6/21/2015 5:18:34 PM
Anthony Molina continues to show a very easy arm action producing a fastball that consistently lived in the low-90s over his two innings, peaking as high as 94 mph. A right-handed pitcher who is currently uncommitted, Molina struck out the side in the first inning before getting two weak ground ball outs in the second inning and a fly out to center field. Molina also showed an 11-5 curveball in the low-70s and a changeup that peaked at 75 mph with fading life.
Florida Atlantic commit Dylan O’Connell struck out two hitters over his two innings, living consistently in the upper-80s while topping out at 90 mph. With a quick arm through the backside, O’Connell created solid angle on his fastball along with the ability to work low in the zone to both sides of the plate. Keeping hitters off balance, the left-hander showed a solid feel for his breaking ball as well in the mid-70s.
Ryland Cox is a tall right-hander who is committed to Texas State and hails from Taylor, Texas. At 6-foot-6 Cox did a nice job of getting on top of his fastball, running it up to 91 mph while sitting in the 88-90 mph range. Showing a three-pitch mix, Cox spun a slider up to 78 mph and also featured a changeup that clocked in at 78 mph.
Cooper Johnson lined a 90 mph fastball and off the barrel that looked like it may have gotten down in the gap for extra-bases until left-fielder Brad Demco came racing across to make a diving catch to end the inning.
Breonn Pooler is an uncommitted right-hander who is full of athleticism and shows a quick right arm on the mound. Listed at 6-foot, 168-pounds, Pooler ran his fastball up to 89 mph with a quick arm at release and life to his arm side down in the zone. Along with his fastball Pooler showed a breaking ball in the low-70s that featured late life en route to striking out three batters.
Tyler Musselwhite did a nice job of keeping his weight back on an curveball and shot it back up the middle for a line drive single.
Following Musselwhite’s at-bat, left-handed hitting Dusty Baker lined an 87 mph fastball down the right-field line for a standup triple, plating a run and giving the Texas Orange team an early lead.
Morgan Harrison, an uncommitted right-hander, ran his fastball up to 90 mph during his two innings on the mound with the ball coming out of his hand cleanly and easily. Striking out three hitters in his two inning, Harrison also showed a slider up to 81 mph and flashed a changeup at 79 mph.
Spencer Van Scoyoc is one of the more projectable arms to throw today with his 6-foot-4 frame and ability to locate both of his pitches throughout the strike zone. Peaking at 89 mph with his fastball, the Arizona State commit struck out four in his two innings of work, showing an easy and fluid arm action. Creating angle and downhill plane with his fastball, Van Scoyoc also showed a quality feel for his big breaking ball showing quality depth and feel in the low-70s.
Mark Potter has a strong 6-foot-7, 245-pound build and he used it well in his delivery to work comfortably in the upper-80s throughout his two innings of work. Over those two innings the Jacksonville University commit struck out two hitters swinging and another looking while mixing in a breaking ball in the 72-74 mph range.
Showing a quick and short arm action through the back, right-hander Riley Troutt did a nice job of getting on top of his fastball consistently, living in the 87-89 mph range with his fastball. He was able to induce ground ball contact by living low in the zone and showed a nice feel for a 12-6 curveball in the low-70s. In total, the uncommitted Troutt struck out three batters.
Ryan Reynolds stayed down on an 89 mph fastball and shot it back up the middle for a hard ground ball single, plating another run for the Texas Orange team.