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Just got another 2027 commit, LHP Jackson LaRoche...

I pasted a number of recent evaluations of him into Microsoft Word and had Copilot put together the following summary: Jackson LaRoche is a physical 6’3”, 221–226 lb left-handed pitcher with a strong, durable frame and a mature mound presence. He works from a slightly closed delivery, gets good extension down the mound, and creates deception from the third-base side with quick, smooth arm action and a tough angle—especially on left-handed hitters. His fastball has recently ranged from 85–90 mph, with reports of a peak at 93 mph, showing arm-side run and sink. He pairs it with multiple breaking-ball looks, including a tighter slider in the 72–77 mph range and a heavier curveball around 67–75 mph, both showing swing-and-miss potential. He has also flashed a changeup in the 76–78 mph range. The standout indicators are his strike-throwing and bat-missing ability: one recent outing included 15 strikeouts over 6 innings while throwing 79% strikes, and another noted 4 strikeouts in 2 innings. Overall, LaRoche profiles as a projectable, strike-throwing lefty with present velocity, feel for spin, deception, and the physicality to continue adding power.
Posted: 07/30/2026 at 10:50 PM ET
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Looks like we got 3 recent pitcher commitments for 2027 class…
QCP 07/30/26 08:29 PM ET
Fekete is very highly ranked, top 3-5 in nj by prep baseball. Also have
vtfin91 07/31/26 03:47 PM ET
'27 Class has potential to be like '22 class
Vawter Tech 07/31/26 01:35 PM ET
Just got another 2027 commit, LHP Jackson LaRoche...
QCP 07/30/26 10:50 PM ET