Prep Baseball Report

Top Prospect Games Player Spotlight: 2020 LHP Colin Diehm



 

On Tuesday, June 13th, we are hosting the annual Top Prospect Games at Indiana University's Bart Kaufman Field in Bloomington, IN. The event is designed for the top uncommitted 2018-2021 prospects throughout the state.  Leading up to the event will highlight some of the top players attending the event. 



Colin Diehm

Class of 2020 / LHP

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2020
  • Primary Position: LHP
  • High School: Carroll
    State: IN
  • Height: 6-7
    Weight: 225lbs
  • Bat/Throw: L/L

Statistics

Pitching
83
Max FB
80 - 82
FB
67 - 68
CB
72 - 75
CH
Position
8.41
60-yard
80
INF Velo
94
Exit Velo
5.20
H-1st

Scouting Report

7/27/16: The 6 foot 7 230 pound left handed pitcher has a huge frame for his age.  Bat speed is fast.  He has an open setup with a long stride.  Showcases pull side pop.  Exit velocity topped at 91.  On the mound, fastball sat 78-80 touching 83 with slight run in game.  2-seam FB sat more 74-76 with more run.  Breaking ball was erratic, but mixed in a few with 1/7 shape and gradual break.  Change-up is best off-speed pitch right now with late sink.  Colin has a drop and drive delivery with a loose arm action.  Maintains good rhythm with some effort.  At 1B, hands are average with a clean exchange.   Throws topped at 80 across the infield.

6.8.16 - 6-foot-4, 190-pound left-handed pitcher with an XL frame. On the mound works from a high ¾ arm angle with a short, quick arm action. Tall and fall, online delivery with a square landing. Fastball was firm at 77-79 mph. Curveball has 2-8 shape with tight rotation and late action at 58-61 mph. Maintained fastball arm speed on changeup at 67-70 mph.

2.21.16: Projectable 6-foot-4, 190 pounder pitches from a long, high 3/4 arm action with quick arm speed.  Easy effort with smooth rhythm in the delivery.  Clean arm action.  Fastball was thrown for a strike at 78-79, touching 81.  Breaking ball was a 2/8 shape with an early hump at 56-59.  Changeup was thrown with fastball arm speed shwoing occasional sink at 62-65.  High follow 2020.  



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