2024 TX Underclass State Games: Pitcher Analysis
November 25, 2024
TEXAS - Over the weekend of November, 2 - November, 3, we hosted the Underclass State Games at Texas A&M University where we saw some of the top 2027 & 2028 players in the State. The weekend kicked off on Saturday morning with a workout for position players. They ran 60's, threw from defensive positions, and ended the workout with BP on the field. Saturday afternoon and Sunday consisted of gameplay where the pitchers had their TrackMan data recorded. This event featured a strong group of players from top to bottom and that showed throughout the entire weekend. Today, we take a look at the scouting reports from each pitcher in attendance as well as rank the top 15 from the weekend.
TOP 15 PITCHERS
1. Reed Dierschke RHP / Buda Johnson, TX / 2027Rankings StateRank: 63 / POS: 15
Positional Profile: RHP RHP…love the upside. Will throw harder, expect velo spike. Can clean up delivery and firm ability to repeat..gets quick with front shoulder causing arm drag. Shows ability to spin baseball, feel for change action. Will be fun to watch develop. Good frame/build to add strength. Very interesting arm for future.
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2. Jason Steele 3B / RHP / Dripping Springs, TX / 2027Rankings StateRank: 119 / POS: 10
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP RHS…very interesting on the mound. Will continue to add velocity in future, shows ability to pitch with FB. CB has quality spin, action developing. Slider with upside, firming release will help develop. Limited use change with solid action. Split with tumbling action. Big upside on the mound. Would recommend simplifying stuff, definitely would suggest dumping split…no reason to throw. Develop FB, CB, SL and CH…will be more than good enough to dominate HS hitters. Fun to watch in future. RHH/INF…will add needed strength. Solid defender in the infield in future. Love the upside to bat/power with adjustments. Interesting player to watch develop.
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Ben Garrett RHP / 1B / Grand Oaks, TX / 2027Positional Profile: RHP/1B RHS…solid delivery, arm works showing developing arm speed. Will throw hard, expect velo jump at some point. FB plays in zone with life and carry. Cb and slider both with upside, flash quality during outing. Throws split now, recommend he junk split and develop change. Chance to develop into one of the better arms in 2027.
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4. Jackson Wilcox RHP / OF / Magnolia, TX / 2027Positional Profile: RHP/OF Athletic RHP flashing solid stuff. Solid delivery and arm action. Look for velo spike in future along with development of pitch ability in zone. Slider has quality action. Change has fade with developing deception. Nice upside to this arm, will be fun to watch develop.
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5. Jackson Fetters RHP / 3B / China Spring, TX / 2027Positional Profile: RHP/3B RHP…Solid stuff. FB will continue to develop, arm works, easy arm action. Shows feel for CB with solid action, will continue to tighten as velo increases. Change is quality pitch. Love the upside on the mound, definite starter. RHH/INF…corner infielder in future. Lot to like with hit approach and swing with opportunities for adjustments to improve. Relay like bat/power upside with changes.
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6. Landon Walker RHP / 1B / Prosper, TX / 2027Rankings StateRank: 29 / POS: 9
Positional Profile: RHP/1B RHS…good pitchers build, will add strength. Solid delivery, loose/easy arm action, will throw harder. FB is developing with ability to execute up/down. Slider has spin and will firm. Change has action. Will fun to watch develop, love the upside.
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7. Ryder Renfro RHP / OF / Kingwood, TX / 2027Rankings StateRank: 124 / POS: 24
Positional Profile: RHP/OF RHP…intriguing pitcher with nice upside. Expecting velo spike at some point. Shows ability to create spin for both CB and SL, flashes quality. Change is developing pitch. Will be fun to watch develop, athletic, good build to add strength. Firming deliver and release point will be crucial for success. Fun to watch him develop.
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Ben Brown RHP / 1B / Liberty Christian, TX / 2027Rankings StateRank: 49 / POS: 13
Positional Profile: RHP/1B RHS…Upside. Will throw harder, look for velo spike. Solid spin to FB present, firming command will be crucial to ability to start at next level. Shows ability to create spin to CB. Change is developing pitch. Showed feel for slider and spin. Love the upside here. Fun to watch develop.
