New Orleans Preseason ID: Pitcher Analysis
February 28, 2025
Alex Armand
Louisiana Scouting Director
Metairie, LA - On Sunday, January 5, 2025, the Prep Baseball Louisiana staff traveled to the Mike Miley Stadium, to host our second event of the preseason, which featured prospects across the state's 2025-2029 classes. Each participant went through a pro-style workout that consisted of running a laser-timed 60 yard dash using Swift Performance, defensive evaluations, and batting practice using Trackman Baseball and Blast Motion. Pitchers finished the day off by throwing a bullpen with Trackman Baseball to receive all of their data and metrics. Below, we take a look at the scouting reports for all pitchers in attendance at the event.
*VIEW ALL EVENT STATS FROM THE 2025 NEW ORLEANS PRESEASON ID HERE.
TOP PITCHERS
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1. Connor Smith RHP / 3B / Northshore, LA / 2026
Positional Profile: RHP A good uncommitted junior to watch this spring.
Body: 6-2, 155-pounds. Lean, athletic and wiry.
Delivery: Works off 1B side of rubber, athletic delivery, repeats.
Arm Action: RH. Compact arm swing, 3/4-high 3/4 slot.
FB: T89, 87-89 mph. Pretty true through the zone, locates to all quadrants. T2123, 2002 average rpm.
SL: 71-73 mph. "10-4" shape, good spin and bite. T2593, 2524 average rpm.
CH: 82-84 mph. Dives down, firm. T1829, 1757 average rpm.
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2. Paxton Schieffler RHP / 3B / Archbishop Shaw, LA / 2026
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-1, 193-pounds. Durable.
Delivery: 1B side of rubber, quick and up tempo delivery.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose arm swing, 3/4 release.
FB: T90, 87-90 mph. Ride and run, developing command. T2485, 2268 average rpm.
CB: 78-79 mph. Short lateral break. T2252, 2184 average rpm.
CH: 83-84 mph. Good feel, dives down with fade. T1741, 1566 average rpm.
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3. Aidan Ankersen C / OF / Saint Paul's, LA / 2025
Positional Profile: RHP Uncommitted two-way senior.
Body: 6-0, 172-pounds. Athletic with broad shoulders and room to fill out.
Delivery: Works off the 1B side of the rubber, up-tempo delivery.
Arm Action: RH. Quick arm, high 3/4 release.
FB: T85, 84-85 mph. Spots up well to both sides with both 4S and 2S. T2266, 2219 average rpm.
CB: 72-74 mph. Sharp with near "12-6" break. T2385, 2304 average rpm.
SL: 75-76 mph. "10-4" shape, short lateral break. T2517, 2086 average rpm.
CH: 76-78 mph. Sells it with arm speed and dives late. T1412, 1220 average rpm.
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4. Jackson Devey RHP / 2B / Ascension Episcopal, LA / 2025
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-1, 180-pounds. Durable and physical.
Delivery: Works off 1B side, slight pause at the top, finishes off to 1B side.
Arm Action: RH. Compact, 3/4 release.
FB: T85, 83-85 mph. Glove-side command with slight cut. T2305, 2269 average rpm.
CB: 72-73 mph. "10-4" shape, above average break. T2314, 2190 average rpm.
CH: 78-79 mph. Some run and fade. T1801, 1770 average rpm.
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5. Chance Pecoraro OF / RHP / Brother Martin, LA / 2028
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-1, 170-pounds. Tall, lean, and projectable.
Delivery: Stretch, high leg lift, stays on line.
Arm Action: RH. Short and quick, OTT slot.
FB: T84, 83-84 mph. Strikes with good downward tilt. T2274, 2163 average rpm.
SL: 72-74 mph. Good feel for spin, short lateral break and bite down. T2601, 2538 average rpm.
CH: 78-80 mph. Firm, developing feel. T1992, 1868 average rpm.
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BEST OF THE REST (LISTED ALPHABETICALLY)
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Ardan Calegan SS / RHP / Mandeville, LA / 2028
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 5-9, 140-pounds. Athletic, lean, and still developing.
