Midwest Future Games Profile: Justin Dirden from Ft. Zumwalt North HS

Justin Dirden, OF/RHP, Ft. Zumwalt North:
Dirden has a very projectable 6-foot-2, 175-pound frame who showcased a strong arm both on the mound and from the outfield.

In the outfield, Dirden shows good body control and lateral movements to the ball. His arm action is clean and he showed ability to keep his momentum toward his target, recording the top outfield throw of 87-mph. 

Offensively, Dirden has quick hands at the plate and a long, level swing, showing ability to hit the gaps and to the opposite field. His top exit velocity was 85-mph off the bat.

On the mound, Dirden comes from a high ¾ arm slot with quick arm speed and loose arm action. He throws a heavy 83-85 mph fastball on both sides of the plate and down in the zone. His 68-69 mph breaking ball has sharp 11-to-5 break, and when thrown hard was very effective and could be his out pitch. Dirden also shows a 71-mph change up thrown with near fastball arm speed that has arm side movement and stays down in the zone.