Kyle
Wisch

12/11/18 - Verbally committed to Nebraska.

5.22.18 - 6-foot-4, 200-pound right-handed pitcher, impressive frame, large durable build. Worked exclusively from the stretch, stays directional, simple lift, load and go. Arm action works out of a high ¾ slot, loose out front, occasionally underneath the baseball, above average arm strength. Fastball sat 85-88 mph, mostly straight four seam type, held velo and sat 84-86 mph in the ninth, touching 88 mph twice. Slider has 10/4 lateral shape, ranged 75-79 mph, used primarily to get swing and miss out of the zone. Curveball plays with more depth on steeper plane, 71-73 mph, ability to drop for strikes. Final line: 9IP, 4H, 2ER, 8K, 2BB. Follow 2019 arm, one of the better 2019 available arms in the state.

4.25.18 - Uncommitted junior. Currently ranked No. 42 in the Illinois’ 2019 class. 6-foot-4, 200-pound, well-proportioned, athletic frame, present lower half strength.The right-hander started on the mound for the Red Devils. Three-pitch repertoire but mainly utilized fastball/slider combo throughout the day. Fastball worked straight with run at times, ranged 84-86 mph. Looked to have more in the tank. Slider was a go to pitch and flashed hard, late break. Threw a harder 1/7 shape sweeper, frisbee style, swing and miss pitch, 72-75 mph. Showed a slower 11/5 shape, curveball action, depth in the zone, 70-72 mph. Flashed feel for changeup in warmups, faded out of the zone nicely. Used a closed setup stretch delivery more than windup, deceptively hid the ball, worked in line, got extension with lower half, some spin to 1B. Short arm action, maintains arm speed on all pitches, slight wrap on back side, clean and athletic finish out front. Follow 2019 right-handed pitcher.

2.11.18 - 6-foot-4, 198-pound right-handed pitcher, strong athletic build. Tall and fall delivery worked with less effort than previously seen, direction is on line lands square with closed toe. Arm action appeared easy with advanced arm speed, short and loose from a high ¾ slot. Fastball runs slightly to arm side, topped at 91 mph, sat 86-90 mph. Curveball played 12/6, 70-75 mph, slightly decelerated arm action. Slider thrown more convicted, 10/4 shape, 75-79 mph. Straight changeup works 79-81 mph.

1.15.18 - No. 41 ranked prospect in Illinois, 6-foot-4, 200-pound, athletic, wide shouldered, physically advanced third baseman. One of the top uncommitted prospects in state. Offensively, open setup, loads back, toe-tap stride. Possesses present bat speed, aggressively attacks the ball, long, uphill barrel path, gap-to-gap type hitter, 86 mph exit velocity off a tee. Defensively, long, loose arm action, high ¾ slot, competent hands, 90 mph across the infield. Ran a 7.58 laser-timed 60.2017 Future Games (8.2.17) - 6-foot-4, 195-pound, extra-large, athletically built, physical, right-handed pitcher with a strong lower half. Delivery works with rhythm, stays on-line and front foot lands closed. Short arm circle and comes out of an over-the-top window. Fastball works mostly straight, gets tilt when located at the bottom of the strike zone, sat 86-88 mph, touching 89. Mixes in a curveball and a slider. Curveball has big 12/6 shape, early break at times, depth and ranged between 68-70 mph. Slider had more horizontal 10/4 action, average feel, 70-73 mph. One of the stronger armed right-handed pitchers in Illinois.

7.3.17 - 6-foot-4, 195-pound, tall, athletic first baseman with further room for physical development. Highly projectable frame. Offensively, balanced setup, loose swing resulted in a two-run homerun to left center.

4.28.17 - Currently ranked No. 14 in the Illinois’ 2019 class. 6-foot-4, 195-pound, strong, durable, athletically built, right-handed pitcher. Came out of the bullpen, threw the seventh inning and picked up the save in the 7-5 win. In the one inning of work he struck out two. Works with a short, quick arm action out of a high ¾ slot. Ball jumps out of his hand at times. When his delivery times up, pitches at the bottom of the zone with tilt. Fastball flashed life, mostly straight action, sat 84-85 mph. Mixed in a 12/6 curveball with advanced spin and depth, swing and miss potential, 68-70 mph. At times struggles to repeat his delivery but Wisch has a high ceiling with more velocity to come. High follow 2019 right-handed pitcher. 

1.28.17 - 6-foot-4, 195-pound, physically advanced, strong, well-proportioned two-way prospect. Right-handed pitcher, advanced arm speed and arm strength on the mound. Arm is short, loose and quick out of a high ¾ window. Delivery works with rhythm, slight hip coil at balance point and lands slightly closed. Fastball, life, sat 86-88 mph. Threw a curveball and slider. Curveball, works 11/5, good depth and spin at times, 68-70 mph. Slider, tighter, more lateral action than curveball, 10/4 shape, 71-74 mph. Changeup, slows arm action at times, thrown for strikes, straight action, 74-77 mph. Offensively, balanced, open setup, short stride and maintains balance through contact. Creates easy bat speed, occasional hard contact and gap-to-gap approach. Registered an 84 mph exit velocity from a tee. Defensively, profiles as a third baseman. Soft hands, plays through the baseball tall, short, loose arm clocked at 81 mph across the infield. 7.96 runner in the 60.

6.8.16 - Currently ranked No. 5 in the 2019 class. 6-foot-3, 190-pound, physically advanced, strong, two-way prospect. Right-handed pitcher with big upside on the mound. Showed feel for a four pitch mix; slider and curveball have two distinct shapes and velocities. Tall and fall, controlled, repeatable delivery; lands closed and falls off towards first base at times. Arm works quick and loose out of a high ¾ window. Fastball, thrown for strikes, flashed life and boaring action when located down in the zone, sat 82-83 mph. Curveball, feel, works mostly 12/6, good spin and depth; 66-68 mph. Slider, tight, sharp 10/4 action, 69-71 mph. Changeup, maintains arm speed, arm-side-run and clocked at 72-73 mph. Offensively, hits from the right side. Flashed bat speed, lift in swing, pull approach; 80 mph exit velocity. Balanced setup, slight load and short stride. Defensively, profiles as a third baseman. Steady hands and a clean transfer on the infield. Long, loose arm action from a high ¾ slot, throws were accurate across the diamond and clocked at 79 mph. Also, ran an 8.06 60. High level 2019 prospect on the mound.

1.31.16 - Advanced frame, prototypical pitchers build 6-foot-3, 190-pound right-handed pitcher and infielder. On the mound is one of the better 2019 graduates we have seen in Illinois. Clean, quick, short arm action, from a high ¾ slot. Smooth rhythm, slight cross fire action and a repeatable delivery. Fastball worked mainly straight, up in the zone at times and clocked at 83-84 mph. Curveball, solid feel, short and sharp break at times, worked 11/5 and ranged between 69-70 mph. Defensively, at third base, showed body control, soft hands, fielded the ball athletically and flashed a clean transfer. Short arm action, high ¾ slot, accurate throws with carry, clocked at 74 mph. Also, ran a 7.90 60 yard dash.