Cale
Sudderth

Physical 6-foot-3, 200-pound stature that’s a high-follow uncommitted two-way prospect in the Oklahoma 2024 class. Ran a 6.75 60 early in June, was up to 89 mph from the infield and 90 mph from the outfield. Strong hands at the plate with lift through contact, was also up to 85 mph on the mound. Will represent Team Oklahoma at the PBR Future Games later this month.

Positional Profile: 1B/OF/LHP

Body: 6-foot-3, 200-pounds.  Physical and athletic build with present strength and athleticism.

Hit: LHH.  Slow loads the weight into the lower half.  Strong rotational swing and hits with strong leverage.  Maintains balance and athleticism well throughout the swing.  Shows some power to the pull side.  Smooth rhythm with high leg kick and strong weight stack into the lower half.

Defense: In the outfield attacks the ball with aggressive routes and fields the ball out in front of the glove side leg.  Shows good glove action and registered 90 mph from the OF.  In the infield attacks the ball with shorter strides and feel for routes.  Shows good glove action and soft hands.  Shows proper footwork around the bag.  Registered 89 mph from across the diamond.

Run: 6.75 runner in the 60.

Delivery: Short and simple footwork around the rubber working to an easy pivot foot.  Controlled rhythm and pace to the delivery working to a mid height balance point.  Hand breaks from the glove at the top of the delivery with a short glove tap action.  Short sink into the lower half with push off the rubber.  Works from the middle of the rubber and strides directionally down the center of the mound into a slightly bent front leg. 

Arm: Action: ¾ arm slot with a clean and loose arm action.

Pitch Profiles: Fastball worked 84-85 mph with heavy arm side running action and strong command.  Slider worked up to 77 mph with short cutting action and developing spin.  Curveball worked 69-72 mph with bigger and sweeping shape.  Changeup worked 67-72 mph with mostly straight shape and some slight depth with feel for landing in the zone.

Body: 6-2, 190-pounds. Physical and mature frame with present strength.
Hit: LHH. Neutral stance with an athletic posture.  Hands get set at shoulder height with a high back elbow and slight arm bar posture and 45 degree bat angle.  Strong weight stack onto the back leg with a leg kick stride.  Lower half works linearly through the zone into a firm front leg. Linear path with the hands and works hard to the inside part of the ball.  Utilizes the middle of the field well.  Has quick hands through the zone and very good bat speed.  Maintains balance well throughout the swing.
Power: 88.86 max exit velocity, averaged 74.27 mph. 326’ max distance. Strength in the lower half with good power potential.
Arm: LH.  INF - 88 mph. OF - 88 mph. Over the top arm slot with a clean and loose arm action.
Defense: In the outfield attacks the ball with smooth footwork and controlled rhythm.  Fields the ball on the inside of the glove side leg with some glove action and soft hands.  Shuffle crow hop technique with good momentum headed towards the target.  In the infield fields the ball slightly deep into the body with soft hands and developing glove action.  Shows proper footwork around the bag with shorter footwork.

Delivery: Rocker style footwork around the rubber with a methodical and slow tempo.  Works to a mid height balance point with an upright posture and weight leaning slightly to the back foot toe.  Tall and fall style motion down the mound with a longer stride into a slightly bent plant leg.  Chest finishes down over the plant leg foot at release.  Hands settle high and on the back shoulder and break from the glove as the lead leg works down the slope.  
Arm Action: LH. High 3/4 arm slot with a clean arm action.
FB: T84.55, 81.35-83.79 mph. Arm side run with good command to the arm side. T2059, 1927 average rpm.
CB: 70.66-73.38 mph. Short and tight shape with good downward depth. T1949, 1901 average rpm.

Run: 7.28 runner in the 60. 

Cale Sudderth: 1B/LHP, (2024) Lone Grove, OK. 6-foot-1, 190-pound slim frame. At the plate, Sudderth had an exit velocity of 78 mph. Begins in a tall stance with a small arm bar load, then uses a big leg kick just before his swing. Bat speed was quick, had upward swing plane and a back foot finish. Found multiple barrels through his round. Pull side approach. While in the infield, registered his best throw across the diamond at 78 mph; had firm hands, developing footwork and a lengthy developing exchange. Showed a long arm action with a ¾ slot. Clocked a 60 time of 7.57 at the event. On the mound, produced a fastball that came in at 75-77 mph. Curveball (69-70 mph), changeup (64-66 mph).