Cole
Pauley

Player Spotlight 

Cole Pauley: RHP/SS, (2022) Lexington, OH. Ohio State Commit, 6-foot, 175-pound. Advanced on the mound, showed a loose arm action and a high ¾ arm angle with lightning arm speed Drop-and-drive type pitcher and shows high effort. Showed an athletic balance point. Curveball (73-75 mph), changeup (76-80 mph).Threw his fastball 88-91 mph. 

2/9/20 Pitching
Delivery Notes: Pauley shows a simple, repeatable delivery and throws from a ¾ arm slot with a short, quick arm action. Moves well overall.
Fastball: The fastball was 86-89 mph with some life through the zone.
Curveball: His breaking ball was 72-74 mph with slurvey shape and tight spin.
Changeup: The changeup was 77-78 mph.
Pitchability: Three pitch mix shows good consistency in the zone. Breaking ball still shows some room for growth. 

2/9/20 Position Player
Hit: At the plate Pauley used a leg kick load and seemed to get into his back hip fairly well. Showed a mostly linedrive approach with a level bat path. Good natural bat speed. 
Power: 79 mph exit velocity.
Offensive Projection: Should be able to develop into a gap to gap guy.
Field: In the infield he showed average footwork and rhythm with good physical tools. He showed fairly good instincts and good glove skills. Naturally quick arm with more in the tank.
Throw: 84 mph across the diamond.
Defensive Projection: Could potentially play all infield spots. How he develops physically and refines skills will dictate which spot makes the most sense. 

Body Type: 6-foot, 160-pound thin, athletic frame frame.
Mechanical/Delivery Notes: On time with a very quick, loose arm. Delivery was explosive at times. Shows signs of a high velocity guy down the road.
Fastball: 80-84 mph. Late arm side movement with the ability to make adjustments on the mound to locate on both corners of the mound. 1,900-2,100 spin rate with low 90% efficiency on Rapsodo.
Curveball: 68-71 mph. Tight, 11/5 breaker with some depth to it. Shows potential.
Pitchability: In the zone consistently with fastball, with breaking ball being in/out throughout outing. 
Additional Comments: High follow guy in the ‘22 class.

Body Type:  6-foot, 160-pound thin frame.
Swing Mechanics:  Small leg kick while keeping his hands loose and loaded.  Swing works.
Hit:  Level bat path with a middle of the field approach.  Stays inside the baseball well.  Good feel in the box.
Power:  Line drive guy right now with more to come as he develops.
Offensive Projection:  Top of the lineup guy.
Field: Plays under control throughout sequence in the infield. Athleticism shows out there. Looks to be sure-handed.
Throw: 3/4 righty with respectable strength and more to come.
Defensive Projection: Multiple infield spots.