Prep Baseball Report

St. Louis Gamers Scout Day: Pitcher Analysis


Andy Urban and Diego Solares
PBR Missouri Staff

On Monday, Feb. 17, PBR Missouri held the St. Louis Gamers Scout Day at the All-Star Performance facility in St. Louis. Roughly 60 prospects were in attendance, representing every high school level and we also saw a handful of 2024 graduates showcase their skills in front of our staff. 

Soon after the event’s conclusion we released an instant analysis, highlighting some of the top statistical performances of the day.

We’ve slowly rolled out our position-by-position breakdowns for this event this week and have already analyzed the catchers, outfielders, and infielders throughout the week. Today, we finish  this up by diving into a talented group of pitchers. 

Headlining this group is a soon-to-be nationally ranked prospect in the 2023 class: Eric Podgorny (MICDS). He put together a rather electrifying performance on the mound, showing premium arm strength for his age and spun off a handful of breaking balls that flashed plus. Podgorny is a special athlete and is just scratching the surface of what he can become. 

A trio of 2021 prospects were among the biggest winners of the day: Cole Koonce (Eureka; uncommitted), Markell Dixon (McCleur North; Southern commit), and Tyler Gilmer (Sikeston; uncommitted). Koonce topped the velocity leaderboard at this event and was recently added to our 2021 national updated ranks. We touched on Dixon in the outfield analysis, but he translates that athleticism and premium arm strength to the mound as well. Gilmer is a physical 6-foot-3 presence on the mound with more projection to come and feel-to-spin his breaking ball. All three are high-follows in Missouri’s junior class. 

Dane Bjorn (2023; Lindbergh) is another underclassman that impressed our staff at this event. He can already throw strikes to both sides of the plate and his breaking ball is poised to be a swing-and-miss offering as he matures. Bjorn has cemented himself as a follow prospect in his class moving forward.

Read on to find all pitching reports from this event below. 

Listed Alphabetically

Dane Bjorn, Lindbergh (MO), 2023
Positional Profile: LHP/OF High follow arm in his class; a name to know.
Body: 5-foot-11, 152-pounds. Lean and still developing with some wiry strength. Lots of room to add size and strength.
Defense: Above average actions in the field coming through the ball with clean and confident actions.
Arm: Left-Handed   OF - 86 mph. Clean, loose, and fluid arm action. Coming through with advanced arm speed and some whippyness. Above average arm strength.
Hit: Left-Handed Open, back-leg heavy and quiet stance. Short leg kick and slight arm bar in the load.  Elevated swing path and a high finish.
Power: 88 mph exit velocity in BP. Found nearly all barrels in BP.
Run: 4.75 runner home-to-first. 

Delivery: Works exclusively out of the stretch, drop/drive type delivery, impressive ability to incorporate lower half, strong front side, works on line with target, lands square, smooth rhythm throughout, confident on the mound, easy effort.
Arm Action: Left-Handed
FB: T84, 80-84 mph. Four-seam type, flashed slight arm-side run, strikes on both sides of the plate, more velocity to come.
CB: 68-70 mph. 1/7 shape, late break, advanced actions, potential swing-and-miss offering. 
CH: 72-73 mph. Near fastball arm speed, advanced actions, feel for pitch. 

Landen Cella, Westminster (MO), 2022
Positional Profile: RHP/INF
Body: 5-foot-10, 190-pounds. Stocky build.
Defense: Deliberate actions in the field.
Arm: Right-Handed  INF - 78 mph. Short quick arm action. 3/4 release. Some arm strength.
Hit: Right-Handed Narrow, crouched stance. Slight leg kick. Arm bar load. Long and uphill path through extension.
Power: 82 mph exit velocity in BP. Line drive ability with some lift.
Run: 5.07 runner home-to-first. 

