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2014 Northeast Top Prospect Showcase
Derek Balbierz is a 2015 RHP with a 6-4 185 lb. frame from Somerset, NJ who attends Franklin Twp. Extra-large, athletic build with long limbs and a lean, projectable build with room to fill out wide added strength. Primary right-handed pitcher, throws from a three-quarter arm slot with a full, whippy arm action in the back. Gets on top of the ball well and finishes online, ball comes out of his hand easily. Attacks hitters with fastball and fills up the strike zone, topped out at 84 mph and showed the ability to work both sides of the plate. Misses bats and shows nice potential with his curveball which showed short 11-5 break at 71 mph. Verbal commitment to University of Albany. Excellent student.