 rpm) and touched 91 mph a handful of times. Using a deceptive ¾ arm slot, the southpaw’s fastball seems to play up a bit due to high spin and a quick arm action. Wasn’t afraid to run his fastball into right-handed hitters, as he pounded it inside with authority. Slider has wipeout potential at 80-82 mph (2700 rpm) and was extremely difficult against left-handed hitters. Flashed an above average changeup at 78-79 mph, which plays off the fastball well in the few times he showed it. Continues to show swing and miss ability with all pitches, as he punched out 10 hitters through six innings while allowing five hits, three earned runs and three walks in the outing. 

LHP Pico Kohn was given the ball on Saturday to face a potent Oxford Yellow Jacket lineup, and the 6-4, 185 pound southpaw was dominant throughout his second outing of the 2021 season. Pitching from a deceptive ¾ arm slot, Kohn worked 87-90, 91 mph (2300 rpm) with the fastball & commanded that pitch to the inner-half of the plate versus right-handed hitters. Flipped in a sharp slider at 77-79 mph (2600 rpm) that missed a lot of barrels to both-sided hitters. Showed excellent feel for spinning it to the back foot versus right-handed hitters and front door to left-handed hitters. Flashed an above average changeup at 79 mph, mostly against right-handed hitters. Held his velocity well through seven innings, as his last pitch of the game was 90 mph. Punched out eight hitters & allowed two unearned runs while scattering four hits and no walks.

Mississippi State commit showed off his super easy arm and feel for spin while generating 6 swing and misses on 13 swings.  Tall, athletic frame w/ present lower half strength, high-waisted, super projectable.  Has just scratched the surface of his frame potential.  Pitches from a full wind-up into ¾ release from the first base side of the rubber.  Quick arm w/ low effort throw.  Easy velocity jumps on hitters.  Angle.  Straight FB shows occasional short arm-side run.  Tight medium downer slurve w/ proper shape and rotation.  Gets around it occasionally.  Profiles as a true out pitch to LHH’s as it develops.  Strike-thrower with the FB, around the zone w/ the breaking ball.  Projects to command