Scott
Youngbrandt

3.28.18 - St. Louis commit. Currently ranked No. 17 in the Illinois’ 2018 class. 6-foot, 180-pound, right-handed pitcher with an athletic strong build. Started and got the win on the mound for Andrew. Went five innings, scattered five hits, gave up two runs and struck out eight. Long, clean arm action from an over-the-top slot. Delivery works on-line with effort at times. Used a steady four-pitch throughout going frequently to his curveball and slider. Tends to throw the curveball early in counts, feel, 12/6 action, 74-75 mph. Goes to the slider for a put-away pitch. Throws it aggressively, at 77-79 mph, tight spin and late action. Flashed a changeup with fastball arm speed. Late arm-side-run at 82 mph. Highly competitive on the mound, challenges hitters and feel for four pitches.

9.23.17 - St. Louis commit. Strong build, 6-foot, 180-pound right-handed pitcher. Competitive presence on the mound. Arm plays over the top, some effort. Fastball is hard and flashes cut action, 86-88 mph, shows control of the zone. Hard slider at 77 mph, swing and miss action with depth. 

4.5.17 - Verbally committed to St. Louis.

2.19.17 - 6-foot, 180-pound right-handed hitting SS/RHP with an athletic frame. Defensively has a short arm action from an over the top slot. Throws showed carry across the infield at 85 mph. Plays tall with a long exchange. Offensively hits from an open setup with a smooth load and short leg lift stride. Gap to gap hitter with a long, uphill swing path. Showed strength thru contact with 86 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.26. On the mound works from an over the top arm angle with a loose arm action. Tall and fall delivery with maximum effort. Works in line with home plate, square landing with some rhythm. Fastball was straight at 84-87 mph. Curveball has 12-6 shape with depth at 72 mph for strikes. Changeup has some downer action at 78-80 mph. Slider blends with curveball same shape at 72-74 mph.

1.17.16 - 5-foot-11, 170-pound two-way player, strong, developed build. Shows big arm strength all over the field for his age, 88 mph from the outfield, 84 mph across the diamond, over the top slot, shows accuracy, works well from the outfield with carry. Athletic defender, natural actions both on the infield and in the outfield, attacks the baseball in the outfield, plays through aggressively. Right-handed hitter, balanced setup, short stride. Fairly level path, ability to create backspin and found the barrel in BP. Line drive type hitter with gap to gap approach and above average bat speed. 79 mph exit velocity from the tee. 7.33 runner in the 60. Showed similar arm strength on the mound, fastball topped at 87 mph, sat 82-85 mph. Curveball has 12/6 shape, short action, 69-71 mph. Changeup is 72-73 mph.

10.25.15 - Solid build 5-foot-11, 160-pound right-handed hitting infielder, outfielder and pitcher. Showed a good combination of tools at the event. One of the top exit velocities of the event, 88 mph. Offensively, simple and strong swing. Made a lot of hard contact during his round of batting practice. Smooth, fluid rhythm, and loose hands throughout swing. Advanced bat path for his age. Short to the ball and gets extension after contact. Balanced setup, pre-pitch load, short stride and good balance. Defensively, played the infield and the outfield. Athletic actions, with a plus outfield arm and carry. Throws were accurate, online and clocked at 86 mph from the outfield. Reliable hands, quick, fluid footwork and plays through the baseball. On the infield, short, over-the-top arm action, with life across the diamond, clocked at 84 mph. Also, ran a 7.55 laser-timed 60. On the mound, regular effort, tall and fall delivery. Quick, loose arm from an over-the-top slot. Smooth rhythm, on-line direction, square landing and athletic finish. Featured a four-pitch mix, thrown for strikes. Fastball, fairly straight and sat 83-84 mph. Changeup, fastball arm speed, 73-74 mph. Curveball, worked 12/6 and 11/5 at times with depth, 73 mph. Slider was much tighter than his curveball, worked 10/4 and sat 74-75 mph.