Prep Baseball Report

5280 Spotlight Brooks Gerig


Mike Anderson
Colorado Scouting Director

We start our 5280 Spotlight series by highlighting our Colorado players who are elevating their game.  The 2022 Colorado class continues to impress. 15 players have committed to D1 programs and so many more remain Uncommitted and under the radar.  The Colorado off-season can produce some eye popping results in development.  Let’s start with a some past PBR Colorado Future Games team members:  

Brooks Gerig

Class of 2022 / RHP

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2022
  • Primary Position: RHP
    Secondary Position: OF
  • High School: Regis Jesuit
    State: CO
  • Summer Team: Slammers Holzemer
  • Height: 6-3
    Weight: 200lbs
  • Bat/Throw: R/R

Statistics

Pitching
87
Max FB
(05/04/21)
83 - 86
FB
(05/04/21)
68 - 73
CB
(08/01/20)
75 - 75
CH
(08/01/20)
Pitching
Max FB
85
FB
83 - 85
CB
68 - 73
CH
75 - 75
Pitching
Max FB
84
FB
82 - 84
CB
64 - 65
CH
73 - 73
Pitching
Max FB
79
FB
78 - 79
CB
62 - 63
CH
72 - 73
Position
7.18
60-yard
(07/29/20)
73
INF Velo
(05/19/19)
81
OF Velo
(01/26/20)
95
Exit Velo
(01/26/20)
4.45
H-1st
(01/26/20)
Position
60-yard
7.18
OF Velo
80
Exit Velo
93
Position
60-yard
7.18
OF Velo
80
Exit Velo
93
Position
OF Velo
81
H-1st
4.45
Exit Velo
95
Position
60-yard
7.45
INF Velo
73
Exit Velo
87
Trackman - Hitting
94.7
Exit Velocity (max)
(08/01/20)
86.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
(08/01/20)
295
Distance (avg)
(08/01/20)
349
Distance (max)
(08/01/20)
Hard Hit %
(08/01/20)
Sweet Spot %
(08/01/20)
Fly Ball %
(08/01/20)
Ground Ball %
(08/01/20)
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
94.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
86
Distance (avg)
295
Distance (max)
349
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Blast - Hitting
22.8
Hand Speed (max)
(08/01/20)
21.3
Hand Speed (avg)
(08/01/20)
75.4
Bat Speed (max)
(08/01/20)
70.1
Bat Speed (avg)
(08/01/20)
Rot. Acc (max)
(08/01/20)
Rot. Acc (avg)
(08/01/20)
On Plane Eff (avg)
(08/01/20)
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
22.8
Hand Speed (avg)
21.3
Bat Speed (max)
75.4
Bat Speed (avg)
70.1
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)

Scouting Report

1/26/20

 

6’2”  170 Small side transitions to Pivot.  High leg lift, toe down, with coil to balance.  Back side in Drop and Drive delivery early. Aggressive attacking stride slightly closed and working against body. Long deep hook arc to a high ¾ release full extension. Glove side leverage creates strong torso rotation, follow through pulls to 1B side FB 82-84 Sinking movement CB 64-65 Gradual break in zone with potential CH 73 Good arm speed and in zone. Brooks demonstrated Tempo and Strikes Aggressive and confident movements. Would consider a Top Follow in the 2022 Class High Ceiling. 

 

1/26/20

 

Positional Profile:  RHP/2B
Body:  6’2”  170
Run: 4.45  Home to 1st
Hit: RHH  Wide Base with open front foot. Slight sway to load, stride is up/down simple. 50/50 weight distribution at launch. Hands have limited back/up movement to load, arm angles are maintained and bat head has slight tilt. Very consistent getting to launch. Has great rear side acceleration with over rotation of back foot. Hands in sync with lower half for rotational a velocity. Middle of the field approach with tendency to pull. Exit Velo 95. 2-way Player with potential as Hitter/Pitcher, would be a Strong Follow
Power:  Quick and Strong, Gerig has potential to development consistent power.
Arm: OF Velo  81 Very Short backside arc with some push  Clean finish and follow through. 
Defense:  Like athleticism.  Good rhythm to ball and good catch to release. 

 

 

8-4-18
6-foot-1, 160-pound Right Handed Pitcher. Fluid repeatable traits on the mound.  From balance he has some sink and drive to the plate.  Arm stays consistent from a high ¾ slot.  Showcased two effective pitches in his two innings of work.  Fastball was 77-78 mph with arm side run.  Curve showed tight spin and 11/5 break and sat 64-65 mph.  Good looking pitcher for the 2022 class.

 

 


7-18-18
6-foot-1, 160-pound right hand hitting RHP/2B who ran a 7.57 60. On the mound he stands tall and gets balanced.  Strong lower leg drive to the plate and stays in-line on his delivery.  Arm speed stays consistent on all three pitches.  Delivery is from a high ¾ arm slot.  Fastball was 80 mph with command down in the zone.  He added a 57-59 mph Curve with 11/5 break and finished with a 63-65 mph Change with late down movement.