Hunter
Keim

7/25/16 - Verbally committed to Quincy.

6.16.16 - 6-foot-2, 170-pound, lanky right-handed pitcher. Long and loose arm from a high ¾ slot, quick arm speed. Smooth, rhythmic delivery, stays in line with catcher, lands square with a slightly closed toe, finishes athletically. Fastball, works mostly straight, downhill tilt at times, ranged between 80-83 mph. Curveball, 12/6 shape, near fastball arm speed, pounded the zone, sat 72-76 mph. Straight changeup, near fastball arm speed, fade, 73-75 mph. Slider, 11/5 shape, ranged between 74-77 mph. 

2/14/16 - 6-foot-2, 160-pound two-way player, lean loose frame, looks to project best on the mound. Delivery shows some effort, slight head movement, glove pat separation, occasionally separates late. Arm action is loose with length, quick arm, over the top slot. Fastball sat 83-85 mph, slight run, mostly up. Curveball showed action and depth, 12/6 plane, 72-73 mph. Slider didn’t have as much action as curveball, short lateral bend, worked better from the stretch, 73-77 mph. Changeup has feel, slight sink, near fastball arm action, 76-79 mph. Defensively arm action is loose, similar to that on the mound, slight carry, 84 mph across the diamond. Fields tall at times, showed soft hands, fluid footwork. 7.88 runner. Right-handed hitter, balanced stance, leg kick stride, spray type hitter, average bat speed. 80 mph exit velocity from the tee.

10.18.15 - Long and lean build 6-foot-2, 160-pound right-handed hitting infielder and pitcher. On the mound, smooth rhythm and athletic delivery. On-line direction, square landing, athletic finish and regular effort. High ¾ window, long and loose arm action. Features a four-pitch repertoire. Fastball thrown for strikes, slight run and sat 82-83 mph. Throws two different breaking balls. Curveball was the better of the breaking balls. Thrown for strikes, working 12/6 with action, depth and sat 70-71 mph. Slider was much firmer working 10/4, tight spin and sat 74-75 mph. Also, featured feel a changeup, thrown aggressively, sink, arm-side-run and ranged between 75-78 mph. Offensively, looseness and fluid rhythm through contact. Short and level bat path through the hitting zone. Balanced setup, leg-kick timing trigger and good balance. Registered an exit velocity of 77 mph. Defensively, fluid footwork, steady hands and athletic fielding position out in front of his body. Loose, athletic arm action, accurate arm, some carry on throws and clocked at 83 mph across the diamond. Also, ran an 8.07 60.

6.21.15 - 6-foot-1, 150-pound, Long-limbed right-handed pitcher with room to fill. On the mound works from a high ¾ arm angle with loose arm action. Up tempo delivery with a high leg kick and tall balance point. Fastball sat 78-81 topping out at 83 mph. Curveball showed 12-6 shape at 67-70 mph with tight rotation. Projects for more velocity as begins to fill out.

1.18.15 - 6-foot-1, 150-pound lanky right-handed hitting SS/RHP hits from an open stance, leg kick stride, dives slightly, repeats short, level swing, line drives from gap-to-gap during batting practice, loose wrists, fluid swing, 83 mph exit velocity off the tee. Defensively, threw 76 mph across the diamond from short, high ¾ arm slot, with accuracy and carry across the diamond. On the mound, fastball sat 78-80 mph from long, loose, high ¾ arm slot, tall/fall delivery, smooth, up-tempo rhythm, level shoulders throughout, stride direction is across his body, athletic finish. 65-68 mph spike curve flashed sharp, 12/6 action, also showed feel for 71-74 mph changeup with fading action. Keim has a projectable frame and continues to improve each time we’ve seen him. He has considerable upside on the mound thanks to his frame and sharp breaking ball.

7/14/14 - 6-foot, 145-pound right-handed pitcher; wiry, athletic frame, plenty of room to physically develop. Arm works free and easily, high three-quarter slot, long on the backside. Athletic delivery, good rhythm and tempo, works slightly across his body. Fastball topped at 79 mph, sitting mostly in 75-76 range, with arm-side run and occasional sink. More velocity likely to come as he fills into his frame. Showed ability to throw three pitches for strikes, including 66-69 curveball. Also threw70-74 changeup with erratic results.

6.12.14 5-foot-11, 145-pound lanky SS/RHP showed a long loose arm in the field and on the mound producing 76-77 mph fastballs with some slight run, but inconsistent in the strike zone.  Threw slightly across his body, limiting his ability to repeat his delivery.  Also flashed a 66-68 mph curveball and a 72-74 mph changeup.  Hit from a square setup with uphill bat path producing line drives with some extension/power to his pull side.

1.19.14 - 5-foot-11, 145-pound lanky, two-way player.  On the mound his delivery has some rhythm and regular effort. Arm works loose from a ¾ slot. Fastball was 74-77 mph with sink when located down in the zone. Curveball has 11/5 shape, sitting 63-65 mph. Showed advanced feel for his changeup, throwing 68-70 mph with arm side run and fastball arm speed. Offensively, hits from a balanced stance with a long, diving stride. Exit velocity was 76 mph off a tee. Defensively, showed solid hands. Arm works loose, from high ¾ slot with some carry, at 73 mph. Ran an 8.26 60.

10/27/13 - Slender build, 5-foot-10, 135-pound two-way player. On the mound delivery shows regular effort, high ¾ arm slot, works slightly across his body. Fastball has occasional sink, 74-76 mph. Curveball works on 11/5 plane, near fastball arm action, showed control and feel, 61-66 mph. Changeup missed mostly down, 68-71 mph. Offensively hits from a slightly open stance, longer leg lift stride, solid balance. Rhythmic hitter, one piece swing, level flat path, line drive guy, loose swing, 81 mph exit velocity from the tee. Defensively uses a long arm action across the infield, ¾ slot, 65 mph across the diamond.

6.12.13 - Keim is a 5-foot-10, 130-pound shortstop and right-handed pitcher who impressed most on the mound and at the plate.  Off the mound, Keim showed the beginnings of control for four pitches. Fastball sat 71-73 mph; curve at 64-65 mph with 11/5 action; slider ranging 67-71 mph; and a solid change sitting 68-70 mph with sink.  Showed athleticism at the plate.  The line-drive hitter displayed an aggressive swing with bat speed, a level path and full extension, finishing with good balance.  Recorded an 80 mph exit velocity off the tee.  Defensively showed athleticism but footwork needs refinement; threw 71 mph across the infield.  Ran an 8.31 60.  Good player to follow as he fills out.