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2016 West Academic Showcase
Owen Sherman is a 2018 1B/LHP, OF with a 6-2 200 lb. frame from Encino, CA who attends Chaminade College Preparatory. Large frame with strong, study build; solid athleticism and some room to fill remaining on frame. Ran 60 yard dash in 7.48 seconds. Sets up to hit from tall, narrow stance; long stride into contact with big shift, uphill swing path with intent to lift, has strength in swing and flashes ability to drive ball into the air. Aggressive to the ball in the outfield, fields well and gets through it, winds up and fires accurately into the infield, arm strength clocked up to 76 MPH. Showed good feet at 1st base, smooth glove actions with athleticism on the pivot and around the bag, threw across IF up to 72 MPH. Pitched as well, simple delivery with hip coil in load, throws from high 3/4 slot without much effort. Shorter arm action, hides ball well until release, fastball worked 74-77 MPH. Curveball showed 1/7 shape with good depth; also showed changeup with good command down in zone and good velocity differential. Threw strikes consistently to both sides of the plate. Very good student.