Colorado Underclass Invitational: Pitcher Analysis

March 3, 2020
Mike Anderson
Colorado Scouting Director

The Colorado Underclass Invitational took place on Sunday, January 26th at Slammers South. Immediately following event, we took a quick glance at some of the top performers in each statistical category.

Today, we begin rolling out our scouting reports from the event by taking a look at the pitchers in attendance.

Players listed in alphabetical order

Kyle Barkley 3B / SS / Cherry Creek, CO / 2022

Rankings StateRank: 33 / POS: 2

6’2” 190 Front step transitions to pivot. Waist high leg lift with coil, slight weight transfer forward. Tall to Fall delivery with open toe stride. Good push through on stride. Short back side arc and quick loose arm to follow through. High ¾ release with aggressive motion. FB 82-83 Some arm side run on FB CB/SL has a 11/5 action with gradual break. CH 72 Good extension and feel and in zone Lots of potential for Kyle. Project an gradual progression in Velo. Solid 2 Way player to Follow.

Patrick Boland RHP / 1B / Mountain Vista, CO / 2022

6’3” 195 Squared up stance, big side step transitions to moving pivot foot. High leg swing, toe up. Up/down/extend with some drop and drive delivery. Stride foot is opened to glove side. High ¾ release with extended follow through. Slight retraction of weight on release. Glove side leverage and pull is minimal. FB 78-80 Minimal movement, worked down in zone CB 58-64 Slows arm, some gradual break CH 68 Slows arm. Patrick demonstrated arm strength. Will benefit as he refines mechanics

Jack Briest OF / LHP / Legend, CO / 2022

6’4” 195 Big side step into Pivot. Leg lift to balance is waist high, slight front tilt. Drop to Drive and a open toe short landing. ¾ Release with minimal Glove side leverage and minimal torso rotation. Arc is short on back side, upright finish. FB 76-78 Some arm side run in zone CB 62-63 Good wrist action to pull, has gradual break CH 66-68 Arm speed slows slightly. Arm action is clean. Lots of potential for a Big LHP as he continues to develop and refine mechanics.

Luke Byler 3B / RHP / Lutheran , CO / 2022

Rankings StateRank: 36 / POS: 4

6’2” 185 Squared up stance with big side step transitions to ,moving pivot foot. Some side to side on high leg lift. Slight coil and early tilt. Tall to Fall delivery with slightly closed stride. Deep long arc to high ¾ release. FB 79 some sinking action SL 69-71 Good arm speed with gradual break, Potential!! CH 70 Slows arm slightly, good extension to finish. Big body and demonstrated potential.

Mason Bright RHP / OF / Severance , CO / 2023

6’1” 195 Big side step transitions into pivot foot. Leg lift is waist high, with some side to side movement. Tall to Fall delivery with aggressive effort and open toe landing. ¾ Release with momentum falling to glove side. Quick and strong arm. Max effort and attack. Glove side leverage can improve. FB 85-89 Touch 89 ¾ created Arm Side Run. SL/CB 73-74 Throws off speed hard, hard late break when in zone CH 75-78 Slowed arm Mason is one of the top raw talents in the Colorado 2023 Class. High Ceiling with power arm

Caleb Cancino OF / RHP / Castle View , CO / 2022

Rankings StateRank: 22 / POS: 4

6’0” 170 Lean Build. Small step back to rhythmic lift and pivot. High hands and high leg lift. Good tempo with tall to fall delivery. Long arc on backside Firm landing with high ¾ release. Good Glove side leverage for rotation. FB 76-80 Good downward action with some arm side run. SL 67-69 Like arm slot for his SL, slight break with great potential. CH 69-71 Minimal movement, but in zone. Potential! Good Follow

Landon Davidson OF / 2B / Pine Creek, CO / 2023

5’4” 118 Developing 2023. Consistent Step and Pivot into balanced Lift. High Knee and slight coil. Tall to fall pattern with open front foot on landing. Over the top release point with regular effort. Rotation of torso and glove side leverage can improve. Stays in lane through delivery. FB 61-63 OT delivery produced limited FB movement. CB 51-53 Stayed down in zone CH 59 Good consistent arm speed. Delivery stayed consistent in stretch.

