Aksel
Pocernich

RHP Aksel Pocernich (Slinger, 2027) lean, long levered and projectable 6-foot-3, 163 pounds, tossed one of the cleanest ‘pens during the event. Stretch-only delivery features a controlled, medium leg kick into a balance point, utilizing a tall/fall lower-half to generate power from a loose, clean arm action and high 3/4 slot. His fastball sat 81-84 T85 mph, showing a clean path out of the hand with four-seam characteristics and 18.6 inches of IVB on average, all while filling up the zone with the pitch. Pocernich complemented the fastball with a 71-72 mph curveball that displayed short, 12/6 action and also maintained feel for the zone. He also flashed a 73-75 mph changeup, maintaining arm speed and showing a hard downer break, indicating potential as a swing-and-miss offering. Advanced command and present stuff from the right-hander to pair with a highly projectable frame, undoubtedly a follow arm as he heads into his junior season.

Aksel Pocernich, Slinger (WI), 2027
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-4, 163-pounds. Athletic build, will add strength.
Delivery: Stretch-only; controlled, medium leg kick into balance point, tall/fall lower-half.
Arm Action: RH. Loose, clean arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T85, 81-84 mph. Clean out of the hand, carry, 4-seam characteristics, feel for the zone. T2128, 2083 average rpm.
CB: 71-72 mph. Short, 12/6 action, feel for the zone. T1990, 1948 average rpm.
CH: 73-75 mph. Maintains arm speed, flashes hard downer, shows some feel for the zone, potential swing & miss offering. T1268, 956 average rpm.