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2018 Rocky Mountain Showcase
Sawyer Shepherd is a 2020 RHP/1B, 3B with a 6-4 205 lb. frame from Windsor, CO who attends Resurrection Christian. Large frame with long limbs and broad shoulders. Primary right handed pitcher with a side step to high leg lift delivery. Loose arm action at take back with slight wrap. Stays balanced at gather and released from a loose, clean arm action. Fastball generated slight cutting action to glove side in the upper 70's to low 80's, topped at 82 miles per hour. Tends to get to of breaking ball at times, but flashed solid tilt when staying on top of offering. Consistently repeated mechanics while effectively attacking the strike zone. Also worked out defensively from the infield showing compact footwork while traveling to and ranging for the baseball. Funnels from a slightly taller position prior to working through exchange. Created some carry across the infield topping at 76 miles per hour. Right handed hitter with a wide, slightly open stance and high back elbow set. Swung with intent while utilizing a naturally lifted barrel plane. Flashed present strength at contact with the ability to drive the baseball through the gaps with authority. Good student as well.