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2021 World Showcase
Tyler Root is a 2021 RHP/SS with a 6-0 185 lb. frame from Oklahoma City, OK who attends Community Christian School. Athletic frame with plenty of room to fill out. Primary right-handed pitcher has a full wind up that is smooth and up tempo with a deep hip turn that he holds well while riding the backside down the mound with a three-quarter arm slot. Root’s fastball has good downhill action as he locates it on all four quadrants topping 88 mph. He throws a curveball out of the same arm slot as fastball with sharp and tight 11/5 actions at 71 mph. Also works in a change up with good arm speed and fading action at 75 mph. A 7.07 runner in the sixty yard dash. Showcasing a good feel for the infield with good glove actions and throwing 88 mph across the diamond. Right-handed hitter stands in the box with a closed stance, a low hand set, good barrel control, and a level swing working the ball gap to gap. Named to the World Showcase Top Prospect List.