Marshall
Loch

Loch was a name that our staff was very excited to get an updated look at after multiple looks at him throughout the summer circuit and he definitely did not disappoint. Standing at an ultra-athletic 6-foot-2, 176-pounds Loch registered some of the day's best metrics during athletic testing as he recorded an event high 31 inch vertical, and a jump power of 1779, which is another event best. Offensively, Loch works from a wider setup with relaxed hands before gathering back, creating separation and directly impacting the ball, creating a max EV of 98.2 mph. Loch really caught our attention during his ‘pen, where he ran his fastball up to 88.2 mph with some major ride and carry (19.6 max IVB) from his higher ¾ slot. He also spun in a curveball with sharp two-plane break for strikes that flashed some out pitch potential. He rounded out his ‘pen with an intentful changeup with late fade and depth. After this performance in Kenosha it seems the Loch is even more of a name-to-know in the states ‘24 class and is certainly someone our staff will keep close tabs on as he continues his prep career. 

Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-2, 176-pounds. Long levers, strength throughout, well proportioned
Delivery: Medium tempo, high online tuck, leverages ball downhill, high leg finish to home
Arm Action: RH. Medium circle, up on time, high 3Q slot, leverages ball down hill
FB: T88, 85-88 mph. Heavy finish mostly true, carry and finish through areas T2288, 2218 average rpm.
CB: 71-74 mph. Sharp two plane break, can land and get below zone, flashes out pitch breaking ball T2113, 2039 average rpm.
CH: 78-80 mph. Good sell, fade and depth to the pitch T1550, 1433 average rpm.

Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-2, 176-pounds. Long levers, strength throughout, well proportioned
Hits: RHH. Wider base, relaxad hands flatter barrell set up Small controlled gather back, gets separation as he advances forward, flat direct path, can really impact the baseball with bat speed and a long finish through the ball
Power: 98 max exit velocity, averaged 85.2 MPH. 349' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-91 mph. H3Q slot, serious carry through target
Defense: Works through ball with clean transfer
Vizual Edge: 73.59 Edge Score

Loch is an intriguing two-way prospect in this 2024 class and after a quality fall, and he continues to look like a need-to-know name in this class. Built at an upside 6-foot-2, 180 pounds, Loch possesses a quick arm that has been up to 84 mph in our looks and is complemented by an aggressive slider that flashes sharp swing-and-miss potential. With that being said, he’s made huge gains at the plate, with a fast right-handed bat that’s connected for some of the loudest contact we saw all year. Although we haven’t seen Loch in a showcase setting in some time now he still has produced max EVs in the mid-90s in the past, and our live looks since only suggest he’s capable of making use of that strength in-game.

 Long limbed, athletic frame at 6-foot-2 180-pounds. Loch is a toolsy player using his speed to help him roam around the outfield and make tough plays. Also showcasing the ability to pitch with a lively arm from a high effort delivery, fastball up to 83 mph with a developing breaking ball that flashed sweep.

Positional Profile: RHP/3B; A freshman to follow in the state.
Body: 6-1, 150-pounds. High waist, lean/lanky build; athletic.
Defense: Corner infield profile; works through the ball efficiently. Demonstrated body control, above-average overall actions, for his age.
Arm: RH. INF - 83 mph. Long draw, loose arm action, high 3/4 slot; throws carry across.
Hit: RHH. Athletic/balanced setup. Weight-shift load back, reverse toe-tap trigger to timing. Repeats a fluid, short, level swing well, while generating bat speed measured at 71.8 mph on average. Contact was low-lying line-drives to the middle of the field.
Power: Flashed the ability to produce advanced bat strength for his age; max exit speed measured at 94.24 mph in BP.
Run: 4.73 runner from home to first. 

Delivery: Side step into high knee, hip turn coil at balance point. Fluid pace down mound to square landing, shoulders stay level, works on line, finishes athletically.
Arm Action: RH. Compact arm circle; loose, quick arm action to an over-the-top slot.
FB: T82, 79-81 mph. Four-seam type that projects; above-average spin and carry through the zone.
CB: 68-69 mph. An early feel to spin a breaking ball; above-average action off a 12/6 plane.
CH: 71-73 mph. Somewhat decelerates through release; circle grip with run/fade that he spotted under the zone.