Prep Baseball Report

Preseason All-State Spotlight: 2019 Avery Short


Phil Wade
Indiana Executive Director

The annual Preseason All-State (2019's) showcase will take place February 18 at Lawrence North High School in Indianapolis. The invitation-only event is limited and exclusive to the top Junior prospects in Indiana. 

Request your invite HERE

We begin to highlight some of the top players to be in attendance: 

Avery Short

Class of 2019 / LHP

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2019
  • Primary Position: LHP
    Secondary Position: 1B
  • High School: Southport
    State: IN
  • Summer Team: Indiana Bulls
  • Height: 6-2
    Weight: 210lbs
  • Bat/Throw: R/L

Statistics

Pitching
91
Max FB
87 - 90
FB
75 - 76
CB
81 - 83
CH
78 - 80
SL

Scouting Report

10/19/17 JUPITER: Durable, 6-foot-2, 190-pound Indiana recruit turned in one of the better performances of the event against a tough opponent, and set the stage for what may become a breakout spring. The left-hander has been up to 89 mph from a high ¾ slot, and his clean and repeatable delivery make it easy for him to repeat everything while delivering consistent strikes to the bottom of the zone. He features two different breaking balls including a curveball with 1/7 shape at 71-73 that he throws for strikes, as well as a harder slider with more sweeping, 2/8 shape at 75-77. Toss in a changeup at 81-83, and Short is featuring four pitches for strikes when at his best. His ability to get in on right-handed hitters, and overall command to his glove side should have fans in Bloomington excited for a potential weekend starter.

2017 Area Code Workout: Up to 89 sitting 86-88.  Potential plus breaking pitch with 1/7 shape for a K at 71-73.  

2017 Spring Scout Blog:  Indiana commit. Strong 6-foot-2 LHP pitches from a high 3/4 slot with an easy, repeatable delivery. Shoulders are slightly uphill. Short arm with stab on the back. Fastball did flatten at times, but flashed good run and cut. Fastball was 81-84 in the first three innings and 80-83 in the sixth. Breaking ball had both 1/7 and 2/8 sweeping shape and thrown 69-71 down and away to RHH. Final line: CG 7IP 5H 2BB 8K 

2/21/16: 6-foot-2, 190 pound lefty pitches from a high 3/4 arm action with above average arm speed.  Stab on the backside.  Clean delivery with good deception. Smooth rhythm, uphill shoulders.  Good direction to the plate, lands square.  Fastball shows some run/cut action at 80-83.  Sweeping breaking ball with sharp break at 69-71, kept in the zone.  Changeup was straight at thrown for a strike at 74-77. High follow 2019. 



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