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Jackson Pothast

Graduating Class: 2018

Position: LHP

School: Sheboygan North

Height: 6-5

Weight: 220

Rank

State: 10

Overall: 180

Scouting Report: 7.20.15 - Long lean projectable frame, ideal pitchers body, 6-foot-4, 195-pound left-handed pitcher. Athletic pitcher, tall and fall delivery, minimal effort, repeats well with squared landing and stays online. Arm action is loose, free and easy, high ¾ slot, quick arm projects for more velocity. Creates good arm side action on fastball, pounded the zone at 80-82 mph, touching 83 mph. Breaking ball has 10/4 shape, sharp late action, thrown confidently with fastball arm speed, 69-72 mph. Flashed a changeup at 72 mph. Pothast showed swing and miss stuff in the hitting zone with a big presence and moxy on the mound, competes well with athleticism, also showed advanced pick move for his age. High-level 2018 prospect.

News on Pothast

• 2018 Overall Rankings Update: Wisconsin Recap - Sep 15, 2015
• IL/WI 2018 Top Prospect Games: Top Overall Prospects - Aug 23, 2015
• 2018 Top Prospect Games: Pitching Analysis - Aug 20, 2015
• Wisconsin 2018 Rankings Released - Apr 22, 2015
• Madison Preseason I.D.: LHP Analysis - Apr 14, 2015