Justin
Vivar

10.18.15 - Verbally committed to Illinois-Springfield

8.7.15 - 6-foot, 200-pound left-handed pitcher, large build. Delivery works directionally down the hill, loads well at the top. Arm action is loose, easy, ¾ slot. Fastball runs to arm side, 80-82 mph, touched 83 mph. Curveball plays on a 2/8 plane, sweeping type action, slurve type, 64-69 mph. Flashed a changeup at 74 mph.

5.9.15 - Uncommitted junior, currently ranked No. 163 in Illinois’ 2016 class. 6-foot-1 left-hander, wide frame, pitched two innings of spotless relief to earn the victory. Consistent strike thrower with his fastball-curveball combination. Works from high-3/4 slot, lands closed working across his body. Fastball sat 78-80, topping at 82 once. Throws curveball with confidence, showed ability to throw in different counts. Curveball ranged between 62-65 mph; shape varied between more lateral sweep and, when thrown harder, had more depth. Struck out one on final pitch of game with no walks in two innings.2.15.15 - 6-foot-1, 240-pound large framed left-hander works from a long, high ¾ arm slot, tall/fall delivery, loads over the rubber well, toe up at balance point, shoulders work uphill, drives forward with hips first, works slightly across his body, lands slightly closed at foot strike. Fastball sat 78-79 mph with run, for strikes. 62-65 mph curveball flashes 11/5 shape, feel to spin it. 73-74 mph changeup thrown down in the zone consistently.