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Maryland Preseason All-State Session II: Pitcher Analysis


Kyle Campbell & Jamie Naill Jr.
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Session II of the Maryland Preseason All-State featured 75 players from across the Old Line State, Delaware, Virginia and Pennsylvania. Players were put through a pro-style workout and threw bullpens in front of our PBR Maryland staff with TrackMan and Blast on hand to capture additional data throughout the event. Below are evaluations on the 35 pitchers at the event. 

 

PITCHERS

(Listed Alphabetically)

Liam Bowen OF / RHP / Walt Whitman, MD / 2023

Body: 6’1”, 180 pounds. Projectable, athletic frame.
Delivery: Started from the stretch only primarily with the hands coming to a rest at the ribs. Utilized a quick leg lift to chest height with a connected move down the mound with repeatability over the front side. Quick arm action on the way through with good chest position down over an athletic finish. 
Arm Action: RH. Over the top slot with good arm speed at release; gets downhill some. 
FB: T83 mph, 80-83 mph. Average spin rate of 1794 rpm. Heavy into the zone with good command.
CB: 63-65 mph. Average spin rate of 1922 rpm. Held the zone at a 75% rate showing 11/5 shape; worked up to -13 inches of induced vertical break (depth). 
CH: 74-76 mph. Good feel for the zone and extra reach out in front (7.22 feet of average extension).


Luke Boyd RHP / SS / Urbana , MD / 2023

Body: 6’3”, 180 pounds. Athletic, projectable frame.
Delivery: Started from the middle of the rubber; used a side rocker step with tempo into a low stack position with hip coil and a pause before driving out smoothly towards the plate; everything worked on time with a balanced finish down over the land leg. 
Arm Action: RH. High ¾ slot with a loose, whippy arm stroke. 
FB: T83 mph, 81-82 mph. Average spin rate of 1950 rpm. Heavy down in the zone with some arm side run as well (13 inches of average horizontal movement). 
CB: 65-68 mph. Average spin rate of 1792 rpm. Developing shape with bullet spin at the moment. 
CH: 70-73 mph. Effectively killed spin and commanded the zone at a 33% clip.


Branden Brown RHP / SS / Combine Academy (NC), MD / 2022

Body: 6’3”, 165 pounds. Lean, projectable frame with advanced feel for the body. 
Delivery: Started from the far left side of the rubber utilizing a methodical side rocker step into a quick leg lift and smooth, rhythmic drive out towards the plate with impressive backside leg drive. Really athletic delivery overall and finished his pitches out in front; everything worked on time and in sequence allowing for high-level repeatability on the mound. Up tempo and commanded the pace of his pen. 
Arm Action: RH. Whippy, high ¾ slot with increased extension on the front side. 
FB: T88 mph, 84-87 mph. Average spin rate of 2177 rpm. Lit up the zone at an 88% rate getting up into the 2300+ spin range (life). 
CB: 70-72 mph. Average spin rate of 2194 rpm. Sharp, late two-plane movement on an 11/5 tilt with swing and miss abilities. 
CH: 79-81 mph. Thrown for 50% strikes and slight fade on occasion, solid fourth pitch in the arsenal. 
SL: 80-82 mph. Average spin rate of 2240 rpm. Developing feel on this date, mostly cutter movement. Still flashed a small, late horizontal shape (1.5 inches on average).


Jackson Brunner RHP / OF / Thomas S. Wootton, MD / 2022

Body: 5’11”, 155 pounds. Lean, projectable frame with room to add strength. 
Delivery: Athletic delivery with the hands moving up over the head in rhythm with the side rocker, medium leg lift to a balanced, hip-coiled position with an on-time drive forward from the backside and chest over the toes. Everything comes out of the same window with similar pace on the arm action.
Arm Action: RH. High ¾, quick arm speed with ability to repeat. 
FB: T75 mph, 72-74 mph. Average spin rate of 1800 rpm. Showed a mostly straight fastball with carry towards the plate; held the zone at a 30% clip. More velo coming.
CB: 61-63 mph. Average spin rate of 1672 rpm. Big horizontal break across the plate (9 inches on average / 18 inches max HM) with solid command. 
CH: 69-70 mph. Killed spin with developing feel for the strike zone. Somewhat straight at the moment.


