Rankings Insider: Top 2021 NJ LHPs

Tue April 7, 2020
TJ Hunt
Director, PBR New Jersey

With our latest rankings release for the 2021 class we decided to dive in deeper with a breakdown of the top 10 in each position. Next up: the top LHPs in NJ's 2021 class.

Class of 2021 Rankings Release

Top RHPs



Anthony Solometo

Class of 2021 / LHP

Rankings  StateRank: 2 / POS: 1 OverallRank: 22 / POS: 3 PBR Draft BoardRank: 48 / POS: 4

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2021
  • Primary Position: LHP
  • High School: Bishop Eustace
    State: NJ
  • Summer Team: Zoom Baseball Academy
  • Height: 6-5
    Weight: 215lbs
  • Bat/Throw: L/L

Statistics

Pitching
95
Max FB
(05/01/21)
93 - 95
FB
(05/01/21)
75 - 76
CB
(08/14/20)
86 - 87
CH
(07/04/20)
80 - 83
SL
(05/01/21)
Pitching
Max FB
95
FB
93 - 95
SL
80 - 83
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Pitching
Max FB
93
FB
92 - 93
SL
81 - 82
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Pitching
Max FB
94
FB
90 - 92
CB
75 - 76
SL
80 - 81
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Pitching
Max FB
93
FB
91 - 93
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Pitching
Max FB
92
FB
89 - 92
CH
86 - 87
SL
80 - 82
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Pitching
Max FB
92
FB
90 - 92
CH
84 - 86
SL
79 - 80
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Pitching
Max FB
88
FB
86 - 88
SL
77 - 78
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Pitching
Max FB
89
FB
87 - 88
SL
78 - 81
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Scouting Report

Quick Hit: Lanky, athletic frame at 6-foot-3, 205-pounds. Long, loose arm action with some funk to delivery. Deceptive on hitters. 90-92 this winter, hard late 1/7 slider at 79-80; swing and miss pitch.
First Glimpse: Gloucester Catholic vs. St. Augustine April 2019 Coaches vs. Cancer at Mainland HS. Was 86-88.
Breakout Performance: Area Code Games, summer 2019.
The Future: North Carolina recruit has a starter profile at the next level. Heavy fastball with late life in the upper 80s and low-90s with a true out-pitch slider and a late-fading changeup to boot. Expect Solometo to be a high school name to watch for the draft come this time next year.

 

 





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Pierce Coppola

Class of 2021 / LHP

Rankings  StateRank: 3 / POS: 2 OverallRank: 45 / POS: 5 PBR Draft BoardRank: 106 / POS: 13

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2021
  • Primary Position: LHP
  • High School: Verona
    State: NJ
  • Summer Team: Wladyka
  • Height: 6-8
    Weight: 230lbs
  • Bat/Throw: L/L

Statistics

Pitching
95
Max FB
(04/19/21)
91 - 93
FB
(04/19/21)
80 - 81
CB
(08/10/20)
80 - 83
SL
(04/19/21)
73 - 75
SPL
(03/03/20)
Pitching
Max FB
95
FB
91 - 93
SL
80 - 83
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Pitching
Max FB
92
FB
88 - 92
CB
80 - 81
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Pitching
Max FB
89
FB
86 - 89
CB
71 - 72
SPL
73 - 75
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Pitching
Max FB
91
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Pitching
Max FB
87
FB
85 - 87
CB
71 - 72
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Pitching
Max FB
85
FB
83 - 84
CB
67 - 70
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Scouting Report

Quick Hit: Wiry frame at 6-foot-7 200-pounds. Up to 90 this winter with more in the tank as he continues to fill out frame. Sharp curveball with 1/7 tilt at 70-72 and a split-changeup with late tumbling action
First Glimpse: Winter, 2017
Breakout Performance: Wladyka Pitcher Showcase, 2020.
The Future: Coppola's stock has risen in the last calendar year with a velocity jump and big time performances on big stages at various events in the summer. A dark horse draft guy for 2021, Coppola possesses an innate ability to control his long, wiry limbs consistently in his delivery - which is rare for a guy of his size and body type. 

