LATEST PG SHOWCASE REPORT
2019 National Pre-Draft Showcase
Jared Townsend is a 2019 LHP/1B with a 6-0 200 lb. frame from Wilton, IA who attends Wilton. Athletic build with present strength. Primary left handed pitcher. Employs a small side step into belt high leg lift with hip coil at gather and good balance using drop and drive mechanics down the mound landing online with the plate. Flashed good arm speed with a medium arm action throwing from a high three-quarter arm slot. High intent delivery with a quick pace creating some deception. Flashed a fastball with heavy life through the zone topping out at 81 miles per hour complemented by a tight curveball with good depth for strikes at 72 miles per hour. Displayed the ability to pitch backwards throwing the breaking ball for strikes consistently early in counts. Excellent student. Committed to Iowa.