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9. Jack Snakenberg LHP / 1B / Argyle, TX / 2027Rankings StateRank: 100 / POS: 7
Positional Profile: LHP/1B LHS with solid stuff, secondary shows quality action at times during outing. Upside to FB in future. Must work to firm delivery for consistency. Around the plate. Interesting to watch develop.
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Wyatt Baskin RHP / SS / Memorial, TX / 2027Rankings StateRank: 99 / POS: 19
Positional Profile: SS/RHP RHH/INF…will add strength in future. Solid defender in future, project arm strength to develop. Upside to bat/power combo with adjustments, will be fun to watch develop. RHP shows developing arm speed, expect velocity to increase, opportunities to improve effectiveness of FB working up/down and arm side. Secondary work in progress.
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11. Lucas Strawn RHP / OF / Summer Creek, TX / 2028Positional Profile: RHP/OF RHS…Arm quickness present. Next level after HS will pitch from pen. Some effort present. FB velo will improve, life present, carry up. Effective FB when in zone. CB has spin, flashes solid finish. CB ahead of slider. Did not see change. More of thrower than pitcher presently. RHH/OF…will add needed strength. Moves well, shows athleticism. Solid defender in future. Opportunities present for approach and swing adjustments. Upside present.
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12. Jamie Chipman RHP / 1B / Academy, TX / 2027Positional Profile: RHP/1B RHP…big upside. Delivery can be improved, would like to see throw downhill, taking advantage of height. Will throw hard, expect velo spike at some point. Shows ability to spin baseball, flashing quality action. DNS 3rd pitch. Fun to watch him develop.
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13. Tyler Tarnowski RHP / 3B / Bridgeland, TX / 2027Rankings StateRank: 66 / POS: 16
Positional Profile: RHP/3B RHP…love the upside on the mound. FB will develop, expect velo to take a jump at some point. Flashes solid secondary during outing, inconsistent. Velo jump will improve effectiveness of secondary. Definite starter. Fun to watch develop. RHH/1B…solid defender at 1st, moves well for lanky body. Love the upside to bat/power combo, especially impacting baseball. Interesting player to watch.
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14. Ryan Floyd 3B / RHP / Liberty Christian, TX / 2027Positional Profile: 3B/RHP RHP…solid delivery, developing arm speed. FB will be solid in future with life down and ability to execute up for success. CB developing. Change will be solid pitch in future. Strike thrower, around zone with stuff. Nice upside. RHH/INF…will add strength in future. Solid defender. Shows athleticism, run times will increase. Opportunities present for hit approach, nice bat/power combo in future.
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15. Brock Hill LHP / OF / Kingwood, TX / 2027Rankings StateRank: 96 / POS: 6
Positional Profile: LHP/OF LHS…love the upside. Solid delivery, easy/loose arm action, looking for velo spike in future. Strike thrower. FB will be effective with development of command in zone. Shows feel for CB and ability to manipulate, like the upside. Change is developing pitch. Solid future on the mound, fun to watch develop.
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BEST OF THE REST (LISTED ALPHABETICALLY)
Brett Allison 3B / RHP / Pieper, TX / 2027Positional Profile: 3B/RHP RHP…Upside. Will thrower harder as he gets stronger, would recommend long toss program with increase arm speed. Expect secondary effectiveness to increase as velo increases. RHH/INF…will add strength. Defensively upside to glove and raw arm strength. Opportunities for adjustments with hit approach and swing, upside to bat/power combo. Watch progress.
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Cade Calhoun RHP / 3B / Grand Oaks, TX / 2027Positional Profile: RHP/3B RHH/INF…will add strength. Solid defender in future. Flashes developing raw power, struggles to get it with consistency. Opportunities for adjustments present at plate. Bat/power combo chance to exceed with changes. RHP…athletic with good build. Solid delivery and arm action. Expect velo to spike at some point. Command of FB in zone will be important for future success. CB spin present, will have quality pitch as he learns to get in top of pitch adding tilt. Change will be solid pitch in future. Starter actions and stuff. Fun to watch him develop.
