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2016 South Top Prospect Showcase
Pepper Jones is a 2017 RHP/SS with a 6-0 172 lb. frame from McKinney, TX who attends McKinney High School. Medium, athletic frame with square shoulders, long limbs and a lean, projectable build with room to fill throughout. Ran a 6.87 60-yard dash. Primary righthanded pitcher, begins with a rock step into delivery with a medium leg lift up to belt before a short stride down the mound, up-tempo delivery. Full, deep arm action through the back, some effort at release but ball jumps out of hand from a three-quarters arm action. Sat comfortably in the 85-87 mph range, touched 88 throughout outing, missed bats with regularity. Some drop and drive to delivery, sharp snap to curveball with 11-5 life at 71 mph, changeup shows nice tumble at 81 mph, tight rotation to slider at 74 mph. Mixed well and threw all for strikes inducing weak contact. Full arm action on throws across diamond from infield, quick transfer, developing footwork, nice carry and arm strength to first base. Righthanded hitter, begins with a wide base and a high back elbow in the box. Upper body swing, uses a toe tap trigger for timing, full swing path through the zone with a line drive swing plane, shows carry to the pull side when squared up off the barrel. Excellent student. Named to South Top-Top Prospect List.