Preseason All State Spotlight 2019 LHP Josh Kinker
January 17, 2018
On January 27th, 2018 at IMG Academy in Bradenton, FL, 100 of the top high school prospects ranging from the 2018-2021 classes will participate in Preseason All-State which is the premier kickoff event for the 2018 spring high school season. Preseason All-State will feature high-end draft talent, numerous Division 1 recruits, and some of the top uncommitted underclassman in the state.
Leading up to the event we will highlight each upcoming participant through their own individual spotlight which includes video, reports, and more. Today we take a look at 2019 LHP Josh Kinker of Venice HS, FL.
Josh Kinker
Class of 2019 / LHP
Rankings
StateRank: 171 / POS: 14
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2019
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Primary Position: LHPSecondary Position: OF
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High School: VeniceState: FL
- Summer Team: 5 Star National
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Height: 6-2Weight: 180lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/L
Statistics
Pitching
86
Max FB
83 - 85
FB
69 - 71
CB
Videos
(8/2/17)
Player News
- Preseason Power25 Countdown: No 8 Venice - Jan 30, 2019
- Sunshine State Series: Unsigned Senior - Southwest Florida - Nov 28, 2018
- Preseason All State Spotlight 2019 LHP Josh Kinker - Jan 17, 2018
- 2017 Future Games Team Florida Breakdown - Sep 14, 2017
- Florida Five: Five Team FL Players Ready To Standout At Grand Park - Aug 1, 2017
- Team FL Future Games Player Spotlight: 2019 LHP Josh Kinker - Jul 24, 2017
- Florida Class of 2019 Rankings Update: Risers - Mar 31, 2017
- Preseason Top 25 Preview: No. 11 Venice - Feb 7, 2017
- Preseason All-State: Top 10 Risers - Feb 1, 2017
- On the Hunt: Florida Preseason All State 2018 & 2019 Standouts - Jan 26, 2017
- Preseason All-State Event Preview - Jan 19, 2017
- Preseason All-State Preview: Josh Kinker - Jan 11, 2017
- Florida Summer Scout Blog - Oct 1, 2016
- PBR Future Games Player Spotlight: 2019 LHP Josh Kinker - Aug 12, 2016
- PBR Future Games Recap - Aug 8, 2016
Scouting Report
08.06/17- The high-waisted, projectable 6-foot-2, 180 pound left handed pitcher struggled a bit with comand in his outing. Despite some of the command struggles, you can see what makes him extremely intriguing to colleges. The arm is extremely clean, and when he is not feeling for the strike zone, it works clean and easy with life on the fastball from 82-86 mph. He also shows the ability to throw a plus breaking ball and when in the zone is a swing and miss pitch. There is huge upside from the left side with an extremely projectable frame.
01/21/17- The 6-foot-1, 165 pound lean and athletic LHP also took batting practice in pregame and showed some gap to gap power at the plate and the ball jumps off his bat. Big arm. Medium arm swing and worked fastball 83-85 topping at 86 mph. This was a nice jump from the 80-82 mph in August at the Future Games. Clean and easy and worked entirely out of the stretch. Worked a back-leg slider with tilt for strikes and also out of the zone at 67-68 mph. Had some trouble with his release point, but will continue to get better and be a top end arm. Still has a baby face and looks very young. Needs to add strength, and when he does the velocity should continue to jump.
PBR Future Games- Threw well in his two innings vs. Team Missouri where his fastball sat 80-82 mph in his second inning where he struck out the side. He has a long limbs with a lean, projectable build standing at 6-foot-1, 170 pounds. Arm works well. Showed some polish by gathering himself and repeats his delivery. His curveball sat 66-67 mph with some shape. Works quickly and goes after hitters.