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Aaron Castillo C / RHP / Veterans Memorial, TX / 2028Positional Profile: C/RHP RHS…strike thrower. Upside. Will throw harder. Shows ability to spin baseball, action will be developing. Shows feel for change. Strike thrower. Needs time to develop. Interesting…spins baseball and throws strikes. One to watch. LHH/C..will add strength in future. Will be avg receiver behind plate in future. Love the upside to bat/power combo with adjustments. Interesting to watch adjustments and see where tools end.
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Ayden Collier OF / LHP / George Ranch, TX / 2027Positional Profile: OF/LHP LHP…athletic with good delivery. Easy arm action, velo will come. Strike thrower. Works zone with FB. Short breaking CB, will firm. Change is developing. Like the upside on the mound, love the strikes and being around plate with stuff. LHH/OF…will add needed strength in future. Athleticism present. Defensively will be solid defender with chance to stay in CF with speed increasing. Solid bat/power combo in future, hit over power. Opportunities for adjustments present.
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Trent Costales OF / 3B / Cornerstone Christian, TX / 2028Positional Profile: OF/3B RHP…just starting to develop on mound. Expect arm speed to increase in future. Will throw harder. CB will tighten with added velo. Like the change action, hinders effectiveness with slowing arm. Big upside on mound, needs time to develop. RHH/OF…will add strength in future. Love the upside to this 2028 grad. Couple of minor adjustments to start at plate…excited to watch him develop over the next couple of years.
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Colton Crawford RHP / Bellville, TX / 2027Rankings StateRank: 107 / POS: 21
Positional Profile: RHP RHP…stuff to like…strike thrower, arm speed will increase. Good build/frame to add strength. Opportunities for delivery adjustments to help with efficiency of delivery. Flashes feel for secondary. Interesting to see how adjustments help stuff in future.
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Gramm Davis C / OF / Waxahachie, TX / 2027Rankings StateRank: 95 / POS: 13
Positional Profile: C/OF Switch hitting catcher … will get stronger in future. Developing behind the plate, solid pop times will continue to improve. Solid bat/power combo in future. Fun to watch develop. RHP…solid delivery, arm works, looking for velo to make a jump in future. Shows some feel for CB, did not see change. Like the upside on the mound.
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Sammy Dornier 3B / RHP / College Park, TX / 2028Positional Profile: 3B/RHP RHP…Solid delivery, arm works, expect arm quickness to continue to develop. FB will add velo in future, command develop in zone important for long term success. CB shows finish, feel for CB present. Change not registered in trackman…showed feel for change with tail/sink action. Nice mix to work with. RHH/INF…will add needed strength. Solid defender in future. Moves well on baseball field. Opportunities for adjustments with hit approach and swing increase contact consistency and impact.
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Ashton Elder LHP / Byron Nelson, TX / 2027Positional Profile: LHP LHS..does a nice job of throwing strikes. Solid delivery, arm works, expect velocity to increase. FB has quality tail/sink action. Shows feel for slider with ability to vary action. Feel for change with deception present. Nice mix,
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Christian Ferrier OF / LHP / Victoria East, TX / 2027Positional Profile: OF/LHP LHS with upside. Love the stuff seen. Solid delivery and arm action. Expect FB to increase, easy arm action, around zone with pitch ability with FB. Slider has good spin, shows feel for pitch, will be solid in future. Change with action/deception. Will be fun to watch develop…feel to pitch with developing stuff. LHH/OF..will add strength in futrue, athleticism present. Solid defender in future. Hit adjustment opportunities, hit over power with BA chance to exceed.
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Collin Ferrier 2B / RHP / Victoria East, TX / 2027Positional Profile: 2B/RHP RHH/INF..will add needed strength in future. Good player with opportunities for adjustments both at plate and on defense. Nice upside. RHP…looking for increased arm speed and velo spike in future. Strike thrower with stuff, lacks velo presently. With velo spike chance for stuff to play and be effective.
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Austin Greene LHP / OF / Atascocita, TX / 2027Positional Profile: LHP/OF LHH/OF…will add strength in future, opportunities for adjustments at plate, hit over power. Steady defensive player. LHP… showing feel to pitch. Around zone with stuff. Solid delivery and arm action. FB will be effective as he learns to use entire zone with pitch. CB is developing pitch, quality future. Change has deception and action, plus pitch in future.
