Top 25 Profiles of 2024: No. 15 Parker Rhodes
December 19, 2024
As we are nearing the end of another calendar year, we have compiled a list of the top 25 most viewed Indiana player profiles this year. According to our research through our google analytics, these are the most viewed profiles by you the reader in 2024.
Coming in at No. 15 is '25 Parker Rhodes (Greenfield Central HS). A 6-foot-1, 180-pound right-handed pitcher. Rhodes committed to Mississippi State in July of this year. The athletic righty provided electric looks all year long, touching 95 mph in-game multiple times. Rhodes collected 89 strikeouts in just 43 innings pitched in his junior season for the Greenfield Central Cougars. The SEC recruit is ranked 9th in Indiana's senior class and #194 nationally.
‘25 Parker Rhodes (@ParkerRhodes24) coming out 🔥🔥🔥
— Cooper Trinkle (@CTrinkle23) September 15, 2024
Wiry ath 6’1 frame w/ dynamic movement patterns & bounce.
Arm speed ⚡️
FB 91-94 T 95
SNK 89-92 (4-6” IVB, 16”+ HZ)
SL 83-85 (2500, cutter-ish)@HailStateBB recruit. #GPFallChamps24 || @ShooterHunt pic.twitter.com/49gH6nH3K6
‘25 Parker Rhodes (@ParkerRhodes24) providing a high-octane 👀 in Kokomo.
— Prep Baseball Indiana Scouting Coverage (@PrepBaseINScout) June 22, 2024
One of the top @PBR_Uncommitted arms in the class…
Wiry, 6’1” frame, athletic, elite arm talent
FB at 90-93 for 5 frames, flashed the ability to sink it. Firm slider induced chase at 80-83.#INSC24 pic.twitter.com/xke27Ln0yd
Scouting Report
Electric - that is the one word the comes to mind when describing Parker Rhodes. Wiry & athletic within a 6-foot-1, 175 pound frame, Rhodes tossed a well-executed bullpen with an arsenal full of swing-and-miss offerings. The fastball works with carry properties (16.6" avg IVB) from a low 3/4 slot (5'1" release height) at 93-94, touching 94.6 mph. The Xavier recruit showed outstanding command for spin, showing a firmer, tightly-spun slider at 84-85, along with a softer 81-82 mph curveball with similiar properties. The changeup has taken a real step up, working at 85-86 mph with a similar look to the fastball out of the hand. The arm action is electric - a loose, whippy sling with real arm speed, and his delivery is dynamic and full of athleticism. Look for Rhodes to continue to trend near the top of the class, with a chance to establish himself as a prep draft prospect.
Position Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-1, 170-pounds. Athletic frame
Delivery: Feel delivery w/ some athleticism. Shoulders work uphill, lands square in a strong position. Athletic finish.
Arm Action: RH. Electric arm that works from L 3/4 slot.
FB: T91, 90-91 mph. FB shows ride and run. T2657, 2518 average rpm.
CB: 74-75 mph. Similiar to SL, bigger shape T2498, 2455 average rpm.
SL: 78-78 mph. Sweeping action - potential to be plus T2347, 2312 average rpm.
CH: 80-81 mph. Sinking action T2240, 2217 average rpm.
Parker Rhodes, Greenfield Central, 2025, IN
Position: RHP/OF
Body: 6-foot, 160-pound athletic build.
Hit: (RHH) Athletic. Began in an open stance with an active load, then used a toe tap stride. Quick bat speed. High finish, short upward swing. Gap to gap approach.
Power: 93.5 mph exit velocity, average 84.8 mph.
Speed: 7.04 (60-yard).
Pitching: Confident. Drop-and-drive delivery, some effort. High ¾ arm angle, quick arm speed, very quick clean arm action. In line shoulders, a clean an athletic finish.
FB: T87. 84-86 mph. (Max spin 2420; Avg 2260). Feel accuracy.
CB: 73-75 mph. Tight slurvey action. (Max spin 2275; Avg 2172).
SL: 74-77 mph. (Max spin 2248; Avg 2237).