CLASS OF 2026

+ Cherry is newly-released from injury and our look at him at the Preseason All-State came shortly after getting back on the mound after knee surgery. Cherry is a powerful, 6-foot-5, 270 pound righty armed with an 89-92 mph fastball that likely climbs even further as he gets back to full strength. He spun a slurvey-shaped, 78-80 mph breaking ball that spun in the 23-2400 range to tunnel off of the fastball, while also showing a low-to-mid 80s straight change. The delivery was a bit out of sync in this look, to be expected with him throwing so close to his release date, but the arm works in the same long, explosive, full arm action we saw previously. Cherry will be a close follow this spring, & I'm betting on the hard-nosed, athlete as he returns...

3/03/24

A 2023 Future Gamer - Cherry had one of the most impressive showings of any sophomore this weekend, looking the part of a real next-level power arm. A massive, 6-foot-4, 230 pounder that generates all-kinds of ground force and power, Cherry holds Power 5 football offers, speaking volumes to the overall athlete that he is. Cherry produced a 92-93 mph fastball that worked downhill from an over-the-top slot, showing above average carry (16.4" avg IVB). There is fairly easy effort in the delivery, allowing for control of the zone. Kobe showed two different breaking balls, both working at 75-77 mph, with the slider behind ahead of the curveball at this time. His ability to spin two potential-plus offspeed offerings that tunnel off of a powerful fastball creates an uncomfortable at-bat for opposing hitters, and his frame + pitch-ability suggest long-term, in-game success. Kobe will be a prized recruit on the baseball diamond when August 1st hits.

3/05/23

Position Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-3, 220-pounds. Physically advanced frame.
Hit: RHH. Wide stance. Leg lift type stride w/ a compact upper body load. Strength creates explosive bat speed. Slightly upward path w/ tons of strength in the barrel.
Power: 95 max exit velocity, averaged 78.8 mph. 297' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-91 mph.Longer arm action w/ advanced arm strength coming from an OTT slot.
Defense: Heavy feet, hands are sure, lengthy exchange.
Run: 7.62 runner in the 60.

Position Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-3, 220-pounds. Physically advanced frame.
Delivery: Consistent tempo throughout the delivery. Tall, controlled balance point w/ an aggressive move down the slope. Some balance in the finish.
Arm Action: RH. Long, uninterrupted arm action coming from an OTT slot - some of the best pure arm strength in the class.
FB: T90, 88-89 mph. Straight action w/ ride. T2269, 2154 average rpm.
CB: 70-73 mph. Sharp, slurvey action. T2555, 2501 average rpm.
CH: 70-73 mph. Some tumble w/ feel for the bottom of the zone. T1366, 1313 average rpm.

3/06/22

Kobe Cherry, Center Grove, 2026, IN

Position: 1B/RHP

Body: 6-foot-2, 200-pound projectable frame.

Hit: (RHH) Projectable. Begins in a crouched balanced stance with a slow active load, then uses a big leg kick. Raw bat speed. Flat swing. Line drive approach.

Power: 90 mph exit velocity, average 73.3 mph. 67.2 mph bat speed average. 22.4 mph hand speed average.

Defense: (IF) Sure hands, developing footwork, natural exchange. Projectable.

Arm: 82 mph infield velocity. Quick arm action, ¾ slot.

Speed: 7.72 (60-yard).

Pitching: Projectable. Feel delivery, some effort. ¾ arm angle, good arm speed, quick clean arm action. Tall balance point, even shoulders, lands square, a clean finish.

FB: 80-81 mph. (Max spin 1955; Avg 1884). Arm side accuracy, running action.

CB: 66-68 mph. Tight action. (Max spin 2476; Avg 2437).

CH: 72-75 mph. Down in the zone control.

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