Taylor Dooley SS / RHP / Eaglecrest, CO / 2022

5’11” 150 Side Step into a pivot with high leg lift. Tight coil, with slight drop and drive to catcher. Extended reach with front to firm landing, stays in parallel lane. Aggressive effort high ¾ delivery, clean effortless follow through. Good Torso rotation with glove side leverage and pull. FB 77-79 Consistent in zone, minimal arm side run. CB 69-70 Good arm speed with 11/5 gradual break. CH 68 Minimal movement, great in zone and attacking arm speed. Good repeatable delivery and in the zone

Brooks Gerig RHP / 2B / Regis Jesuit, CO / 2022

Rankings StateRank: 13 / POS: 3

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

Jaren Gorsch OF / RHP / Pine Creek , CO / 2022

5’11” 160 Small deliberate step back. High leg lift with slight tilt to front side. Tall to Fall delivery slightly across body and an open front foot. Aggressive extended landing. Long arc and Over the Top release. High glove side with very aggressive pulldown. FB 76-80 Minimal movement on fastball CB 68 Demonstrated good arm speed and has strong finish and pull. 12/6 action CH 69 Slowed arm on change, stayed down in zone. Steady build to max effort

Jonathan Howton OF / RHP / Windsor, CO / 2022

Rankings StateRank: 30 / POS: 5

5’10” 140 Easy long side step into pivot, high knee with slight coil. Tall to fall delivery with minimal wasted movements. Open foot landing firm, with consistent momentum through catcher. High ¾ release with aggressive attacking effort. Short arc to long finish. Creates Torso rotation with strong glove side pull. FB 74-76 Pounded the zone with slight run to arm side CB 64-66 Arm speed good with movement 10/4 CH 70-71 Good attack and change of speed. Good Rhythm, Change of Speed and Strikes.

Andrew Isdale OF / RHP / Chaparral, CO / 2022

6’1” 165 Slight front step to get to pivot. High leg lift, high hands to a balanced position. Stride has up/down/extend to delivery. Long back side arc, aggressive effort to catcher. Over the Top delivery. Clears head to glove side. Very good Glove side leverage and pull to create torso rotation. FB 80 Some Arm side run and some downhill tilt. CB 62-63 Slows arm.Good action on release, gradual break Potential to be good pitch. CH 70-72 Consistent in zone Repeatable and Aggressive delivery, Good tempo. See his Velo continuing to make jumps and off speed to improve. Follow.

Chase Kessler 3B / RHP / Vista Ridge, CO / 2023

5’10” 165 Refined small step transitions to Pivot. High leg kick, toe down, hands high. Slight coil at balance. Tall to Fall delivery with reach to very open stride foot. Good extension. Average effort with high ¾ release. Minimal Glove side leverage and minimal torso rotation. FB 67-69 in zone CB 59-60 slow gradual break CH 60 Good feel, slows arm slightly Good mechanical approach for 2023.

Ryan Kim RHP / 3B / Mountain Vista, CO / 2022

6’0” 185 Forward step transitions into Plant foot. Leg lift to balanced strong coil position. Up/down/Extend stride to a firm push through landing. Toe Open. Hands high and work to a quick arc on backside with quick arm. High ¾ release. Deliberate and repeatable glove side pull creating great torso rotation. FB 80-83 Minimal movement, but in the zone consistently SL 68-70 Still developing CH 76 Great feel, quick arm speed and in zone Wind up and stretch consistent mechanics. Ryan had one of the best 2 way showings at Colorado Invite Jan 26.

