Arkansas Insider: Unsigned Seniors 3.4.15

March 4, 2016

By: Zac Bottoms
Arkansas Scouting Director

I have hit the road this week and have watched five games and have noticed a few prospects that are unsigned and are worth digging into a little more or several colleges.

2016 LHP EJ Scott, Central HS
Scott is a 6-foot-1 190-pound left-hander with a large frame and a physical build. He commanded the strike zone with a fastball of 84-87 mph in the strike zone. He complimented the fastball with 1/7 curveball with late break. He pitched from an H ¾ arm slot with quick arm. His delivery is repeatable with regular effort and some rhythm. Overall Scott is a physical player with advancing arm strength an unsigned senior that should get on recruiters radars quickly over the next few weeks

2016 LHP Drew Dyer, Benton HS
Dyer is a 6-foot 200-pound left hander with a large frame and a physical build. He works from an H ¾ arm slot with a quick arm. His delivery is simple and is repeated on a consistent basis. He attacked the strike zone with a fastball 84-86 mph with late run. He complimented the fastball with a solid breaking ball that kept hitters off balance. He struck out 11 in 4 innings of work against a competitive Watson Chapel line up on Tuesday. Overall a physical player that understands how to pitch.

2016 CIF Johnathan Nichols, Catholic HS
Nichols is a 6-foot-1 180 pound corner infielder with a large frame and an athletic build. Offensively he starts from an athletic stance with a slight load, he attacks the baseball with fast bat speed and line drive swing. He showed the ability to hit home runs hitting a 3 run shot late in the game Monday against Benton. Defensively he played through the ball with fluid foot work and an average exchange. Throwing the ball accurately across the infield. Overall Nichols is a solid player with advanced bat speed and a feel for the barrel.