Cody Rankin RHP/3B

08/12/2018 - College PREP - Elgin (Chicago), IL Cody is a tall RHP/3B prospect who will graduate in 2020. On the mound, Cody gathers to a balance point over the rubber and separates his hands on time. He works with a free arm action and extends through on his release, staying inline towards the plate. Cody shows a three pitch mix with his fastball topping out at 81mph. Breaking ball sits from 59-61mph with 11-5 break. Changeup ranges from 65-67mph with arm side tail as he throws with fastball arm speed. Cody can improve as a pitcher by driving his lower half more. In the field, Cody shows efficient footwork and fields the ball out in front of his body. He makes a clean exchange and gains momentum well on his throws, keeping them consistently on-line to his target. Cody can improve defensively by increasing his lateral range. At the plate, this RHH sets up in a tall stance and takes a square stride. He takes a level swing with decent bat speed which leads to square contact. Cody can improve as a hitter by working a smoother load into his swing. Overall, Cody is a solid prospect who has the potential to contribute at the next level.