| Player: George Ferguson | |||||||||||
| School: Abilene (TX) | Position(s): RHP | ||||||||||
| Height: 6’4″ | Weight: 230 lbs. | Bats: Right | Throws: Right | ||||||||
| Summary: Ferguson has widely been regarded as one of the top right-handed pitchers in the 2027 for some time now. The last 12 months have done nothing but reinforce that notion. Ferguson is a physically gifted athlete and has continued to add size and strength over that stretch. He will be a shade under 19 at the time of the draft and still has plenty of time to add to that physicality. It’s an electric arsenal for Ferguson, one that can certain play as a starter as he moves through the ranks. The calling card on the fastball is the carry it has through the zone. It’s up to 98 mph and takes off as it approaches the plate. Ferguson rides the top rail with it well and has an understanding of how to use it. The change up is a weapon. His approach with it mirrors the fastball with arm speed and slot, diving away from a left-handed hitter at approach. The slider has sharp, later bite with excellent two-plane action. Ferguson absolutely fills up with strike zone on a consistent basis. He works from the third base side of the rubber. Its a higher leg kick, with the upper half leaning down toward the third base side as he moves down the mound. The arm stroke looks to have evolved slightly, adding some length on the backside. However, the launch point remains the same with deception coming from behind his head late. There is effort in the delivery, which has caused some concern about potential durability. To date, it has not been an issue and he’s learned to harness it as a consistent strike thrower. He’s continued to shine on the biggest prep stages. There is real upside as an early day one pick. | |||||||||||
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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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