David Flanagan: RHP, (2023) Cranbrook, MI. 6-foot-1, 195-pound. Smooth solid on the mound, showed some quick arm speed, also used an over-the-top arm angle with a short quick arm action. Tall-and-fall type pitcher who uses some effort. In line shoulders and a tall balance point. Lands closed and square with an athletic balanced finish. Curveball (71-72 mph), changeup (74-76 mph). Sat with his fastball at 85-87 mph and topped out at 88 mph; (Max spin 2323; Avg 2143). 

David Flanagan: RHP, (2023) Cranbrook, MI. 6-foot-1, 195-pound. Smooth solid on the mound, showed some quick arm speed, also used an over-the-top arm angle with a short quick arm action. Tall-and-fall type pitcher who uses some effort. In line shoulders and a tall balance point. Lands closed and square with an athletic balanced finish. Curveball (71-72 mph), changeup (74-76 mph). Sat with his fastball at 85-87 mph and topped out at 88 mph; (Max spin 2323; Avg 2143). 

Player Spotlight 

David Flanagan: RHP/3B, (2023) Cranbrook, MI. 6-foot, 185-pound proportional frame. Above average during batting practice, the right-handed hitter's best exit velocity was 87 mph. Began in an athletic stance with a quick load, then used a toe tap. Bat speed is above average, displays a long swing plane and high finish. Through his round he found some barrels with some loud contact. Gap to gap approach. Capable in the outfield, he showed the ability to make throws to the bases at 87 mph; had a lengthy exchange, choppy footwork, and hard hands. Laterally, movements were average and fielded the ball deep. Showed a high ¾ slot and a long arm action with decent accuracy to the base. Smooth on the mound, showed good arm speed with a long arm action and an over-the-top arm angle. Tall-and-fall type pitcher and shows some effort. Has downhill shoulder and athletic balance point. Lands open with an athletic finish. Threw his fastball 77-80 mph and topped out at 82 mph; has consistent command and lack of action with straight movement. He showed command low in the zone and sinking action on his tight curveball (70-72). His flat changeup has sinking action and low in the zone control. His 2/8 slider showed tailing action and consistent control. 

Scout Evaluation 

David Flanagan, Cranbrook, 2023, MI

Position: RHP/3B

Body: 6-foot, 185-pound proportional frame.

Hit: (RHH) Started in an athletic stance with a quick load, then used a toe tap. Above average bat speed. High finish, long swing. Gap to gap approach. 

Power: 87 mph exit velocity, average 74.69 mph. 56.55 mph bat speed average. 21.03 mph hand speed average.

Defense:  (OF) Hard hands, choppy footwork, lengthy exchange. Capable.  Fields the ball deep, movements laterally were average. 

Arm: 87 mph outfield velocity. Long arm action, high ¾ slot, decent accuracy. 

Pitching: Smooth. Tall-and-fall delivery, some effort. Over-the-top arm angle, good arm speed, long arm action. Athletic balance point, downhill shoulders, lands open, an athletic finish.

FB: T82. 77-80 mph. (Max spin 2051;  Avg 1884). Consistent accuracy, lack of action, straight movement. 

CB: 70-72 mph. Low in the zone control, sinking action, tight movement. 

CH: Low in the zone command, sinking action, flat movement. 

SL: Consistent command, tailing action, 2/8 shape.