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Tournaments | Story | 6/22/2022

18u WWBA Scout Notes: Day 5

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Porter Buursema (‘23,GA) came out of the pen hot to close the game. Lived 89-90 mph; mixed in a softer CB & a SL w/ sharp horiz. bite. Elite athleticism & arm speed stands out #GATA commit @PG_Georgia #WWBA pic.twitter.com/chSKqtL3MQ
— Perfect Game Scout (@PG_Scouting) June 21, 2022

Getting the ball out of the bullpen for Team Georgia 17u National was Porter Buursema (2023, Woodstock, Ga.) and he absolutely dominated for the last inning, collecting the save. The 6-foot, 185-pounder showcased a live arm with good feel for the fastball to both corners. The heater sat in the upper-80s, grabbing 90 mph multiple times throughout his one inning on the mound. He had two different breaking balls, the curveball showed 11-5 shape and tons of depth but he struggled to command that one well. The slider was the go-to put away pitch, showing sweeping action and tight break. He also showed that he could land the slider for strikes in early counts. Buursema bounced back nicely after a rough outing earlier in the tournament, striking out two and not allowing a hit on only 14 pitches. The Woodstock native has continued to develop into one of the best arms in the state.

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