Delivery: Starts on 1B side of rubber and stays there, controlled delivery, aggressive down the slope.
Arm Action: RH. Compact arm swing, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T81, 79-81 mph. Some life through the zone. T1918, 1865 average rpm.
SL: 72-74 mph. Short, tight lateral break with some depth. T2091, 2050 average rpm.
CH: 74-76 mph. Fade with arm-side sink. T1761, 1712 average rpm.
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Reese DeVille SS / RHP / Saint Paul's, LA / 2027
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-1, 160-pounds. Athletic with some physicality.
Delivery: Works off the middle of the rubber, slower build-up in his delivery.
Arm Action: RH. Compact arm stroke, 3/4-high 3/4 slot.
FB: T81, 78-80 mph. 4S stays true with some ride. T2081, 1972 average rpm.
CB: 64-64 mph. "11-5" shape average break and depth. T1980, 1980 average rpm.
SL: 66-69 mph. Sweeps across the zone with some depth. T2152, 2137 average rpm.
CH: 68-70 mph. Fades with some arm-side run. T1948, 1844 average rpm.
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Benett Dupont 3B / RHP / Saint Paul's, LA / 2027
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 5-11, 178-pounds. Athletic.
Delivery: Middle of rubber, straight away delivery.
Arm Action: RH. Long, over the top release.
FB: T75, 72-75 mph. True, average life. T2066, 1958 average rpm.
CB: Developing feel, average break.
SL: 57-59 mph. T2159, 2143 average rpm.
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Jeremy Gibson 2B / SS / Patrick Taylor Science & Tech Academy, LA / 2026
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 5-8, 142-pounds. Athletic.
Delivery: Middle of rubber, athletic delivery, repeats.
Arm Action: RH. Compact arm swing, high 3/4 release.
FB: T82, 81-82 mph. Down in zone, control over command. T2172, 2028 average rpm.
CB: 72-73 mph. "11-5" shape, average break and depth. T2191, 2112 average rpm.
CH: 75-77 mph. Keeps same arm speed, good feel with some fade. T1825, 1770 average rpm.
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Cameron Guitterrez RHP / 1B / Haynes Academy for Advanced Studies, LA / 2027
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-0, 175-pounds. Athletic.
Delivery: Middle of rubber, repeats a smooth delivery.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose arm swing, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T85, 84-85 mph. Spotted up well with good downward tilt. T2275, 2174 average rpm.
CB: 73-75 mph. "11-5" shape with developing feel. T1975, 1911 average rpm.
CH: 77-78 mph. Straight CH with some fade. T1581, 1502 average rpm.
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Henry Haber OF / RHP / Isidore Newman, LA / 2026
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-1, 185-pounds. Physical.
Delivery: 1B side, simple delivery, repeats.
Arm Action: RH. Short arm action, high 3/4 release.
FB: T79, 76-78 mph. Some cut, control over command. T1875, 1818 average rpm.
SL: 62-64 mph. Short break, average spin. T1897, 1851 average rpm.
CH: 75-75 mph. Developing feel, dives down. T1921, 1921 average rpm.
CUT: 68-70 mph.
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Richard(RJ) Horn 3B / RHP / Covenant Christian Academy, LA / 2027
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 5-11, 175-pounds. Athletic and lean.
Delivery: Starts in middle of rubber and stays there, slower, controlled delivery.
Arm Action: RH. Longer arm swing, OTT slot.
FB: T71, 70-71 mph. Sporadic control, some arm-side run. T1810, 1740 average rpm.
CB: 60-62 mph. Near "12-6" shape, pops up out of hand, average break and depth. T1782, 1752 average rpm.
CH: 63-65 mph. Some fade down. T1562, 1452 average rpm.
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Ethan Robert 3B / RHP / Vandebilt Catholic, LA / 2025
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 5-10, 188-pounds. Physical, stout.
Delivery: Stretch only, middle of rubber.