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Brady Harris SS / 2B / Lake Creek, TX / 2027Positional Profile: SS/2B RHP…upside with delivery clean up. FB will develop with added strength. Secondary is developing, flashes quality, inconsistent with delivery. Will be interested to see how stuff plays with delivery adjustments. RHH/INF…will add needed strength in future. Defensively will develop into solid defender. Opportunities for adjustments present swing and hit approach for upside to bat/power combo.
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Matthew Heredia SS / RHP / Liberty Christian, TX / 2028Positional Profile: SS/RHP RHH/INF..young, will add strength. Solid defender in future. Good approach to hit with solid contact in games. Keep working and developing. Fun to watch develop over next few years. Young RHP with upside. Can firm delivery improving command/control. Lead hip opens, runs away from arm. Arm speed developing. FB will play in future with added velocity. Shows ability to spin baseball, must work to stay on top adding tilt. Change will be solid.
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Brock Hill LHP / OF / Kingwood, TX / 2027Rankings StateRank: 96 / POS: 6
Positional Profile: LHP/OF LHS…love the upside. Solid delivery, easy/loose arm action, looking for velo spike in future. Strike thrower. FB will be effective with development of command in zone. Shows feel for CB and ability to manipulate, like the upside. Change is developing pitch. Solid future on the mound, fun to watch develop.
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Jacob Hinojosa SS / RHP / China Spring, TX / 2028Positional Profile: SS/RHP RHP…young developing pitcher, will firm consistency in release point as he matures. FB can work up/down. Spin to CB with feel for change, like the secondary. Will continue to improve. RHH/INF…will add needed strength in future. Will be solid defender in infield in future, destined for corner or 2nd base long term. Opportunities for adjustments for approach and swing to maximize bat/power combo.
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Braylon Hobbie 3B / SS / Magnolia, TX / 2027Rankings StateRank: 81 / POS: 6
Positional Profile: 3B/SS RHP…works fast on mound. Delivery works fine, arm speed is developing. Expect velo to continue to develop in future. Secondary flashes quality during outings. Like the upside pitching. RHH/INF…will add strength. Solid infielder with actions present. Opportunities present for approach adjustments, overall solid swing. Good bat/power combo in future.
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Colson Istre 1B / LHP / Lake Creek, TX / 2027Positional Profile: 1B/LHP LHP with solid delivery. Cutoff circle to backside presently hinders big velo jump and command control, timing must be firmed for success. FB will show some velo increase with added physical strength. Shows ability to spin baseball, inconsistent release, change is developing. Starter in HS if pitch ability develops. LHH/OF…steady defensive player. Opportunities for adjustments at plate, changes will improve impact and contact consistency, battles at plate, power is coming. Interesting to watch develop.
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Braeden Kaminski 2B / RHP / Prosper, TX / 2027Rankings StateRank: 74 / POS: 7
Positional Profile: 2B/RHP RHH/INF…will add strength. Defensively will be steady player. Solid swing with developing approach to hit, like the upside to bat/power combo. Needs time to add strength for bat/power. RHP…upside on the mound. Will throw harder, FB effective up/down, flashed quality slider.
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Henry Kuenstler RHP / 3B / Forney, TX / 2029Positional Profile: RHP/3B RHP…will add strength in future. Expect arm strength to continue to develop with strength. Secondary flashes quality, CB effectiveness will improve with velo. Change will be solid 3rd pitch with maintaining arm speed and delivery pace, aiding deception.
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Evan Ogwezi RHP / OF / Mansfield Lake Ridge, TX / 2028Positional Profile: RHP/OF Young RHP with upside. Athletic, solid delivery and arm action. FB will develop both velocity and pitch ability. Secondary flashes quality, will develop. Around zone with stuff. Will be fun to watch develop over time. RHH/OF..will add strength in future. Athleticism present. Solid defender in future, expect run time to continue to improve. Opportunities for adjustments with hit approach and swing present. Upside to bat/power combo with adjustments.