Delivery: Worked primarily out of the stretch, quick leg kick trigger jumpstarts steady drop/drive type delivery, strong front side, on line with target, short strider, lands square, upright finish.
Arm Action: Right-Handed. Short, compact arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T78, 75-78 mph. Four-seam type, tendency to leak up in the zone.
CB: 66-69 mph. 11/5 shape, gradual action, some strikes.
CH: 69-70 mph. Circle-change type, strikes to both sides of the plate, slight arm-side run. 

Trenton cookerly, Grandview (MO), 2023
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 5-foot-10, 145-pounds. Slim athletic build with room to add strength.
Defense: Natural actions in the outfield.
Arm: Right-Handed. OF - 84 mph. Long, smooth action coming through . Advanced arm strength for his age.
Hit: Right-Handed Athletic, back-leg heavy stance. Gathers weight on back leg. Small leg lift. Gets hand back into the hitting position. Very level swing
Power: 74 mph exit velocity in BP. Showed ability to hit all line drives in BP
Run: 4.87 runner home-to-first. 

Delivery: Works exclusively out of the stretch, starts crouched, athletic leg kick initiates drop/drive type delivery, level shoulders, front side tucks, creates extension downhill, works on line with target, lands square, sound mechanics.
Arm Action: Right-Handed. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T81, 80-81 mph. Some jump into the zone, flashed arm-side run, strikes.
CB: 67-68 mph. Decelerated arm action, minimal break.
CH: 73-74 mph. Slightly decelerated arm action, showed arm-side run. 

Joshua Cunningham, De Smet Jesuit (MO), 2023
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-foot-0, 155-pounds. Tall lanky frame. Wide shoulders. Plenty of room to add strength and size.
Defense: Above average footwork for his age. Quick feet. Gets around the ball and keeps his feet moving through fielding the ball. Got to every ball easily.
Arm: Right-Handed  INF - 80 mph. Above average arm strength for his age? Ability to throw from different arm angles. Whippy arm action.
Hit: Right-Handed Wide stance with bend in the knees. Huge leg kick. Trouble with timing. Big move forward. Level to uphill swing path. High two-handed finish.
Power: 81 mph exit velocity in BP. Average exit velocity. Line drive hitter with fly balls.
Run: 4.90 runner home-to-first. 

Delivery: Feet start balanced towards middle of rubber, slight side step initiates drop/drive type delivery, works on line with target, front toe lands slightly closed, athletic finish.
Arm Action: Right-Handed Long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T81, 79-81 mph. Four-seam type, fills up the zone with strikes.
CB: 60-65 mph. 12/6 shape, showed gradual action.
CH: 71-72 mph. Maintains fastball arm speed, plays down in the zone, strikes. 

Nick Daugherty, Fox (MO), 2023
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-foot-10, 138-pounds. Developing frame with lots or room to add size and strength.
Defense: Deliberate and controlled actions.
Arm: Right-Handed  INF - 76 mph. Average arm strength. Moderate length in the back coming through a high-¾ slot.
Hit: Right-Handed Hits from a narrow, squared stance. Gathers weight on the back leg, stalls, then strides forward. Long swing in the back. Level to uphill. Big one handed finish
Power: 75 mph exit velocity in BP. Developing pop. Showed the ability to hit line drives and fly balls
Run: 4.88 runner home-to-first. 

Delivery: Worked primarily out of the stretch, drop/drive type delivery, slight hunch at balance point, strides on line with target, lands square, recoil finish.
Arm Action: Right-Handed Long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T75, 73-74 mph. Plays straight, strikes.
CB: 63-64 mph. 12/6 shape, early break, plays up in the zone. 
CH: 69-70 mph. Thrown with near fastball arm speed.  

