| Player: Cody New | |||||||||||
| School: Cal Baptist | Position(s): LHP | ||||||||||
| Height: 6’3″ | Weight: 215 lbs. | Bats: Left | Throws: Left | ||||||||
| Summary: New, the 2026 WAC pre-season pitcher of the year, will unfortunately miss the remainder of the season for Cal Baptist with UCL surgery. An emerging southpaw, New began making waves last season for the Lancer’s posting 6-3 record striking out 98 over 80 innings pitched. At 6’3″, 215 lbs. New has the physical traits that will transfer to the next level. The delivery showcases a strong lower half, leveraging a firm front side at foot strike. Its a shorter arm stroke, coming from a higher three quarter slot. He works from the first base side of the rubber causing an uncomfortable at bat for lefties. The fastball sits in the 91-93 range (Topping 96mph) with run. New brings two different breaking balls to the table, both demonstrating high spin. In later innings the shapes have a tendency to blend though both remain usable weapons. He kills spin with a low 80’s change up that continues to develop. He tunnels all four well but has shown a tendency to slow the arm with the change. Command was a concern early on for New. In 2025 he demonstrated improved control of his arsenal. The frame is durable and there is still more strength on the table. Despite the injury New remains an intriguing LHP in the 26 class. | |||||||||||
Eric Dillinger is currently the Head Baseball Coach at Lutheran High School in Parker, Colorado. He is entering his 1st season after 8 years at Erie High School. At the club level, he has coached nationally for multiple organizations including the Colorado Yard Dawgs, the Colorado Rockies Scout program, and USA Prime. Dillinger is also currently the General Manager for D-BAT NW Denver. In addition to his duties as GM, he is also a senior pitching instructor. He is certified in Rapsodo Pitching and is also Driveline Certified (Pitch Design). Beyond coaching on the field, Dillinger enjoys helping athletes in the recruiting process. He has helped over 40 athletes find homes at the next level.
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