re: Jaden hill

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2. Jaden Hill

The Measurables: RHP | 6-4 | 215 LBs | Ashdown HS | Ashdown, Ark.

The Arsenal: Fastball (93-96 mph), changeup + slider

The Skinny: A two-sport star in high school, Hill is the other freshman believed to have turned down a seven-figure signing bonus to come to school. Hill may not be quite as polished as Marceaux — few freshman pitchers are, frankly — but he possesses big-time upside. LSU has had success with putting high school quarterbacks on the mound (see Walker, Eric) because they tend to possess a level of poise under pressure. Hill will compete for a spot in the rotation, but his stuff would play nicely in the bullpen too.

The Quote: “Probably one of the most athletic pitchers that we’ve ever had here. You see this guy and you’re going ‘Man, that’s what they look like.’ His body is just so strong and athletic. He’s done a very good job of repeating his delivery, which allows him to throw strikes. He filled up the strike zone all fall. Now we have to do a little bit better job of refining the strike percentage into command, but he has a chance to be special.” – Alan Dunn

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