Switch Pitchers - Class of 2015
Henry Knight throws deceptive changeups from both sides as a high school switch pitcher |
Below are highlights of ambidextrous high school baseball players from the class of 2015.
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As a switch hitter, he chalked up a .525 OBP with 16 RBIs and 14 Runs scored over 18 games started. Plus, he recorded a 9-game hitting streak while batting second in the order. He hit .448 batting right-handed.
Cole Critchfield (2015) - Star Valley High School, Afton, Wyoming
Cole Critchfield is a 6'2" athlete who plays basketball and baseball. In the summer, he plays P, 1B, and OF for the Jackson Giants of the American Legion.
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Tyler Hopman (2015) - Old Bridge, New Jersey
Tyler Hopman is a 6'2" switch pitcher who plays for Old Bridge High School Knights in New Jersey. In an interview, he said that he feels a lot stronger throwing lefty.
When not pitching, Hopman plays center field right-handed. He bats exclusively from the left side.
When not pitching, Hopman plays center field right-handed. He bats exclusively from the left side.
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Henry Knight (2015) - Franklin High School, Seattle, Washington
As a sophomore, Henry Knight was a starting shortstop and switch pitcher with 2-0 record and a 2.23 ERA in ten games. Working in relief, he recorded 22 strikeouts and only two walks over 22 IP, for a 11:1 K/BB ratio.
As a switch hitter, he chalked up a .525 OBP with 16 RBIs and 14 Runs scored over 18 games started. Plus, he recorded a 9-game hitting streak while batting second in the order. He hit .448 batting right-handed.
During the summer, Knight plays shortstop, catcher and pitcher for the Columbia City Reds in Seattle. He posted a 1.26 ERA as a closer.
Knight threw 94 strikes over 11 innings in a summer game as the starting switch pitcher. He held the Seattle Select team scoreless over the final nine innings in 90 degree heat.
Knight threw 94 strikes over 11 innings in a summer game as the starting switch pitcher. He held the Seattle Select team scoreless over the final nine innings in 90 degree heat.
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Brett Kolacki (2015) - Bremen High School, Midlothian, Illinois
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