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Jun 04, 2012 - Jun 06, 2012     
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Mitchell Brown
RHP 6-2 210   R/R
FB
60
40
OF
IF
1B
C
Pop
Range
CB
SL
CH
Split
Knuckle
5/10/12: Mitchell Brown has pitched in an eye opening 19 different Perfect Game events since appearing at the Midwest Underclass Showcase in 2009. At those first events Brown was listed at 5-foot-11, 160-pounds and was throwing in the 78-80 mph range but already showing a good feel for his curveball and change up. Here are his notes from that first showcase. FB 78-80, CB 68, Chg 71. Full delivery, back turn, FB straight, good pace, bit cross body, OK change, slight slowing on Chg, big CB with 11/5 break, arm works pretty well, should keep improving, good feel for off speed, pitches well/mixes it up, tends to pitch up with FB, doubled up on change a few times, maintained FB velo very well. At the same event in 2010 Brown had added some serious strength and it showed in his overall stuff. Here are the notes from the 2010 Midwest Top Prospect Showcase. FB 86-89, CB 73, SL 80, Chg 78. leg raise delivery, long clean arm circle, arm comes thru easy, high 3/4's release, downhill plane, 6 to 8" cross body, needs to get more online, works + quickly, occ cutting action on FB, ball comes out easy, good plane but straight, SL was late with angle, some spin on FB, could get out front better on CB/some hump, OK change, FB best pitch, steady 88 mph. As happens often with prospects who stand out well above their peers in a state such as Minnesota, Brown has been heavily scrutinized by the scouting community over the past two years, probably more so than a similar prospect in California or Florida would have been. As one scout remarked this spring, “If Brown is going to start every Tuesday, why shouldn’t I be there every week? Who else is more important to see in this area?" Just as scouts thought they had Brown figured out last summer and fall as a potential fourth or fifth round pick with mature build, an 89-92 mph fastball, a hard breaking upper-70s curveball and a very competitive personality, he changed completely on them over the winter. In his first start of the spring in front of virtually all the Minnesota area scouts and a significant number of cross checkers, Brown threw six innings of near perfect baseball, topping out at 95 mph with plus command of his fastball, showing an 88 mph cutter that was a potential plus pitch, plus better command and feel for his curveball and changeup. His delivery was smoother and there appeared to be less effort in his release, giving all his pitches more consistency. Brown gave strong hints of what was to come at the Perfect Game Indoor Showcase in early February. Here are the notes from that event. Mature well proportioned build, good strength. On line hand drop delivery, fairly fast pace, quick easy arm, CB has hard tight spin, good life on Chg, very straight FB, will come inside with FB, H 3/4's, throws downhill, more effort on CB than FB, good change mechanics/arm speed, tends to bury CB, works quickly, everything down in zone. Needs to ID breaking balls, threw 76 downer and 84 SL during warmups, 79 slurve and 88 cutter in games. Like the 76/84/88 progression and not the 79. The two notable things that Brown has done over the last two months are found in the notes from that event. First, he’s made his delivery more directional, which has enabled him to use his strong lower half better and create more velocity and less effort in his delivery. Secondly, he learned a better feel and progression to his breaking balls. Instead of overthrowing a 79-80 mph slurve, he’s developed more feel and depth to a true curveball and more importantly has developed a fourth weapon in the 88 mph cutter, a pitch scouts cannot say enough positive things about. Interestingly, he’d already started showing that ability to cut the ball back in the late summer of 2010. The Minnesota Twins, who have a tradition of picking players from their home state, have a compensation pick at No. 42 and scouts have said they have a hard time imagining Brown getting past that slot. That begs the question of whether he’ll even get to the 42nd slot, however.




Feb 11, 2012 - Feb 12, 2012   Gold  17
Perfect Game Indoor Facility - Cedar Rapids, IA
Mitchell Brown
RHP 6-2 205   R/R
FB
93
60
40
OF
IF
1B
C
Pop
Range
89-92
CB
79
SL
84
CH
79
Split
Knuckle
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Mitchell Brown is a 2012 RHP with a 6-2 205 lb. frame from Rochester, MN who attends Rochester Century HS. Mature well proportioned build, very good present strength. On line hand drop delivery, fairly fast pace, high 3/4's arm slot, throws downhill well, works quickly. Fastball up to 93 mph, works FB down in zone consistently, mostly straight but angle and location a plus. Nice change up with arm speed and sinking life. Throws numerous breaking balls, shows more effort spinning ball, 76 mph curveball with downer shape, 79 mph slurve most common, 84 mph slider flashes bite, 88 mph cutter good pitch against LHH'ers. Has ability to create hard spin, just must identify and prioritize best options and usage. Keeps getting better. Good student. Signed with San Diego.
PG Grade 10.0




