10/14/2012 - College PREP - Sauget (St. Louis), IL Austin is a lanky RHP/SS that will graduate in 2013. Currently, he projects slightly better on the mound for the next level. Delivery is sound / repeatable displaying proper mechanics that allows his arm to work loose / free to the plate. Arm action is short and easy through a high 3/4 arm slot. Fastball shows a range of 78-79 mph with arm side run. Breaking ball displays 10/4 shape with gradual break. He throws a slider that is tighter with sharp / short break. Changeup is solid, showing a plus feel for with arm side run / sink. Command / control are a plus as he throws strikes with all his pitches. At SS, feet are active as he works to square balls up and displays clean hands. He needs attack balls more, play through, and increase foot speed to continue to improve defensive grade. At the plate, Ferrell shows a balanced approach with rhythm. Hands work through a level swing path and he lets to ball travel, staying inside the ball to utilize all fields. Power numbers will control to improve as he learns to use his lower half more. Austin has abilities with a lot of room to improve.