Steve
Brooks

NorCal Preseason All-State: Brooks caught our eye during last Spring’s Easter Classic and the expected velocity jumps were on display during his bullpen. At 6-6, 175 the long frame still has space to add to it, as Brooks showed strong coordination of the lanky proportions on the hill and the continued projection to add more velocity in the near future. The loose arm works from a H-3/4 to over-the-top release and he regularly pounded the bottom half of the zone with strong angle from the 6-6 frame; the length in the stride has the ball jump on the plate controlling his effort and bracing the XL frame well down the hill. FB 85-87 running armside and spotting the down and in location. CB 70-74 slurvy bend, but was tight and the late sweep at the end will cause problems for hitters. CHG 79 showing deeper run off the FB look. The FB/CHG look help the slurvy CB play up and will continue to give him a chance to be a starter at the next level.

vs Lemoore at Fresno Easter Classic - Long lanky lean body, have seen some hitting in earlier game vs Franklin HS (was in starting line-up) but it's on mound where he looks best, overhand slot, quick arm action, pretty loose and projects quite easily. Fastball looked quicker to the eye than the gun indicated (78-80 mph) and big slow 66-68 CB. Velocity spike this coming summer looks quite likely. One to keep an eye on.