Trey
Pancake III

Trey Pancake III: C/OF, (2021) South Range, OH. Ohio State Commit, 5-foot-9, 160-pound. During batting practice, Pancake iii had an exit velocity of 96 mph. Starts in a balanced athletic stance with a controlled load, then uses a leg kick. Has explosive bat speed, short simple swing plane and low finish. Movements laterally were athletic. Behind the plate, he made strong, efficient throws to second at velocities up to 82 mph; shows soft hands, a quick exchange, and consistent feet. Showed his ability to throw runners out with an efficient pop time of 1.89-1.99. Tons of flexibility and athletic setup. Had a high ¾ slot with a quick arm action. Performed well in the 60-yard dash, clocking a speedy time of 6.91. Athletic on the mound, throws from a high ¾ arm angle and has quick arm speed. Slow-tempo type pitcher and uses easy effort. Curveball (74-75 mph), changeup (76-77 mph).Produced a fastball that came in at 84-87 mph.

2/9/20 Position Player
Hit: Starts out in a tall setup. Very fluid motions. Inward turn generates a lot of lower half momentum. Relatively level bat path with some uphill tendencies.
Power: Raw power with more to come as he fills out. Will hit enough with occasional power to be a steady bat at the next level.
Offensive Projection: TBD. Run producer ceiling.
Top Rapsodo BP Exit Velocity: 91 mph.
Top Rapsodo BP Distance: 360 ft.
Field: Very good receiving skills behind the dish. Flexibility is very evident and feet work quickly.
Throw: All in one flowing, waterlike motion. Loose arm with a hose. Consistent sub-two pop guy.
Defensive Projection: C.

2/9/20 Pitching
Delivery Notes: Decent arm probably regarded more as a catching prospect. Athleticism carries over onto the mound. Movements are fluid and smooth. Generates a lot of lower half momentum. Has a tendency to fall off towards first base after release. Long, loose arm through a ¾ slot.
Fastball:  High spin rate guy. Throws a heavy ball that plays well to the top half of the zone.
Fastball Spin Rate: 2150-2240
Curveball: 12/6 shape with heavy bite. Big swing and miss potential.
Curveball Spin Rate: 2425-2560
Changeup: Shows good feel for his changeup. Offering has late life and is enough to keep batters on their heels.

Body Type:  5-foot-9, 150-pound athletic frame.
Swing Mechanics:  Smooth and simple load into back leg.
Hit:  Good feel in the box.  Natural pop produced from good bat speed.
Power:  Raw power to the middle of the field.
Offensive Projection:  TBD.
Field:  Quick feet with a smooth transfer. Well above average catch.throw guy.
Throw:  Very good arm that is very loose and fast.
Defensive Projection: C.

A bit undersized but another guy that has obvious athleticism and a very fast arm. Stuff was explosive, sitting 84-87 mph and showing a banger of a breaking ball. Pancake consistently froze hitters/generated swing and misses with the offering. High follow that has two-way capabilities with some of the better stuff on the mound in his class.

Body Type: 5-foot-9, 150-pound athletic frame.
Mechanical/Delivery Notes: Undersized right-hander with a very quick arm. Ball jumps out of hand. Good athlete with fluid actions out there.
Fastball: 82-85 mph. Heavy pitch with consistent arm side life.
Curveball: 71-72 mph. Very impressive pitch with present swing/miss. Pitch drops off the table late in the zone with heavy actions on a 12/6 plane.
Changeup: 76 mph. Above average offering. Maintains arm speed on the offering that has late fading action to it.
Pitchability: In the zone consistently with all three offerings.
Additional Comments: Fast arm with quality stuff and impending velo jump. Breaking ball is near plus and changeup is more than playable.

Body Type: 5-foot-9, 150-pound athletic frame. 
Swing Mechanics: Upright stance from the right side. Quiet hands during leg kick timing trigger. 
Hit: Compact, level swing. Good athlete with a fast bat and heavy hands through contact. Ball has some jump off the barrel for sure. 
Power: 88 mph exit velocity. Present gap abilities. 
Offensive Projection: Top of the lineup with sneaky juice. 
Run: 7.14 60-yard dash. 
Field: Registered pop times of 1.93-1.97. 
Throw: 81 mph from the crouch. Arm plays as a huge tool for class. Ball zips out of the hands with carry. 
Defensive Projection: C.