Jacob
Kisting

With a strong, steady wind blowing out to center field Jacob Kisting earned the W in the series opener with six innings of strikes. Loose-armed from a three-quarters slot, the freshman right-hander worked his fastball in the 88-89 range, while consistently spinning a late-actioned curveball in the upper-70s. He also mixed in an effective 78-81 mph changeup. He pounded the bottom of the zone with all three pitches, maybe too much as he could elevate his fastball a little more often to move the hitter's eyes. Kisting departed after six innings with eight strikeouts and 116 pitches. There's more velo to come from Kisting and he's one to watch develop for the 2024 draft, currently projecting as a Day Two type prospect.

True freshman right-hander Jacob Kisting impressed with four strikeouts during his two innings pitched. However these KOs were accompanied by a pair of hit batters and two walks. With a loose arm from a three-quarters slot he worked his fastball in the 88-89 range, while flashing a near average slider in the low-80s. He's one to watch develop for the 2024 draft.

Positional Profile: RHP; One of the biggest risers in the state’s senior class after a productive summer season.
Body: 6-5, 185-pounds. Long, lanky levers, high waist; projects.
Delivery: Tilt topple delivery, some effort, works in line, finishes upright.
Arm Action: Long arm action, more of a compact circle, short window release from high ¾ slot.
FB: T87, 84-86 mph. Clean and easy out of the hand, four-seam type. Generates some carry through the zone.
CB: 65-68 mph. Shorter action, 11/5 shape, flashed sharp; inconsistent.
SL: 73-73 mph. Tighter spin, similar plane, more aggressive, more frequent sharp action.

6-foot-5, 185 pounds; long and lanky levers with athleticism involved. A live arm with some big upside that he’s been tapping into over the past year or so. This time last year, sat 78-79 mph; was sitting 84-86 mph out of the bullpen on Saturday, touching 87 multiple times. Live, loose, quick arm with low effort, extension and carry through the strike zone. Utilized a tight, sharp slider, 71-74 mph, that earned some ugly chases under the zone. Struck out six in four innings of relief work without allowing a run against a competitive lineup. Kisting is becoming one of the top uncommitted arms in the state’s ‘21 class and he’ll make a loud splash the next time we update our state incoming senior rankings.

6-foot-5, 185 pounds; long and lanky levers with athleticism involved. A live arm with some big upside that he’s been tapping into over the past year or so. This time last year, sat 78-79 mph; was sitting 84-86 mph out of the bullpen on Saturday, touching 87 multiple times. Live, loose, quick arm with low effort, extension and carry through the strike zone. Utilized a tight, sharp slider, 71-74 mph, that earned some ugly chases under the zone. Struck out six in four innings of relief work without allowing a run against a competitive lineup. Kisting is becoming one of the top uncommitted arms in the state’s ‘21 class and he’ll make a loud splash the next time we update our state incoming senior rankings.

An uncommitted RHP, Kisting stands at 6-foot-4, 175-pounds, lanky and long-limbed. Came on in relief in Edge’s Friday opener. Slight wrap on the back side. Pitches from a ¾ to a high ¾ arm slot. Fastball ranged 78-79 mph with downward action. Worked a fading changeup in the low 70’s. Struck out two in his inning of work against ISA.

6-foot-3, 160-pound right-handed pitcher, slender build. Tall and fall delivery, stays on line, tall balance point. Loose easy arm, high ¾ slot. Fastball is straight, worked down at times, 76-78 mph, touched 79 mph, control of the zone. Slide and curveball played similarly, 10/4 shape, 61-65 mph. Changeup has slight fade, 70-72 mph.