Tanner Scheppers (Credit: Keith Kountz)
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Biographical Data | |
| Player Name: | Tanner Scheppers |
| Position: | Starting Pitcher |
| School: | Fresno State University |
| School Type: | College |
| Academic Class: | Junior |
| Birthdate: | 1/17/87 |
| Height: | 6'4" |
| Weight: | 200 lbs. |
| Bats: | Right |
| Throws: | Right |
| Report Date(s): | 02/29/08 |
| Game(s): | USD Tournament -- San Diego |
Focus Area | Comments |
| Fastball: | Scheppers threw his fastball in the 92-95 mph range and could blow it by college hitters with metal bats. There could be room for more velocity as he matures. |
| Fastball movement: | He had cut and sink on the fastball, to both sides of the plate. |
| Slider: | Scheppers showed a plus slider that he threw up to 87-88 mph with late break. |
| Changeup: | He did not show a changeup in this start, but he didn't need it. |
| Control: | His command wasn't bad, but he was a little inconsistent, particularly with the slider, in the strike zone. |
| Poise: | He showed outstanding poise and was very competitive on the mound. |
| Physical Description: | Originally recruited as a shortstop, Scheppers is a tall and athletic right-hander with a projectable body. |
| Medical Update: | Healthy. |
| Strengths: | Arm strength with an above-average fastball and decent fastball command. He's got a projectable frame -- there's more in the tank |
| Weaknesses: | He's new to pitching, so his delivery is a little mechanical and he's behind on things like holding runners. |
| Summary: | Originally recruited by Fresno State as a shortstop, he's an intriguing right-hander with a ton of upside. He may be a little raw because of his lack of experience -- he showed just two pitches early in the season -- but the above-average fastball and strong early results will be enough to keep scouts coming and keep him moving up Draft charts all spring. |