Brandon
Eickhorst

2/21/16 - Eickhorst is a 6-foot-3 180-pound right-handed hitting shortstop and pitcher in Missouri’s 2017 class from Harrisonville HS.  He ran a 4.39 home to first and has an exit velo of 88 mph. At the plate, gap-to-gap approach, level path though the zone, high finish with hands, smooth rhythm, strong and quick hands.  On the infield, 74 mph positional velo, over the top release, arm works, footwork gets him in good position to catch and throw, fluid transfer. On the mound, Tall frame with room to fill out physically. Works from a tall balance point, simple knee lift, short arm, near over-the-top arm slot. Short 12/6 breaking ball, showed feel for it, 68-72 mph. Commands change-up well down in the strike zone, 72-74 mph. Projectable class of 2017 right-handed pitcher.