10/18/11

2012 Draft Profile: - RHSP Walker Weikel


   RHP       Walker Weickel

6-19-11: - http://www.perfectgame.org/Articles/View.aspx?article=5909 - Walker Weickel followed Fulmer, and was arguably the most impressive pitcher so far during the National Showcase. He has a tall, strong and still projectable frame. He threw 92-93 consistently touching 94, and threw two very effective secondary offerings in his mid-70s curveball and low-80s changeup. The speed differential and his ability to throw all of his pitches for strikes gives Weickel a near flawless repertoire.



7-19-11: - http://www.mlbbonusbaby.com/2011/6/29/2250656/early-look-at-2012#comments - Walker Weickel, Olympia HS, Orlando Fl, 6’6 195, top 15 candidate for 2012 MLB Draft, up to 93 this spring, not real overpowering but is deceptive and is unhittable when breaking ball is on, comes at you slightly cross his body from H 3/4 slow, can fill out to 220 in time.

8-12-11: - http://www.perfectgame.org/AllAmerican/News.aspx?num=6123 – Right-hander Walker Weickel tossed the second inning for the East, throwing what was described by David Rawnsley as a "typical easy Weickel inning."  He was 89-91 with a big, slow 71 curve.

8-25-11: - http://sullydraft.blogspot.com - This summer I went to the National Showcase, Prospect Classic, and the Under Armour All-American Game. Here is my updated top 50 HS prospects. - 7. Walker Weickel-RHP, Olympia HS

10-1-11: - http://mlbdraftguide.com/1/2011/10/01/walker-weickel-2012-draft-profile  - Prep righthander Walker Weickel is one of the top arms eligible for the 2012 draft.  He is big, athletic, and projectable. Weickel has a high 3/4 to over the top delivery.  He does an excellent job of pitching downhill.  His delivery creates some deception. Weickel throws a low 90′s fastball that has hit 94.  Some additional velocity should come as he matures.  He has a low 70′s curve that is a potential plus pitch but is still somewhat inconsistent.  His low 80′s change also shows flashes of plus potential. Weickel is almost assured of being selected in the first round and could land among the top 10 selections

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