Justin
Valdez

6-foot-2, 170-pound left-handed pitcher, long and lanky frame with loose actions, projectable and high-waisted. Started for Rhino against the Illinois Indians going 4.1IP. Works at a quick pace, coils at balance, works in-line, some athleticism throughout delivery. Full arm action with firmness at release, ¾ slot. Fastball ranged 81-83 mph, topped 84 mph with run to his arm side. Went to his 1/7 shaped breaker often, depthy action at times with swing-and-miss break, 71-72 mph. 

Uncommitted junior. 6-foot-2, 170-pound left-handed pitcher, lanky, high-waisted frame, athletic. Pitched three innings in relief for St. Rita allowing only one run on three hits, one walk and one strikeout (26 of 44 pitches were strikes). Set a quick pace when he entered the game, effectively silenced a good St. Laurence team scattering his four hits not letting a rally get started. Allowed one extra base hit which scored the only run. Tempoed delivery, sturdy, coiled balance, works in-line to home, toe squared, athletic finish. Long, full arm action, some firmness, ¾ slot, regular effort. Fastball had run to his arm side, worked all thirds of the plate, rather easy out the hand, 79-81 mph. Slider, flashed tight spin, short breaker, early release at times, 70-71 mph. Feel for his pickoff move, ended the fifth with an effective pick to first.

Positional Profile: LHP 
Body: 6-foot-2, 170-pounds. Thin, athletic frame.
Delivery: Tall and fall action, up/down/out to home, level shoulders swing open at foot strike, strides in line, toe squared, smooth rhythm.
Arm Action: LH. Long arm action, full swing, looseness out front, 3/4 slot, some effort.
FB: T80, 79-80 mph. Showed run in the strike zone.
CB: 68-69 mph. Inconsistent shape, near fastball arm speed.
SL: 67-69 mph. 11/5 shape, short break, kept down.
CH: 71-73 mph. Faded with occasional sink, arm slowed at times.
KN: 66-68 mph. Flashed action to the pitch.

2.19.18 - 6-foot-2, 155 pound left handed pitcher, lanky, long limbs. Fluid motions in delivery, in line to home, slight open landing, rotational after balance point, easy effort throughout. Long, loose arm action, a little whippy, ¾ arm slot, utilizes a five pitch mix. Fastball had some run, sink when down, ranged 72-75 mph. Curveball gradually broke with 2/8 spin, up in the zone, 65-72 mph. Changeup faded around the zone, 64-67 mph. Knuckleball tumbled, feel for pitch, 61-65 mph. Cutter had a some depth, acted as a firm slider, sat 68 mph.