86.2
Velocity (max)
2/05/22
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Payton Messer, Rock Bridge (MO), 2022 Central Missouri Commit
Positional Profile: LHP
Body: 6-2, 175-pounds. Athletic and projectable build.
Delivery: Short and simple footwork around the rubber working to an easy pivot foot. Smooth pace and tempo to the delivery. Works for a mid height balance point with strong weight stack and upright posture in the upper body. Works from the middle of the rubber and strides directionally down the center of the mound with good momentum headed towards the plate. Strong body rotation off the plant leg at release. Gets a slight push off the rubber. Maintains balance and tempo well from pitch to pitch.
Arm Action: LH.
FB: T86.2, 84.0-85.9 mph. Mostly straight shape with some downward tilt to the bottom of the zone. T2075, 1958 average rpm.
SL: 72.7-73.8 mph. Slurvy shape with early break and strong horizontal movement at times. T2017, 1925 average rpm.
CH: 78.1-78.8 mph. Mostly straight shape with some downward depth and feel for command. T1942, 1877 average rpm.