Markell Dixon, McCleur North (MO), 2021 (Southern Commit)
Positional Profile: RHP/OF A must-follow on both sides of the ball in Missouri. Possibly the top overall performer at the event.
Body: 5-foot-11, 160-pounds. Wiry, athletic build. Plenty of room to continue developing strength and size.
Defense: Natural hands and footwork in the outfield. Makes it look easy. Aggressive fielder
Arm: Right-Handed.  OF - 95 mph. Explosive. Advanced arm strength. Long, full throttle arm action. Huge whip. Over the top release.
Hit: Right-Handed Very narrow, open stance. Hands high, moderate leg kick, slight arm bar in the load. Big, aggressive swing. Uphill swing. Swings off the back leg. Pull side approach with doubles lift. Huge one handed finish
Power: 94 mph exit velocity in BP. Huge pop. Home run potential with 94 exit velo.
Run: 4.20 runner home-to-first. 

Delivery: Solely works out of the stretch, feet start staggered/closed off, quick leg lift initiates athletic drop/drive type delivery, works closed off from target creating deception, lands square, certain confidence on the mound that makes him stand out.
Arm Action: Right-Handed Long, loose arm action, high 3/4 slot. Advanced raw arm strength.
FB: T87, 81-86 mph. Firm, plays up in the zone, plenty of velocity to come as he matures and gets stronger.
CB: 72-75 mph. Tight, 12/6 shape, strong vertical break, real feel to spin, strikes.
SL: 73-74 mph. Tight shape, showed one from an unconventional sidearm slot, strikes.
CUTR: 73-74 mph. 

Joey Funk, Vianney (MO), 2022
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 6-foot-0, 165-pounds. Wiry. Athletic. A lot of room to add size
Defense: Moves well in the outfield. Reads hops. Above average footwork to and through the ball.
Arm: Left-Handed   OF - 76 mph. Long, smooth arm action. 3/4 slot. Developing arm strength with more to come.
Hit: Left-Handed Wide, stiff stance. Hands back. Slight leg up, arm bar load. Level to uphill path
Power: 78 mph exit velocity in BP. Fly ball hitter, some barrels in BP.
Run: 4.59 runner home-to-first. 

Delivery: Worked solely out of the stretch, tall/fall type delivery, front side stays strong, front toe closed when lead leg lands, upright finish through release.
Arm Action: Left-Handed Short arm action, compact draw, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T73, 70-73 mph. Plays with arm-side run, strikes.
CB: 63-66 mph. 1/7 shape, breaks late.
CH: 62-64 mph. Arm-side action, flashed fade. 

Tyler Gilmer, Sikeston (MO), 2021
Positional Profile: RHP Physical right-hander with a lively fastball and feel for changeup; a name to know in this class.
Body: 6-foot-3, 190-pounds. Long, lanky, strong lower half, projectable frame.
Delivery: Feet start balanced towards first base side of rubber, tempo'd side step initiates quick drop/drive type delivery, strong front side, creates extension with long stride, works on line with target, square landing, athletic lower half.
Arm Action: Right-Handed Short arm action, high 3/4 slot; quick arm.
FB: T87, 85-86 mph. Hard, lively action, four-seam type, flashed arm-side run, strikes.
CB: 71-72 mph. Thrown with decelerated arm speed, late break, 11/5 shape.
CH: 77-80 mph. Present arm-side run, worked down in the zone, feel for pitch. 

Aidan Haynes, Metro (MO), 2022
Positional Profile: RHP Intriguing sophomore follow with a high ceiling and  plenty of room to mature.
Body: 6-foot-4, 150-pounds. Lanky, long-levered, high-waisted frame. Highly projectable.

Delivery: Worked solely out of the stretch, athletic high leg kick initiates tall/fall type delivery, level shoulders, consistent glove tuck, extension downhill makes him an uncomfortable at-bat, works on line with target, athletic finish.
Arm Action: Right-Handed Long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T84, 80-84 mph. Four-seam type, jumps into the zone, difficult to recognize allowing it to play up, pounds lower half of zone.
CB: 70-72 mph. Tight 11/5 shape, late break into the zone. 
CH: 70-71 mph. Maintains fastball arm speed, arm-side run with occasional fading action. 