Shawn Cameron 1B / LHP / Chopticon, MD / 2021

Body: 6’4”, 195 pounds. Large, projectable frame with feel for his body. 
Delivery: Above-average pace to the delivery with a deep side rocker into a high stack with some hip coil; raced down the mound with solid connection in the body. Finished in an athletic position out over the front toe, sometimes falling off to the third base side. Hid the ball extremely well on his back hip before delivering, tough to see the arm until late. 
Arm Action: LH. High ¾ slot with a short, quick action on the way through. 
FB: T84 mph, 82-84 mph. Average spin rate of 1949 rpm. Lived down in the zone with sneaky carry to the plate. Extra reach on the front side allowing for increased jump at the plate (8.11 feet of average extension). 
CB: 67-69 mph. Average spin rate of 2076 rpm. Up to 10.6 inches of horizontal movement showing confidence out of the same FB window. 
CH: 73-74 mph. Killed spin with fade present (10+ inches of HM on average) projecting as a tough look on RHH moving forward.


Adam Decker LHP / 1B / Towson, MD / 2023

Body: 6’1”, 211 pounds. Strong, physical frame. 
Delivery: Started from the stretch only primarily from a slightly offset position with the front foot. Sudden leg lift to just above rib height and drive down the rubber landing into a slightly leveraged, stiff front side. Mostly upright land positioning allowing for a 5.64 foot release height via Trackman Baseball.
Arm Action: LH. Loose, high ¾ to ¾ slot with smooth actions on the way through. 
FB: T79 mph, 78-79 mph. Average spin rate of 1928 rpm. Lived down in the zone with some carry present. 
CB: 60-62 mph. Average spin rate of 1880 rpm. Solid depth with strikeout / swing and miss ability down the road. Loopy, big break to it showing 1/7 tilt.


Lion Gardiner RHP / 2B / Walt Whitman, MD / 2023

Body: 5’9”, 140 pounds. Lean, athletic frame with room to hold more weight. 
Delivery: Quick delivery with a short side rocker into a medium leg lift with abbreviated hip coil. Hid the ball well before a connected drive down the mound into a noticeably stiff land leg. Mostly upright finish with lots of whip at release. 
Arm Action: RH. High ¾, whippy look with a fast arm. 
FB: T81 mph, 78-80 mph. Average spin rate of 1897 rpm. Played heavier down in the zone but also showed up at times; 25% zone rate. 
CB: 67-69 mph. Average spin rate of 2006 rpm. Better bite to it than depth showing late horizontal movement across the plate. 
CH: 71-73 mph. Good third pitch; fade to it (12+ inches of horizontal movement) while killing spin (1361 average rpms).


Jake Garrett LHP / 1B / Damascus, MD / 2022

Body: 6’2”, 225 pounds. Strong, XL frame with a physical lower half. 
Delivery: Started from the middle of the rubber with the right foot planted slightly in front of the left, places the left immediately adjacent to the rubber and lifts the right leg into a controlled, medium stack position. Good in line drive out towards the plate with downward chest drive over the front side. Finished his pitches well with an athletic finish. 
Arm Action: LH. High ¾, loose slot with ability to repeat and pound the zone with the off-speed.
FB: T82 mph, 79-81 mph. Average spin rate of 1870 rpm. Decent carry towards the plate with occasional arm side run to it. 
CB: 67-68 mph. Average spin rate of 1990 rpm. Consistent two-plane, 1/7 shape with deception out of the hand.
CH: 72-73 mph. Up to 13 inches of horizontal movement (fade) and held the zone at a 50% clip.


Adam Gott RHP / OF / Calvert , MD / 2022

Body: 5’10”, 174 pounds. Lean, athletic body profile.
Delivery: Starts from the middle of the rubber with both feet narrow, the left almost covering the right to begin; small side rocker with rhythm into a comfortable, controlled stack position at the stomach; good backside leg drive while holding his posture during the move outward. Athletic finish out in front with an adequate front side. 
Arm Action: RH. Loose ¾ slot from a slightly lower position at times. 
FB: T77 mph, 75-76 mph. Average spin rate of 1759 rpm. Arm action created arm-side run with up to 19 inches of horizontal movement. 
CH: 69-72 mph. Good secondary offering with similar fade to the FB, dives out away from LHH. 
SL: 65-68 mph. Average spin rate of 1495 rpm. Developing offering with low spin and inconsistent shape at times.


