Prep Baseball Report

Colorado Preseason All-State Spotlight: 2019 LHP Tyler Richardson of Elizabeth HS


John Cackowski
Director of Scouting




The 5th annual Colorado Preseason All-State to be held at Grandview High School on 2-24-19 has quickly become the premier Preseason event in the state of Colorado. This event is held for the top 2019's-2020s throughout the state to kick off the Prep Baseball Report's spring high school baseball coverage. We will begin to spotlight each and every player in attendance. Today, we take a look at No. 34 PBR CO 2019 and Odessa JC commit  LHP Tyler Richardson of Elizabeth HS. To see a look at the full current roster HERE.



Tyler Richardson

Class of 2019 / LHP

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2019
  • Primary Position: LHP
    Secondary Position: OF
  • High School: Elizabeth
    State: CO
  • Summer Team: Slammers Cronican
  • Height: 6-2
    Weight: 170lbs
  • Bat/Throw: L/L

Statistics

Pitching
85
Max FB
(03/10/19)
84 - 85
FB
(03/10/19)
72 - 73
CB
74 - 76
CH
Pitching
Max FB
85
FB
84 - 85
CB
71 - 72
CH
73 - 74

Scouting Report

2-25-18

6-foot-2, 170-pound LHP/OF. Lanky, left handed pitching prospect. Tall and fall delivery, high front side, in line landing, some athleticism in finish. Quick tempo, long, loose arm action, high ¾ slot, regular effort throughout. Fastball, arm side run, 82-84 mph. Curveball, 1/7 shape and sweeps when arm speed is maintained, 72-73 mph. Changeup had good fade, in the zone, ranged 74-76 mph.

 

8-5-17

A 6-foot-1, 160-pound left hand pitcher.  On the mound he uses a high balance position and a sink and drive motion to deliver an 83 MPH fastball.  There are a few pauses in his motion that allow for his body to come forward and land in-line with the plate.  He has a quick arm and shows good extension out front on his delivery.  Fastball location was down in the zone and lived on the outer half.  He also added a 64 MPH curve that dove hard in on the right hand hitter’s hands.  It was a very effective two pitch mix in the TPG.  


1-29-17
6-foot-1, 160 pounds. Bats and throws left. Effortless windup that lands inline to plate. Arm is very quick as well. Solid frame and projectability to be a very good pitcher. Fast ball had some run, and was 80-81 mph. Hides ball well. Tough to pick up. Off speed pitcher have same arm speed with good variation of speeds. Change was 71-72 mph with some sink, and curve was 60-61 mph with 1/7 shape. Player to follow in our state. 

8-6-16

6-foot, 155 pounds. Nice projectable frame. Arm works well with body. Is loose. Comes from a short back side where he hides the ball and then arm is fast. Gets good leg drive and throws off two feet. Falls towards 3B side. Fastball was 77-79 mph touching 80. Polished looking lefty for his age. Curveball was 68 mph with good late break. Nice 2019 in our state to follow.