Jared Henchek, Saint Thomas Aquinas (MO), 2023
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 6-foot-5, 215-pounds. Huge, developed frame at 6-5 215
Defense: Developing footwork with average hands, plays high.
Arm: Right-Handed  INF - 77 mph. Pitcher like arm action. Whippy. 3/4 release. Arm strength will likely continue to develop.
Hit: Right-Handed Hits from a closed, upright stance. Early load, little movement. Long swing. Big one handed finish.
Power: 88 mph exit velocity in BP. Big pop. 88 off the bat. Barreled balls in the air consistently.
Run: 5.10 runner home-to-first. 

Delivery: Physical presence on the mound, feet start balanced towards middle of rubber, side step initiates tall/fall type delivery, high leg kick, level shoulders, on line with target, athletic finish, moves well for his size.
Arm Action: Right-Handed Long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T81, 78-81 mph. Two-seam type, showed arm-side run.
CB: 67-69 mph. 12/6 shape when he gets on top, gradual action.
CH: 70-72 mph.  

Benjamin Hug, Althoff Catholic (MO), 2023
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-foot-9, 180-pounds. Stocky build.
Defense: Raw
Arm: Right-Handed   OF - 77 mph. Average arm strength.
Hit: Right-Handed Very narrow stance. Uses a reverse toe tap load with an aggressive and moderate stride with a quick hands load before launching them on a short and flat path through extension.
Power: 80 mph exit velocity in BP. Ball jumps off the barrel at times.
Run: 4.82 runner home-to-first. 

Delivery: Threw exclusively out of the stretch, feet start closed off, tall/fall type delivery, hunched at balance point, short stride, works on line with target.
Arm Action: Right-Handed Short, compact arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T74, 72-74 mph. Plays straight, flashed slight arm-side run, around the zone.
CB: 64-66 mph. 11/5 shape, gradual action.
CH: 65-71 mph. Plays with clear arm-side run. 

Nate Kemp, St. Dominic (MO), 2022
Positional Profile: RHP/C
Body: 5-foot-11, 180-pounds. Athletic and proportional frame.
Defense: 2.02-2.14 pop times. Mechanical footwork with a very quick arm action.
Arm: Right-Handed C - 75 mph. Very quick arm action. Above average arm strength.
Hit: Right-Handed. Athletic stance with bend in the knees. Hands high, back elbow up. Toe tap load, gathers weight on the back side. Little hand movement. Efficient path. Full body swing. Uphill and pull side approach. High finish.
Power: 86 mph exit velocity in BP. Above average pop off the bat. Ability to back spin balls.
Run: 4.86 runner home-to-first. 

Delivery: Threw solely out of the stretch, athletic high leg kick starts drop/drive type delivery, loud lead leg landing, strong front side, front toe lands slightly open, leans towards first base side on finish.
Arm Action: Right-Handed Long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T80, 77-80 mph. Hard action, flashed arm-side run, pounds both sides of the plate for strikes.
CB: 61-64 mph. 12/6 shape, gradual action.
CH: 67-70 mph. Shows some fade, thrown with full arm speed.

Cole Koonce, Eureka (MO), 2021
Positional Profile: RHP A high-follow lively arm in his class that recently jumped into the national rankings.
Body: 6-foot-0, 210-pounds. Strong, wide-shouldered frame.
Delivery: Feet start together towards third base side of rubber, side step initiates quick drop/drive type delivery, works on line with target, lands square, athletic lower half, throws with some effort.
Arm Action: Right-Handed Long, lively arm action, high 3/4 slot. Clear arm strength.
FB: T93, 88-90 mph. Two-seam type, clean out the hand, showed arm-side run, jumps into the zone, some strikes.
CB: 66-67 mph. Slightly decelerated arm action, 11/5 shape, gradual action.
SL: 76-80 mph. Tight, vertical break, power pitch, tunnels well with fastball.
CH: 77-78 mph. 

