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2015 West Coast Top Prospect Showcase
Joshua Ashley is a 2016 LHP with a 6-2 180 lb. frame from Westlake Village, CA who attends Westlake HS. Large, athletic build with long limbs and a lean, projectable frame with room to fill out . Primary left-handed pitcher, works with a short and tight arm action through the backside leading to a high three-quarter release point. Works exclusively out of the stretch, high leg kick up past belt, remains tall on back leg and shows good use of lower half. Repeats delivery well and generates extension out front on fastball that topped 83 mph. Good downhill plane with life to arm side, has ability to miss barrels and induce ground ball contact. Pitched mostly off his fastball, threw strikes and flashed a changeup at 68 mph. Shortens on release but shows some late depth and fade to it down in the zone. Good student.