Joey
Wittig

Joey Wittig, Maranatha Christian (CA), 2023
Positional Profile: RHP, 5-11 180lbs. Medium frame. Athletic build. Strong lower half. Higher waisted. High level vert. (33.3 inch).                                                                                                         Delivery: Athletic drop drive type. Side steps into a chest high up/down knee lift. Aggressive sit/hinge into backside. Maintains sit and hinge well into stride. Larger stride (94% of height). Direction works through home. Good linear/rotational force/direction. Firm lead leg block at landing. Some present head movement. Good amount of forward trunk tilt at release.
Arm Action: RH. Long loose action. Continuous. Works to a full circle in the back. Present scap retraction (-8 horizontal abduction). Present layback (185 degree external rotation). Above avg. arm speed. Effort at release. Works to a normal ¾ slot. Consistent armspeed on FB/CB.
FB: Trouble with command. High end spin ability (2,500 rpm avg). Average movement characteristics and flashed some above avg. IVB (21 inch max). Decent ride up in the zone.
CB: Slurvey shape. High end spin (2831rpm). Larger breaker. More sweep than drop. Below avg. command. 

Body: 5-9, 160-pounds. Medium athletic build. Projectable size and strength
Hit: RHH. Stands tall and upright with low hanging hands. Uses a simple forward stride. Not much of a negative move as hands simply drift back as he moves forward. Smooth simple stroke as bat works on a flat-upward path. Nice high extension through at finish. Plenty of LD’s up the middle throughout his round.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, Some present gap to gap pop. Rotational acceleration #’s of 15gs average and 18 gs max show potential for good power ceiling.
Arm: RH. C - 76 mph. Above average arm strength for level. Short compact arm action. Slower to release. ⅘ accurate throwdowns.   
Defense: 2.11-2.26 pop times. Flashes of athleticism at C. Two part footwork behind the dish. Throwdown movements need to become more fluid. 
Run: 7.03 runner in the 60.

Delivery: Overall balanced delivery. Gets to a good balance point which allows him to get good drive with his backleg. Decent stride and extension. Consistent direction towards home.
Arm Action: RH. Full compact arm circle out of the H ¾ slot. Good arm speed that is consistent amongst pitch types but inconsistent with his slots.
FB: T80-84, 80-84 mph. Had trouble locating. Usually missed up. Flashed above average spin at times (2358max) (21IVB)
CB: 60-64 mph. Showed ability to throw it for strikes. Close to true 12/6 as there is minimal horizontal break. The making of a + strikeout pitch.