Brant Kragel 3B / RHP / Rock Canyon, CO / 2022

Rankings StateRank: 34 / POS: 3

6’3” 180 Front step transitions to Pivot. Leg lift to waist level with slight tilt forward. Tall to Fall delivery lands square, in good tempo. High ¾ release with short arc on back side and quick arm. Average effort, slight glove side leverage with minimal torso rotation and pull. FB 80-82 some sink and stayed down in zone. SL/CB Good arm speed and late action. Potential to be great pitch as he develops. CH 65-72 Slowed arm slightly Brandt demonstrate great potential. Great Tempo, Strikes, potential development of off speed. High Ceiling, great follow

Ethan Lewis RHP / OF / Golden , CO / 2022

6’1” 175 Small deliberate step back to high knee, toe down, leg lift. Balanced with good coil, tall to fall delivery with extended stride. Quick arm and quick arm to extended high ¾ release. Slight pull to glove side. Good glove side leverage creates good torso rotation(and there is more in there) FB 82-84 with arm side run. Pounded zone. CB 67-68 Good arm speed and good 11/5 gradual break. CH 72-73 Consistent arm speed and stayed down in zone. Great tempo and confident in approach. Strikes, Tempo, Change Speeds. Must Follow as he continues to develop.

Tommy Marsh 3B / RHP / Cherry Creek, CO / 2023

6’0” 180 Wide base big side step to pivot foot. Leg lift to balance, toes up. Hands high. Tall to Fall, Long arc on backside. Aggressive effort to delivery with a high ¾ release. Head has slight tilt and pull to glove side. Avg Glove side leverage to rotation. FB 79-80 Some downward and arm side run. CB/SL 67-69 11/5 action has good rotation with gradual break. CH 69-71 Minimal movement, good change of speed.Strong Lower and Upper Body, as he refines mechanics, can see great potential on mound as well as hitting.

Liam Mateo-Daly RHP / OF / Cherry Creek, CO / 2021

5’ 9” 2021 Small easy side step with some movement in Pivot. Leg lift to good balance. Up down extend with front leg, smooth and repeatable. Gradual build to aggressive delivery. High ¾ release with firm landing. Long arc Long finish with good glove side leverage. FB 78-80 Consistent in zone, minimal movement CB 65-67 11/5. Action with slight break. CH 65-68, Slows arm Great Repeatable Rhythm, Consistent in Windup and Stretch

Trevor Moore RHP / SS / Mullen , CO / 2022

6’1” 205 Confident refined movements! Small step transitions to pivot, Leg lift is controlled and waist high, slight coil, toe down. Easy rhythm to balance then aggressive. Tall to Fall delivery. Stride foot opens with push through momentum. High ¾ release, slight head pull to glove side. Creates strong torso rotation with glove side leverage. Good Sync! FB 87-90 Heavy action with some arm side run CB 65-70 Good late 12/6 break, great potential CH 75-77 Good feel in zone Trevor demonstrated arm strength and controlled movements. Great tempo. MORE in there. High Ceiling Would consider Trevor Top Follow in Colorado 2022 Class.

Jack Pelster RHP / OF / Regis Jesuit , CO / 2022

6’3” 170 Small step back transitions to pivot. Slight Swing of waist high leg lift. Weight is forward prior to Tall and Fall and delivery. Works across body. Quick arc on back side with high ¾ release. Some glove side leverage with pull creates aggressive torso rotation. FB 78-79 some Arm side run CB 64-68 Heavy pull down, still developing. CH 71 Keeps it down. Great body with potential as he refines his mechanics.

Gus Peonio RHP / 1B / Mullen, CO / 2023

6’5” 190 Front moving step transitions to pivot foot. High leg lift with slight swing, toe up. Tall to Fall delivery with extended stride and open toe. Shoulders square on a high ¾ release. Good rhythm throughout motion. Glove side arm leverage and pull to create good torso rotation. FB 72-73 minimal movement...in the zone! CB 60-61 11/5 shape with small gradual break CH 65-66 Same arm speed and FB, great feel and wrist action. All 6’5” dripping with potential. As 2023, would project natural progression of all pitches. Strong Follow.

Tyler Smith LHP / 1B / Cherokee Trail, CO / 2022

5’10” 130 Long Levered LHP. Side Step to Pivot, high knee with coil to mix of tall to fall/some drop drive delivery landing square. High ¾ release with regular effort. Arm creates long back side arc with slight push to release. Glove side produces average rotation. FB 60-62 produced limited movement, consistent in the zone SL 52-53 Stayed down in zone. Good change of speed. Delivery very repeatable in wind up and stretch

Samuel Stem OF / LHP / Erie, CO / 2022

6’2” 172 Side step transitions to Pivot. Waist high leg lift. Tall to Fall delivery with slightly closed stride foot and works across his body. Head pull and momentum and follow through created to glove side. Long deep arc to ¾ release. Glove side leverage is minimal. FB 74-76 Some Run SL 65-66 Gradual break and good feel. Good Potential for development CH 66-68 Slows arm speed slightly Big Raw LHP will be good to watch him develop.

