Prep Baseball Report

Three High Ceiling Arms In OK's 2018 Class




Andy Urban
Oklahoma Scouting Director

Projection is often is no perfect science, but it is often the determining factor when evaluating players of similar skill levels. Today Prep Baseball Report Oklahoma takes an in-depth look at three pitchers with high ceilings.

Holden Hopkins, LHP, Norman North HS
A 6-foot-5, 185-pound left-handed pitcher, long, athletic build, extremely projectable. A smooth delivery, moderate leg kick, steps slightly across his body, 3/4 slot. Fastball sits 80-82, downhill plane. Breaking ball has sweeping action with 2/8 shape, 67-69 mph.

Colton Hunter, RHP, Leedey HS
A 6-foot, 175-pound average build with some strength. A controlled, low effort, easy delivery, above the belt leg kick, high-3/4 slot, fluid arm action, good command of three pitches. Features a fastball that keeps its plane, 81-83, touched an 84. Changeup shows some fade ,73-74 mph. Curveball has rolling action with 11/5 shape, 70-72 mph.

Kaden Kirby, RHP, Oklahoma Christian Academy
A 6-foot-1, 165-pound slender build, long legs. A smooth, up-tempo delivery, high leg kick, fluid arm circle, fast arm out front, 3/4 slot. Fastball flashes arm-side run at 79-82 mph, has touched 85 mph. Slider shows depth at times, 67-72 mph. Changeup is thrown with fastball arm speed with fade, 72-74 mph.