Will Hart 1B / LHP / Aberdeen , MD / 2023

Body: 6’1”, 200 pounds. Large, strong frame.
Delivery: Works from the stretch-only primarily with the hands coming set evenly at the chest; short and quick leg lift with mostly upright posture on the way through; adequate pace to the delivery with early hand-break present at times. Worked into a straight up and down position on the land into a stiff front side. 
Arm Action: LH. High ¾ slot from a traditional look. 
FB: T68 mph, 67-68 mph. Average spin rate of 1654 rpm. Played better down in the zone with some ASR.
CB: 56-58 mph. Average spin rate of 1648 rpm. Developing offering at the moment with small horizontal movement.


Bryson Huwar RHP / OF / Clarion-Limestone, PA / 2022

Body: 6’0”, 190 pounds. Athletic, well put together build. 
Delivery: Methodical and athletic look throughout with comfortability changing rhythms and arm actions at any time; repeatable, balanced delivery starting from the middle of the rubber; slight side rocker into a comfortable stack position at the chest, moved quickly outward towards the plate with great command of his body on all pitches. Finished well over the front side and fell off hard to third base when dropping down to the side. 
Arm Action: RH. Worked from ¾ to side arm with above-average feel for his arsenal from either. 
FB: T87 mph, 84-86 mph. Average spin rate of 2083 rpm. Heavier down in the zone with impressive command. FB arm-side run ranged from 14 inches to 20 inches per Trackman Baseball. Plays extremely well in on RHH. 
CB: 66-67 mph. Average spin rate of 1415 rpm. Low spin but big, loopy horizontal shape to it across the plate. Could be a solid out pitch down the line, can throw for strikes at the moment.


Mitchell Hwang RHP / 3B / Walt Whitman, MD / 2023

Body: 5’11”, 185 pounds. Well put together, strong and durable frame overall. 
Delivery: Started from the far left side of the rubber; side rocker also worked to the front as well lifting to a medium-low, quick position with slight hip coil before driving out towards the plate; great extension down the mound on the forward move while landing leveraged into a stiff front side. 
Arm Action: RH. High ¾ slot with high intent on the front side, minimal restrictions.
FB: T83 mph, 80-82 mph. Average spin rate of 2070 rpm. Mostly straight look with adequate carry into the zone.
CB: 67-69 mph. Average spin rate of 2010 rpm. Held the zone at a 50% rate showing get me over abilities. 
CH: 73-76 mph. Some fade present on occasion working up around 10 inches of horizontal movement.


Ckori JONES, JR LHP / LHP / Bishop McNamara, MD / 2022

Body: 5’10”, 160 pounds. Lean, athletic frame with good movements on the bump.
Delivery: Worked from the center of the rubber flashing a cool demeanor, momentum building leg lift getting up to mid chest level with rhythmic, repeatable mechanics in the delivery. Hip shoulder separation evident on the land, driving out over the front side on the release with an athletic finish. 
Arm Action: LH. High ¾, loose slot with more in the tank. 
FB: T83 mph, 81-82 mph. Average spin rate of 2012 rpm. Easy play into the zone with some carry (19 inches of average induced vertical break via Trackman Baseball).
CB: 60-62 mph. Average spin rate of 1709 rpm. Short, two-plane shape on a 1/7 tilt with the chance to be a solid pitch as he continues gaining feel for spin. 
CH: 65-68 mph. Mostly straight at the moment, developing.


Gage Joseph OF / RHP / Cape Henlopen (DE), MD / 2024

Body: 6’0”, 150 pounds. Lean, projectable frame with a high-waist athleticism present. 
Delivery: Started with a side rocker from the middle of the rubber, rhythm present initiating into an athletic, high leg lift at chest height with hip coil at the top; worked out of the stack with intent on the drive towards the plate. Connected actions yielding smooth actions on the way through, finished his pitches well in a slightly upright, balanced position. 
Arm Action: RH. Loose, whippy high ¾ slot with repeatability. 
FB: T81 mph, 80-81 mph. Average spin rate of 1866 rpm. Heavy action down at the bottom of the zone from a high release height paired with low spin traits. 
CB: 62-64 mph. Average spin rate of 1484 rpm. Developing offering that will need to see higher spin to be slightly more effective.


