Dylan
Warda

Indiana commit, currently ranked No. 82 in Illinois. Long-limbed, 6-foot-3, 190-pound frame. Started on the mound and shut down a potent St. Laurence lineup while he was in the game; going four innings with four hits, one earned run, two strikeouts and four walks. The southpaw works with an up-tempo delivery into a tall/fall lower-half, staying tall at his landing point and transitioning into an over-the-top slot. His fastball worked 84-86 mph with some tilt through the zone, painting the corners regularly. He went to a tight 1/7 breaking ball to pair off his fastball, starting from a similar window with finish down in the zone, 76-77 mph. 

Indiana commit, currently ranked No. 82 in the state. Lean, long limb, 6-foot-3, 195-pounds left-handed pitcher got the start against St. Rita. Mainly out of the stretch, strong balance point, drives off the back leg, works directionally with home with an athletic finish. Clean arm action, high ¾ slot, Warda used a three pitch mix to get hitters out. The fastball played 85-86 mph with hard life through the zone. Spun curveball off a 1/7 plane with sharp downer action at 74-76 mph and a changeup with sinking action that played at 80-83 mph. Warda tossed six innings with two earned runs on four hits, three strikeouts and two walks. 19 first pitch strikes were thrown to 26 batters faced.

Decommitted from Wichita State.

Positional Profile: LHP
Body: 6-3, 185-pounds. Long, lean, upside frame.
Delivery: Repeatable delivery, smooth tempo, tall and fall, strides in-line with the plate, shoulders stay level, lands square.
Arm Action: LH. Short, quick arm action, over-the-top slot.
FB: T88, 86-88 mph. Cutting action, hard through the zone. T2256, 2166 average rpm.
CB: 74-76 mph. Thrown with intent, 1/7 shape. T2253, 2196 average rpm.
CH: 80-82 mph. Maintains fastball arm-speed, sink and fade through the zone. T1845, 1709 average rpm. 

Positional Profile: LHP
Body: 6-3, 185-pounds.
Delivery: Tall and fall, balanced delivery, stays tall on back side, works directional with closed landing, repeatable.
Arm Action: LH. Quick separation out of the glove, loose lively arm action, works out of high 3/4 slot.
FB: T88, 87-88 mph. Four seam life through the zone, works mostly straight with above average finish.
CB: 73-75 mph. Thrown aggressive with 1/7 shape, hard breaking ball with feel for the zone and average depth.
CH: 80-82 mph. Straight change with occasional sink action.

Positional Profile: LHP
Body: 6-foot-2, 175-pounds. Long-limbed with plenty of room for added strength.
Delivery: Tilt and topple delivery, works on-line and lands square.
Arm Action: LH. Long arm action, over-the-top slot and regular effort throughout.
FB: T82, 80-81 mph. Plays mostly straight.
CB: 70-72 mph. 12/6 action, depth at times.
CH: 76-78 mph. Maintains arm speed, late sink.

Positional Profile: OF
Body: 6-foot-2, 175-pounds. Long-limbed with plenty of room for added strength.
Hit: RHH. Tall setup. short leg-lift timing trigger and minimal load. Long, uphill bat path, lifts the baseball and works the middle of the field.
Power: 78 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: LH. OF - 83 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Quick feet and transfer, reliable hands, plays upright through the baseball.
Run: 7.06 runner in the 60. 

6-foot-2, 160-pound, long, lean, projectably-built, two-way prospect. On the mound, left-handed pitcher, stretch-only tilt and topple delivery. Works on-line, high front side and smooth rhythm. Clean arm from an over-the-top slot. Fastball works straight, occasional arm-side-run and fastball sat 78-79 mph. Curveball, 12/6 shape, 68-69 mph. Changeup, thrown for strikes, maintains arm speed, 72-74 mph. At the plate, right-handed hitter, balanced setup, short leg-kick trigger and minimal lower half. Line-drive approach and 80 mph exit velocity from a tee. Defensively, aggressively attacks the baseball, sure-hands and gains ground on exchange. Arm works from a ¾ slot and throws topped at 82 mph. 7.22 runner in the 60, laser-timed.

(Junior Future Games) - 6-foot-2, 155-pound, long, lean, projectable, two-way prospect. Follow left-handed arm in the 2022 class. On the mound, came out of the bullpen and shut down a talented Oklahoma squad to preserve the win. Arm is loose and quick, highly-projectable from a high ¾ slot. Fastball comes out of the hand easy, late arm-side-run, sat 75-77 mph, touched 78. Also, ran a 6.93 60 on workout day. Natural outfield actions, plays through the baseball and throws topped at 83 mph. At the plate, right-handed hitter, loose hands and made a lot of hard contact in game play.