Happell was the best arm at the event, tracking spin rates that are among the best across Canada. The 6-foot-1, 170-pound right-hander lived 85-86, but spun a wipeout slider at 3339 RPM, averaging a 3100+ spin rate. It looks like a frisbee and he pairs it with a fading low-80s changeup. Quality arm out of the Whalley Chiefs who should only get better with time.
7/04/24
Happell possessed the best breaking ball our staff saw at the BC Select Camp as the Ridge Meadows Royals right-hander was spinning his slider at 3200+ rpm. 6-foot, 155-pounds with overall high-spin arsenal as his fastball sat 83-84 T84.7mph with 2400+ spin (2288 avg.). The slider was the go-to and putaway pitch with the aforementioned spin and avg. HM of -23.5in. Happell also featured a changeup at 80-82mph (2057 avg.) with horizontal action (18.1 avg.). Intriguing overall arsenal to work with and looks to be room for added strength.
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Happell was the best arm at the event, tracking spin rates that are among the best across Canada. The 6-foot-1, 170-pound right-hander lived 85-86, but spun a wipeout slider at 3339 RPM, averaging a 3100+ spin rate. It looks like a frisbee and he pairs it with a fading low-80s changeup. Quality arm out of the Whalley Chiefs who should only get better with time.