Sunday, August 11, 2013 | PETCO Park, San Diego, California
Position: Left Handed Pitcher / Outfield Height / Weight: 6-6 / 180 Bats / Throws: L / L High School: New Castle High School Hometown: New Castle, Ind. Travel Team: Indiana Prospects Commitment: Texas Perfect Game Profile
The tall and slender Ball is one of the top two-way players in the country and is ranked as the No. 12 overall prospect in the 2013 class by Perfect Game. He has topped out at 93 mph with his fastball with a pronounced downhill angle to the plate and throws a big mid-70s curveball. A sub 7.0 runner, Ball has lots of leverage in his swing and very good bat speed. He went 7-2, 1.40 on the mound while hitting .438 with 5 home runs during his high school season.
Full Plate Appearances Plate Appearance vs. Kacy Clemens Plate Appearance vs. Jonah Wesely
Quick Hitters Foul tip strikeout vs. Kacy Clemens Strikeout swinging vs. Jonah Wesely
Pitching Full Inning Top of the second inning
Batters Faced - Full Plate Appearances Ryan Boldt Kacy Clemens Kevin Franklin Joey Martarano Jeremy Martinez Chris Rivera
Quick Pitches Ryan Boldt single to RF Kevin Franklin strike out swinging Joey Martarano base on balls Jeremy Martinez RBI single to CF Chris Rivera line drive single to CF
Defense Jeremy Martinez safe on pickoff attempt at first base
