Prep Baseball Report

Unsigned Senior Spotlight: RHP Alex Scherer


Phil Wade
Indiana Executive Director

With the final spring season approaching for 2018 prospects, we take a look seniors still on the market. 

Today we look at:

Alex Scherer

Class of 2018 / RHP

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2018
  • Primary Position: RHP
    Secondary Position: RHP
  • High School: Cathedral
    State: IN
  • Summer Team: Indiana Bulls
  • Height: 6-4
    Weight: 215lbs
  • Bat/Throw: R/R

Statistics

Pitching
89
Max FB
(09/24/20)
88 - 89
FB
(09/24/20)
75 - 77
CB
(09/24/20)
80 - 81
CH
86 - 88
SPL
(09/24/20)
Pitching
Max FB
89
FB
88 - 89
CB
75 - 77
SPL
86 - 88
Position
7.23
60-yard
89
OF Velo
91
Exit Velo
Trackman - Fastball
89.4
Velocity (max)
(09/24/20)
88.6 - 89.4
Velo Range
(09/24/20)
87.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
(09/24/20)
2017
Spin Rate (max)
(09/24/20)
1961
Spin Rate (avg)
(09/24/20)
IVB (max)
(09/24/20)
IVB (avg)
(09/24/20)
HM (max)
(09/24/20)
HM (avg)
(09/24/20)
Extension (avg)
(09/24/20)
Release Ht (avg)
(09/24/20)
Spin Score (max)
(09/24/20)
Zone %
(09/24/20)
Trackman - Fastball
Velocity (max)
89.4
Velo Range
88.6 - 89.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
87.9
Spin Rate (max)
2017
Spin Rate (avg)
1961
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
77.0
Velocity (max)
(09/24/20)
74.9 - 77.0
Velo Range
(09/24/20)
72.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
(09/24/20)
2212
Spin Rate (max)
(09/24/20)
2096
Spin Rate (avg)
(09/24/20)
IVB (max)
(09/24/20)
IVB (avg)
(09/24/20)
HM (max)
(09/24/20)
HM (avg)
(09/24/20)
Extension (avg)
(09/24/20)
Release Ht (avg)
(09/24/20)
Spin Score (max)
(09/24/20)
Trackman - Curveball
Velocity (max)
77
Velo Range
74.9 - 77
Eff Velocity (avg)
72.9
Spin Rate (max)
2212
Spin Rate (avg)
2096
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - Splitter
88.3
Velocity (max)
(09/24/20)
86.6 - 88.3
Velo Range
(09/24/20)
86.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
(09/24/20)
1703
Spin Rate (max)
(09/24/20)
1892
Spin Rate (avg)
(09/24/20)
IVB (max)
(09/24/20)
IVB (avg)
(09/24/20)
HM (max)
(09/24/20)
HM (avg)
(09/24/20)
Extension (avg)
(09/24/20)
Release Ht (avg)
(09/24/20)
Spin Score (max)
(09/24/20)
Zone %
(09/24/20)
Trackman - Splitter
Velocity (max)
88.3
Velo Range
86.6 - 88.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
86.6
Spin Rate (max)
1703
Spin Rate (avg)
1892
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %

Pitch_Scores

Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
(09/24/20)
Rise+
(09/24/20)
Sink+
(09/24/20)
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
Rise+
Sink+
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
(09/24/20)
Sweep+
(09/24/20)
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
Sweep+

Scouting Report

10/8/17:  6-foot-4, 180 pound pitcher sat 83-86 with late run on the fastball.  Unsigned senior showcased a more filled in frame with some late movement on pitches.  Has slightly closed setup and load, lands squared and in line.  Throws from a high 3/4 slot with short arm swing.  Finishes upright, falls off at times.  Slider has 10/4 shape with some late depth.  Missed arm side at times but showed flashes it being an out pitch.  Change-up had some late depth and fade.  

2/26/17: The 6-foot-4, 180 pound right-handed pitcher sat 82-84, hitting 84 several times on the mound today.  Short, high 3/4 arm action with some arm speed.  Some rhythm down the mound, hips open late.  Athletic finish.  Some run on the fastball.  Split-changeup has some late depth and arm side run at 78-80.  Breaking ball has 10/4 shape with late break at  70-72.  Showed flashes of being a true out pitch.  

2/19/17: 6-foot-4, 180 pound, long, lean frame.  Offensively, hits form an open setup.  Loads back, small leg trigger for timing.  Short stride.  Hands drop a little during the load. Uphill swing plane, average bat speed.  1-handed finish.  Average lower half, maintains balance throughout the swing. Registered a high exit velocity of 91 mph.  Defensively, long, high ¾ to ¾ arm action. Throws topped out at 89 mph.  Showcased sure hands, slow exchange.  Ran a 7.23 laser-timed 60 yard dash. 

2/21/16: 6-foot-3, 150 pound RHP pitches from a short, 3/4 arm action.  Stiff arm action. Choppy rhythm.  Slight inward turn in the delivery.  Good direction. Finishes upright.  FB was 74-77. Breaking ball shows gradual movement at 63-65. CH was 71-72. FIELDING- From the OF was 81 from a low 3/4 slot.  Showcased fluid feet with some athleticism. INF-short armaction, low 3/4 slot.  Average hands.  Ran a 7.53-60.  At the plate hits from an open setup.  Loads back, hands drop.  Leg kick.  Works uphill.  Average bat speed.  High exit velo of 77. 

9/20/15:
PITCHING- 6-foot-2, 145 pound righty pitches from a ¾ slot with average arm speed.  Pie type arm action.  Tilt/topple delivery with regular effort.  Shoulders are level and has good direction.  Fastball has some run at 72-75 and thrown for a strike.  Breaking ball has gradual movement from a 10/4 shape at 61-62.  Changeup is 68-69.  

Lanky, 6-foot-2, 145 pounds, showcased sure hands in the OF with average actions.  Short arm action at 78 mph with some accuracy. Ran a 7.75-60.  Offensively hits out of a balanced setup with slight load back.  Stride is long.  Good balance in the swing.  Average bat speed with short path to the baseball.  Pull-side hitter.  Recorded a high exit velocity of 73 mph of the tee.  



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