Alexander Kennell 3B / RHP / Allegany, MD / 2023

Body: 6’1”, 240 pounds. Strong, XL frame with power throughout the build. 
Delivery: Started from the far left side of the rubber; side rocker into a medium leg lift at chest height, worked down the mound with adequate success landing in a moderately upright position on the release. Held a straight line allowing for repeatability in the zone. 
Arm Action: RH. High ¾ slot with a low spin profile. 
FB: T76 mph, 72-75 mph. Average spin rate of 1602 rpm. Held the bottom of the zone with success with up to 10 inches of horizontal movement (100% zone rate).
CB: 65-67 mph. Average spin rate of 1392 rpm. Developing offering with occasional short bite to it across the plate. 
CH: 61-64 mph.


Conner Keys OF / LHP / Calvert Hall, MD / 2023

Body: 5’11”, 185 pounds. Athletic, strong frame. 
Delivery: Worked from the stretch only from the left side of the rubber, high leg lift with a tall and fall approach on the bump, good on time hand separation and finish out in front over the toes. The chest worked downhill at release allowing for the arm to play smoothly in the takeaway and on time at the finish. 
Arm Action: LH. High ¾ slot with a quick arm. 
FB: T77 mph, 75-76 mph. Average spin rate of 1876 rpm. Better success down in the zone with low spin and increased ASR. Commanded the arm side of the plate. 
CB: 62-64 mph. Average spin rate of 2136 rpm. Consistent two-plane, 1/7 shape with slow break to it.
CH: 70-72 mph. Up to 15 inches of horizontal movement (fade) pointing towards a solid third offering in the arsenal. Possible swing and miss profile to RHH.


Ryan Lawrence OF / RHP / St. Michaels , MD / 2023

Body: 6’2”, 180 pounds. Projectable, athletic frame with feel for his body. 
Delivery: Worked from the stretch only off the middle of the rubber; operated using a slow, momentum building leg lift to chest height before driving connected down the mound; on time hand break from a high position allowing for a full arm circle on the backside of the takeaway. Finished long out in front, sometimes falling off to the first base side of the rubber. 
Arm Action: RH. Low, over the top slot with repeatability. 
FB: T78 mph, 76-78 mph. Average spin rate of 1838 rpm. Somewhat straight look, but minimal carry showing better play down in the zone. 
CB: 64-66 mph. Average spin rate of 1715 rpm. Short, minimal break across the plate. 
CH: 66-67 mph. Held the zone at a 60% clip with feel to throw for strikes in any count.


Anders Liimatainen 1B / RHP / Queen Annes County , MD / 2024

Body: 6’1”, 195 pounds. Strong, projectable frame with good proportions. 
Delivery: Big side rocker into a medium leg lift with hip coil across his body; worked down the mound with success finishing balanced over the front side. Repeatability present, hands separate on time from the chest. 
Arm Action: RH. Low, OTT slot. 
FB: T80 mph, 78-80 mph. Average spin rate of 1914 rpm. Played heavier down in the zone, carries well towards the plate. 
CB: 64-66 mph. Average spin rate of 1928 rpm. Up to -12 inches of depth (IVB) with similar horizontal break as well; held shape well with a good finish out in front.


Cam Love LHP / 1B / Damascus, MD / 2022

Body: 6’0”, 160 pounds. Lean, projectable frame with room to add strength. 
Delivery: Started from a stretch only position with the feet at a narrow position and the hands coming set at the belly button. Slow-rising leg lift to a high spot with hip coil around the backside. Mostly upright posture on the way through, falling off slightly to the third base side with regularity. 
Arm Action: LH. Quick arm out of a high ¾ slot.
FB: T76 mph, 74-76 mph. Average spin rate of 1956 rpm. Arm-side run present (up to 11 inches of horizontal movement) with good extension on the front side (6.57 feet on average). 
CH: 66-69 mph. Developing pitch with a 25% zone rate during his pen. 
SL: 62-64 mph. Average spin rate of 1936 rpm. Held consistent shape across the plate with gradual bite to it.


