CLASS OF 2026

6-0, 205-pound L/L prospect. Gamer on the mound who has a knack for missing the barrel and producing outs. 85-86 T87 at FG. 4-pitch mix that'll play well at the next level.

6/10/24

Drew Oerther, Loveland (OH), 2026 Kent State
Positional Profile: 1B/LHP
Body: 6-1, 205-pounds. Longer lower half, long arms, big hands.
Hit: LHH. Crouched, comfortable position. Efficient swing path . 72.5 mph bat speed with 14 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 98 max exit velocity, averaged 90.9 mph. 371' max distance. Showed some pullside power.
Arm: LH. INF-85 mph. Short, jumpy arm action.
ATH: 7.48 runner in the 60.

1/27/24

Drew Oerther: 1B/LHP, (2026) Loveland, OH. 6-foot-1, 205-pound. (69.9 mph bat speed average). (20.1 mph hand speed average). Began in a balanced strong stance with a quick load, then used a small leg kick. Bat speed was flashed present, showed a loose uphill swing plane and good extension on his finish. Solid in the infield, had a live arm with throws that topped out at 88 mph; showed soft hands, a clean exchange, and quick feet. Laterally, movements were athletic and fielded the ball out front. Used a quick arm action and a high ¾ slot. Recorded a time of 7.38 in the 60-yard dash. On the mound, had a high ¾ arm angle and a loose clean arm action with consistent arm speed. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who shows some effort. Had slight running action. (Max spin 2359; Avg 2228). Throws a 2/8 slider with late action. (Max spin 2078; Avg 2036).

7/05/23

Drew Oerther: 1B/LHP, (2026) Loveland, OH. 5-foot-11, 185-pound. (65.0 mph bat speed average). (17.6 mph hand speed average). Begins in a balanced quiet stance with a compact load, then uses a toe tap stride. Bat speed is efficient, has a simple flat swing plane and high finish. Solid while in the infield, made throws at velocities up to 84 mph; has a natural exchange, consistent feet, and sure hands. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic. Had a quick arm action with a high Â¾ slot. Recorded a 60 time of 7.45 at the event. On the mound, showed consistent arm speed, also used a compact arm action with a high Â¾ arm angle. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and uses some effort. Showed slight running action. (Max spin 2188; Avg 2096). Had late action on his 1/7 slider. (Max spin 1935; Avg 1926).Â

1/28/23

Drew Oerther: 1B/LHP, (2026) Loveland, OH. 5-foot-11, 185-pound. (69.5 mph bat speed average). (18.4 mph hand speed average). Begins in a quiet strong stance with a controlled load, then uses a small leg kick. Had quick bat speed, simple upward swing plane and high finish. Solid while in the infield, registered his best throw across the diamond at 79 mph; showed sure hands, a natural exchange, and consistent feet. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic. Had a high Â¾ slot with a quick arm action. On the mound, showed consistent arm speed, he had a loose arm action and a high Â¾ arm angle. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and shows some effort. Shows slight running action. (Max spin 2265; Avg 2221). His 1/7 curveball showed some action. (Max spin 1962; Avg 1926). Shows late action on his 2/8 slider. (Max spin 2051; Avg 2027).Â

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