Henry Stewart LHP / OF / Mullen , CO / 2022

Rankings StateRank: 48 / POS: 4

5’ 11” 150 Side Step into a pivot with high balanced leg lift. Slight coil with tall to fall delivery. Works slightly cross body to throw. Firm open foot landing. Long to Long easy release. Uses glove side to create good torso rotation. FB 76-77 Pounded zone, with some arm side run. CB 60-61 Demonstrated good arm speed, with gradual break. CH - 70 Stayed down in zone, extended release, good feel Very consistent in Windup and Stretch. Pitchability LH to follow.

Javier Tanner RHP / 1B / Mountain Vista, CO / 2022

6’7” 215 Pitched exclusively from the stretch. Front foot ahead and slightly closed in setup. High leg lift works to coil and small twist. Tall to Fall delivery with open stride foot. Shortened quick arc on backside to OT/High ¾ release. Attacking effort, Glove side arm extends and creates some rotation in torso. FB 76 Ball has some heavy to it, light sink. CB 60-62 has good feel in zone. Some gradual break. CH 66-67 Good rotation out of hand, minimal movement. Has big body and long levers, good potential as he refines skill sets.

Jay Thomas LHP / 1B / Regis Jesuit, CO / 2022

6’4” 238 Big side step transitions to pivot foot. Swing to high leg lift, toe down. Works slightly across body. Hand over head in set up, medium arc to a high ¾ release. Head pulls to glove side and momentum pulls to glove side. Creates some leverage with front side and torso rotation. Smooth start to aggressive finish. FB 76-78 Some sinking action SL 74 Action downward with slight sweep.Pitch will run away from LHH with momentum moving away. CH Good arm speed and in zone, some downward action. Good size and LH make Jay someone to watch as he developments.

Ty Thompson OF / RHP / Riverdale Ridge, CO / 2023

6’2” 160 Long and Lean Small step back, minimal movement to pivot. Leg lift waist high and has some tilt forward. Stride has up/down/extend to firm landing, Toe open. Head slight tilt and pull to glove side. Over the Top Delivery. Minimal glove side pull with minimal torso rotation. FB 74-80 Some down action CB 62-64 Gradual movement on breaking pitch CH 68-69 Good aggressive approach, with extended finish. Stayed down in zone. Good projection for Ty, will be one to follow as strength develop

Tate Smith RHP / 1B / Eaton, CO / 2023

6’4” 190 Small deliberate side step transitions to pivot foot. Rhythm in leg lift with tight coil, toe down. Tall to Fall delivery with long arc on back side. Open toe with good push through on stride landing. True ¾ release, extends glove side and creates good torso rotation with slight momentum to glove side. Arm ease on follow through. FB 80-82 Very good arm side run and sink! SL 71 Ideal release for SL, in zone with good arm speed. CH 76 Great feel and plus rotation, some downward action. Would consider Tate a TOP Follow in the Colorado 2023 Class. Great Pitchability now with HIGH Ceiling. Can project natural Velo jumps. SL has chance to be great.

Anthony Urbani RHP / OF / Mountain Vista, CO / 2022

6’0” 165 Deliberate small step transitions to pivot. High leg lift with tight coil and toe down. Rhythm Tall to Fall with firm push through stride. Slight tilt of head to glove side with momentum fall off. Quick arc on backside and high ¾ release. Strong torso rotation with great glove side leverage. Aggressive and attacking effort. FB 79-82 Some downward sink and arm side run. CB 11/5 shape in zone and late break..potential!. CH 73-74 Really good feel in zone. Consistent in Windup and Stretch. Confident movements and tempo. Pounded the zone. Would consider Anthony a TOP Follow in the 2022 Class. Pitchability now with room for growth.