Will
Cannon

RHP Will Cannon (2021, Georgia State) has stepped up this year on the mound for the Red Devils and has cemented himself as the ace of the staff with a key arm down in 2021. Being their first area game against Smiths Station on Wednesday night, Cannon showed he was up for the task facing a veteran lineup in arguably their biggest game yet. Cannon started off sitting 89-91 mph (2150-2300 rpm) with the heater in the 1st & 2nd frames before settling into an 86-89 mph range, but showed he could reach back for more if he needed it as he reached 92 mph in the 6th inning. Looked comfortable pitching backwards early on with a SL/CH combo. Slider had late, typical break at 76-78 mph (up to 2200 rpm) early on with the ability to manipulate shape and spin throughout the outing. Changeup flashed potential and was a solid third offering at 80-81 mph. Lost the zone a few times, but showed elite competitiveness by working his way out of a few jams. He finished tossing 5.1 IP, 3 H, 1 R, 5 BB & 5 K’s and earned the win in a crucial matchup.

RHP Will Cannon (2021, Georgia State) The senior delivered a sterling performance vs. Russell County, working 5 innings while striking out 5 and only allowing 1 earned run against a potent lineup. Cannon showed solid command of the fastball at 87-88 mph early as he settled into the 85-87 mph range later in the start. The pitch showed late arm side action which he established on the inner half. The senior showed a clean, effortless delivery and showed the ability to mix in a solid breaking ball with late depth in any count.