6/4/14 - Wright is a strong 5-foot-11,170-pound RHP with an over-the-top arm angle. He has loose arm action with controlled/smooth mechanics. James throws with easy effort and keeps his shoulders level through the pitch. His finish is a little towards first base. His fastball ranged from 80-83 MPH. Wright's curveball is a sharp 12/6 breaker at 70-72 MPH. His change-up is near fastball arm speed and ranges from 68-69 MPH.
CLASS OF 2017
C
3B
James River
Wright
Missouri Southern
Bucklin (HS) • MO
5' 11" • 170LBS
L/R • 25yr 5mo
Bucklin (HS) • MO
5' 11" • 170LBS
L/R • 25yr 5mo
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2017 National
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2017 State
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Notes
News
- MidAmerica Tournament 17U World Series - Jul 5, 2016
- Missouri Insider: 2017 Catchers - Nov 30, 2015
- 2015 Class 1 MHSBCA All-State Teams - Jun 21, 2015
- 6.4 Underclass Games at SLU: Pitchers Analysis - Jul 11, 2014
- 6.4 Underclass Games at SLU: Catchers Analysis - Jul 7, 2014
- 2014 MHSBCA All State Team - Jun 27, 2014
- 2017 Underclass Games Individual Stats - Jun 5, 2014
- 1.4.14 Underclass Invitational - Position Player Analysis - Jan 23, 2014
- 1.4.14 Underclass Invitational - Pitching Analysis - Jan 16, 2014
- Instant Analysis: Underclass Invitational - Jan 5, 2014
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6/4/14 - Wright is a strong 5-foot-11, 170-pound left hand hitting catcher. His POP range was 2.09 - 2.20. He showed nice side-to-side movements. His position velo was 77 MPH. At the plate, Wright starts with a balanced setup and a smooth load. He takes a long stride and uses his lower half well. Wright has good bat speed and a level bat path. His exit velo was 78 MPH.
1/4/14 - Wright is a 5-foot-11, 170-pound right-handed pitcher with a high ¾ slot and quick arm. He starts with a simple controlled knee lift then rares back and chucks it at the plate – reminiscent of a big league closer's delivery. His fastball ranged in the 80-82 mph range. He threw a 69-71 breaking ball with late breaking stuff to it and has a 68-69 change up.
1/4/14 - Wright is a 5-foot-11, 170-pound left-hand hitting catcher. From behind the plate he showed quick feet and clean exchanges. He had the top throwing velocity among the catchers at 77 mph and also flashed a pop time of 2.09. All of his throws were on or near the bag. At the plate he starts with a closed stance and stays closed as he strides. He has no hand load allowing him to consistently deliver a level bat path. He worked mostly middle-oppo. His top bat speed was 78 mph.
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