E.J. Lowry SS / RHP / St. John's Catholic Prep, MD / 2023

Body: 5’11”, 176 pounds. Projectable, athletic frame with room to fill out long limbs. 
Delivery: Started wide off the middle of the rubber; even, medium leg lift up towards the chest with control on the drive outward; athletic delivery with consistent, gradually building pace throughout. Landed in a balanced position out over the toes, everything worked together on the bump. 
Arm Action: RH. High ¾ slot with length and leverage on the bump. 
FB: T84 mph, 82-84 mph. Average spin rate of 2084 rpm. Saw legitimate carry towards the plate (20 inches of IVB on average). Featured a 38% zone rate and worked up to 6.38 feet of extension as well. 
CB: 71-74 mph. Average spin rate of 1827 rpm. Short action with developing shape at the moment. 
CH: 76-77 mph. Killed spin with effective fade to the arm side (13.1 inches of HM).


Matthew Lynch LHP / 1B / Rising Sun, MD / 2022

Body: 6’2”, 185 pounds. Projectable, lanky frame with some athleticism present. 
Delivery: Wide, even setup off the middle, right side of the rubber; big side rocker into a high leg lift with hip coil around the backside, held quick pace throughout while separating the hands from just under the chest on time, good connection with adequate posture on the finish. 
Arm Action: LH. Short, athletic high ¾ slot with quickness to it. 
FB: T85 mph, 82-84 mph. Average spin rate of 2074 rpm. Showed 12 inches of horizontal movement playing efficiently down around the knees and off the arm side of the plate. 
CB: 65-67 mph. Average spin rate of 1832 rpm. Short horizontal break on occasion, developing pitch. 
SL: 66-69 mph. Average spin rate of 1811 rpm. More confidence as his top off-speed offering. Gradual, consistent break across the plate (12+ inches of HM).


Ryan McLaughlin SS / RHP / Stephen Decatur, MD / 2023

Body: 6’0”, 165 pounds. Projectable, lean frame with athleticism present and room to add strength. 
Delivery: Slow, front side rocker into a high leg lift at a controlled position before a connected drive outward towards the plate; good lead leg plant allowing for leverage and a strong drive down the mound over the front side. Repeatable delivery with length present on the bump. 
Arm Action: RH. Whippy, high ¾ slot. 
FB: T85 mph, 83-85 mph. Average spin rate of 1936 rpm. Mostly straight with heaviness into the zone (9.7 IVB on average). 
CB: 76-77 mph. Average spin rate of 2013 rpm. Increased depth to it with the ability to manipulate spin on different looks.


Justin Mealey RHP / OF / Towson , MD / 2022

Body: 6’0”, 165 pounds. High-waisted, lean frame with projection in the build. 
Delivery: Started from the middle of the rubber with a short side rocker into a controlled, even leg lift at the chest; moderate, consistent pace throughout the delivery with a high hand break around the neck region. Finished athletically over the front side creating downhill play into the zone. 
Arm Action: RH. High ¾ slot with some quickness. 
FB: T81 mph, 78-80 mph. Average spin rate of 1786 rpm. Increased action down in the zone with some arm side run present. 
CB: 60-63 mph. Average spin rate of 1803 rpm. Big-time sweep across the plate with gradual action to it. 
CH: 71-72 mph.


Howard (Allen) Miller Jr RHP / 3B / Chopticon , MD / 2022

Body: 6’4”, 195 pounds. Projectable, imposing frame. 
Delivery: Tall start in the middle of the rubber; deep step forward before placing the right foot adjacent to the rubber and starting a controlled, medium leg lift with slight hip coil. Quick move down the rubber while getting over the front side on the finish with consistency. Fell off to the first base side at times. 
Arm Action: RH. High ¾ slot with reach on the takeaway, no restrictions on the arm circle. 
FB: T84 mph, 80-82 mph. Average spin rate of 1930 rpm. Increased horizontal movement with arm side run in on RHH.
CB: 64-66 mph. Average spin rate of 2076 rpm. Quality depth with the ability to feature as a swing and miss offering (11/5 shape). 
CH: 74-75 mph. Held the zone at a 67% clip while flashing consistent sell on the arm speed. 
SL: 70-71 mph. Average spin rate of 2186 rpm. Got around it well creating bite across the plate.


