Prep Baseball Report

2017 Super 60: Complete RHP Analysis





By Sean Duncan

Executive Director

Across the board, the 24 right-handed pitchers who performed at the 15th Annual Super 60 showed extremely well in front of 100-plus pro scouts in attendance. From big, physical power arms to high-ceiling athletes to strike-pumping pitchability guys, the right-handers provided a little bit of everything on Feb. 5 at The Max in McCook, IL.

Shortly after the event, I posted my Revelations and Risers list, which included several right-handers. But there were many more superlative performances that deserved mentioning.    

Here’s an in-depth look at all 24 right-handed pitchers at the Super 60, listed alphabetically: 

Glenn Albanese, RHP, Batavia HS, IL
Louisville recruit. 6-foot-6, 225-pound right-handed pitcher, athletic build, big presence on the mound with lots of room for continued physical development. Albanese has clearly been doing some work in the off-season, as he showed vastly improved secondary stuff along with getting more lower half involvement. The end result was an extremely impressive bullpen at the Super 60. For his size, Albanese’s arm is quick, loose and athletic out of a high-¾ window. Relaxed demeanor on the mound, good tempo and pace, repeats drop-and-drive delivery. Fastball sat 90-91, topping at 92; two-seamer had late arm-side finish. Changeup flashed plus potential. Throws pitch aggressively, fastball arm speed, late sinking action at 81-84 down in the zone. Curveball had 12/6 action with some depth, around the zone with it. Overall, it looks like Albanese is just beginning to scratch the surface of his immense potential.

Marius Balandis, RHP, St. Laurence HS, IL
Iowa Western CC recruit. 6-foot-2, 191-pound right-handed pitcher, athletic frame with room for continued physical development. Known as the Lithuanian Lightning, Balandis moved to Chicago around a year ago, and therefore is unknown among the national scouting community. Popping a 94 with a few 93s and bunch of 92s will certainly help elevate his name. Balandis, who pitched for the Lithuanian national team, features an electric quick arm from a high-3/4 slot, longer uninterrupted arm action with inconsistent release point. Throws changeup aggressively, 81-82 mph, around the zone with slight sink. Curveball flashed erratic shape, 71-73 mph, early break at times. With a more refined delivery, he could continue to see gains while sharpening his secondary stuff. But his performance at the Super 60, at the barest minimum, made Balandis a highly interesting draft prospect ...

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