Prep Baseball Report

Headed North: 2021 RHP Devin Fletcher (Liberty)


Ted Williams
Ground Forces

It's that time of the year again as we look at who's poised to scale the rankings in 2020. Let's pack up and head out as we look at:


Devin Fletcher

Class of 2021 / RHP

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2021
  • Primary Position: RHP
  • High School: Liberty
    State: PA
  • Summer Team: PA Stars
  • Height: 6-8
    Weight: 215lbs
  • Bat/Throw: R/R

Statistics

Pitching
89
Max FB
(02/23/20)
88 - 89
FB
(02/13/21)
69 - 80
CB
(06/15/20)
82 - 84
CH
(02/13/21)
77 - 80
SL
(09/23/22)
Pitching
Max FB
87
FB
85 - 87
SL
78 - 80
Pitching
Max FB
86
FB
80 - 85
SL
77 - 80
Pitching
Max FB
86
FB
80 - 85
SL
77 - 80
Pitching
Max FB
89
FB
88 - 89
CH
82 - 84
SL
76 - 77
Pitching
Max FB
88
FB
84 - 88
CB
69 - 80
CH
72 - 78
Pitching
Max FB
89
FB
87 - 88
CB
76 - 77
CH
78 - 79
Pitching
FB
81 - 84
CB
71 - 72
CH
71 - 74
Pitching
Max FB
85
FB
81 - 85
CB
69 - 72
CH
69 - 70
Trackman - Fastball
89.2
Velocity (max)
(02/13/21)
88.0 - 89.1
Velo Range
(02/13/21)
90.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
(02/13/21)
2155
Spin Rate (max)
(06/15/20)
2006
Spin Rate (avg)
(06/15/20)
IVB (max)
(06/15/20)
IVB (avg)
(06/15/20)
HM (max)
(09/23/22)
HM (avg)
(06/15/20)
Extension (avg)
(02/13/21)
Release Ht (avg)
(09/23/22)
Spin Score (max)
(06/15/20)
Zone %
(06/15/20)
Trackman - Fastball
Velocity (max)
85.5
Velo Range
79.2 - 84.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
81.1
Spin Rate (max)
1836
Spin Rate (avg)
1678
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Fastball
Velocity (max)
89.2
Velo Range
88 - 89.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
90.9
Spin Rate (max)
2000
Spin Rate (avg)
1936
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Fastball
Velocity (max)
87.7
Velo Range
83 - 86.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
84.4
Spin Rate (max)
2155
Spin Rate (avg)
2006
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
80.2
Velocity (max)
(06/15/20)
70.3 - 77.9
Velo Range
(06/15/20)
74.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
(02/13/21)
2163
Spin Rate (max)
(02/13/21)
2134
Spin Rate (avg)
(02/13/21)
IVB (max)
(02/13/21)
IVB (avg)
(02/13/21)
HM (max)
(02/13/21)
HM (avg)
(02/13/21)
Extension (avg)
(02/13/21)
Release Ht (avg)
(06/15/20)
Spin Score (max)
(02/13/21)
Zone %
(02/13/21)
Trackman - Curveball
Velocity (max)
74.4
Velo Range
72.4 - 74.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
74.2
Spin Rate (max)
2163
Spin Rate (avg)
2134
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
Velocity (max)
80.2
Velo Range
70.3 - 77.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
72
Spin Rate (max)
1952
Spin Rate (avg)
1685
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
79.5
Velocity (max)
(09/23/22)
77.2 - 78.8
Velo Range
(09/23/22)
76.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
(09/23/22)
1844
Spin Rate (max)
(09/23/22)
1817
Spin Rate (avg)
(09/23/22)
IVB (max)
(09/23/22)
IVB (avg)
(09/23/22)
HM (max)
(09/23/22)
HM (avg)
(09/23/22)
Extension (avg)
(09/23/22)
Release Ht (avg)
(09/23/22)
Spin Score (max)
(09/23/22)
Zone %
(09/23/22)
Trackman - Slider
Velocity (max)
79.5
Velo Range
77.2 - 78.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
76.6
Spin Rate (max)
1844
Spin Rate (avg)
1817
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
81.8
Velocity (max)
(02/13/21)
81.3 - 81.8
Velo Range
(02/13/21)
82.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
(02/13/21)
1940
Spin Rate (max)
(06/15/20)
1517
Spin Rate (avg)
(06/15/20)
IVB (max)
(06/15/20)
IVB (avg)
(06/15/20)
HM (max)
(06/15/20)
HM (avg)
(02/13/21)
Extension (avg)
(02/13/21)
Release Ht (avg)
(06/15/20)
Spin Score (max)
(06/15/20)
Zone %
(06/15/20)
Trackman - ChangeUp
Velocity (max)
81.8
Velo Range
81.3 - 81.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
82.6
Spin Rate (max)
1502
Spin Rate (avg)
1365
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
Velocity (max)
78.2
Velo Range
74 - 78.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
75.4
Spin Rate (max)
1940
Spin Rate (avg)
1517
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %

