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2018 College Showcase Results

Top 5 Pitcher’s Fastball Velocities

RankNameGrad YearVelo
1Brandon Sulzer201892.9
2Jovan Gill202090
3Matt Olson201889
4Zavier Morin201888
4Cam Johns201888

Top 6 Hitter’s Exit Velocities

RankNameGrad YearVelo
1Cameron Shumate2020101
2Carter Jensen202194
2Bryan Bartels202194
4Jordan Jones201993
4Caleb Marquez201893
4Nick Modrcin201893

Top 5 Catcher Throwing Velocities

RankNameGrad YearVelo
1Caleb Marquez201875.8
1Nick Modrcin201875.8
3Cal Kilgore202175.7
4Carter Jensen202175.6
5Nick Modrcin201874.9

2018 College Showcase – Pitchers

NameGrad YearScouting NotesFastball VeloChange Up VeloBreaking Ball Velo
Brandon Sulzer2018Tall and athletic, with long levers. A young looking face with a lot of room to fill out. A low milage arm. Delivers at a high 3/4 arm angle and gets some sink on the baseball. Sitting 91 getting up into the 92’s with a relitively low effort delivery, with a very quick arm. The breaking ball had good sharp spin with nearly a 12-6 break. The changeup kept good arm speed and had decent arm side run, but needs better consistency.avg 90-91 topped out 92.98076-79
Matt Olson2018A 6’2″ 185 build, with 3/4 arm action. A slower methodical delivery that allows the ball to jump on the hitter. Fastball sitting 86-88 with some depth when down in the zone. Projectable frame and motion that seems very repeatable. Breaking ball is slurvy and consistantly through the zone. The changeup replicates the fastball and gets good depth when down in the zoneavg 85-87 topped out 8975-7769-70
Nick Best2018A good athletic build, with an easy motion, a lower 3/4 arm slot that promotes a lot of armside movement. The delivery was easy and consistent. All 3 pitches were down in the zone, with his changeup the better of his off speed. The breaking ball is good when shorter break, wanted to make it too big sometimes.avg 83-85 topped 8676-7970-71
Zavier Morin2018Long and slender, with a lot of room for growth on his frame. A short quick arm that turns the corner very fast. Can still tap into his body for more energy. Breaking ball 11-7 with tight spin. Repeated the change up through the zone maintaining arm speed.avg 85-87topped out 8875-7772-74
Austen Chen2018with undersized height, he has a stout athletic build with an easy delivery. more of a straight change and a 12-6 breaking ball, both were consistantly in the zone. Pounded the zone the entire time.avg 79-81 topped out 8273-7567-69
Kade Peterson2018Athletic body, with short quick arm action. A lot of upside as yet to tap into his lower half. easy delivery pretty low effort. secondary pitches need some work81-83 topped out 83.371-7267-70
Joe Frank2018Big Body, strong frame. Heavy ball. Spins the breaking ball well through the strike zone with some good late action. changeup inconsistant want to push it80-82 topped out 8472-7367-68
Cam Johns2018Deceptive motion, gives the hitters a lot of legs and elbow, tough to pick up the ball. Fastball has a lot of life in the upper 80’s. Breaking ball has good sharp tilt, but needs more consistant release to be able to repetatively through through the zone. change up has good arm speed and some arm side run, was able to throw it in the zone majority of time.85-87 topped out 8876-7765-68
Jack Beurlien2018fast paced delivery with an over the top release, able to pound the zone with the fastball, changeup has good angle coming from the high arm slot and was put through the bottom of the zone. Breaking ball was inconsistant78-81 topped out 8269-7062-63
Gabe Nutter2020Controlled and repeatable delivery. Very composed. Quick arm that provides late life on the fastball with a high spin rate that gets on hitters quick. Repeatedly pounded the zone with 4 pitches. Changeup has good arm speed with some arm side depth. Breaking ball had 11-7 movement with tight spin and was consistantly through the zone. Cutter was short and late and hard to see out of the hand82-83 topped out 83.471-7266
Sam Mccune2020fast paced delivery with an over the top release, able to pound the zone with the fastball, changeup has good angle coming from the high arm slot and was put through the bottom of the zone. Breaking ball was inconsistant83-86 topped 86.571-7362-64