Danny Lindsey, Vianney (MO), 2023
Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 5-foot-11, 165-pounds. Athletic frame. Room to fill out.
Defense: Active feet early that become deliberate on the path with multiple shuffles before the throw.
Arm: Right-Handed  INF - 81 mph. Long and fast arm action coming through a high ¾ slot. Shows some carry.
Hit: Right-Handed. Open stance with bend in the knees. Toe tap load. Aggressive move forward to the hitting position.Quick hands. Very short to the baseball and long through it. Two handed swing.
Power: 77 mph exit velocity in BP. Chance to develop pop. Showed the ability to find barrels in BP.
Run: 4.91 runner home-to-first. 

Delivery: Feet start staggered towards first base side of rubber, quick side step initiates drop/drive type delivery, hids the ball well, strong front side, long stride downhill, works on line with target, falls towards first base side, athletic on the mound.
Arm Action: Right-Handed Short, compact arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T77, 72-77 mph. Four-seam type, plays straight, more velocity to come as he matures.
CB: 66-67 mph. 11/5 shape, works on a vertical plane, slightly decelerated arm action.
CH: 70-71 mph. Maintains fastball arm speed, sinking action, feel for pitch.  

John Loretta, St. Louis University (MO), 2022
Positional Profile: RHP/INF
Body: 6-foot-2, 175-pounds. Tall, lanky frame.
Defense: Developing controlled and deliberate actions.
Arm: Right-Handed  INF - 71 mph. Long in the back coming through a high-¾ slot.
Hit: Right-Handed Open and back leg heavy set up. Uses an early stride and barrel tip hand load before launching his hands on a slightly uphill path to contact. 
Power: 81 mph exit velocity in BP. Gets the ball out front. Line drives and fly balls in BP finding some barrels.
Run: 4.98 runner home-to-first. 

Delivery: Feet start balanced towards middle of rubber, steady side step initiates delivery, hunched at balance, works closed to target, upright finish.
Arm Action: Right-Handed Long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T75, 73-75 mph. Plays straight, works up in the zone.
CB: 50-56 mph. 12/6 shape, gradual action.
CH: 59-62 mph. Near fastball arm speed. 

Cameron Loyd, Hallsville (MO), 2021
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 5-foot-11, 177-pounds. Athletic build.
Defense: Aggressive actions. Choppy footwork.
Arm: Right-Handed. OF - 90 mph. Advanced arm strength with a long  action in the back coming through an over the top slot.
Hit: Right-Handed. Hits from a slightly open stance with slight bend in the knees. Quick leg lift, long aggressive stride before a big hand load and launching his barrel on a flat path through extension with quick hands. One handed finish.
Power: 82 mph exit velocity in BP. Showed consistent line drive ability.
Run: 4.73 runner home-to-first. 

Delivery: Feet start balanced towards middle of rubber, quick side step initiates tall/fall type delivery, athletic balance point, strong front side, front toe lands closed at times, upright finish, works quick on the mound.
Arm Action: Right-Handed. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T83, 80-82 mph. Four-seam type, riding action, pounds the bottom of zone.
CB: 68-72 mph. Tight, 11/5 shape, late break, flashed swing-and-miss potential.
CH: 75-76 mph. Some fade, mostly strikes. 

Johnny McArthur, St. Louis University (MO), 2022
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-foot-3, 170-pounds. Tall, athletic, lanky frame with lots of room to add size and strength.
Defense: Quick, choppy feet. Aggressive actions to and through the baseball.
Arm: Right-Handed. OF - 84 mph. Above average arm strength with carry. Long, loose arm action.
Hit: Right-Handed. Wide, athletic, balanced stance with bend in the knees. Puts the foot down early. Back leg heavy and uphill swing with some length and long extension.
Power: 82 mph exit velocity in BP. Chance to develop power with the big frame. Mostly line drives in BP.
Run: 4.89 runner home-to-first. 

