Austin
Emanuel

7/12/15 - 5-foot-10, 175-pound, right-handed pitcher. Currently ranked No. 25 in the Wisconsin Class of 2016. Western Illinois commit. Known more for his work behind the plate, came in relief in game vs. GRB. Worked 3.1 innings of relief without allowing a hit and striking out eight. Works from an over the top arm angle with a quick arm action. Tall and fall online delivery. Tall at balance point with back tilt before driving to the plate.  Works downhill. Firm fastball sat in the 82-84 mph range reaching back for 87 mph with two strikes. Curveball showed 12-6 shape with tight rotation and good depth at 69-71 mph.

3/28/15 - 5-foot-10, 175-pound, right-handed hitting catcher. Western Illinois commit currently ranked no. 50 in the Wisconsin class of 2016 Rankings. Very young look with a softer, but strong frame. Will continue to get stronger with maturity. Quick, clean transfer with above average arm strength and carry on throws. Pops hovered around 2.00 between innings with a 2.27 in game pop to throw out a would-be base stealer. Slightly crouched stance with a balanced setup and quiet approach. Line drive hitter with fast hands, squared up balls in game. Confidant approach.  Should make an impact at the collegiate level.

2/8/15 - Recently committed to Western Illinois. 5-foot-10, 175-pound catcher, young build, body still developing. Defensively receives well, good catch and throw prospect, hands are soft, showed arm strength out of the crouch (79 mph). Arm played from a shorter over the top slot, typical catcher’s arm path, accurate arm, played through target well with carry. Recorded pop times at 1.93-2.07. Also took it from third base, showed the ability to be more than serviceable at third base when not behind the plate, 85 mph arm across the diamond with carry, hands played well. 7.68 runner in the 60. Offensively hits from the right side, balanced stance, smooth loading action with short stride and proper balance throughout, overall good hitters setup. Quiet setup and attacks the baseball, line drive approach, uses the middle of the field, good bat path stays through hitting zone. Advanced overall approach with well above average bat speed for age. 88 mph exit velocity from the tee.

2/8/15 - Verbally commits to Western Illinois.

2/9/14 - 5-foot-9, 165-pound catcher/third baseman. Offensively uses a short stride, good balance, hands work well. Bat path is short and stays through the zone, above average hands at the plate, produces some barrel whip. 84 mph exit velocity from the tee. Defensively showed solid actions behind the plate, short arm action, over the top slot. Posted pop times at 2.11-2.19 at 74 mph out of the crouch.