Pitch_Scores

Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
(06/15/20)
Rise+
(06/15/20)
Sink+
(06/15/20)
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
Rise+
Sink+
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
(06/15/20)
Sweep+
(06/15/20)
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
Sweep+

headed North

Base Camp
Currently in the PBR Pennyslvania Class of 2021 Rankings at 90th overall and 26th among pitchers, Fletcher features a projectable 6-foot-7, 185-pound frame with plenty of length. He sat 81-85 mph with lots of moving parts coming towards the hitter. Repeats long arm motion well and stays on top routinely with significant arm-side run. Also showcased a 69-72 mph curveball with 11/5 rotation and mixed in a changeup with quality sell at 69-70 mph.

The Ascent

After seeing the improvements Fletcher made from September 2018 to the Preseason All-State event in February 2019, it was evident that it’s only a matter of time before he blossoms into a must follow in his class. Not only does his long and lean frame suggest obvious room for strength and velocity to be added in the near future, but he also boasted an improved arsenal with increased feel for a windup that features a lot of jerky movement. This makes for difficult at-bats at the plate coupled with noticeable arm-side run and late life on the fastball. Fletcher’s hard work at his craft is paying off, as evidenced by some added weight to his frame and a 6 mph increase on his fastball since we last saw him.

Reaching the Summit

In order to keep working himself up the rankings and into a legit conversation as one of the top pitchers in his class, Fletcher should continue to find himself in the weight room filling out a frame that could reasonably add 35 pounds. Increased depth of the breaking ball and the ability to throw the changeup at a near similar speed to the fastball (7-10 mph difference) will make the funkiness of his windup play in-game even more. With some more refinement on his craft and increased feel for his long frame, it’s easy to see why Fletcher would catapult into becoming a must-get in the 2021 class."

Player Comparison

*Note: Many times coaches will ask our staff "Who does he remind you of?" Player "comps" are a popular tool in the scouting/recruiting world and we have decided to add that niche to our feature articles. Sometimes it's within the physical build, the numbers, the actions or a combination of all three.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

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Super 60 Pro Showcase NATIONAL 02/02 The MAX - McCook, IL
2020 Preseason All-State - Southeast Session 1 PA 02/15 Keystone State Baseball Academy
2020 Preseason All-State - Southeast Session 2 PA 02/16 Keystone State Baseball Academy
2020 Preseason All-State - SW/Central PA 02/22 Iron Horse Sports Complex
2020 NJ/NY/PA Committed Player ProCase PA 02/23 Keystone Baseball Academy
2020 Preseason All-State - Western PA 02/23 Pittsburgh Indoor Sports Arena
2020 Preseason All-State - NE/Central PA 02/29 Liberty Sports Arena
2020 Preseason All-State - Northwest PA 02/29 Erie Premier Sports
2020 Preseason Jr PA State Games Trials PA 03/08 Keystone State Baseball Academy
2020 Northeast JUCO Day PA 06/03 Dutchess Stadium

 

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