| Player: Landon Mack | |||||||||||
| School: Tennessee | Position(s): RHP | ||||||||||
| Height: 6’1″ | Weight: 210 lbs. | Bats: Switch | Throws: Right | ||||||||
| Summary: Mack made the jump from Rutgers in 2025 down to the SEC with Tennessee for the 2026 season. As a freshmen he threw an impressive 80.1 innings with flashes of real upside. Maybe most impressive, he only walked 17 in those 80+ innings. As a sophomore for the Vols, Mack started 12 games, primarily in the Saturday slot. In 61.2 innings, his BB’s rate jumped a bit, but so did the strikeouts. He recorded 77K’s with an arsenal that continues to develop. Mack sets up on the first base side of the rubber. He’s athletic down the mound with a shorter stride, holding tempo until foot strike where a quicker, condensed arm-stroke is deployed. He repeats well though can change arm slot a bit depending on pitch type. Mack shows two different fastballs, a sinker and traditional 4-seam. He’ll hang in the 92-95mph range with the sinker and hold it long into outings. The 4-seam has been up to 98mph. The sinker may have more upside, with considerable arm side run and depth. He’s able to run it in and backdoor it effectively on right-handers. The 4-seam plays well up in the zone and offers a distinct different shape, keeping hitters off balance. The cutter hovers in the mid to upper 80’s with glove side horizontal break, playing well off the sinker. The curveball is developing with big upside and 12-6 action. He throws a change-up in the mid-80’s that if it continues to progress, will also play well off the sinker. Since joining the Vols Mack has added meaningful weight and strength. Another year in the SEC will do him well. With 1st rounder Tegan Kuhns gone, Mack looks to fill those shoes as the Friday night guy for Tennessee. A successful year in that role should drive his stock for the coming draft. | |||||||||||
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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