Delivery: Feet start staggered towards third base side of rubber, slight side step initiates slight drop/drive delivery, level shoulders, athletic balance point, showed a side-step out of the stretch, works on line with target, athletic finish, smooth rhythm throughout.
Arm Action: Right-Handed Long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T80, 76-80 mph. Plays straight, primarily works up in the zone.
CB: 65-66 mph.
CH: 71-74 mph. Maintains fastball arm speed, showed some cutting action, potential.

Isaac Meadows, Marquette (MO), 2022
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-foot-0, 153-pounds. Developing frame with room to fill out.
Defense: Aggressively comes through the baseball
Arm: Right-Handed. OF - 82 mph. Average arm strength. Full tilt thrower. Straight over the top release.
Hit: Right-Handed. Balanced and closed stance. Slight leg kick. Shows some length to the ball with a downhill attack angel and a high finish hitting off of his front side.
Power: 82 mph exit velocity in BP. Scattered line drives in BP.
Run: 4.76 runner home-to-first. 

Delivery: Primarily worked out of the stretch, steady drop/drive type delivery, works closed from target, falls towards first base side.
Arm Action: Right-Handed. Long arm action, over-the-top slot.
FB: T78, 76-78 mph. Four-seam type, strikes.
CB: 67-68 mph. 11/5 shape, breaks early.
CH: 68-70 mph. Near fastball arm speed, plays straight, works up in the zone. 

Joseph Mendiola.J, Belleville East (MO), 2023
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-foot-7, 170-pounds. Stocky, with some advanced strength.
Defense: Bouncy first step. Gets reads off the bat. Approaches the ball with quick feet.
Arm: Right-Handed  INF - 77 mph. Whippy arm action with a 3/4 infield like release
Hit: Right-Handed Closed stance with hands at the ear. Controlled stride forward. Very uphill swing. Hits off of the back leg. Big finish
Power: 84 mph exit velocity in BP. Shows consistent lift.
Run: 4.77 runner home-to-first. 

Delivery: Exclusively pitched out of the stretch, steady drop/drive delivery, shoulders fly open, on line with target, lands square, athletic finish.
Arm Action: Right-Handed Long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T74, 71-73 mph. Strikes to both sides of the plate.
CB: 59-61 mph. 12/6 shape, breaks early into the zone.
CH: 63-67 mph. Near fastball arm action, plays straight. 

Matt Miscik, Highland (IL), 2022
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 5-foot-11, 198-pounds. Broad shouldered and durable
Defense: Shows clean and confident actions with quick feet and some athleticism.
Arm: Right-Handed  INF - 78 mph. Big arm action. Max effort throws. Developing arm strength
Hit: Right-Handed Hits from a wide, opened stance. Toe tap load. Gets to a great hitting position. Shows quick hands and creates excellent torque. Some length to contact, gets extension through the swing.
Power: 91 mph exit velocity in BP. Ball jumps off the bat. Consistently barrels the baseball, flashes big pop.
Run: 5.08 runner home-to-first. 

Delivery: Feet start wide on the rubber, drop/drive type delivery, works closed to target, lands square, occasionally falls towards first base side.
Arm Action: Right-Handed Long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T82, 80-82 mph. Four-seam type, straight.
CB: 61-64 mph. 12/6 shape, gradual action.
CH: 68-72 mph. Slightly decelerated arm action, plays with arm-side run. 

Aaron Moss, Lindbergh (IL), 2021
Positional Profile: C/RHP. Top uncommitted catcher in the state.
Body: 5-foot-10, 150-pounds. Athletic build with a lot of room to fill out.
Defense: Advanced and aggressive actions and footwork behind the plate. Quick transfers with elite arm strength. Recorded pop times of 1.92-2.05.  Athletic actions in the infield, works well getting around the baseball.
Arm: Right-Handed. C - 83 mph. INF - 94 mph.  Elite arm strength topping out at 94mph across the diamond. 83 mph behind the plate.
Hit: Right-Handed Pronounced leg kick back, hangs foot, rhythm and control in the load, flicks the hands into the hitting position. Slightly elevated bat path, quick hands to and through the zone with bat speed, nearly all barrels in BP.
Power: 91 mph exit velocity in BP. Shows some current pop with more to come with addition of strength.
Run: 4.51 runner home-to-first.

