Southerland commits to Eastern Oklahoma

September 22, 2015

By: Zac Bottoms
Arkansas Scouting Director

The Unsigned Senior Games that were August 29^th have already started paying off for at least one of the participants. 2016 RHP Brent Southerland from Bigelow HS committed to Eastern Oklahoma State College yesterday. Eastern was one of twelve colleges in the stands that Southerland impressed. Below is our report on him from the Unsigned Senior Games.

Brent Southerland, RHP, Bigelow HS
Southerland is a 5-foot-11 205-pound right-hander with a medium frame and a physical build. He pounded the strike zone with a fastball of 85-88 up to 89 mph with slight sink. He complimented the fastball with a curveball 71-74 mph with 11/5 shape. He repeats his mechanics allowing him to consistently throw strikes. He pitches from an H ¾ arm slot with a quick arm with some stiffness. Overall Southerland is a physical pitcher with a good fastball and a feel to pitch. He should be ready to pitch collegiality next year.