Henry
Rouch

RHP Henry Rouch (Evanston, 2024; Lafayette commit) had a loud showing on Saturday evening. The 6-foot-4, 180-pound right-hander topped out at 90 mph, cruising in the 86-89 mph range throughout his three innings of work. He also went to a sweeping breaking ball in the 73-75 mph range with feel for the zone. Rouch recorded eight of his nine outs via the strikeout.

Verbally committed to Lafayette College.

RHP Henry Rouch (Evanston) emerged as a strong-armed uncommitted 2024 to know moving forward. The 6-foot-4, 185-pound, well-proportioned junior sat 88-90 mph with his fastball that averaged 2239 rpm and 16.1 inches of horizontal movement. He paired his firm, lively fastball with two above-average offspeed offerings; a 75-78 mph slider with 2213 average rpm, short late wrinkle and a low-80s changeup that played with fade and was in the strike zone 80% of the time. Another arm to keep tabs on for an Evanston club that won 21 games in 2022.

Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-4, 185-pounds. Lean, athletic frame with room for growth.
Delivery: Stretch-only, tall and fall delivery, simple on-line finish, open toe landing.
Arm Action: RH. Long, firm arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T90, 88-90 mph. Lively out of the hand, late finish and hop through the zone. T2329, 2239 average rpm.
SL: 75-78 mph. Above-average feel, thrown with intent, late hard biting action off a 10/4 plane. Swing and miss potential. T2349, 2213 average rpm.
CH: 81-82 mph. Feel for the zone, late running action. T2183, 2109 average rpm.