Delivery: Feet start balanced towards middle of rubber, quick side step initiates drop/drive type delivery, athletic balance point, on line with target, falls towards first base side, throws with effort, showed premium athleticism on the mound.
Arm Action: Right-Handed Long, loose arm action, over-the-top slot.
FB: T87, 85-87 mph. Four-seam type, hard action, flashed arm-side run, plays up in the zone.
CB: 70-71 mph. 11/5 shape, late break, tunnels well with fastball. 

Eric Podgorny, MICDS (MO), 2023
Positional Profile: RHP An absolute must follow name, soon-to-be a nationally ranked prospect in his class.
Body: 6-foot-2, 171-pounds. Wiry, athletic, high-waisted, wide-shouldered frame.
Delivery: Worked solely out of the stretch, quick drop/drive delivery, explosive lower half, level shoulders, works on line with target, lands square, smooth rhythm throughout, high-end athlete on the mound.
Arm Action: Right-Handed Long, loose arm action, high 3/4 slot. Premium arm strength for age, comes out clean.
FB: T91, 88-90 mph. Hard, heavy action, strikes to both sides of the plate, swing-and-miss pitch.
CB: 73-75 mph. True 12/6 shape, late break, bite, true swing-and-miss pitch.
SL: 77-80 mph.
CH: 84-85 mph. Firm.
SPLT: 77-80 mph.

Trevor Quick, Seckman (MO), 2021
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-foot-0, 165-pounds. Athletic build. Muscular lower half. Room to fill out in the upper half
Defense: Advanced defender with clean, confident, and efficient actions. Gets around the ball well. Hands and feet work in unison.
Arm: Right-Handed  INF - 87 mph. Big arm. Short, quick arm action through a high-¾ slot. Ball explodes out of the hand.
Hit: Right-Handed Narrow, squared stance. Slow, controlled, toe tap load with quiet hands before launching them on an uphill path with quickness.
Power: 89 mph exit velocity in BP. Easy, above average pop. Showed the ability to find all barrels in BP. Gap to gap power.
Run: 4.94 runner home-to-first. 

Delivery: Feet start staggered towards third base side of rubber, drop/drive type delivery, strong balance point, works on line with target, lands square, extremely athletic on the mound.
Arm Action: Right-Handed Short arm action, high 3/4 slot; quick arm.
FB: T84, 82-84 mph. Flashed arm-side run, lively action.
CB: 69-71 mph. 11/5 shape, late break, above-average offering.
CH: 62-66 mph. Near fastball arm speed, down in the zone. 

Tyler Robertson, Mater Dei Catholic (MO), 2022
Positional Profile: LHP Athletic, projectable southpaw with an effective fastball/curveball mix.
Body: 6-foot-2, 190-pounds. Lanky, high-waisted, projectable build.
Delivery: Works solely out of the stretch, steady drop/drive type delivery, strong front side, works on line with target, lands square, athletic finish, simple delivery, rhythm throughout.
Arm Action: Long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T78, 75-78 mph. Clean out the hand, high strike rate.
CB: 70-72 mph. 12/6 shape, early break, some feel to spin. 
CH: 65 mph. Near fastball arm speed, showed glove-side cut. 

Garrett Shearer, Saint Louis University High School (MO), 2023
Positional Profile: RHP/INF
Body: 5-foot-11, 157-pounds. Lean frame with developing strength.
Defense: Shows clean and controlled hands and feet.
Arm: Right-Handed  INF - 78 mph. Moderate arm actions coming through a low-¾ slot.
Hit: Right-Handed. Narrow, open stance. Toe tap load. Minimal hand movement with rhythm Level and efficient path. Extension through contact.
Power: 80 mph exit velocity in BP. Line drive hitter, some barrels in BP.
Run: 5.15 runner home-to-first. 

