Tennessee and head coach Tony Vitello landed a big-time prospect on the recruiting trail over the weekend. On Sunday, class of 2024 pitcher Anson Seibert officially announced his commitment to Tennessee Baseball.
“I am extremely excited to announce my commitment to further my academic and athletic career at The University of Tennessee,” Seibert said in a Twitter post while tagging Tennessee. “I’d like to thank all of my coaches, friends, and teammates for believing in me and supporting me. Go Vols!”
The 6-foot-8, 235-pound right-hander is one of the top prospects from the state of Kansas. The Overland Park, Kansas native plays his high school ball at Blue Valley Southwest High School and plays his travel ball for the KC Royals Scout Team. Seibert has also played the third base position in the infield.
I am extremely excited to announce my commitment to further my academic and athletic career at The University of Tennessee. I’d like to thank all of my coaches, friends, and teammates for believing in me and supporting me. Go Vols! 🧡@Vol_Baseball #rockytop pic.twitter.com/Q9kWiPwDVj
— anson seibert (@AnsonSeibert) July 10, 2022
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According to Prep Baseball Report, Seibert has a fastball that sits in the 89.9-91.1 mph range. Seibert also has a changeup in the 80.1-82.6 mph range and a slider just a tick above in the 81.3-82 mph range.
In one scouting report from Perfect Game, Seibert is noted as an “exciting young prospect with virtually limitless ceiling/potential.” The right-hander is also said to be a great student in the classroom.
“Primary right-handed pitcher with a compact delivery and an extremely short arm action,” Seibert’s Showcase Report from Perfect Game states. “High and tight release from the ear, uses a slight coil of the hips with a long stride down the mound. Gets a tad towards the first base side on the foot strike, could stay more directional with the plate. High intent thrower with a quick arm, creates a tough downhill angle from an over-the-top slot.”
Check out some recent highlight videos from Anson Seibert on the summer trail below.
Dominant start by 6-foot-8, 235-pound RHP Anson Seibert (@PBRKansas, 2024; @RoyalsScoutTeam).
T94, held 88-93 mph throughout. Spun a sharp power CB at 80-81 mph as he went on. Polished, strike thrower.
6 IP, 9 K, H, 0 R, W ✅
Still @PBR_Uncommitted. #KCPI | @ShooterHunt pic.twitter.com/6VVakpSGi9
— Diego (@DeegsBaseball) July 4, 2022
Anson Seibert (‘24, Kan.) with three K’s through 2. Fastball living 90-91/2 with heavy ride in the zone. Breaking ball is sharp, showing true 12-6 shape. Creates tough downhill angle with the 6’8” frame. @PG_Uncommitted @PGMidwest #PGKnoxInvite pic.twitter.com/GmZeEOxV3D
— Perfect Game Scout (@PG_Scouting) June 26, 2022
Anson Seibert (‘24, KS) pumping the FB up to 92; fires w/ ease out of the hand. Flashed a SL w/ tail & promising CH in low-80s. Tons of length & easy projection in frame. #JrNational @PG_Uncommitted @PGMidwestBB pic.twitter.com/h31nC42a7U
— PG Showcases (@PGShowcases) June 15, 2022
#Uncommitted ‘24 6-foot-8, 235-pound RHP Anson Seibert (@RoyalsScoutTeam) coming right at you. Short, loose arm, easy effort, big extension. Repeatable.
FB: 88-92
SL: 80-82
CH: 77-80@ShooterHunt | #NPI2022 | @PBRKansas pic.twitter.com/5jH7rmWltd— Phil Kerber (@PhilKerberPBR) June 11, 2022
