2015 Draft Profile - LHP - Juan Hillman - Olympia (FL) HS - UPDATED 8-12-14

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Juan Hillman, RHP, Olympia HS (FL)

A teammate of 2014 fifth-overall pick Nick Gordon, Hillman is a 6’-2”, 190 pound southpaw with plus command and a fastball that can touch 92 mph with more in the tank due to his athleticism and quick arm. He adds a potential plus 1-7 curveball with great depth and his change-up is already a solid offering. He has great mound presence and attacks hitters on both sides of the plate. Over 57.2 innings this year, he had 79 K/12 BB and allowed just 28 hits showing easy swing-and-miss stuff, as well as exceptional command. Committed to UCF.  http://throughthefencebaseball.com/2015-mlb-draft-armour-aa-game-preview-part-1/43804 

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Published on Jun 29, 2014

Juan Hillman (2015, LHP, Haines City, FL) worked fast and pounded the zone mostly at 90-91 mph with his fastball, occasionally dipping to 89. He showed an above average 77 mph changeup that he could miss bats with, as well as a quality curveball. He struck out four batters in two innings of work. blog courtesy of Perfect Game.

6-10-14 - Juan Hillman, LHP

Hillman, committed to Central Florida, is one of the top lefties in the class.  He knows how to pitch, showing control and throwing strikes.  His fastball touches 92 and projects for more.  The curve stands out and could be a plus pitch.

6-4-14 - Mack - Olympia (FL) High School is one of those 'zip code' schools that just keep chruning out prospects each year (2014: Nick Gordon). 2015's version will be LHP Juan Hillman, a 6-2 190 pound command pitcher witha 90-92 fastball a 1-7 curve and a + change-up.

Transfer from Haines High School.

2014 stats:  57.2-IP, 79-K, 12-BB, 28-hits.
Back turn delivery with a 3/4 arm slot. Very projectable.