Max Smith2019Big projectable body with long levers. Slow methodical early delivery trying to get power at last second. When gets body moving early able to stay behind the ball and drive through the zone. Showed an inconsistant fastball and change. Showed a very good breaking ball that has chance at being plus pitch, big break and threw for strikes80-82 topped out 82.474-7768-70
Owen Chaffin2019Smooth easy delivery, with some late sink on fastball. Very repeatable with all 3 pitches. breaking ball was sharp and late.80-82 topped out 8373-7464-66
Will Kincade2019easy delivery, big framed lefty, with arm side run. Free and easy movements has the making of a starter being able to repeat movements and throw 3 pitches73-74 topped out 7568-6960-61
Ethan Keopke2019Strong frame, strong arm, fastball jumps out of hand with downhill tilt. Throws a hard slurve that can be a true out pitch, sharp and late with tight spin82-83 topped out 8477-7872-73
Jordan Jones2019Big frame, long levers, and easy motion. Ton of upside, and very projectable. Change up has fastball arm speed and good sink. breaking ball has good break but still inconsistent75-77 topped out 7968-7060-61
Dom Davies2019Quick arm, stiff body movements through delivery. Commanded fastball throughout. breaking ball had good shape but loose spin, could develop into good pitch with better arm speed. Change decent arm side run, overall threw all 3 pitches through the zone72-74 topped out 7566-6759-60
Korbyn Blydenburgh2019unorthodox arm action, hides ball very well, has late life and gets on you. Breaking ball and change up both have good action need to command better76-7772-7359-60
Justin Nace2019Big body lefty, with quick arm, stiff though the body and sometimes gets caught up relying on arm strength but showed good velo, command, and movement on fastball. Cuts across changeup maintains good arm speed.82-85 topped out 8673-7468-70
Carter Jones2019Big athletic frame, good pace and intent through a repeatable delivery. natural sink on fastball and mirrors it with the changeup. Breaking ball sharp and late, commanded all 3 pitches75-78 topped 78.473-7669-70
Cameron Knight2019smooth delivery, long and lean frame, plenty of room for growth on his frame. arm comes through easy at 3/4 slot, Command on all 3 pitches needs to improve77-79 topped 8172-7369-70
Luke Truitt2019stout athletic build. 3/4 arm slot, gets elbow push. command is erratic, breaking ball has good spin and sharp break76-78 topped 7972-7367-68
Sam Brady2020clean repeatable delivery. very athletic, loose arm higher 3/4 arm slot, ball jumps out with some sink. Changeup has good arm speed and action. Curve is a little slurby with good shape and spin. Slider turns into a similar pitch as slurve and needs to be harder. Has command of all 4 pitches83-85 topped 8675-7770-72
Jovan Gill2020big body, long arms. body needs some redistributing of weight. athletic delivery turns the corner very quickly. Repeats delivery and syncs up very well, throws 3 pitches that are all bordering plus, split change has depth, with a late tumble. Breaking ball is hard and late. Commands all 387-88 topped 9070-7266-69
Will Fricker2020tall lean frame, very projectable. short quick low 3/4 arm. tight spin on the breaking ball slurvy and hard, need to repeat it better. Change up cuts some84-86 topped 8776-7876-77
Ayden Mertz2020very athletic, long levers loose whippy arm. Low 3/4 arm slot with some run. Commands the mound, has great presence and tempo. Good command with fastball pounded the zone. changeup needs to get better, slider was good.82-8474-7668-69
Brandon Rader2020fast rushed delivery, quick arm, ball jumps out. needs to repeat delivery better. breaking ball was hard and late and through the zone. Change up slowed body up on, needs to maintain intent.78-80 topped 816666-67
Alex Liebelt2020Tall long lefty, very projectable frame. Easy loose motion. good velo with plenty left in the tank. need to be more consistent on offspeed78-81 topped 8265-6768-69
Cameron Shumate2020quick paced athletic delivery. needs to repeat much better. electric arm, very quick and turns the corner with ease. Control needs to improve, needs to maintain tempo on offspeed.79-82 topped 8372-7567-68
Bryan Bartels2021Tall, long, and easy. Projectable frame and arm. Hides ball well and throws very easy. showed a good breaking ball at times, needs to be more consistent. changeup was good and down in zone81-82 topped 8375-7767-69