 





Oren Abbott

Class of 2021 / LHP

Rankings  StateRank: 14 / POS: 4 OverallRank: 432 / POS: 49

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2021
  • Primary Position: LHP
    Secondary Position: 1B
  • High School: Millburn
    State: NJ
  • Summer Team: Team Elite Prime
  • Height: 6-2
    Weight: 207lbs
  • Bat/Throw: L/L

Statistics

Pitching
86
Max FB
83 - 85
FB
69 - 70
CB
69 - 71
CH

Scouting Report

Quick Hit: Broad shouldered, physical frame at 6-foot-2 214-pounds. 86-88 with late armside run on fastball from a high-3/4 slot. 
First Glimpse: Spring 2019
Breakout Performance: April 2019 vs. Middlesex HS. After dealing with an injury, Abbott came out of the gate ready to go in his start. 86-88 and flashed a big 1/7 breaker for strikes as well.
The Future: The Duke recruit is one of the top arms in the class - Abbott can benefit even more from a successful spring (hopefully) and summer campaign. Reminds me of former St. Augustine standout and Duke pitcher Bill Chillari (2016) - with an upper 80s fastball and command of offspeed.

 





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Matt Nunan

Class of 2021 / LHP

Rankings  StateRank: 16 / POS: 5

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2021
  • Primary Position: LHP
    Secondary Position: OF
  • High School: Ocean City
    State: NJ
  • Summer Team: Baseball Performance Center
  • Height: 6-3
    Weight: 180lbs
  • Bat/Throw: R/L

Statistics

Pitching
90
Max FB
(04/23/21)
86 - 89
FB
(04/23/21)
72 - 76
CB
(04/23/21)
75 - 77
CH
(02/18/19)
Pitching
Max FB
90
FB
86 - 89
CB
72 - 76
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Pitching
Max FB
89
FB
84 - 87
CB
71 - 72
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Pitching
Max FB
84
FB
82 - 84
CB
68 - 70
CH
75 - 77
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Pitching
Max FB
82
FB
80 - 81
CB
69 - 71
CH
72 - 74
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Scouting Report

 

Quick Hit: Athletic frame at 6-foot-3 180-pounds. 84-87 touching 89 with 1/7 curveball at 71-72. 
First Glimpse: BPC showcase, November 2018
Breakout Performance: Garden State Underclass Games, June 2019
The Future: Nunan, a Boston College commit, has the makings of a front-line guy. The bigger range on his fastball compared to his max  bodes well for more velocity gains sooner than later. The feel for spin is there, too.

 





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Jack Findlay

Class of 2021 / LHP

Rankings  StateRank: 8 / POS: 3 OverallRank: 318 / POS: 37

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2021
  • Primary Position: LHP
  • High School: Roxbury
    State: NJ
  • Summer Team: Morris County Cubs
  • Height: 6-2
    Weight: 190lbs
  • Bat/Throw: L/L

