Congratulations @patrickauten7 of @WESTHHSBASEBALL on Your Commitment to @SCCbaseball25 Auten is the tallest pitcher coming out of the WNC 2027 Class. Tons of potential packed into his 6'7" frame. Also a high academic student, Auten had some tough choices to make between the 4 year and 2 year opportunities, but he understood that the JUCO Route could still help him find the academic track to a 4-year degree in the future. That's the 2nd Falcon to commit to the @SurryKnights this Fall. Head Coach @DaryllJohnson6 sees the potential in these Mountain prospects! @CoachCheek55 @CarloOrengo24 @Chris_Womack

Tallest pitcher in WNC committed tonight. JUCO Route stays hot @CoachCheek55 @DaryllJohnson6 @WESTHHSBASEBALL

The high ceiling & potential of 2027 RHP @patrickauten7 of @WESTHHSBASEBALL was on full display during the 9/30 Scout Day. He's a fairly good mover for a 6'7" 210 lbs prospect; ran a 7.15 60 Yd Dash. However, he's still trying to get everything timed up which is evident in his FB velo which sat 82-83 MPH, but spiked up to 86 MPH at times! With his grades and interest in Sports Marketing/Business, he's a great D3 route prospect, but Auten is also catching the eyes of the regional JUCOs. Good problem to have for the 4.12 GPA Honor Student @NovaXkinetics

I've enjoyed scouting the 6'6" 205 lbs @patrickauten7 of @WESTHHSBASEBALL the past few seasons. The 2027 RHP is very high academic pitching prospect, sporting a 4.115 GPA and a FB that was recently up to 83 MPH at our 6/10 Prospect Filming The FB metrics continue to get interesting as he spins it as high as 2222 from a tall release point and an average of 6.09 Extension. He also averaged an IVB/HB of 13.4/7.7. Was recently clocked at 85 MPH at a June showcase tournament held at @MontreatCavBase Auten, for as big as he is, has pretty good stride mechanics along with a promising Stack & Track. He can definitely work on moving faster, but he can be a tough look for hitters. CB has some shape (IVB/HB: -5.6/-10.9), works well out of his slot. Takes the spin off the CH well (avg 1419). Potential to keep building better pitch shape as he becomes more efficient with mechanics. A lot to like in the tall righty. Coachable, good character. Has gotten Varsity time since Soph year. Will be looked at to take a bigger role for West next season. Playing this Summer with @VeloBaseballWNC Again, high academic, seeking Business or Sports Marketing. Comes from a family of educators. Would be a great Academic D3 prospect with is grades and makeup. @NovaXkinetics

2027 RHP @patrickauten7 of @WESTHHSBASEBALL had some tough luck in the 4th inning. A few errors behind him led to a final line of 1 IP, 3 R (0 ER), 3 H, 0 BB, 1 K He still flashed good stuff. Was up to 80 MPH. Big, tall 6'6" frame. Lots of projection and high academic @70American @NovaXkinetics

I love the projection that comes with 2027 RHP @patrickauten7 of @WESTHHSBASEBALL Tall, 6'6" and with room to grow. Needs to keep getting more physical, but sat high 7s touching 80mph in his 3.1 Innings of Relief. Threw 3 Scoreless before running into some command issues in the 11th Inning. Final line was 3.1 IP, 2 ER on 0 H, 4 BB while collecting 2 Ks. Very high academic; from a family of educators @70American @NovaXkinetics

Very exciting 2027 RHP Pitching Prospect coming out of @WESTHHSBASEBALL in @patrickauten7 6'6" 195 frame. Raw, needs to move quicker, but a lot to like about the composure and potential w/ Auten. He was able to get some Varsity exposure last year, including a Playoff Appearance vs Lake Norman. Will be relied up on more this season. FB was 79-80, touching 81 MPH w/ spins up to 2336. Has some arm speed; lots of room to improve separation. Tall release point. CB doesn't have elite spin, but I really like the shape and usage; its a good pitch. I think this kid will throw 90 if he goes all in on physicality and range of motion. VERY high academic prospect,4.13 GPA w/ an interest in Business/Finance. Played for @VeloBaseballWNC this past Summer