Unsigned Senior Spotlight: RHP Riley Hershberger
December 14, 2017
With the final spring season approaching for 2018 prospects, we take a look seniors still on the market.
Today we look at:
Riley Hershberger
Class of 2018 / RHP
Rankings
StateRank: 90 / POS: 43
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2018
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Primary Position: RHPSecondary Position: 3B
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High School: LogansportState: IN
- Summer Team: Indiana Prospects
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Height: 6-0Weight: 195lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Statistics
Pitching
86
Max FB
83 - 85
FB
68 - 70
CB
75 - 78
CH
70 - 72
SL
Position
7.18
60-yard
82
INF Velo
85
Exit Velo
Videos
(10/8/17)
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Scouting Report
10/8/17: 6-foot, 195 pound right-hander sat 82-85, touched 86 with the fastball. Showed variations in timing, maintained rhythm. Releases from a 3/4 slot with some arm speed. Late hand separation at times. Lands squared, finishes upright. Confidence in delivery. Breaking ball has 10/4 shape with flashes of depth. Inconsistent shape. Change-up fades to arm side at 75-78. Physical frame and works at a good pace.
6/13/17: 5-foot-11, 185 pound pitcher sat 81-83 with the fastball from a short, 3/4 arm slot. Some rhythm, sometimes rushed during load. Finishes athletically. Change-up has some fade to arm side. Good two pitch combination. Offensively, hits from an open setup with minimal hand load. Quick path to ball, line drive approach. Average bat speed and balance. High exit velocity of 85. Third baseman has above average hands with flat footwork. Throws topped at 82 across infield with accuracy.
2/19/17: 5-foot-11, 185 pounds. Offensively, open setup, short stride that lands closed, average lower half, average balance throughout the swing. Overall fair approach at the plate, average bat speed, long/level swing plane. Registered a high exit velocity of 78 mph. Defensively, short-high ¾ arm action with some accuracy, throws topped out at 80 mph. Average hands, fields it out front, heavy footwork, clean exchange. Ran a 7.18 in the laser-timed 60 yard dash.