Jay Tuttle

Player Spotlight 

Jay Tuttle: RHP/C, (2023) Owosso, MI. 6-foot-1, 195-pound. During batting practice, Tuttle recorded an exit velocity of 92 mph. (64.4 mph bat speed average). (19.8 mph hand speed average). While catching, he made strong throws to second and produced an efficient position velocity of 84 mph; had soft hands, a quick fluid transfer, and athletic footwork. showed his ability to throw runners out with an efficient pop time of 1.93-1.95. Athletic setup with some flexibility. From an-over-the-top slot, showed consistent accuracy to the bag with a quick arm action. Solid above average on the mound, used a consistent arm action and a high ¾ arm angle while showing above average electric arm speed. Slow-tempo stretch only type pitcher who shows some effort. Balance is tall point with an even shoulders in his delivery. Lands square with an athletic finish. Slider (65-70 mph). Produced a fastball that came in at 85-89 mph with a max of 91 mph; had a heavy fastball that showed cutting plus action and control down in the zone. (Max spin 2141; Avg 2053). He showed sweeping action and both sides of the plate control on his heavy curveball. (Max spin ; Avg ). Had down in the zone command and sinking action on his straight changeup (74-77). 

Player Spotlight 

Jay Tuttle: C/RHP, (2023) Owosso, MI. 6-foot-1, 185-pound. Solid in the box, the right-handed hitter had a max exit velocity of 87 mph. (62.46 mph bat speed average). (18.88 mph hand speed average). Started in a balanced stance with a compact load, then used a controlled stride. Uphill swing plane. Had some loud contact during the round. Gap to gap approach. Solid while in the infield, registered his best throw across the diamond at 78 mph; had a natural lengthy exchange, sure hands, and consistent footwork. When fielding he gathers the ball deep. Behind the plate, he made strong throws to second and produced an efficient position velocity of 79 mph; shows a quick fluid exchange, soft hands, and consistent feet. displayed his ability to control the run game with a pop time of 1.95-1.99. In the 60-yard dash, he clocked a time of 7.66. Smooth on the mound, pitches from a high ¾ angle. Showed easy effort in his delivery. Lands square with an athletic finish. Threw his fastball 86-88 mph; had running action with hard movement. (Max spin 2267; Avg 2204). He has a tight curveball (69-74). (Max spin 1872; Avg 1678). 

Scout Evaluation 

Jay Tuttle, Owosso, 2023, MI

Position: C/RHP

Body: 6-foot-1, 185-pound.

Hit: (RHH) Solid. Began in a balanced stance with a compact load, then used a controlled stride. Gap to gap approach. 

Power: 87 mph exit velocity, average 77.84 mph. 62.46 mph bat speed average. 18.88 mph hand speed average.

Defense: (C) 1.95-1.99 pop times. Soft hands, consistent footwork, quick fluid exchange. Smooth. (IF) Sure hands, consistent footwork, natural lengthy exchange. Solid. Uses his glove deep. 

Arm: 78 mph infield velocity. 79 mph catcher velocity. 

Speed: 7.66 (60-yard).

Pitching:  Smooth. easy effort. high ¾ arm angle. Lands square, an athletic finish.

FB: T88. 86-88 mph. (Max spin 2267;  Avg 2204). Running action, hard movement. 

CB: 69-74 mph. Tight movement. (Max spin 1872; Avg 1678). 

Fielding: Sets up behind the plate sitting high, shows a quick glove to hand transfer throwing down to 2B. Accurate throwing arm popped a 2.12-2.18. In the infield worked around the ball, standing vertical to throw across the diamond 67 mph.
Swing: Calm approach at the plate, using a taller stance keeping his weight back. Small hand movement and quick hands making solid contact. Produced line drives and balls hit with some lift. 74 mph.
Mechanics: Works at a moderate pace showing a toe tap pivot moving to his balance point and throwing with a short arm angle.
Fastball: Fastball was released quickly out the hand working the zone sitting 75-79 mph.
Curve: Developing pitch with a gradual break 64-65 mph.