Statistics

Pitching
90
Max FB
(07/02/20)
88 - 90
FB
(07/02/20)
76 - 79
CB
(07/02/20)
82 - 85
CH
(07/02/20)
80 - 82
SL
(07/02/20)
Pitching
Max FB
90
FB
88 - 90
CB
76 - 79
CH
82 - 85
SL
80 - 82
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Pitching
Max FB
88
FB
84 - 86
CB
70 - 73
SL
73 - 76
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Trackman - Fastball
90.3
Velocity (max)
(07/02/20)
87.8 - 90.3
Velo Range
(07/02/20)
88.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
(07/02/20)
2429
Spin Rate (max)
(07/02/20)
2225
Spin Rate (avg)
(07/02/20)
17.8
IVB (max)
(07/02/20)
16.4
IVB (avg)
(07/02/20)
1.6
HM (max)
(07/02/20)
-0.7
HM (avg)
(07/02/20)
6.1
Extension (avg)
(07/02/20)
6.2
Release Ht (avg)
(07/02/20)
27
Spin Score (max)
(07/02/20)
29
Zone %
(07/02/20)
Trackman - Fastball
Velocity (max)
90.3
Velo Range
87.8 - 90.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
88.6
Spin Rate (max)
2429
Spin Rate (avg)
2225
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
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Trackman - Curveball
79.0
Velocity (max)
(07/02/20)
75.1 - 79.0
Velo Range
(07/02/20)
75.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
(07/02/20)
2269
Spin Rate (max)
(07/02/20)
2196
Spin Rate (avg)
(07/02/20)
-0.7
IVB (max)
(07/02/20)
0.7
IVB (avg)
(07/02/20)
0.6
HM (max)
(07/02/20)
3.2
HM (avg)
(07/02/20)
5.4
Extension (avg)
(07/02/20)
6.3
Release Ht (avg)
(07/02/20)
29
Spin Score (max)
(07/02/20)
100
Zone %
(07/02/20)
Trackman - Curveball
Velocity (max)
79
Velo Range
75.1 - 79
Eff Velocity (avg)
75.9
Spin Rate (max)
2269
Spin Rate (avg)
2196
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
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Trackman - Slider
82.2
Velocity (max)
(07/02/20)
80.8 - 82.1
Velo Range
(07/02/20)
80.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
(07/02/20)
2335
Spin Rate (max)
(07/02/20)
2334
Spin Rate (avg)
(07/02/20)
1.0
IVB (max)
(07/02/20)
2.1
IVB (avg)
(07/02/20)
-1.3
HM (max)
(07/02/20)
0.3
HM (avg)
(07/02/20)
5.4
Extension (avg)
(07/02/20)
6.1
Release Ht (avg)
(07/02/20)
29
Spin Score (max)
(07/02/20)
50
Zone %
(07/02/20)
Trackman - Slider
Velocity (max)
82.2
Velo Range
80.8 - 82.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
80.1
Spin Rate (max)
2335
Spin Rate (avg)
2334
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
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Trackman - ChangeUp
83.5
Velocity (max)
(07/02/20)
82.3 - 83.5
Velo Range
(07/02/20)
82.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
(07/02/20)
1566
Spin Rate (max)
(07/02/20)
1480
Spin Rate (avg)
(07/02/20)
16.7
IVB (max)
(07/02/20)
14.5
IVB (avg)
(07/02/20)
-6.7
HM (max)
(07/02/20)
-8.4
HM (avg)
(07/02/20)
5.6
Extension (avg)
(07/02/20)
6.1
Release Ht (avg)
(07/02/20)
19
Spin Score (max)
(07/02/20)
25
Zone %
(07/02/20)
Trackman - ChangeUp
Velocity (max)
83.5
Velo Range
82.3 - 83.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
82.2
Spin Rate (max)
1566
Spin Rate (avg)
1480
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
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Pitch_Scores

Pitch Scores - Fastball
86
Hop+
(07/02/20)
79
Rise+
(07/02/20)
73
Sink+
(07/02/20)
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
Rise+
Sink+
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Pitch Scores - Curveball
71
Hammer+
(07/02/20)
72
Sweep+
(07/02/20)
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
Sweep+
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Pitch Scores - Slider
77
Hammer+
(07/02/20)
73
Sweep+
(07/02/20)
Pitch Scores - Slider
Hammer+
Sweep+
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Scouting Report

 

Quick Hit: Athletic frame with clean arm and high-3/4 slot. Pitchability at 84-86 with breaker that is swing and miss. Lulls hitters to sleep, ball jumps out.
First Glimpse: Spring, 2018 vs. Ramapo HS at Roxbury.
Breakout Performance: Garden State Underclass Games, 2019
The Future: The Notre Dame commit certainly has some projection left and has some craft to his stuff. 84-86 consistently, touching 88 at the Garden State Underclass Games - Findlay possesses feel for a smaller, harder slider and a more top-to-bottom breaker at 70-73. With a couple notches on velocity, Findlay will continue to rise in the state and national rankings.