@LousyLefty posted:Mom of 6'2' 2022 Lefty with excellent grades here. Here is what we're in: Leftyson gets lots of interest, I think he's the "smooth" pitcher with lots of movement who grabs the imagination of coaches both because he's still growing and has more room on his frame for more muscle while having success on the mound, but he throws 83. Coaches just can't pull the trigger unless you're north of 85. Get him there if you want D1 and even many many D2/D3. If he's got great grades consider doing the Headfirst or Showball events that are coming up in Florida. That will send you into the fall/winter with an understanding of where he's at by seeing who reaches out afterwards so you can understand the landscape a little better. And get him over the 85 hump.
I know a 2022 LHP from my town who tops around 83/84 (works low 80's) who committed this summer to a D1 Patriot. He's 6 feet in cleats, maybe 170. He's likely done growing (based on size of parents but who knows). He's just a good pitcher, hits his spots, and is a real gamer. He has plenty of great tape and great outings at events to show. Better pitcher than my son (my son doesn't read this board so I am safe with that comment). He was a 2021 who reclassed and it worked out. You never know what coaches are looking for.... I do think the travel coach had a lot to do with getting this LHP the look from the school and the offer.
** updated - just looked up his stats from this summer on PG and he is working 83-85. 85 is also his top velo. So he's legitimate 85 velo. He's also 5' 11'. maybe 85 is a magic LHP velo as you point out.