Devin
Sharkey

Preseason All-State Showcase (February 11, 2017)
Sharkey has a strong, athletic build at 6-feet 180-pounds. Offensively- starts in a tall stance with hands just above his shoulder. Load is started by a big leg kick. Hands load down and back. Arm bar in load. Some stiffness in wrists and  hands in swing. Creates some extension in his bat path. Exit Velocity recorded at 81 mph. Defensively- recorded throws from the OF that topped at 82 mph. Gained ground on throws and finished with momentum continuing to target. Throws had some backspin and carry. Pitching- topped at 80 mph with fastball, sat mostly 78-79 with a breaking ball with smallish 1/7 break at 68-69 and a changeup with arm side run at 72-73. Tall balance point, creates good hip lead going down the mound. Shows some stiffness in legs and hips - tall balance to a tall/stiff-legged finish. Upper body and shoulders are even with ground. Stride length is small. Short, quick arm action. High-3/4 slot.