Brody Brecht, rhp, Class of 2021
Commitment: Iowa

One of the top athletes in the state of Iowa, the Hawkeyes recently locked up Brecht who committed to stay in-state and plans to play both baseball and football once on campus. Along with the two-sport potential, there’s real two-way potential with Brecht too, a primary outfielder who has shown very well on the mound with legitimate upside. He’s a sub-7 runner in the 60-yard despite his long 6-foot-4 frame and shows a strong arm and athleticism in the outfield with a quick stroke from the right side. Already up to 90 mph on the mound, Brecht works exclusively out of the stretch and fills the zone from a higher slot, showing plenty of bat speed through the back and near limitless overall projection. The heater comes out easily and cleanly with cutting action and he does a nice job of mixing a sharp 12-6 shaped curved with late bite and snap. 

Outlook for the class: According to the Perfect Game website Brecht is the Hawkeyes ninth commit in the 2021 class and second highest ranked prospect at No. 302 nationally behind shortstop Sam Petersen at No. 255. It’s clear the coaching staff has put an emphasis on securing their state and locking up the talent as all nine commitments call Iowa home. Landing an athlete like Brecht is big for the class and though his athleticism will ultimately dictates where he plays, he has the tools to make an impact somewhere on the field.