9.23.18 Helmstetter has a lanky and athletic frame at 5-foot-8, 145-pounds. Starts tall on the mound, feet towards the third base side of the rubber. Delivery begins slow, but has late intent. Consistent rhythm and tempo. Engages his backside on time. Long, loose, clean arm action. 3/4 slot. Even shoulder tilt. Frontside stays in line with his shoulders. Fastball topped at 80 MPH and sat 78-80 MPH. Will add velo with added strength. Changeup displayed fade at 69-71 MPH. Curveball showed big 1/7 shape, was consistently at the bottom of the zone at 67-69 MPH.
NJ State Games 7/24/18
Helmstetter has a lean and athletic frame at 5-foot-9, 145-pounds. On the mound, starts tall with his feet together. Long, loose arm action. 3/4 arm slot. Throws with consistent rhythm and tempo. Engages his backside early and rides it down the slope. Lands on a soft front side. Even shoulder tilt. Stride direction is in line. Was able to throw his fastball to all parts of the strike zone at 77-79 MPH, topping at 79 MPH. FB showed significant arm side run. Curveball displayed 1/7 shape with occasional late downhill angle at 64-65 MPH. Changeup had late fade in the zone at 69-70 MPH.
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Helmstetter has a lanky and athletic frame at 5-foot-8, 145-pounds. Starts tall on the mound, feet towards the third base side of the rubber. Delivery begins slow, but has late intent. Consistent rhythm and tempo. Engages his backside on time. Long, loose, clean arm action. 3/4 slot. Even shoulder tilt. Frontside stays in line with his shoulders. Fastball topped at 80 MPH and sat 78-80 MPH. Will add velo with added strength. Changeup displayed fade at 69-71 MPH. Curveball showed big 1/7 shape, was consistently at the bottom of the zone at 67-69 MPH.
NJ State Games 7/24/18