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Mitchell Brown P 2012 Pitcher/Catcher Indoor Showcase
Oct 20, 2011 - Oct 24, 2011   Canes Baseball  18
Roger Dean Complex - Jupiter, FL
Mitchell Brown
RHP 6-1 200   R/R
FB
93
60
40
OF
IF
1B
C
Pop
Range
88-93
CB
78
SL
84
CH
Split
Knuckle




Sep 30, 2011 - Oct 03, 2011   Minnesota Starz 18U  27
Perfect Game Field at Veterans Memorial Stadium - Cedar Rapids, IA
Mitchell Brown
RHP 6-1 200   R/R
FB
91
60
40
OF
IF
1B
C
Pop
Range
86-91
CB
77
SL
CH
77
Split
Knuckle




Sep 23, 2011 - Sep 26, 2011   Minnesota Starz  27
Salt River Fields at Talking Stick - Scottsdale, AZ
Mitchell Brown
RHP 6-1 200   R/R
FB
92
60
40
OF
IF
1B
C
Pop
Range
88-92
CB
78
SL
CH
78
Split
Knuckle




Aug 27, 2011 - Aug 28, 2011   White  27
Perfect Game Field at Veterans Memorial Stadium - Cedar Rapids, IA
Mitchell Brown
RHP 6-1 195   R/R
FB
90
60
40
OF
IF
1B
C
Pop
Range
87-89
CB
76
SL
81
CH
78
Split
Knuckle
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Mitchell Brown is a 2012 RHP with a 6-1 200 lb. frame from Rochester, MN who attends Rochester Century. Athletic frame with lots of strength. High level pitching prospect who was up to 93 mph in 17U WWBA in July. Throws from 3/4 slot with drop and drive mechanics. Balanced throughout delivery and has very good arm action with excellent arm speed. Short stride, low effort delivery. Fastball sat high 80s and topped at 90. Curveball had sharp 10/4 break and changeup at 78 had good run. Very smooth pitcher with great arm. Top level follow. Very good student.
PG Grade 10.0




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Mitchell Brown P 2011 Midwest Top Prospect Showcase
Jul 09, 2011 - Jul 15, 2011   Minnesota Starz 17U  27
East Cobb Complex - Marietta, GA
Mitchell Brown
RHP 6-1 195   R/R
FB
93
60
40
OF
IF
1B
C
Pop
Range
89-93
CB
79
SL
CH
80
Split
Knuckle




Feb 12, 2011 - Feb 13, 2011   Purple  13
Perfect Game Indoor Facility - Cedar Rapids, IA
Mitchell Brown
RHP 6-1 195   R/R
FB
90
60
40
OF
IF
1B
C
Pop
Range
85-89
CB
75
SL
CH
78
Split
Knuckle
Related Scout Blogs 
Mitchell Brown is a 2012 RHP/OF with a 6-1 195 lb. frame from Rochester, MN who attends Rochester Century HS. Solid athletic build, good present strength. Leg raise delivery, full arm circle, high 3/4's slot, some effort on release. Upper 80's fastball, touched 90 mph, will cut fastball effectively at times. Best pitch power curveall, hard tight spin with sharp bite, big 11/5 shape, knee buckler at times, gets good arm speed on change up. Can improve balance/direction in delivery for better command. Quality stuff and should keep improving. Good student. Verbal commitment to San Diego.
PG Grade 10.0




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Mitchell Brown P 2011 Pitcher/Catcher Indoor Showcase
Oct 08, 2010 - Oct 11, 2010   Canes Baseball   33
Terry Park - Ft. Myers, FL
Mitchell Brown
RHP 6-1 185   R/R
FB
89
60
40
OF
IF
1B
C
Pop
Range
85-88
CB
76
SL
CH
79
Split
Knuckle




Sep 24, 2010 - Sep 27, 2010   Minnesota Starz  27
Goodyear Ballpark-Reds and Indians Spring Training - Goodyear, AZ
Mitchell Brown
RHP 6-1 185   R/R
FB
90
60
40
OF
IF
1B
C
Pop
Range
87-90
CB
77
SL
CH
81
Split
Knuckle




Sep 17, 2010 - Sep 20, 2010   Minnesota Starz '11  27
Perfect Game Field at Veterans Memorial Stadium - Cedar Rapids, IA
Mitchell Brown
RHP 6-1 185   R/R
FB
87
60
40
OF
IF
1B
C
Pop
Range
83-87
CB
72
SL
80
CH
79
Split
Knuckle




