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2021 Great Lakes Prospect Showcase
Donald Tober is a 2023 RHP/C, 3B with a 6-0 195 lb. frame from Hillside, IL who attends Timothy Christian. Large, athletic frame with present strength throughout. Ran a 7.47 60-yard dash. Primary right-handed pitcher, large rock step into a high leg lift delivery, gets tall on backside during gather and works towards the plate with some drop and drive to lower half. Deep arm action through the back, works to a three-quarters release point, creates extension, fastball jumps out hand and shows heavy sinking life through the zone, topped out at 87 mph. Slider shows 10-4 shape with tight spin and sweeping finish, will continue to refine overall release; also mixed a curveball with 11-5 shape, tends to slow arm prior to release of pitch up to 71 mph. Big arm strength across the diamond on throws, high energy actions; longer actions behind the plate, gets off balance out coming out of crouch, big arm strength and carry on throws to second base. Right-handed hitter, begins with a slightly open stance and a high back elbow at the plate; swings with intent and generates bat speed through the zone, gets closed with lower half moving into contact, tends to get onto front side early in swing, shows some strength off of the barrel when squared. Good student. Named to Great Lakes Top Prospect List.