Tommy Ches: RHP/SS, (2024) L'Anse Creuse North, MI. 5-foot-11, 170-pound. At the plate, Ches recorded an exit velocity of 86 mph. Begins in an open tall stance with a tight high load, then uses a toe tap stride. Has a long level swing plane and a back foot finish. Line drive up the middle approach. Capable in the infield, his position velocity was registered at 74 mph; had a twitchy exchange, firm hands, and fluid footwork. Fielded the ball to the side with developing movement laterally. In the 60-yard dash, recorded a time of 7.48. On the mound, curveball (61-63 mph), changeup (72-74 mph). Threw his fastball 78-80 mph and topped out at 81 mph; (Max spin 2120; Avg 2012).

Player Spotlight 

Tommy Ches: RHP/SS, (2024) L'Anse Creuse North, MI. 5-foot-11, 170-pound. Confident above average in the box, the right-handed hitter clocked an exit velocity of 81 mph. Begins in a balanced stance with a controlled load, then uses a small stride. Had an upward rotational swing plane and quick bat speed. He created a lot of loud contact and found some barrels. Line drive approach. Athletic while in the infield, made throws at velocities up to 80 mph; has a clean exchange, soft hands, and consistent feet. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic. Fluid smooth on the mound, showing quick arm speed he had a short compact arm action with a ¾ arm angle. Slow-tempo type pitcher and uses easy effort. Balance point is tall with an even shoulders during delivery. an athletic finish. Sat with his fastball at 77-79 mph with a max of 81 mph; has a sharp fastball that shows command around the zone decent and running action. (Max spin 1960; Avg 1868). Throws a flat curveball (61-63) that shows gradual action and in the zone control. (Max spin 1972; Avg 1914). He showed fading action and down in the zone command on his flat changeup (70-71). 

Scout Evaluation 

Tommy Ches, L'Anse Creuse North, 2024, MI

Position: RHP/SS

Body: 5-foot-11, 170-pound.

Hit: (RHH) Confident above average. Starts in a balanced stance with a controlled load, then uses a small stride. Quick bat speed. Upward rotational swing. Line drive approach. 

Power: 81 mph exit velocity, average 72.7 mph.

Defense:  (IF) Soft hands, consistent footwork, clean exchange. Athletic.  Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic. 

Arm: 80 mph infield velocity. 

Pitching: Fluid smooth. Slow-tempo delivery, easy effort. ¾ arm angle, quick arm speed, short compact arm action. Strong balance point, even shoulders, an athletic finish.

FB: T81. 77-79 mph. (Max spin 1960;  Avg 1868). Around the zone decent accuracy, running action, sharp movement. 

CB: 61-63 mph. In the zone control, gradual action, flat movement. (Max spin 1972; Avg 1914). 

CH: 70-71 mph. Down in the zone command, fading action, flat movement. 

Player Spotlight 

Tommy Ches: SS/RHP, (2024) L'Anse Creuse North, MI. 5-foot-10, 160-pound. Capable in the box, the right-handed hitter clocked an exit velocity of 82 mph. (58.62 mph bat speed average). (16.99 mph hand speed average). Sets up in a balanced stance and had a leg kick. Level swing plane. Line drive approach. Capable while in the infield, registered his best throw across the diamond at 77 mph; has consistent footwork, and a natural exchange. Shows out front glove work. In the 60-yard dash, his time was 7.76. On the mound, Threw his fastball 76-77 mph and topped out at 78 mph; (Max spin 2020; Avg 1870). 

Scout Evaluation 

Tommy Ches, L'Anse Creuse North, 2024, MI

Position: SS/RHP

Body: 5-foot-10, 160-pound.

Hit: (RHH) Capable. Setup included a balanced stance and a leg kick. Line drive approach. 

Power: 82 mph exit velocity, average 73.60 mph. 58.62 mph bat speed average. 16.99 mph hand speed average.

Defense:  (IF) Consistent footwork, natural exchange. Capable. Glovework was used out front. 

Arm: 77 mph infield velocity. 

Speed: 7.76 (60-yard).

FB: T78. 76-77 mph. (Max spin 2020;  Avg 1870). 

CB: (Max spin 1898; Avg 1849).