CJ
Byrdak

Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 5-11, 140-pounds.
Delivery: Easy tall and fall delivery, advanced rhythm, leg kick works slightly across body, lands square, works efficiently in line with target, starts slightly closed out of stretch.
Arm Action: RH. Long, quick arm action, high 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T85, 83-85 mph. Arm side run, thrown arm-side of the plate. T2325, 2188 average rpm.
CB: 71-75 mph. 11/5 shape, sharp sweeping action, feel for strikes. T2654, 2540 average rpm.

RHP C.J. Byrdak (Lockport) has long been known for his competitive nature on the mound, four-pitch arsenal, and his ability to throw any pitch in any count. Byrdak continued to show similar stuff on Saturday expect with increased velocity, sitting 82-85 mph. Byrdak paired his fastball with one of the better breaking balls of the day but it was his curveball that was the separator. Byrdak throws his curveball with advanced confidence and feel, consistently landing it for a strike with late/tight action and depth; 71-74 mph with a max spin rate of 2,654 rpm.

Byrdak, a 5-foot-11, 140-pound, wiry, right-handed pitcher delivered one of more dominant outings on the weekend in the 17U Championship game for the Cangelosi Sparks. Byrdak has a clean, repeatable delivery and advanced feel for what he is doing on the mound. Seemed to be toying with hitters at times, given his pitch sequencing. Four-pitch mix; can throw any of them in any count, makes his low-80’s fastball play up. Lived on the corners and at the knees throughout his outing. Understands how to land a breaking ball in the zone early in the count and expand with two strikes. High-pitchability 2022 right-handed pitcher with more velocity in the tank. 

Final Line: 5 IP, 5 H, 1 R, BB, 6 K