Florida State Games Takeaways: Top Pitchers

Jack Franklin ‘27 (FL)@EpiscopalEagles

6’3” 160 lbs.

Uncommitted ‘27 up to 89. Longer arm action with sharp break on the slider.

FB: 86-89 (2306)
SL: 72-75 (2434)#FLSG25@PB_Uncommitted | @CBU_FL pic.twitter.com/rs0yZPy4Kh

Landon Green ‘27 (FL)

6’0” 173 lbs.

High-octane FB up to 98 mph 🔥 and sharp SL form an impactful two-pitch mix.

FB possesses s/m upside with elite velo, moderate ride, and some arm side run, pops out of hand.

SL tight glove side tilt, flatter trajectory with late bite,… pic.twitter.com/geKwY2hSFZ

Justin Howell ‘28 (FL)

6’0” 161 lbs.

Building on a strong showing at #SESSG25 back in August, Howell progressed in velo climbing to 87 mph and enters at #11 in the FL 2028 class.

FB/CB foundation ~ FB ride with arm side run, lively offering with s/m traits up in zone. CB… pic.twitter.com/FppBGkGl0S

Anthony Iatarola ‘27 (FL)@GJHSBaseball

6’2” 188 lbs.

Deceptive southpaw coming from a tough low 3/4 slot.

FB: 84-87 (1968)
SL: 69-71 (2266)
CH: 74-76 (1253)#FLSG25@PB_Uncommitted | @_GoRoos pic.twitter.com/jxeoTkUErn

RHP William Miller ‘29 (FL)@STA_Baseball

6’7” 185 lbs.

Freshman right-hander showed projection at the Florida State Games up to 87.

M2C as the arsenal continues to develop.

FB: 85-87 (2049)
SL: 69-72 (1699)
CH: 76-79 (1203)#FLSG25@PrepBaseballFL | @ShooterHunt pic.twitter.com/94BS78Caz8

Kasen Poplin ‘27 (FL)

FB T90 w/ strong vertical ride, effective up in zone. CB sharp 12-6 drop, high spin w/ deep bite. SL sweeping glove side tilt, tighter, late snap effective. CH arm side fade, flatter trajectory with command. | 5 Ks - 3 IP

FB: 87-89 T90 (2273)
CB: 73-77… pic.twitter.com/dR2pwytjAy

Enrique Santos ‘27 (FL)@AH__Athletics

5’11” 176 lbs.

Athletic right hander. Clean arm action. Landed three pitches for strikes.

FB: 87-90 (2139)
SL: 75-79 (2429)
CH: 76-80 (1507)#FLSG25@PB_Uncommitted pic.twitter.com/tQg5xLAG8G

RJ Shields ‘27 (FL)

6’1” 213 lbs.

Physical frame, power arm. Electric FB and sweeping SL. Strong command in dominant 2 IP - 6 K | 1 BB.

FB T94 🔥 showed elite ride w/ significant vertical carry (19 IVB avg). 6.5 extension elevate perceived velocity, driving s/m, makings of… pic.twitter.com/vyTylZa5vC

RHP/SS Zachary Tavarez ‘27 (FL)@AMMavsBaseball

5’10” 175 lbs.

High spin traits from the ‘25 Future Gamer. Dynamic mover on the mound. Two distinct swing/miss breaking balls.

FB: 87-90 (2211)
CB: 74-76 (2529)
SL: 77-79 (2495)@PB_Uncommitted | #FLSG25@PrepBaseballFL |… pic.twitter.com/G4XtVKKcUd

Matthew Vigil ‘27 (FL)

6’1” 195 lbs.

Lively FB up to 92, moderate ride and strong HZ movement. Command. Upside as spin rates climb.

SL, tight bullet tilt. Minimal glove side bite, mimicking FB early. Room to sharper.

CH, subtle fade w/ flatter trajectory that deceives off… pic.twitter.com/Gx3AIgtIg1