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2016 West Academic Showcase Blogs

Col. Blue Vs White Highlights
7/24/2016 4:46:14 PM

Logan Wensley (2018 LHP, Bakersfield, CA) Worked exclusive from the stretch showing a loose, smooth arm action from a high three-quarters slot. Changed speed with fastball offering, ranging in the upper 70's to low 80's while topping at 84 mph. Wensley completed four shutout innings, allowing two hits and striking out two batters as well.

Carter Kessinger (2019 RHP, Burbank, CA) Shows a full arm action while releasing from a mid three-quarters arm slot that produces solid arm side run. Consistently located his fastball down in the mid 80's, topped at 84 mph. Kessinger completed four innings allowing three hits and striking out two.

Benny Casillas (2019 SS, Culver City, CA) Consistently squared up contact all day with a quick, compact path to contact. Showed off his strength and bat speed as well doubling twice in game two Sunday.

David Richards (2018 RHP, Edmonton, AB) Showed a rotational swing path with solid extension through contact. Swing plane stays through the hitting zone well allowing for all fields contact. Singled in his first two at bats of the day.

Parvinder Ghumman (2017 RHP, Poway, CA) Ghumman has a large, projectable frame with long limbs. Showed a simple side step delivery with a loose arm action that creates good downhill angle. Fastball sat in the upper 70's while topping at 81 mph. Changeup had solid sinking actions down in the zone in the upper 60's. Kept hitters off balance well by mixing and matching all pitches. Parvinder did not give up any runs while allowing two hits.

Brandon Todd (2018 C, Gilbert, AZ) Primarily catcher, but showed good arm speed and whip on the mound as well. Fastball has solid arm side run in the low 80's, topping at 81 mph. Showed good balance and flashed solid bat speed on a single in the sixth inning.