Team FL Future Games Player Spotlight: 2019 LHP Shawn Rapp
July 30, 2017
By Mike Maerz
Director of Florida Operations/Area Scout
The Prep Baseball Report Future Games is the premier summer scouting event for uncommitted class of 2019 prospects and select 2020 prospects from our 30-plus state coverage area. Last year, more than 130 colleges from all over the country were in attendance. This one-of-a-kind event will take place on August 2 - August 5 (Wednesday-Saturday) at Grand Park, a state-of-the-art 22-field baseball complex located in Westfield, IN, just north of Indianapolis.
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Leading up the event, we will highlight each member of Team Florida. Today we look at the standout incoming junior 2019 LHP Shawn Rapp of IMG Academy, FL.
Shawn Rapp
Class of 2019 / LHP
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2019
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Primary Position: LHPSecondary Position: 1B
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High School: DelbartonState: NJ
- Summer Team: Tri-State Arsenal
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Height: 6-3Weight: 185lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/L
Statistics
Videos
Pitching (1/21/17)
Player News
- N.J. Natives Drafted or Signed in 2022 - Aug 3, 2022
- PBR FL Future Games Lookback - Jun 22, 2022
- Fall Prospect Notes: North Carolina - Dec 30, 2021
- Where Are They Now? 2017 Future Games - May 21, 2021
- Sanzone's 3 Hitter, Schwarick's Defense Lead Delbarton Past Morristown - Apr 13, 2019
- Field Set For 2019 NHSI - Jan 29, 2019
- Miknis Impresses at Mid-Atlantic MLB Scout Game - Oct 4, 2018
- NJ State Games: Top Pitchers - Aug 18, 2018
- NJ State Games: Stats Released - Aug 7, 2018
- St. Augustine Solidifies Spot as Top Team in State With Key Win Over Delbarton - Apr 15, 2018
- Updated and Expanded 2019 Rankings - Dec 4, 2017
- 2017 Future Games Team Florida Breakdown - Sep 14, 2017
- Team FL Future Games Player Spotlight: 2019 LHP Shawn Rapp - Jul 30, 2017
- On the Hunt: Day 2 Diamond Nation Super 17 - Jun 17, 2017
- FL Underclass Games Player Spotlight: 2019 LHP/1B Shawn Rapp - Jun 3, 2017
- Florida Prospect ID showcase: Pitching Analysis - Sep 25, 2015
Scouting Report
01/21/17- The 6-foot-1, 170-pound LHP/1B shows a smooth, easy short arm swing. The velocity isn’t there yet with the fastball ranging 76-78 mph, but has above average to plus command down in the zone to both sides of the plate. Also showed the ability to really spin the slider at 72 mph and a feel for a changeup at 74 mph. He also showcased a sidearm slot adding to the deception. He shows an above average feel for three pitches and the stuff should improve with age, strength and innings. Offensively, the right handed hitter shows quality separation and an aggressive approach. He shows a short, strong swing with an exit velocity of 80 mph.
9/19/15 - 6-foot-1, 170 pound OF/LHP with a lean loose athletic projectable body. Athletic outfield actions with a quick release. Aggressive routes. Charges ball and fields through it. Loose athletic infield actions with soft hands and light on his feet. Good accuracy in arm. Ran a 7.9 60. 72 mph OF velocity. 73 mph infield velocity. 78 mph exit bat speed velocity. On the mound he had a loose working arm at a high ¾ arm slot. Fluid delivery that was in line. Fast ball was 76-78 with some arm side run and glove side cut action. Curve ball was 66-68 mph with a tight ¾ rotation. Repeats delivery and throws a lot of strikes. Good looking young arm.