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Rookie Review: 2019 LHP Ethan Patch (Whitehall)

October 3, 2017

Jared Carrier
Scouting Director
@coachjed

Our Rookie Review segment has returned. After seeing many newcomers at events this past summer, it's time to highlight who caught our eye.

 

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Ethan Patch

Class of 2019 / LHP

Rankings  StateRank: 177 / POS: 12

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2019
  • Primary Position: LHP
    Secondary Position: 1B
  • High School: Whitehall
    State: NY
  • Summer Team: Capital District Renegades 16U
  • Height: 5-9
    Weight: 190lbs
  • Bat/Throw: L/L

Statistics

Pitching
87
Max FB
(09/30/21)
85 - 87
FB
(09/30/21)
74 - 75
CB
(09/30/21)
77 - 78
CH
(09/30/21)
Pitching
Max FB
87
FB
85 - 87
CB
74 - 75
CH
77 - 78
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Pitching
Max FB
79
FB
78 - 79
CB
64 - 65
CH
67 - 68
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Position
79
INF Velo
84
Exit Velo
Position
INF Velo
70
Exit Velo
83
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Trackman - Fastball
86.7
Velocity (max)
(09/30/21)
85.1 - 86.4
Velo Range
(09/30/21)
83.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
(09/30/21)
1900
Spin Rate (max)
(09/30/21)
1809
Spin Rate (avg)
(09/30/21)
IVB (max)
(09/30/21)
IVB (avg)
(09/30/21)
HM (max)
(09/30/21)
HM (avg)
(09/30/21)
Extension (avg)
(09/30/21)
Release Ht (avg)
(09/30/21)
Spin Score (max)
(09/30/21)
Zone %
(09/30/21)
Trackman - Fastball
Velocity (max)
86.7
Velo Range
85.1 - 86.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
83
Spin Rate (max)
1900
Spin Rate (avg)
1809
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
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Trackman - Curveball
75.1
Velocity (max)
(09/30/21)
74.6 - 75.0
Velo Range
(09/30/21)
71.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
(09/30/21)
2552
Spin Rate (max)
(09/30/21)
2465
Spin Rate (avg)
(09/30/21)
IVB (max)
(09/30/21)
IVB (avg)
(09/30/21)
HM (max)
(09/30/21)
HM (avg)
(09/30/21)
Extension (avg)
(09/30/21)
Release Ht (avg)
(09/30/21)
Spin Score (max)
(09/30/21)
Trackman - Curveball
Velocity (max)
75.1
Velo Range
74.6 - 75
Eff Velocity (avg)
71.1
Spin Rate (max)
2552
Spin Rate (avg)
2465
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
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Trackman - ChangeUp
78.2
Velocity (max)
(09/30/21)
76.5 - 78.2
Velo Range
(09/30/21)
74.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
(09/30/21)
1630
Spin Rate (max)
(09/30/21)
1591
Spin Rate (avg)
(09/30/21)
IVB (max)
(09/30/21)
IVB (avg)
(09/30/21)
HM (max)
(09/30/21)
HM (avg)
(09/30/21)
Extension (avg)
(09/30/21)
Release Ht (avg)
(09/30/21)
Spin Score (max)
(09/30/21)
Trackman - ChangeUp
Velocity (max)
78.2
Velo Range
76.5 - 78.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
74.6
Spin Rate (max)
1630
Spin Rate (avg)
1591
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
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Pitch_Scores

Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
(09/30/21)
Rise+
(09/30/21)
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
Rise+
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Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
(09/30/21)
Sweep+
(09/30/21)
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
Sweep+
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Scouting Report

PBR DEBUT
Campus Series-Albany (July 18, 2017)

SCOUTING REPORT
Patch stands in at 5-foot-11, 190-pounds with a strong athletic frame. Offensively- Lefty sets up square to the pitcher with his feet wide outside shoulder width. Shows a slight knee bend with an upright torso holding the bat above the back shoulder using little pre-pitch bat movement. On pitch, his trigger is a quick toe tap to stride forward while his hands move back into the hitting position. Has slow lower body rotation getting his whole-body frame involved in the process of the swing, but needs to be more aggressive. Shows quick hands into the hitting zone with a level barrel path throughout into a mid-body one-handed finish. Demonstrated line drive ability all fields during batting practice round. Fluid, projectable swing with added strength and development. Recorded an exit velocity of 84 MPH. Defensively- Good approach and footwork getting to the baseball. Funnels the ball well into the chest with a quick transition to the throwing hand. Arm swing is long on the throw. Will need to shorten to get the ball out on double plays and throws to home. Moves off the bag at first well and gets into a good fielding position. Moves well left/right and effectively can field a double play off first. Recorded a positional arm velocity of 79 MPH. Pitching- Lefty sets up in the middle of the rubber with a high leg raise above the hip crease. Breaks down well with good separation into a high ¾ release point. Reliable with his mechanics and gets whole body involved in the pitching delivery. Consistent throwing strikes in the zone with clean mechanics. Fastball range was 79-80 MPH and peaked at 81 MPH with good arm side run. Change-Up was 64-68 MPH with arm side sink. Curveball was 61-62 MPH with 12/6 action that featured a tight break but needs more development.

THOUGHTS ON THE FUTURE
" Patch demonstrated positive skill sets both as a position player and on the mound. Long term, with his ability to spot his fastball and add/subtract along with some movement, it's easy to see that his projection as a pitcher is higher. Would like to see him be able to go inside on RHH to only enhance his ability to run his FB away along with a fading change up. At the plate he really loads up behind the ball with and maintains an aggressive swing through the zone. Serviceable around the bag at 1B with a strong enough arm to kick start the double play (with above noted adjustments). Interesting player to watch, with the demand of left-handed pitching, it's hard to believe that he wouldn't end up solely on the mound at the next level."


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Albany (July 18, 2017)

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