Braden
Osbolt

is one to keep an eye on. Just a sophomore and not eligible for the draft until 2025, he’s super competitive, worked quickly and consistently missed barrels throughout his seven inning, 84-pitch start. With compact arm action and a quick arm he relied on a low-90s sinker as his main weapon. It’s more control than command, but the life allows for barrel misses. He can also get to more juice when needed, as he pumped up to 94-95 with a runner on third early in the game. He spun two different breaking balls in a 78-79 curve and a more effective 84-85 slider. Also mixed an occasional mid-80s changeup with an 1850-1950 spin rate. Osbolt efficiently dispatched the Wildcats, throwing just 84 pitches in 7 innings, allowing six hits, just one run and struck out eight.

Kennesaw State commit. 6-foot-3, 210-pound right-handed pitcher, strong, sturdy frame. Started against Calhoun, going 3.0 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 4 K, 2 BB. Easy effort, repeatable delivery, short arm action to a ¾ slot, more in the tanks. Showed a three pitch mix, pitches to both sides of the plate. Fastball sat 86-88, touched 89, armside run. Curveball, 11/5 shape, 71-73, good feel for breaking ball, induced some swing and miss. Changeup, 78-80, sinking action.