Drew
Martin

True Sophomore. Formerly ranked No. 78 in Illinois 2021 class. Martin stands 6-foot-2, 205-pounds with an athletic build and strong lower-half. There’s some length in back before releasing from a three-quarter slot. His fastball boasts above-average spin, averaging 2,332 RPM (T2411 RPM) and topped out at 89.1 mph, sitting in the 87-89 mph range. His best pitch was a slider that flashed above average to plus at times at 78-81 mph, playing with depth and sharp action off a 10/4 plane, averaging 2,329 RPM (T248 RPM). Also showed fair feel for a 80 mph changeup. 

Verbally committed to Heartland CC.

Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-1, 190-pounds. Lean frame, broad shoulders, long levers.
Delivery: Tall start from the left edge of the rubber; slow tempo. Athletic high-knee balance point, drops and drives to soft/square landing, athletic finish.
Arm Action: RH. Quick, loose arm from an over-the-top slot.
FB: T88, 86-87 mph. True four-seam type; straight. Steep angle to home from high release, with some extension. Spin rates ranged between 2,200 and a 2,491 rpm high.
CB: 71-73 mph. 10/4 shape, sharper action; flashed ability to spin.
CH: 74-76 mph. Maintains arm speed, thrown from a similar slot. Arm-side run

Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-1, 190-pounds. Broad shouldered, lean lanky frame.
Delivery: Tall and fall delivery, low effort, lands square and in rhythm, gets over front side with slight recoil finish.
Arm Action: RH. Loose, lively arm, over the top slot.
FB: T86, 85-86 mph. Four seam fastball, plays straight with occasional ride through the zone, averaging 2266 rpm and 0:15 tilt.
CB: 69-71 mph. 12/6 action, showed  depth when in the strike zone.
SL: 70-74 mph. Played as best breaking ball on this day, more spin than CB, lateral action, 10/4 shape.
CH: 74-77 mph. Flashed arm side run, showed ability to play in the strike zone.

2019 Future Games: 6-foot-1, 190-pound, long-limbed, squared-shouldered, right-handed pitcher with plenty of room for continued physical development. Athletic, linear delivery, lands square. Long draw out of the glove, comes out of a short, over-the-top slot, quick out front. Fought through mound issues in his first inning and put together a strong second inning. Fastball sat anywhere from 82-87 mph, mostly 84-86 in the second inning. Fastball flashed late life. Throws a curveball and a slider. Curveball has advanced depth at times, tight spin, 11/5 shape, 72-73 mph. Follow 2021 right-handed arm who can spin it.

Positional Profile: OF
Body: 6-foot-1, 190-pounds. Athletic, strong frame, squared-shoulders.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, short stride, and simple swing.  Short, uphill bat path, flashed bat strength.
Power: 85 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. OF - 78 mph. Long, loose, easy arm action, high 3/4 window.
Defense: Sure-handed and clean release.
Run: 7.3 runner in the 60. 

Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Tall and fall delivery, smooth rhythm, works on-line and lands square.
Arm Action: RH. Long, quick arm action from an over-the-top slot.
FB: T84, 81-83 mph. Plays mostly straight, occasional cut, thrown for strikes.
CB: 69-71 mph. Thrown aggressively, 11/5 shape, sharp spin and feel for the zone.
SL: 69-73 mph. 10/4 shape, tight spin.
CH: 74-76 mph. Down in the zone, straight action.

6-foot-1, 185-pound right handed pitcher who started on the mound for his team on Friday. Martin threw three innings, giving up no runs and striking out 5 batters. Frame projects, long and lean with wide shoulders, trim through waist and lower half, loose live levers. Has a long arm action out of a high ¾ arm slot. Drop and drive delivery and finishes by landing with his front toe square to home plate. His fastball sat 81-85 mph, topped at 86 mph. His curveball held 12/6 shape and was 68-72 mph, showing swing and miss action, potential true outpitch. His changeup sat 73-76 mph.

6-foot-1, 180-pound, athletically-built, two-way prospect. Offensively, right-handed hitter, balanced setup, minimal load and leg-kick timing trigger. Long bat path, line-drive approach and 86 mph exit velocity from a tee. Defensively, in the outfield, charges the baseball aggressively and plays through. Loose, whippy arm action, high ¾ slot, throws carry at times, topped at 79 mph. 7.41 runner in the 60, laser-timed. On the mound, right-handed pitcher, drop and drive delivery with regular effort throughout. Loose arm action, over-the-top slot. Fastball works straight, 77-81 mph. Curveball, 12/6 shape, depth, 65-67 mph. Changeup, worked down, sinking action, 74-77 mph.

6-foot, 165-pound, lanky, square shouldered, two-way prospect. On the mound, right-handed pitcher, drop and drive delivery, stays in line, lands square, regular effort. Short arm action with an over the top arm angle. Fastball, slight run, sat 74-75 mph. Curveball, 11/5 shape, 63-64 mph. Changeup, slight arm side run, 70-74 mph. Offensively, right-handed hitter, balanced setup, slight leg kick, uphill path through the zone. Exit velocity registered at 74 mph from a tee. Defensively, clean exchange, fields deep at times. Long arm action from a high ¾ slot. Throws clocked at 78 mph from the outfield. 7.65 runner in the laser-timed 60.