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Tournaments | Story | 10/10/2020

WWBA World Championship Scout Notes: Day 2

Brian Sakowski

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WWBA World Championship Scout Notes: Day 1

Been a fan of Kudrna’s for some time now, pretty simple operation, pounds the zone, plus arm speed that projects, some heavy characteristics to the FB, SL is tunneled well and sharp with projection to 55, have seen a good CH out of him as well. #PGDraft https://t.co/3lo4sJAq7f
— Brian Sakowski (@B_Sakowski_PG) October 9, 2020

Reds Midwest Scout got off to a quick 0-2 start in pool play, losing to Hit Factory Pro 3-2 over at JetBlue on Friday morning. Ben Kudrna (2021, Overland Park, Ks.) got the start for the Reds and was wholly pretty good, allowing a single run over 3 innings with 3 hits and 2 walks, punching out 3 in the process. An LSU commit, Kudrna has had a good summer on the circuit, establishing himself in the top-5 round discussion in regards to the MLB Draft. He ran his fastball up to 94 mph in this outing, sitting more in the 89-93 mph range as the outing went on, showcasing plus arm speed with a pretty simple operation, creating good angle on the pitch. His slider is sharp and short, tunneled well in the low-80s with solid bite. It’s a solid pitch right now with some projection left on it, and has the makings of an out-pitch long term. He’s got a good changeup as well, thrown in the low-mid 80s, turned over well with fade and arm speed. The makings of a 3-pitch starter are here, and Kudrna has a chance to elevate his stock further with a strong spring before the draft.

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