Prep Baseball Report

Unsigned Seniors: Pitchers


Zac Bottoms
Arkansas Scouting Director

We have worked through signing class after signing class. Checking out who landed and where, and how each college program in the state filled their rosters for the fall of 2018. This week we move onto the top uncommitted players in the 2018 Class. Today we focus on pitchers. 



Landon Brown

Class of 2018 / RHP

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2018
  • Primary Position: RHP
  • High School: Shiloh Christian
    State: AR
  • Height: 6-0
    Weight: 200lbs
  • Bat/Throw: R/R

Statistics

Pitching
87
Max FB
84 - 86
FB
71 - 74
CB

Scouting Report

Brown is a 5-foot-11 185-pound right-hander with solid frame and build he commands the strike zone with a fastball 86-88 mph with slight sink. He compliments the fastball with a solid curveball with 11/5 break thrown 71-74 mph. He pitches from H ¾ arm slot with a short quick arm action. He repeats his delivery which allows him to command the strike zone on a consistent basis. Overall Brown is right-hander that commands the strike zone with two solid pitches.






Blake Pschier

Class of 2018 / RHP

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2018
  • Primary Position: RHP
    Secondary Position: 1B
  • High School: Greenwood
    State: AR
  • Summer Team: Fort Smith Sportsman
  • Height: 6-3
    Weight: 205lbs
  • Bat/Throw: R/R

Statistics

Pitching
82
Max FB
78 - 80
FB
68 - 70
CB
70 - 72
CH
Position
8.03
60-yard
78
INF Velo
84
Exit Velo

Scouting Report

Pschier is a 6-foot-2 190-pound right-hander with a large frame and an athletic build. He works from a H 3/4 arm slot with normal arm speed, and a clean arm action with some stiffness. He commands the strike zone with 2 pitches consistently. His fastball works 82-85 mph with slight sink. He compliments the fastball with a curveball thrown with near fastball arm speed and 11/5 break at 72-74 mph. Mechanically he uses a simple delivery which he repeats consistently. Overall Pschier is a solid right-hander with a feel to pitch. 

* Pschier has advanced academic test scores.


Videos

ALL STATE GAMES BLAKE PSCHIER PITCH

Player News




Parker Edwards

Class of 2018 / RHP

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2018
  • Primary Position: RHP
    Secondary Position: OF
  • High School: Alma
    State: AR
  • Summer Team: Alma
  • Height: 6-2
    Weight: 170lbs
  • Bat/Throw: L/R

Statistics

Pitching
84
Max FB
81 - 83
FB
70 - 71
CB
69 - 71
CH
Position
7.00
60-yard
87
OF Velo

Scouting Report

Edwards is a 6-foot-3 180-pound right-hander with a large frame and an athletic build. He pitches from a H 3/4 arm slot with a short quick arm action. He pounds the strike zone with his fastball 81-84 mph with late life through the strike zone. He throws a change up and slider in the strike zone with consistency. He uses a simple delivery with choppy rhythm, and limited extension to the plate. His rhythm adds to his deception. Overall Edwards, is a big physical athlete with a quick arm, that has the potential to throw much harder as he continues to develop.  






Tyler Hanson

Class of 2018 / 3B

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2018
  • Primary Position: 3B
    Secondary Position: RHP
  • High School: Nashville
    State: AR
  • Summer Team: Nashville
  • Height: 5-10
    Weight: 170lbs
  • Bat/Throw: R/R

Scouting Report

Hanson is a 6-foot-right-hander with an athletic frame and physical build. He attacks the strike zone consistently with a fastball and slider. His fastball works 82-84 mph with slight cut. His slider is thrown 69-72 with 10/4 action and gradual break. Mechanically sound, with simple mechanics and smooth rhythm, with some effort. Overall Hanson is right-hander with good mound presence, which competes at a high level, with a feel for the strike zone.





Jacob Wagner

Class of 2018 / RHP

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2018
  • Primary Position: RHP
    Secondary Position: SS
  • High School: Little Rock Christian
    State: AR
  • Summer Team: Sticks Baseball 2018
  • Height: 5-11
    Weight: 155lbs
  • Bat/Throw: R/R

Statistics

Pitching
86
Max FB
84 - 85
FB
72 - 75
CB
73 - 76
CH
Position
7.31
60-yard
81
INF Velo
84
Exit Velo

Scouting Report

Wagner is a 5-foot-11 160-pound right-hander with an athletic frame and slight build. He pitches from a 3/4 arm slot with a quick clean arm action. His fastball works 82-85-mph with late life through the strike zone. He a change up and curveball for a strike consistently. His best secondary pitch is his curveball thrown 71-73 with 11/5 shape and late break. Mechanically he uses quick but consistent rhythm and some effort. Overall Wagner is a solid right-hander with some projection as he continues to fill out, with a feel to pitch and willingness to compete in the strike zone consistently. 


Videos

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