'22 Uncommitted Spotlight: Joe Sperry, 3B/RHP, Rochester Lourdes
October 11, 2021
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Scouting Report
Positional Profile: 3B
Delivery: uptempo, side rocker, waist level leg lift, + directional drive down mound, athletic, slightly closed foot landingBody: 6-foot-2, 215-pounds.
Defense: Light and smooth on his feet for 3B, controlled approach. Soft, funneling hands to quick release. Short, sling arm actions
Arm: RH. INF - 78 mph.
Hit: RHH. Slight, short rock load into aggressive, open foot landing. High hand load, upright torso through rotation, slight arm bar to otherwise clean path. Strong, generates above avg. barrel speed and whip. Hard Mid/Pull side LD contact
Power: 96 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 7.44 runner in the 60.
Arm Action: chest high break, belt level back side drop, tight elbow spiral, OT slot, consistent release point for all pitches
FB: T79, 77-79 mph., mainly straight
CB: 65-66 mph., slow developing 11/5 shape
CH: 73-74 mph., sink action, + arm speed
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-2, 225-pounds.
Defense: Clean arm action, harder hands, raw at times with footwork to field, show ability to make routine plays.
Arm: RH. INF - 81 mph.
Hit: RHH. Square stance, slight hand rhythm, controlled head, repeats swing well, solid line drive and fly ball contact, gap to gap approach.
Power: 96 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 7.61 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Side step into higher tuck and turn, high front side, lands inline, solid finish.
Arm Action: RH. Cleaner arm path, OT slot.
FB: T83, 80-82 mph. Straight with above avg. downhill plane.
CB: 69-71 mph. Solid depth on 12/6; lands consistently for strikes.
CH: 73-75 mph. Decent fade and feel for zone.
Position Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-2, 225lbs
Defense: Sits back to field, feet are heavy. Average glove, makes routine play
Arm: RH, 72 mph arm strength. Slight fade and average accuracy.
Hit: RHH, Slightly open and stays open through swing. Simple load. Pushes barrel through contact. Middle approach with line drive contact.
Power: 90 mph exit velocity
Run: 7.97 – 60
Delivery: Balanced and controlled
Arm Action: Short and clean from a ¾ arm slot
FB: 73-75 mph T77, mainly straight
CB: 66-68 mph with slow 11/5 break
CH: 71-75 mph and straight
6-foot-1, 230-pound right-handed hitting two-way player. 8.65 runner. Slightly open stance with weight started back. Toe tap trigger and body load. Hands work down to ball and length in swing to contact. Pull approach with ground ball to line drive contact. Inconsistent contact and flashes pop in barrel. 84 mph exit velocity. IF- OK glove and fields ball clean. Feet can be slow to field. Longer release. 70 mph arm strength with average carry and accuracy. On Mound- Rocker step and slow deliberate delivery. Stays tall through release. Throws from ¾ arm slot. Fastball is 72-73 mph and straight. Curveball has 11/5 break with loose spin and ok shape thrown at 63-65 mph. Change-up is 66-67 mph with fade action for strikes.