Eli
Porter

Eli Porter, LHP, Mason County (KY), 2024 Porter stands in a lean frame with room for added strength, showing a loose and athletic delivery on the mound. His fastball sat in the mid-80s with carry and slight run, while also turning to a 70 mph curveball with 12/6 shape. To round out his mix, Porter showed a change-up that he threw with fastball intent, creating fade to the arm-side while also throwing it for strikes 100% of the time, according to Trackman.

Eli Porter: LHP/OF, (2024) Mason County, KY. 5-foot-10, 168-pound. (66.0 mph bat speed average). (19.5 mph hand speed average). Began in a balanced stance with a controlled load, then used a small leg kick. Bat speed is efficient, displays a short simple swing plane and high finish. Solid in the outfield, his best throw of the day was clocked at 83 mph; has a natural exchange, consistent feet, and firm hands. Movements laterally were athletic and he fields the ball out front. Had a quick arm action with a high ¾ slot. On the mound, showing consistent arm speed he had a high ¾ arm angle with a clean arm action. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and shows easy effort. Had slight running action. (Max spin 2077; Avg 1995). His 1/7 curveball shows some action. (Max spin 1774; Avg 1643). 

Eli Porter: LHP/OF, (2024) Mason County, KY. 5-foot-10, 168-pound. (66.0 mph bat speed average). (19.5 mph hand speed average). Started in a balanced stance with a controlled load, then used a small leg kick. Had efficient bat speed, short simple swing plane and high finish. Solid his best position velocity in the outfield was registered at 83 mph; shows a natural exchange, consistent feet, and firm hands. Fielded the ball out front with athletic movement laterally. Had a quick arm action and a high ¾ slot. On the mound, showed consistent arm speed, also used a clean arm action with a high ¾ arm angle. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who uses easy effort. Has slight running action. (Max spin 2077; Avg 1995). His 1/7 curveball showed some action. (Max spin 1774; Avg 1643). 

 LHP/OF, (2024) Mason County, KY. 5-foot-11, 160-pound. (67.0 mph bat speed average). (20.9 mph hand speed average). Starts in a balanced athletic stance with a controlled load, then uses a quick stride. Has quick bat speed, simple upward swing plane and good extension on his finish. Solid in the outfield, he showed the ability to make throws to the bases at 84 mph; shows a natural exchange, sure hands, and consistent feet. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic. Had a high ¾ slot and a loose arm action. On the mound, showing some arm speed he had a high ¾ arm angle with a quick arm action. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who uses easy effort. Has running action. (Max spin 2069; Avg 1955). Shows a 2/8 curveball with some sweeping action. (Max spin 2018; Avg 1898). 

Eli Porter: LHP/OF, (2024) Mason County, KY. 5-foot-10, 170-pound. Solid on the mound, used a loose arm action and a high ¾ arm angle while showing some arm speed. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who uses easy effort. Tall balance point with falling off shoulders. Lands soft with an athletic finish. Threw his fastball 80-82 mph. Shows running action. (Max spin 1779; Avg 1773). His 2/8 curveball (68-70) had some action. (Max spin 1816; Avg 1769). He shows fading action on his changeup (71-73). 

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