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2024 Wow Factor National Showcase
Austin Pionke is a 2026 SS/RHP with a 5-8 150 lb. frame from Sparta, TN who attends White County. Smaller young build. 6.94 runner in the sixty. Primary shortstop on defense, has good foot quickness and gets to his spots well, fields the ball cleanly out front, throws from an over the top arm slot with some carry, still developing comfort changing his arm slot. Right handed hitter, starts from a wide base with a load to his back side, lots of pre-pitch movement that doesn't help in his swing, has some hand quickness, has the athleticism to improve as a hitter with adjustments. Took a turn on the mound, has a long and loose arm action with good lower half direction down the mound. Fastball topped out at 74 mph with some cutting life and was thrown for strikes. Slider was his best pitch with some tight downer shape and good feel for the strike zone. Also threw a developing change up. Good student.