Aug 28, 2010 - Aug 29, 2010   Royal  2
Perfect Game Field at Veterans Memorial Stadium - Cedar Rapids, IA
Mitchell Brown
RHP 6-1 185   R/R
FB
89
60
7.52
40
OF
IF
1B
C
Pop
Range
86-88
CB
73
SL
80
CH
78
Split
Knuckle
Mitchell Brown is a 2012 RHP/OF with a 6-1 185 lb. frame from Rochester, MN who attends Rochester Century. Brown has s good athletic body. He throws from a high 3/4 release point, long clean arm circle, leg raise delivery, arm comes though easily, cross body release, good plane on straight fastball, occasional cut on fastball, late break on slider with solid tilt, competes and has idea. Very high follow on mound. Also hit, loose swing, good balance, quick hands, hard pull contact. Committed to San Diego.
PG Grade 9.5




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Mitch Brown Skillshow video 2010 Midwest Top Prospect Showcase
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Mitch Brown P 2010 Midwest Top Prospect Showcase
Mitch Brown 60 2010 Midwest Top Prospect Showcase
Aug 11, 2010 - Aug 12, 2010   Central (Orange)  1
USD - San Diego, CA
Mitchell Brown
RHP 6-1 185   R/R
FB
88
60
40
OF
85
IF
1B
C
Pop
Range
86-88
CB
73
SL
CH
77
Split
Knuckle
Mitchell Brown is a 2012 RHP/OF with a 6-1 185 lb. frame from Rochester, MN who attends Rochester Century. Brown has an athletic build, has good arm speed, arm works well, ball comes out well, good command, solid curveball with good bite, maintains velo and projects to add more, good mechanics, solid change and maintains arm speed on it. Very interesting RHP. Also showed good hitting tools, ball comes off bat well and hits hard line drives.
PG Grade 9.5




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Mitch Brown Hitting 2010 PG National Games Class of 2012
Mitch Brown Skillshow video 2010 PG National Games Class of 2012
Mitch Brown P 2010 PG National Games Class of 2012
Mitch Brown OF 2010 PG National Games Class of 2012
Jul 13, 2010 - Jul 19, 2010   Minnesota Starz  27
East Cobb Complex - Marietta, GA
Mitchell Brown
RHP 6-1 185   R/R
FB
88
60
40
OF
IF
1B
C
Pop
Range
85-87
CB
74
SL
CH
74
Split
Knuckle




Jul 06, 2010 - Jul 12, 2010   Minnesota Starz  27
East Cobb Complex - Marietta, GA
Mitchell Brown
RHP 5-11 160   R/R
FB
85
60
40
OF
IF
1B
C
Pop
Range
81-84
CB
71
SL
CH
72
Split
Knuckle




Oct 09, 2009 - Oct 12, 2009   Minnesota Starz 16U  27
Terry Park - Ft. Myers, FL
Mitchell Brown
RHP 5-11 160   R/R
FB
82
60
40
OF
IF
1B
C
Pop
Range
80-82
CB
70
SL
CH
Split
Knuckle




Sep 25, 2009 - Sep 28, 2009   Minnesota Starz 16U  27
Perfect Game Field at Veterans Memorial Stadium - Cedar Rapids, IA
Mitchell Brown
RHP 5-11 160   R/R
FB
82
60
40
OF
IF
1B
C
Pop
Range
75-82
CB
70
SL
CH
72
Split
Knuckle




Aug 22, 2009 - Aug 23, 2009   Crimson  11
Kirkwood CC - Cedar Rapids, IA
Mitchell Brown
RHP 5-11 160   R/R
FB
80
60
8.36
40
OF
IF
1B
C
Pop
Range
79-80
CB
68
SL
CH
71
Split
Knuckle
Mitch Brown is a 2012 RHP/OF with a 5'11'', 160 lb. frame from Rochester, MN who attends Rochester Century HS. Wiry athletic build, some present strength. Full back turn delivery, good pace, bit cross body on release, arm works well out front. FB very steady at 79-80 mph. Big breaking CB with 11/5 break, good feel for CB location/shape, confidence in change up. Shows some bat speed/strength at the plate. Good student.
PG Grade 7.5




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Mitch Brown Skillshow video 2009 Midwest Underclass Showcase
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Mitch Brown 60 2009 Midwest Underclass Showcase
Mitch Brown Hitting 2009 Midwest Underclass Showcase
Jul 14, 2009 - Jul 20, 2009   Minnesota Starz 16u  27
East Cobb Complex - Marietta, GA
Mitchell Brown
RHP 5-11 160   R/R
FB
81
60
40
OF
IF
1B
C
Pop
Range
77-80
CB
70
SL
CH
68
Split
Knuckle




Jun 08, 2009 - Jun 11, 2009   Minnesota Starz  27
Metrodome - Minneapolis, MN
Mitchell Brown
RHP 6-1 170   R/R
FB
78
60
40
OF
IF
1B
C
Pop
Range
75-77
CB
67
SL
CH
Split
Knuckle