Ethan Murley C / RHP / Walt Whitman , MD / 2024

Body: 6’4”, 190 pounds. Projectable, lengthy frame with an imposing mound presence. 
Delivery: Short side rocker stepping slight towards the plate before moving the right foot adjacent to the rubber entering the leg lift phase; medium leg lift with slight hip coil, hid the ball well. Whippy, high ¾ slot out front and finished in a moderate position out over the toes; adequate pace to the delivery. 
Arm Action: RH. High ¾ slot good extension out in front. 
FB: T81 mph, 78-80 mph. Average spin rate of 1990 rpm. Consistent arm side fade (15 inches of HM) via Trackman Baseball with ability to hold the arm side of the plate. 
CB: 65-66 mph. Average spin rate of 1840 rpm. Big sweeper accruing up to 16 inches of bite across the plate. Slider look to it.


Ryan Perry SS / RHP / Century , MD / 2023

Body: 6’0”, 170 pounds. Prototypical athletic frame. 
Delivery: Quick pace, starting off the middle, left side of the rubber. Side rocker into a medium leg lift with hip coil present, raced down the mound out of a connected move with an athletic finish over the front side after releasing; consistent look in the mechanics with ability to repeat the actions. 
Arm Action: RH. High ¾ slot with some quickness in the arm. 
FB: T84 mph, 80-83 mph. Average spin rate of 2036 rpm. Better play down in the zone with arm side fade present (up to 13 inches of horizontal movement via Trackman Baseball). 
CB: 73-74 mph. Average spin rate of 1913 rpm. Sweep to it (slider shape) across the plate; minimal depth. 
SL: 70-72 mph. Average spin rate of 1862 rpm. Up to a 50% zone rate while showing occasional frisbee shape.


Ben Porter RHP / OF / Stone Bridge , VA / 2022

Body: 5’10”, 168 pounds. Lean, athletic frame with room to add some strength. 
Delivery: Short side rocker with a pause into a medium leg lift with slight hip coil; consistent hand-break at chest height and drove off the backside well, finished in a moderate position out over the front side. Followed a straight line towards the plate with some deception present.
Arm Action: RH. High ¾ slot, semi-quick arm with repeatability.
FB: T75 mph, 73-75 mph. Average spin rate of 1825 rpm. Increased play down in the zone with some heaviness to it; held the zone at a 25% clip, mostly to the arm side of the plate. 
CB: 67-69 mph. Average spin rate of 1924 rpm. Worked his way up to a 10 inches of horizontal movement across the plate, developing consistency and slider shape.


Kydese Queen Jr. RHP / 3B / St. Charles, MD / 2023

Body: 6’2”, 175 pounds. Athletic, projecable profile with feel for his body in all phases.
Delivery: Started off the left side of the rubber with moderate pace to the delivery; slight pause after a short side rocker, followed by a medium leg lift with slight hip coil across his body. Hid the ball well with loose, rhythmic mechanics; filled the zone up with repeatability and an athletic delivery. 
Arm Action: RH. Loose high ¾ slot with quickness in the arm. 
FB: T86 mph, 84-86 mph. Average spin rate of 2205 rpm. Mostly straight with some carry to it, good extension (6.34 feet on average) while pounding the zone at a 55% clip. 
CB: 65-67 mph. Average spin rate of 2202 rpm. Consistent two plane, slurvey shape to it; ability to throw for strikes in any count. Could manipulate shape based on release.
CH: 72-73 mph. Killed spin with slight arm side fade to it.
SL: 72-73 mph. Average spin rate of 2160 rpm. Short sweep across the plate, got around it at times.


Tanner Sanderoff LHP / OF / Blake, MD / 2023

Body: 5’11”, 150 pounds. Lean, athletic frame with feel for his body present as he holds more strength. 
Delivery: Started from the middle, right side of the rubber with gradual, quickening pace to the delivery. Used a side rocker into a medium-high leg lift with ihip coil around the backside, unloaded on a fast move down the mound with some hip-shoulder separation present. Fell off slightly to the right (third base) side.
Arm Action: LH. High ¾, quick look to it with a moderate takeaway on the backside. 
FB: T84 mph, 82-84 mph. Average spin rate of 2045 rpm. Good carry to it with occasional arm side run as well in on RHH. 17% zone rate. 
CB: 70-72 mph. Average spin rate of 2322 rpm. Held consistent two plane shape flashing 11/5 break, saw an average of 10 inches of depth and 13 inches of horizontal movement across the plate.