Delivery: Works exclusively out of the stretch, quick drop/drive type delivery, athletic on the mound, works on line with target, lands square, upright finish through release.
Arm Action: Right-Handed Short, loose arm action, high 3/4 slot; quick arm.
FB: T77, 74-76 mph. Showed arm-side run, tendency to leak up in the zone, some strikes.
CB: 59-61 mph. Gradual 11/5 shape. 
CH: 63-65 mph. Sinking action, played towards glove-side. 

Johnny Sweeney, Belleville West (MO), 2021
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-foot-5, 215-pounds. Huge, developed frame with strength.
Defense: Choppy feet. Developing hands.
Arm: Right-Handed  INF - 81 mph. Full pitcher like arm action. Whippy, 3/4 release.
Hit: Left-Handed. Wide, back leg heavy, squared stance with a smooth load. Quick, level and efficient swing, cutting himself off at times.
Power: 88 mph exit velocity in BP. Above average pop to the pull with the ability to get better.
Run: 4.89 runner home-to-first. 

Delivery: Feet start balanced towards middle of rubber, side step initiates slight drop/drive type delivery, sound balance point, shoulders fly open, on line with target, square landing, smooth rhythm throughout, easy effort.
Arm Action: Right-Handed Long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T80, 78-80 mph. Four-seam type, plays straight, strikes down in the zone. 
CH: 70-72 mph. Maintains fastball arm speed, works down in the zone, pairs well with fastball. 

Colin Vahabzadeh, Hickman (IL), 2022
Positional Profile: LHP Polished left-hander with feel to spin.
Body: 6-foot-0, 150-pounds. Lean, lanky, highly projectable build.
Delivery: Worked solely out of the stretch, high leg kick, drop/drive type delivery, strong front side, long stride downhill, works closed to target, athletic finish.
Arm Action: Left-Handed Long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T76, 75-76 mph. Showed arm-side run, some strikes.
CB: 68-73 mph. 12/6 shape, feel to spin, strikes.
CH: 60-62 mph. Showed natural sinking action. 

Cameron Wieczorek, Northwest Cedar Hill (MO), 2023
Positional Profile: RHP/INF
Body: 6-foot-4, 170-pounds. Very tall, lanky frame. Lots of room to add size and strength. Defense: Choppy feet. Plays high.
Arm: Right-Handed  INF - 79 mph.
Hit: Right-Handed. Straight up, narrow stance. Uses a big arm bar-load before launching his hands on a long and slightly uphill path to contact.
Power: 80 mph exit velocity in BP. Line drives and barrels. Developing power
Run: 5.22 runner home-to-first. 

Delivery: Worked exclusively out of the stretch, tall/fall type delivery, loud lead leg landing, throws on line with target, lands square after release.
Arm Action: Right-Handed Long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T74, 72-74 mph. Four-seam type, works bottom half of the zone.
CB: 62-63 mph. True 12/6 shape, early break.
CH: 69-70 mph. Maintains fastball arm speed, flashed arm-side run.  

Rick Williams, Kirkwood (MO), 2024
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-foot-10, 146-pounds. Developing frame with lots of room to add size and strength.
Defense: Concerted effort to get around and behind the ball. Big funnel up. Natural actions.
Arm: Right-Handed  INF - 77 mph. Developing arm strength. Natural, whippy arm action.
Hit: Right-Handed. Moderate, straight up stance. Crouches during the load. Gathers weight in the back hip then strides forward. Level swing. Full body swing. Quick, aggressive finish.
Power: 77 mph exit velocity in BP. Developing pop
Run: 4.77 runner home-to-first. 

Delivery: Works exclusively out of the stretch, slight drop/drive type delivery, works on line with target, lands square, recoil finish.
Arm Action: Right-Handed Short, compact arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T74, 72-74 mph. Four-seam type, strikes.
CB: 59-60 mph. 11/5 shape, gradual action.
CH: 64-66 mph. Slight deceleration of arm speed, showed some arm-side run. 

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