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2016 National Academic Showcase
Max Pearton is a 2017 RHP/ with a 6-2 215 lb. frame from Gainesville, FL who attends F. W. Buchholz High School. Large build with a tall, slender frame with good strength present in frame with room to continue to fill out. Primary right handed pitcher, vert quick wind up with a compact, short arm action, high three quarter slot and lands slightly open. Showed quick twitch actions on the mound with deception and hid the ball well. Was around the zone with a 80-83 mph fastball that showed arm side run and worked it well to both sides. Maintained arm speed well for his changeup at 74 mph and mixed in a 12/6 curveball with depth. Mixed all three pitches well and worked around the zone with confidence.