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2014 Pitcher/Catcher Indoor Showcase
James Whiteman is a 2015 RHP/OF with a 6-2 180 lb. frame from Lakeville, IN who attends St. Joseph HS. Tall athletic build, projects well physically. Standard leg raise/hip turn delivery, long fluid arm action, low 3/4's extended slot, tends to rush from stretch with diminished command. Fastball topped at 81 mph, lots of big and early running action, works low in the zone with his fastball consistently, ground ball pitcher. Mid to upper 60's curveball, best curveballs at the highest velocities, curveball shows good spin and deep sweeping action at times, flashed a good change up with late sinking life but tends to slow arm on the pitch. Worked the corners and was effective, pitching style and movement will get outs. Named to the Pitcher/Catcher Indoor Showcase Top Prospect Team.