From Ozark High School in Missouri, Cooper Pumphrey stands at an impressive 6’6” and weighs 215 pounds. This right-handed pitcher brings a unique four-pitch arsenal to the team. His fastball ranges from 89-91 mph and can top out at 92 mph with some horizontal movement. In addition to his fastball, he has a strong slider/curveball combo and a truly special splitter.
The curveball drops straight down, while the slider breaks into left-handed batters. However, it's the splitter that sets him apart, adding a new dimension to his pitching repertoire. As he continues to develop this pitch in his final year of high school, it could become a valuable weapon for the Tigers.
As one of the top high school pitchers in the country, Luke Sullivan from Parkway South High School in Manchester, Missouri, excels with accuracy and pitch movement. Standing at 6’4” and weighing 195 pounds, he uses just three pitches to great effect. His fastball tops out around 90 mph, but it's his control and movement that make him stand out.
He locates his fastball, changeup, and slider precisely where he wants them. The fastball works both down the middle and at the top and bottom of the zone, while the slider starts in the zone and ends outside the batter's box. The changeup begins low and drops to the ground, making it a difficult pitch to hit.
Brady Rosenkranz, a 6’1” right-handed pitcher from St. Vianney High School, has spent the past three years playing for the Rawlings Tigers during the summers. With a simple four-pitch mix, he has shown excellent command and led to impressive strikeout numbers.
His fastball averages 90-91 mph and can top out at 92 mph with around 2500 RPM. His slider is what he's most known for, sitting between 79-82 mph with over 2800 RPM and generating up to 14 inches of break at times. He also features a low-70s curveball and a mid-70s changeup, both with wicked spin and excellent control.
JD Dohrmann, a 6’1” right-handed pitcher from St. Charles, Missouri, plays with a four-pitch mix that includes a fastball, slider, curveball, and changeup. His fastball ranges from 90-91 mph and can reach 92 mph with around 2500 RPM.
The slider sits between 80-83 mph with around 2450 RPM and has sharp movement. The curveball is a gradual pitch that moves arm-side, while the changeup tumbles and has excellent control. These pitches enhance his ability to place fastballs precisely and lead to plenty of swing-and-miss opportunities.
Leo Humbert, a 6’1” outfielder from Howell High School, is committed to the Tigers and brings a powerful bat to the team. With an average exit velocity close to 100 mph and a 90% hard-hit rate, he consistently makes solid contact.
In the field, he is solid but has the potential to improve. With a 6.68 60-yard dash time and a max exit velocity of 89 mph in the outfield, he could secure a corner outfield spot. If not, his strong bat could earn him a designated hitter role next season.