Caleb
Yarnell

Caleb Yarnell: RHP/OF, (2022) Olentangy Berlin, OH. 5-foot-11, 160-pound. Solid in the box, Yarnell's best exit velocity was 84 mph. (58.48 mph bat speed average). (16.29 mph hand speed average). Starts in a crouched open stance with a controlled small load, then uses a short stride. Bat speed is efficient and exhibits an upward swing plane. Found some barrels during his rounds. Solid while in the infield, registered his best throw across the diamond at 82 mph; has soft hands, a natural fluid exchange, and average feet. Solid from the outfield, he showed the ability to throw at velocities up to 81 mph; showed a natural fluid exchange, soft hands, and average feet. Had a compact arm action with consistent accuracy to the base. During the event, ran the 60-yard dash in 7.35. Solid on the mound, throws with a long arm action and has some arm speed. Feel type pitcher and uses some effort. Showed athletic balance point and in line shoulders. Lands open with a falling off an athletic finish. Changeup (71-74 mph). Produced a fastball that came in at 76-80 mph; had a straight fastball that showed some action and command in the zone. (Max spin 1682; Avg 1541). Throws a 11/5 curveball (60-61) that shows control low in the zone and some action. (Max spin 2205; Avg 2205). 

Caleb Yarnell: RHP/OF, (2022) Olentangy Berlin, OH. 5-foot-11, 160-pound athletic frame. In the box, the right-handed hitter clocked an exit velocity of 84 mph. Starts in a balanced stance with a smooth load, then uses a controlled stride. Has a rotational level swing plane and quick bat speed. Through the round he found multiple barrels. Aggressive approach. Solid in the infield, displayed a velocity of 78 mph; had consistent footwork, a natural exchange, and sure hands. Solid from the outfield, he displayed a position velocity of 81 mph; has sure hands, consistent athletic feet, and a fluid exchange. Had a high ¾ slot with a quick arm action. Athletic on the mound, showed quick arm speed with a compact arm action and a high ¾ arm angle. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and shows some effort. Threw his fastball 75-78 mph. Shows sinking action. His 11/5 curveball (66-69) had tight action. 

Caleb Yarnell: RHP/OF, (2022) Olentangy Berlin, OH. 5-foot-11, 160-pound. In the box, the right-handed hitter recorded an exit velocity of 82 mph. (65.84 mph bat speed average). (18.58 mph hand speed average). Begins in an athletic stance with a smooth load, then uses a controlled stride. Bat speed was above average, had a flat swing plane and level finish. Barreled up multiple balls throughout his round. Solid from the outfield, he displayed a position velocity of 82 mph; has a quick exchange, rhythmic feet, and sure hands. Used a quick arm action and a high ¾ slot while showing consistent accuracy to the bag. During the event, clocked a 60 time of 7.37. Solid on the mound, using a long arm action he showed some arm speed from a high ¾ arm angle. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and shows easy effort. Threw his fastball 73-77 mph; had slight running action and consistent command. (Max spin 1602; Avg 1384). Has decent control and sweeping action on his 11/5 curveball (62-66). (Max spin 2227; Avg 2074). 

Caleb Yarnell: RHP/OF, (2022) Olentangy Berlin, OH. 5-foot-11, 160-pound. During batting practice, the right-handed hitter had an exit velocity of 82 mph. Started in an athletic stance with a smooth load, then used a controlled stride. Bat speed was above average, displayed a flat swing plane and level finish. He found multiple barrels during his rounds. Solid from the outfield, he showed the ability to throw at velocities up to 82 mph; had rhythmic footwork, a quick exchange, and sure hands. Consistent accuracy to the bag, used a high ¾ slot and a quick arm action. During the event, clocked a 60 time of 7.37. Solid on the mound, used a high ¾ arm angle and a long arm action while showing some arm speed. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who uses easy effort. Threw his fastball 73-77 mph; shows slight running action and consistent control. His 11/5 curveball (62-66) shows sweeping action and decent control.

5-foot-11, 150-pound Athletic, projectable body frame. On the mound he throws using regular effort to his delivery while developing torque with his lower half landing slightly more closed at foot strike. Has average arm speed through an upper ¾ slot. Fastball was mostly true through the zone ranging from 77-79 mph. Curveball is close to being on a 12/6 plane with good depth and mostly gradual break at 67-69 mph. Throws his changeup using fastball arm speed at 70-73 mph. From the outfield he has fluid footwork while taking good routes approaching the baseball transitioning to a shuffle before throwing with a clean arm action through a high ¾ slot with good arm strength reaching a velocity of 80 mph. Right-handed hitter starts from an open stance striding back to even before he swings. Hands get to a good load position and bat angle before swinging with a mostly level bat path through the zone finishing with a two-handed follow through. Hit the ball to all parts of the field during BP while registering an exit velocity of 80 mph. Ran a 7.67 60-yard dash.

Body Type: 5-foot-9, 145-pound thin frame.
Swing Mechanics:  Open stance with a smooth load that engages his entire body.
Hit:  Downhill bat path that works inside the baseball and goes to all fields. Swing is a bit quicker than it is strong but much more physical maturation left.
Power:  Line drive guy right now with more to come with physical maturation. 77.5 mph off the bat in BP.
Offensive Projection:  Table Setter.
Field: In the outfield he plays under control too and through. Nice, one-handed play through with soft hands and what appear to be solid ball skills. Also worked out at third base. Plays with direct feet and adequate ball skills. Moves well outside of funnel with actions appearing more athletic on the move.
Throw: High-¾ right-hander with present accuracy and developing strength.
Defensive Projection: TBD based on how arm develops.

Body Type: 5-foot-9, 145-pound thin frame.
Mechanical/Delivery Notes: Slow tempo delivery with fluent motions from the right side. Throws from a ¾ arm slot with average arm speed and some effort. Mixes in a slide step out of the stretch.
Fastball: 69-73 mph. Straight fastball with occasional arm side movement. 1500-1700 spin rate guy with high 90’s efficiency.
Curveball: 63-64 mph. 11-5 shape with gradual break.
Pitchability: Lives up in the zone with his fastball. Shows confidence with his curveball on the outer half.