Simon
Lane

1/9/19 - Verbally committed to Grinnell College.

7.26.17 - 5-foot-11, 185-pound, right-handed pitcher. On the mound, short arm action, over-the-top slot, easy effort, smooth rhythm, works on-line, lands square. Fastball, flashed run and cut actions at times, 79-81 mph. Slider, 10/4 shape, sharp action, near fastball arm speed, commanded, 69-71 mph. Changeup, flashed cut, 73 mph. Curveball, 11/5 shape, 65-68 mph.

6.7.17 - 5-foot-11, 185-pound right-handed hitting RHP/OF. On the mound works from an over the top arm angle with a short, quick arm action. Tall and fall delivery with regular effort. Works in line with home plate. Square landing with smooth rhythm. Fastball has running action at 76-78 topping out at 79 mph. Slider has 10-4 shape at 64-69 mph for strikes. Changeup has sinking action at 68-72 mph for strikes. Offensively hits from a tall, open setup. Leg lift stride with a drop load and uphill swing path. Showed strength thru contact with 90 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.45. Defensively has a short arm action from a high ¾ slot. Threw 80 mph from the outfield.

1.15.17 - 5-foot-11, 180-pound right-handed pitcher, average frame. Delivery is simple and works on line, squared landing, balanced finish. Arm action is short and quick, high ¾ slot. Fastball has slight running action to arm side, 78-80 mph. Throws curveball and slider. Curveball has 11/5 shape, slurve type action. Slider is flatter, 68-70 mph. Changeup thrown near fastball arm speed, showed sink, 71-75 mph.

10.20.16 - 5-foot-10, 185-pound right-handed pitcher. Delivery is compact, tall and fall type, stays upright through finish, little effort. Arm action is short and over the top. Fastball flashed arm side run, occasional late action through the hitting zone, touched 80 mph, sat 77-79 mph. Throws two breaking balls. Curveball has 11/5 shape, 66-69 mph, good action. Slider has flatter action, occasionally under the baseball 67-71 mph. Showed feel for his changeup, thrown near fastball arm speed, 71-73 mph with arm side run and control of the zone.

1.17.16 - 5-foot-10, 175-pound right-handed hitting RHP/OF. On the mound works from a high ¾ arm angle with a short arm action. Hides the ball well. Tall and fall, online delivery with a square landing and some rhythm. Fastball flashed some running action at 77-78 topping out at 80 mph. Curveball showed 11-5 shape with tight rotation, occasionally got under it at 65-67 mph. Changeup sat 70-72 mph. Offensively hits form a balanced setup with a short stride and average balance. Pull hitter with a long swing path. 79 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.76. Defensively has a short arm action from a high ¾ arm angle. Threw 72 mph from the outfield.

6/11/15 - 5-foot-9, 160-pound, right-handed pitcher. On the mound works from a high ¾ to over the top arm slot with a short arm action. Drop and drive online delivery with easy effort. Fastball flashed sink at 71-74 topping out at 75 mph. Curveball sat 56-57 mph. Changeup sat 61-62 mph.

3.9.14 - 5-foot-6, 138-pound two-way player. On the mound arm plays from a high ¾ slot. Fastball sat 68-70 mph, minimal action. Curveball works on 11/5 plane, range from 53-60 mph. Changeup sat 59-61 mph. Offensively hits from a balanced stance, short stride. Bat path has length, works slightly uphill. Posted exit velocity of 74 mph from the tee. Defensively arm played at 70 mph across the diamond, short over the top slot. Ran an 8.12 in the 60.