2018 College Showcase – Hitters

NameGrad YearHitters and Position PlayersTee Exit VeloFront Toss Exit VeloLive BP Exit VeloPosition Velo
Caleb Marquez2018Big and strong with muscular body. Has quick and strong hands that generate bat speed. Has raw power that might grade out way above average with some fine tuning. Has lots of potential because of natural ability. Defensively – huge target behind the dish, stiff in movements and needs to improve recieving, has pure armstrength but needs to be quicker.84.4 88.3 88.6 89.1 89.8 89.8 9081.5 87 89.5 89.7 91.3 92 96.188-91 Top 9375.8, 73.4, 72.6, 71.9, 72.9
Corbyn Meyers2020Has good setup in the box and makes good negative and positive moves. Defensively – tough and moves well behind the dish, quick and anticipates balls in dirt well. good reciever75.9 78.4 79.2 81.9 82.6 82.973.7 80.9 81.3 81.6 83.283-86 Top 8870.3, 73.3, 71.6, 69.9, 71.8
Carter Jensen2021Young kid with a more mature body. Lots of strength for age and size and uses it to create lots of bat speed. Good negative and positive moves. Has a great idea how to create power for his age. Tons of natural ability that needs to be harnessed. Very high ceiling. Defensively. good setup, very quiet and absorbs everything. has natural armstregth, can improve exchange85.2 85.5 86.1 86.2 88.6 89.4 89.677 79.8 80.3 81.2 83.1 83.888-93 Top 9475.6, 75.3, 74.9, 75.0
Cal Kilgore2021Wirey, deceptive body. Good athlete with lots of strength for body size. Natural ability and good power to all fields, especially oppo. Has a great body that will get better. Has a high ceiling as a hitter. Defensive good setup and recieves the ball well. very pushy through throw, but still has good arm has a high cieling in his throwing68.8 69.8 70.6 72.1 72.4 72.6 72.662.6 69.8 70.6 70.9 71.682-85 Top 8773.4, 75.7, 73.5, 74.5, 74.3
Nick Modrcin2018Intense, looks ready to hit. Defensively, quiet setup with strong wrist, handles velo well. quick exchange needs more armstrength.79.1 82.4 82.6 82.6 84.1 84.3 8780.1 81.8 82.2 82.2 86.9 87.2 88.690-92 Top 9375.2, 74.9, 73.5, 75.8
Dom Davies2019Good setup, has a lanky body that can provide leverage to the swing. Makes a good negative move.73.3 74.9 75.4 75.4 76.1 78 7865.6 67.1 70.6 72.8 72.9 74.978-82 Top 85
Jordan Jones2019Great Body that will get leaner and stronger. Great idea how to approach the baseball that will only get better with some mechanical adjustments. Lots of potential to be a good hitter with average to above average power.72.6 73.3 73.4 74.8 77.4 78 80.672.7 72.8 73.3 73.4 75.4 78.984-88 Top 93
Will Kincade2019Left handed bat with a body that has potential to create leverage71.1 72.4 74.9 75.1 75.8 76.3 77.173.9 74.6 75.6 78.5 78.6 81.377-82 Top 83
Brandon Rader2020Lefty who is aggressive to ball with decent bat speed67.8 69.6 72.8 73.3 73.4 75.965.3 65.7 67.4 71.6 74.2 76.978-82 Top 84
J.B. Watkins2020Stout body with lots of strength. Produces lots of power for his size and shows ability to stay through balls to gaps. Has potential to get better with a better knowledge of hitting. Defensively has stiff movements with some decent arm strength.72.4 72.5 74.6 76.1 77 80.268.9 71.9 73.3 74.4 76.3 79.181-84 Top 8774.5, 73.6, 75.7, 75.9, 78.2, 77
Carson Hornung2021Youngest kid in workout, with a plus plus baseball body. Potential to create lots of whip and leverage with his length. Fluid, left handed swing that will produce power at some point. Mechanically sound for the most part. Really good idea how to hit for his age.69.1 69.4 72.5 73.1 73.2 73.3 76.464.5 64.8 65.3 65.8 69.6 70.1 71.974-78 Top 83
Ryan Williams2021Preparation and approach to ball is good. Looks like a hitter who is ready to hit. Good, lanky body that will fill out for the better.71.5 72.7 73.1 73.2 73.6 74.374.6 76.2 76.3 78.8 79.382-84 Top 87
Bryan Bartels2021Fantastic body with great size for his age. Athletic with powerful movements that need to be harnessed. Lots of power potential to all fields with some mechanical adjustments. Makes good adjustments and applies well. Lots of potential as a hitter.78.1 83.3 83.4 85.3 86 86 86.277.8 77.9 80.8 84.5 84.8 87.4 87.890-93 Top 94
Tate Jacobsen2022Pure hitter. Pretty, fluid, swing that drives balls to all fields with power. Great idea how to hit. Great body control and rhythm that produces a classic left handed swing. Strong kid that works hard to learn and make adjustments. Extremely high ceiling. Defensively footwork and approach very solid,good hands, and shows plus armstrength.69.1 70.3 70.5 70.8 70.8 72.9 73.762.5 63.2 66.3 68.6 70.8 70.9 71.384-87 Top 8981.3, 81.6, 82.3, 80.7, 79.8, 79.4
Luke Truitt201971.6 72.6 72.9 73.3 74.377.1 78.6 79.4 79.4 80.679-83 Top 84
Cameron Shumate202086.5 87.6 89.6 89.6 91.5 92.477.3 82.2 83.1 84.2 85.1 87.780-86 Top 101
Angel Bilbao202064.1 66.3 68.2 68.3 71.463.4 66.6 68.7 69.3 70.970-73 Top 75