Ty
Wisdom

Wisdom was a catalyst for the Eagles in their 6A state championship season last spring, bringing a versatile do-it-all skill set to the table. He’ll play anywhere on the diamond, routinely produce at the plate from the left side, and can even hop on the mound to get competitive outs in key situations. The Jayhawks are getting a type of player that can help a program win in multiple ways, both on and off the field.

Perhaps the most impactful piece to Liberty North’s state championship team was INF Ty Wisdom (2023; Kansas commit). The left-handed hitting middle infielder batted .398 this spring with 20 extra-base hits, 35 RBIs, and eight more walks than strikeouts. Wisdom contributed on the mound for the Eagles as well, pitching to a 0.85 ERA over 24 ⅔ innings while punching out 32 batters with a 5-0 record. He did nothing but hit at Creekside as well, working consistently from the middle of the Royals Scout Team lineup and peppering hard contact to all fields with little swing-and-miss.

A catalyst for Missouri’s top high school program and eventual state champion, Wisdom stood out earlier this summer at the Creekside Summer Championships and did so again this past weekend for the Royals Scout Team. At 5-foot-11, 185-pounds, Wisdom checks several boxes on the diamond. He consistently puts together quality at-bats and has a knack for contact, utilizing the whole field from the left side of the plate. Defensively, Wisdom brings a steady, sure-handed glove to the keystone and he’ll always be counted on as a reliable option at that spot on the infield. He’ll even hop on the mound if needed, pumping mid-to-upper-80s fastballs for strikes on the regular. A former PBR Future Gamer, Wisdom is set to be a Jayhawk around this time next year.

Positional Profile: 3B/RHP

Body: 5-foot-11, 180-pound athletic frame with room to add more strength and size.

Hit: LHH.  At the plate starts with an athletic stance with hands set at shoulder height.  Uses a two tap stride with good rhythm and balance.  Quiet hands at set up and shows limited head movement throughout the swing.  Hands work quickly through the zone with whipping bat path.  Has some strength at contact and has good overall bat speed.  Good body control and well-developed swing.

Power: 88 mph exit velocity from the tee. 

Arm: RH.  INF-83 mph.  ¾ arm slot with hand working across the body with a clean arm action.

Defense: In the infield shows smooth rhythm when attacking the ball.  Has soft hands a feel for glove action.  Clean exchanges and flat trajectory across the diamond.  Shows a developing feel for creating good angles to the ball.  

Run: 4.27 runner from home to first.

Delivery: Works exclusively out of the stretch.  Starts in a crouched position and raises body up on the balance point.  Quick tempo and repeatable rhythm.  Works directionally down the mound towards the plate with a short stride and upright posture.  Keeps hand low and around the belt hands break down as well.  Good balance throughout minimal effort delivery.

Arm Action: ¾ arm slot with clean arm action and whipping release.

FB: 82-84 mph, good spin rate with slight arm side run.

CB: 66-67 mph, 12/6 shape with slight backing up action.

CH: 72-74 mph, arm side fade with good downward depth.