8.26.18 - 6-foot, 165-pound, athletically-built, well-proportioned, two-way prospect. On the mound, right-handed pitcher, filled up the zone with three-pitch mix. Slight drop and drive delivery, works on-line, lands square and works with rhythm. Clean arm action, out of a high ¾ slot, quick out front. Fastball, thrown for strikes, works mostly straight, down in the zone, late run at times, sat 80-82 mph, touched 83. Curveball, thrown aggressively, feel, 11/5 to 12/6 shape, depth, 68-72 mph. Changeup, maintains arm speed, fade action, 74-75 mph. Offensively, left-handed hitter, wide setup, slightly open, short stride and maintains balance through contact. Quiet swing, long, level bat path, line-drive, spray approach with fluid rhythm throughout. 78 mph exit velocity from a tee. Defensively, clean, easy actions, fluid footwork, steady hands and plays through the baseball. Clean arm action, high ¾ slot and throws topped at 80 mph across the diamond. 7.55 runner in the 60.
CLASS OF 2019
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3B
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Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Neuqua Valley (HS) • IL
6' 0" • 165LBS
L/R • 24yr 4mo
Travel Team: ESP Black 17U
Neuqua Valley (HS) • IL
6' 0" • 165LBS
L/R • 24yr 4mo
Travel Team: ESP Black 17U
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- 4A Oswego Sectional: Neuqua Valley and Plainfield Central Advance - May 29, 2019
- Weekly Diamond Notes - May 3, 2019
- Weekly Diamond Notes - Apr 26, 2019
- Chicagoland Open: Top Overall Prospects - Oct 13, 2018
- Chicagoland Open: Infield Analysis - Oct 11, 2018
- Chicagoland Open: Quick Hits - Aug 27, 2018
- Chicagoland Open: Preview - Aug 22, 2018
- Preseason Power 25 Countdown: No. 2 Neuqua Valley - Mar 14, 2018
- Class of 2019 Showcase: Pitcher Analysis - Aug 17, 2017
- Class of 2019 Showcase: Infield Analysis - Aug 16, 2017
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7.18.17 - 5-foot-10, 145-pound left-handed hitting RHP/3B. On the mound works from an over the top arm angle with a long arm action. Tall and fall delivery with a high front side. Fastball was mostly straight with occasional run at 80-81 mph. Curveball has 11-5 shape, flashed sharp breaking action at 66-70 mph. Showed feel for changeup at 73-75 mph, while maintaining fastball arm speed. At the plate hits from a balanced setup with a short stride and average balance. Long, uphill swing path. 85 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.76. Defensively has a long arm action from a high ¾ slot. Accurate throws across at 77 mph. Showed good body control.
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