Slater
Rush

10/19/14: 6-foot-2, 168 pound senior possesses a lean, athletic frame.  Defensively displayed soft hands with quick, fluid feet.  Exchange is clean.  Plays through the baseball well.  Showcased some range and the ability to pick it.  Ran a 7.09-60 and showcased a strong, accurate arm at 82 mph.  Offensively starts in an athletic setup and uses a toe tap.  Loads back, slight arm bar.  Good approach to the baseball with quick hands.  Gets to extension.  Showcased some pop to the pull-side.  Line drive hitter.  Registered an exit velo of 82 mph.   Recently committed to Wabash Valley.

2/22/14: 6-foot-2, 168 pound Junior possesses long legs with some athleticism.  At the event ran a 7.14 60 (have seen him at a 6.96).  Across the diamond was 81 mph from a long arm action.  Showcased average hands and feet with high effort.  Offensively, starts wide and uses a toe tap.  Dives during his stride and shows good balance.  Front arm has a tendency to bar.  Swing plane is level with above average bat speed.  Registered an exit velo of 84 mph.  On the mound topped out at 80 mph with the fastball.  Arm action is long and stiff. High effort type pitcher.  Two different breaking balls; 70-71 slider and 64-65 mph curveball.  Slider shows gradual break while the curveball shows an 11/5-12-6 shape.