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ball, it’s almost unfair because of how sharp it is. It reminds me of Archie’s curve. I remember at the time thinking it’s almost unfair that he should be able to throw that. Now, I’m enjoying it with Ty. It’s just a nasty pitch. Guys will start to swing and the bottom just falls out of it.”
On average, there are usually 28 radar guns in the crowd every time Hensley pitches.
He isn’t the Wolves’ only weapon. Pitcher Jordan Watson has already signed with Oklahoma State. Chance Fariss, son of former OSU star Monty Fariss, has been sidelined with an arm injury. The team’s catcher, Fariss also served as closer. He
Top-ranked Broken Arrow is reaping the benefits of a 2011 state championship squad that resulted in three draft picks last summer. Bradley was joined in the
draft by fifth-round pick Mason Hope (Miami Marlins) and 6-foot-6,
210-pound Chase Wil- liams (39th
has signed with Semi- nole Junior College but was piquing interest from professional teams as well.
Matt McDowell has been slowed by a recurring shoulder issue and will likely have surgery after the season.
The Wolves have strug-
gled early, but dominate Hensley and Watson are on the mound.
Colorado Rockies). round by the
This is the deepest tal- ent pool yet for Jenks coach Dennis Keeley. Several sophomore and junior players are already drawing interest from scouts. Hatch joined Hensley in throwing in the Under Armour Game last summer. “Archie and Dylan, talent like that comes along once in a lifetime and with them gone, it opens the door for a lot of teams to win,” Keeley said. “There’s 10-12 teams capable of winning state and I think we’re one of them.”
Hatch’s fastball has been clocked in low 90s and also has good secondary stuff, Keeley said. “He’s getting better and better with each outing. He’s such a competitor.”
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