Maryland Scout Blog: Howard & Marriotts Ridge
April 11, 2019
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Howard
Gabe Delgado RHP Howard 2019 (UMBC)
Delgado worked four innings allowing one earned run on three hits and three walks. The UMBC commit struck out three with his slider and earned the win over a defending Howard County champion Marriotts Ridge. Delgado pitched with an up-tempo rhythm and pace throughout and showed some quick arm speed through release. Throws with long arm action from a high three-quarter slot with easy effort and lands square to the plate with a slightly uphill finish. Fastball sat 82-83 mph and touched 85 mph. His slider showed some sweeping 10/4 shape at 66-70 mph, and change-up ranged 72-74 mph.
Alex Campbell SS Howard 2020
Campbell was 2-for-2 at the plate with two walks against Marriotts Ridge. The uncommitted junior shortstop showed some quickness out of the box and a short, compact stroke. Hits from a balanced, athletic stance at the plate with a slightly wider base and toe-tap load. Showed some bat speed and lower half involvement. Line drive type hitter with occasional pop.
Brian Jakubeck C Howard (York College)
Hits from a slightly crouched and slightly closed stance at the plate with feet closer together. Average stride length with a short hand load. Short, level swing path with some lower half involvement. Went 2-for-3 with two runs scored in the game against Marriotts Ridge.
Marriotts Ridge
Josh Olsufka RHP/SS Marriotts Ridge 2019 (Salisbury)
Olsufka showed an easy live arm but got touched up early by an aggressive Howard lineup. Stat line read 2.2 IP, 5 hits, 6 earned runs 4 K's, 3 BB's. Very controlled, deliberate side step wind-up and high leg kick into a tall, compact balance point. Clean hand separation and smooth delivery. Throws with long, cross body arm action from a mid three-quarters slot with easy effort. Lands slightly closed to the plate with and upright finish. Fastball sat 82-84 mph and touched 85 mph with slight arm side run. Breaking ball was 71-73 mph with tight 11/5 shape and change-up sat 75-76 mph. Also showed a big bat at the plate for the Mustangs. Hits from a tall, open stance and uses a big leg kick to load. Swings the bat with intent with strong lower half involvement. Gets good extension through contact and showed some fast bat speed. Level swing path with some pop.