Josh
Mutter

10.13.14 - Committed to Northern Illinois.

8.9.14 - 6-foot-3, extremely lanky 155-pound left-handed hitting outfielder/left-handed pitcher impressed as one of the top two-way talents at this year’s Unsigned Senior Games.  Hits from an open stance, hand load back smoothly, long stride, dives at times, short, level bat path with fluid rhythm and 82 mph exit velocity off the tee.  Went 2-for-5 with two singles during game action.  Defensively, fields position well, fluid footwork, clean exchanges, plays through the ball athletically.  Threw 87 mph from the outfield from long, loose, high ¾ arm slot with plus carry.  Athleticism and crow hop ability bodes well for future velocity gains on the mound, where he really impressed striking out five in two perfect, scoreless innings.  Ran a 7.23 60 and 4.50 from home to first.  Tall and fall delivery, same loose arm action as in the outfield, smooth rhythm, level shoulders, lower half stride direction stays in line with home plate, lands square.  Fastball sat 79-81, touching 82 mph with sink.  Gets on hitters quickly thanks to effortless delivery and arm action.  Threw sweeping slider for strikes at 66-69 mph, buried it down in the zone with two strikes getting three swinging strikeouts.  Changeup was also thrown for strikes at 68-72 mph with sink.  Mutter has a plus feel for pitching and the projectable frame to envision upper 80’s velocity in his future once he adds weight.