Arm Action: RH. Short/quick arm, OTT slot.
FB: T84, 82-84 mph. Glove-side control, some cut. T2153, 2118 average rpm.
CB: 72-76 mph. Short top to bottom break with some bite. T2312, 2214 average rpm.
CH: 77-78 mph. Firmer with developing feel. T1706, 1648 average rpm.
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Zachary Roussel RHP / OF / Haynes Academy for Advanced Studies, LA / 2026
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 5-6, 145-pounds. Athletic.
Delivery: 1B side of rubber, rocker step to the side, quick delivery.
Arm Action: RH. Short arm action, 3/4-high 3/4 release.
FB: T77, 75-77 mph. True through the zone, strikes. T2159, 2098 average rpm.
CB: 65-67 mph. "11-5" shape, average break and depth. T2584, 2483 average rpm.
SL: 67-68 mph. Sharp "10-4" shape, bites down. T2455, 2397 average rpm.
CH: 70-73 mph. Arm-side fade. T1687, 1615 average rpm.
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Harrison Serio OF / LHP / Jesuit, LA / 2028
Positional Profile: LHP
Body: 5-10, 155-pounds. Athletic and durable.
Delivery: Operates off 3B side of rubber, quicker delivery, finishes off to the 3B side.
Arm Action: LH. Short, quick arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T77, 76-77 mph. Some arm-side run. T2164, 2065 average rpm.
CB: 64-65 mph. "1-7" shape, average break and spin. T2391, 2365 average rpm.
SL: 64-66 mph. "2-8" shape, drops slot some. T2390, 2375 average rpm.
CH: 71-73 mph. Firmer with arm-side run. T1631, 1571 average rpm.
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Alton Shorts 2B / RHP / De La Salle, LA / 2025
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 5-10, 165-pounds. Athletic.
Delivery: Starts on 1B side of rubber and stays there, athletic delivery and mover.
Arm Action: RH. Short arm action, OTT slot.
FB: T83, 81-83 mph. Good downward tilt with some arm-side run at times. T2364, 2271 average rpm.
CB: 70-72 mph. Near "12-6" shape, short break down in zone. T2645, 2602 average rpm.
SL: 72-75 mph. Short/tight lateral break. T2650, 2618 average rpm.
CH: 76-78 mph. Developing feel, dives down. T1831, 1746 average rpm.
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Nolan Stempel RHP / 1B / Archbishop Hannan, LA / 2029
Positional Profile: RHP Good-looking up and coming arm.
Body: 6-2, 155-pounds. Long, lean, and projectable with long levers.
Delivery: Stays on 1B side of rubber, up-tempo delivery.
Arm Action: RH. Short and quick arm action with a 3/4 slot.
FB: T79, 76-78 mph. Arm-side sink & run, can located to both sides of the plate. T1985, 1886 average rpm.
CB: 66-70 mph. "11-5" shape with late break. T2089, 1682 average rpm.
CH: 70-72 mph. Really good feel, sells it with arm speed. T2041, 1684 average rpm.
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Gage Thompson RHP / 2B / Riverside Academy, LA / 2027
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 5-10, 153-pounds. Athletic and lean.
Delivery: Works from the stretch in the middle of the rubber.
Arm Action: RH. Full arm circle, 3/4 release.
FB: T80, 75-79 mph. Commands it with arm-side run and some sink. T2150, 2046 average rpm.
CB: 62-64 mph. Lands for strikes with "11-5" shape. T2155, 2096 average rpm.
CH: 70-72 mph. Can fade it to the arm-side. T2008, 1984 average rpm.
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Brady Thornhill RHP / 1B / Central High School, LA / 2025
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-4, 215-pounds. Physical.
Delivery: 1B side of rubber, slower build up in delivery.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm path, OTT release.
FB: T86, 83-85 mph. Some arm-side run, heavy. T2069, 1959 average rpm.
CB: 72-74 mph. "12-6" break down in zone. T1839, 1763 average rpm.
CH: Developing feel, some fade.
SPLT: 78-80 mph.
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