Tyler
Beede
RHP
/ Lawrence Academy
Bats-Throws: R-R
Height/Weight: 6-4/200
Hometown: Auburn,
Mass
College
Commitment: Vanderbilt
Birthdate: May
23, 1993
SCOUTING
PROFILE: Beede
heads up one of the best groups of Massachusetts high school pitching
prospects ever seen in one draft. While Beede is the premier arm of
the group, RHP’s Pat Connaughton (St. John’s Prep), Adam
Ravenelle (Sudbury-Lincoln HS) and John Magliozzi (Dexter HS) are all
potential top 5 round arms. LHP Andrew Chin (BB & N), RHP Devin
Perry (BB & N), RHP Barrett O’Neill (Ashland HS) and RHP Robert
DeCosmo (Cathedral HS) all have 90+ mph fastballs and have received
plenty of scouting attention as well. That talent base belies the
fact that no Massachusetts high school player at any position has
been picked in the first five rounds since 2003, when the Marlins
selected Jeff Allison in the first round. Beede is far from the
stereotypical raw arm from the region, however. His father, Walter,
was a 13th round pick of the Chicago Cubs in 1981 as a first baseman and played
one year of minor league ball, so baseball definitely is part of the
Beede bloodlines. Most importantly, Beede has been participating in
national level events since early in his sophomore season, including
the 2010 Aflac All American Game, and has a polished maturity on the
mound that is equal to any Sun Belt pitcher. He has a low effort
delivery with good lower half use and repeats his mechanics
consistently. Beede’s fastball doesn’t touch 97-98 mph like many
of top high school arms seem to be doing this year but he’s a
consistent 92-93 mph and will touch 94-95 occasionally. His upper
70’s curveball is a potential plus second pitch and his change up
shows signs of being a plus pitch at times as well, although he
understandably hasn’t used the pitch frequently. Beede’s ability
to mix his pitches and throw to spots is very advanced for a high
school pitcher and will enable him to be immediately successful at
the next level, whether that is at Vanderbilt or in professional
ball. Even though he could sneak into the back of the first round on
talent, Beede is well prepared to pass on pro ball for at least three
years. He transferred before his senior year from his hometown
Auburn High School to Lawrence Academy, a prestigious prep school, to
better prepare himself academically for Vanderbilt and is a high
level student.
Projected
Draft Position: Late
First Round/Sandwich
Perfect
Game Events Attended:
2008 NE Fall State Showcase
2008 WWBA Underclass World Championship
2008 WWBA World Championship
2009 WWBA 2010 Grads or 17u National Championship
2009 WWBA 2011 Grads or 16u National Championship
2009 2011 Grads National Showcase Tournament
2009 PG Showcase at AFLAC All American Game
2009 WWBA Northeast Qualifier #2
2009 WWBA Underclass World Championship
2009 WWBA World Championship
2010 National Showcase
2010 WWBA 2010 Grads or 18u National Championship
2010 WWBA 2011 Grads or 17u National Championship
2010 WWBA 2011 Grads or 17u National Championship
2010 WWBA 2012 Grads or 16u National Championship
2010 18U BCS Finals
2010 AFLAC All-American Game
2010 WWBA Northeast Qualifier #1