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Daxton Price OF / LHP / Mount Pleasant, TX / 2028Positional Profile: OF/LHP LHP…exiting young LHP showing arm quickness. Athletic delivery. FB will continue to develop with pitch ability and adding velo in future. Shows he can spin breaking ball. Love the upside, needs time to develop. LHH/OF…will add needed strength, athleticism present. Will be solid defender in future, moves well to baseball. Like the future bat/power combo with adjustments. Chance to develop into one of the better 2028 grads.
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Chase Reaves RHP / 2B / Birdville, TX / 2027Positional Profile: RHP/2B RHH/INN…steady defensive player. Like the upside to bat/power combo taking advantage of adjustments in future. Solid player, will be interesting to watch develop. RHP…opportunities to firm delivery and arm action consistency. FB will continue to add velocity in future. Slider inconsistent, change with nice action. Overall was around zone. Like the upside with firming of delivery and arm action.
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Chace Robbins 2B / 3B / Dallas Christian, TX / 2027Rankings StateRank: 47 / POS: 3
Positional Profile: 2B/3B RHP…Arm works fine, see arm speed developing. FB command must be firmed in zone, flat, must be located for success. Slider ahead of CB, shows solid spin on slider, with lower slot and crossbody finish, chance for effective sweepy/slurvy type pitch. Change developing, tail/sink action should increase. Switch hitting OF…will add strength in future to good frame. Solid defender in future. Opportunities present for adjustments present with hit approach and swing. Interesting player to watch with adjustments.
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Hunter Robinson RHP / C / Byron Nelson, TX / 2027Positional Profile: RHP/C Solidly built RHP with repeating delivery. Arm works fine, showing developing arm speed to cutoff circle. Expect velo to continue to increase. Change ahead of CB at present time. Chance for both to be effective with development of arm speed in future.
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Cody Sawyer SS / RHP / Kingwood, TX / 2027Positional Profile: SS/RHP RHH/INF…solid, athletic infielder who will gain strength in future. Like the upside to bat/power combo in future with couple of opportunities for adjustments. Nice payer to watch develop. RHS…solid delivery and arm action. Strike thrower. Expect velo spike at some point. FB will improve as velo firms. Secondary flashes solid action, must firm ability to repeat release point. Love the upside to secondary as velo increases. One to watch.
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Jaxon Schramm 1B / LHP / Lake Creek, TX / 2027Positional Profile: 1B/LHP LHS…pitch ability/feel to pitch. Creates some deception with cutoff arm circle to backside. Works FB around zone, showing feel to pitch..continue to develop for success. CB/SL show solid action at times, must be firmed. Change is developing pitch. Strike thrower. Fun to watch pitch, like the stuff coming out now. LHH/INF…will add strength in future. Solid defender. Solid swing present with opportunities for adjustments to hit approach. Like the bat/power in future.
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Bentley Seeberger C / RHP / Lubbock Cooper, TX / 2027Positional Profile: C/RHP RHH/C/OF…will add strength in future. Receives fine behind plate, shows quality pop times, intriguing prospect behind the plate. Hard, line drive contact. Love the power potential in future. Catcher with plus raw arm strength, power. Will be fun to watch develop. RHP…athlete with good arm on the mound. Thrower, must develop ability to pitch for long term success. Slider flashes solid action, some feel for change present. Pitching is nice fall back if hitting doesn't work out.
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Milton Watkin OF / RHP / Ridge Point, TX / 2028Positional Profile: OF/RHP RHP…athletic on mound. Solid delivery. Arm action indicates move to bullpen if he were to continue pitching. FB has solid spin, carry up. Must firm command up/down. Slider has quality spin. Nice pitcher. RHH/OF…will add strength in future. Moves well. Defensively will be solid player. Upside to bat/power combo with adjustments. Will be interesting to watch develop with taking advantage of development opportunities.
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Jackson Wooten SS / 2B / Atascocita, TX / 2027Rankings StateRank: 70 / POS: 15
Positional Profile: SS/2B RHP…Athletic delivery. FB will add velo in future, must firm ability to work FB up/down in zone for success. Shows ability to spin baseball, upside with CB as he adds velo. Change is work in progress. RHH/INF…will add needed strength in future. Athleticism present, quick twitch. Solid defender in future. Overall solid approach to hit with opportunities for adjustments present. Overall swing works with good path, line drive approach plays well to his strength on baseball field…speed.
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