Evan Smith LHP / 1B / Huntingtown, MD / 2023

Body: 5’11”, 205 pounds. Strong, durable frame with even proportions throughout a stocky build.
Delivery: Worked from the stretch only starting at a wide, even set position. Hands came ready at the belt loop before initiating with a shallow-medium leg lift and a forward drive out towards the plate; stayed in line well and got over the front side on time out in front; landed at a moderate position over the toes with good chest angles. 
Arm Action: LH. High ¾ with a moderate takeaway on the backside.
FB: T81 mph, 78-80 mph. Average spin rate of 1973 rpm. Consistent arm side run to the left side of the plate (14 inches of average HM).Held the zone at a 50% clip. 
CB: 62-64 mph. Average spin rate of 2271 rpm. Big sweeper across the strike zone while coming out and around at times; worked up to 17 inches of horizontal movement via Trackman Baseball with depth featured too. 
CH: 74-75 mph. Killed spin at a decent rate with a somewhat straight profile, minor depth on the way to the dish accruing a 100% zone rate.


Raymond Smith RHP / 2B / CH Flowers, MD / 2022

Body: 5’8”, 173 pounds. Stocky, well proportioned frame with strength held. 
Delivery: Started from the middle of the rubber, fast side rocker into a pause working towards a controlled medium leg lift with hip coil across his body showing gradual, heightening pace to the delivery. Landed smoothly with connection on the front side, releasing out in front. 
Arm Action: RH. High ¾ slot with repeatability on the bump, medium takeaway with minimal restrictions present. 
FB: T81 mph, 78-80 mph. Average spin rate of 1399 rpm. Low spin pointing towards heavy play down in the zone; got downhill well holding strikes at a 30% clip. 
CB: 66-68 mph. Average spin rate of 1771 rpm. Developing action with average feel for spin; short bullet rotation at the moment. 
CH: 64-66 mph. Adequate look with lower spin and up to 15 inches of arm side fade to it at times, has the chance to be a solid offering down the line. Might need to speed up the arm in the future to increase deception.


Logan Tapman RHP / OF / Stephen Decatur , MD / 2022

Body: 6’3”, 195 pounds. Projectable, strong frame with feel for his body (athleticism stands out). 
Delivery: Started off the middle of the mound with a side rocker just outside the rubber; high leg lift with hip coil at a tall position before driving down the mound utilizing a smooth, connected look. Stayed relatively upright in the posture throughout the delivery with an impressive front leg block on the land, efficiently transferred energy at the release point over the front side. 
Arm Action: RH. Whippy, high ¾ slot with a full arm circle, no restrictions proving to create jump out of the hand. 
FB: T90 mph, 88-90 mph. Average spin rate of 2278 rpm. Almost 7 feet of average extension with increased carry into the zone (60% zone rate).
CB: 70-72 mph. Average spin rate of 2334 rpm. Consistent two-plane shape thrown for swing and miss, more consistent bite than depth, but both present. Command on either side of the plate (100% zone rate). 
CH: 78-79 mph. Killed spin slightly allowing for some arm side fade; another offering that he showed great command over. Repeatable mechanics with similar arm speed to the FB.


Corbin Warner LHP / OF / Arundel, MD / 2022

Body: 5’10”, 175 pounds. Athletic, sturdy frame with a proportional build.
Delivery: Started from a modified stretch position with the right foot started at a side rocker with rhythm. Utilized a quick leg lift to a high, controlled position before driving out in a fast move down the rubber, athleticism shined in the delivery with above-average quickness to it. Really good posture at the finish, landing balanced and in a fielding position out over the front side. Repeated well on the bump. 
Arm Action: LH. High ¾ slot with arm quickness at release, held arm speed well throughout his pen.
FB: T85 mph, 82-84 mph. Average spin rate of 1765 rpm. Played better down in the zone with a low spin profile and up to 14 inches of horizontal movement

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