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Hunter Pence’s 16-Year-Old Nephew Hits 101 MPH Pitching As A 6-Foot-6 Sophomore In High School

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Striker Pence is one of the most sought-after prospects in high school baseball. The nephew of four-time MLB All-Star Hunter Pence still has a long way to go in his development but he has serious two-way potential on the next level.

With that being said, do not be surprised if he does not even make it to college!

Pence finished his first season of high school baseball in the spring. However, the top-ranked sophomore in the country really made his mark on the club circuit and at showcases like the Perfect Game WWBA World Championship this weekend.

Who is Striker Pence?

Striker Pence hails from Corona, California — just east of the Santa Ana Mountains, about 30 miles from Disneyland in Anaheim. He plays for Santiago High School.

Baseball is obviously in his blood as the nephew of Hunter Pence, who played 14 years with the Astros, Phillies, Giants and Rangers from 2007-2020. His fame also sets him up for success.

Hunter was listed on the MLB roster at 6-foot-4, 216 pounds. Striker is already listed at 6-foot-6, 200 pounds as a 16-year-old (and six months) who will not graduate high school until 2028. Big dude!

Not only does his height and weight fit the part, Pence has the skillset to match. Perfect Game ranks him as the top player in the country for his age and recently bumped him up from a 9.5 out of 10 to a 10.

It’s not hard to see why!

Hitter or pitcher? Hitter and pitcher!

As a left-handed hitter, Pence sets up in a wide base with a low hand set. His big leg kick helps to drive power through his unique swing. He consistently puts the barrel on the ball with big pop to the pull side.

Hunter Pence would still be one of the top prospects in his class if he only wanted to hit but he might be even more suited for a professional career on the mound. His arm is legit.

Pence needs to work on his accuracy (he’s only 16) but arm strength is not an issue. In fact, it’s the opposite. He might need to reign in his fastball.

The towering righty consistently throws his fastball at speeds of 90 miles per hour or greater with significant movement on his off-speed pitches. Pence set a national record when he was clocked at 97 miles per hour earlier this month. No 16-year-old in history hit that number before him.

And that was nothing!

Hunter Pence took the bump at the WBBA World Championship on Thursday. Per Trackman, his first three pitches went 100, 100, 101.1. Yes, you read that correctly. 101.1 miles per hour at 16 years old.

The haters are going to question his accuracy. Fine. Let them.

It’s not like Pence is going to start Game 7 of the World Series tomorrow. There is plenty of time to find the strike zone and Major League scouts are drooling at his potential.