MN Fall Review: Evaluations

December 2, 2015

By Rob Allison
Prep Baseball Report Minnesota

The Prep Baseball Report Minnesota's Fall Review took place on October 25, 2015 at the Vadnais Heights Sports Center. The showcase featured prospects from the 2016' 2017, 2018 and 2019 classes who showcased their talents in front of our scouting staff, college coaches, and professional scouts.

Today we release our entire list of evaluations of players in attendance. Many players with their performances moved into and improved their rankings in their respective classes from this event.

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2016 prospects (LISTED ALPHABETICALLY)

Cole Albers, SS/RHP, Blaine, 2017
6-foot-1, 160-pound right-handed hitting 2-way player. 7.28 runner. Tall athletic stance with clean bat path. Loose body with good hands to baseball. Middle/pull approach with ability to drive oppo gap. 81 mph exit velocity. Shows above avg. actions in field. Defends with rhythm and balance. Glove and feet work well. Loose arm action with accuracy on throws at 78 mph. Simple mechanics on mound with good tempo and rhythm. Loose athletic body. Clean arm action. Some stab down on backside. Has extension out front. Fastball shows life at 79-81 mph. 11/5 breaking ball has tight rotation with small break. Drops elbow on changeup with flat action.

Gavin Baker, SS/RHP, Lakeville North, 2019
5-foot-10, 150-pound right-handed hitting 2-way player. 7.6 runner. Quiet actions/ short to contact with leg lift trigger. Inverted swing plane. Gap to gap approach with flashes of hard contact to gaps. Pulls off at contact occasionally. 74 mph exit velocity. Shows usable hands and feet for 2019 grad. Avg. arm strength with long release. Accurate to bag. Flashes above avg. actions on slow roller. 74 mph arm strength. Crouch at balance point. Lands far across body in delivery. Heavy wrap and stab in arm circle. Fastball shows varying run and cut action at 71-73 mph. 11/5 breaking ball has good rotation and shape with flashes of depth. Heavy feel on changeup with wobbly action.

Ross Bastyr, RHP/3B, Lakeville North, 2017
6-foot-3, 190-pound right-handed hitting 2-way player. 7.63 runner. High leg kick delivery. Aggressive to plate. Arm works from ¾ slot. Fastball is thrown for strikes with heavy run and sink at 84-85 mph. Slider has 10/4 shape with tight rotation and avg. break. Turns hand over changeup creating sink and split action. Body load. No stride approach. Translates weight well through contact. Late load/ timing occasionally. Shows pop in bat to pull side of field. 78 mph exit velocity off tee. Shows solid glove with avg. feet at third base. Well above avg. arm with carry and accuracy to bag. Has ability of slow roller. 89 mph arm strength.

Ryan Bastyr, 2B/RHP, Lakeville North, 2017
6-foot-2, 160-pound left-handed hitting 2-way player. 7.66 runner. Body load. Uphill swing plane with avg. pop in bat. Limited back side through baseball at contact with uphill swing plane. Mid/pull approach with contact to whole field. 76 mph exit velocity off tee. Shows avg./ok feet in field. Sits back on groundballs occasionally. Funnels with glove. Short arm action with accuracy to bag. 74 mph arm strength. Slight tuck and turn delivery with high leg kick. Lands slightly across body. Short arm circle with fastball that has solid life and occasional run at 76-79 mph. 12/6 breaking ball flashes depth with avg. shape. On side of changeup; avg. fade with running sink.

Logan Becker, SS, Shakopee, 2016
5-foot-9, 170-pound right-handed hitting infielder. 7.5 runner. Double tap trigger. Shows balance in swing. Quiet head to contact. Some length in bat path. Line drive swing plane with gap to gap approach producing consistent solid contact. 80 mph exit velocity off tee. Good hands with solid ability to field. Average actions with solid accuracy to bag. Short arm action producing 78 mph velo across diamond.

Jay Beckman, RHP, Mankato East, 2016
6-foot-2, 180-pound right-handed pitcher. Sidestep windup. Slight lean in balance point. H3/4 arm slot with pause and wrap on backside. Good direction to plate and lands closed. Fastball was 78-80 mph with running action and solid command. 12/6 breaking ball is thrown for strikes with small break. Changeup has toppling action with run and sink.

Tanner Bellrichard, OF, Albert Lea, 2016
5-foot-9, 160-pound right-handed hitting outfielder. 7.37 runner. Medium length to stride with balance. Arm bar in load. Short finish after contact. Inside out at contact. Uses whole field with avg. pop in bat. 74 mph exit velocity off tee. Aggressive routes to baseball. Shows solid feet and glove defensively. Tends to field on side of baseball. Throws are accurate with ok carry to target. 76 mph arm strength.

Hunter Brommerich, SS, Lewiston-Altura, 2016
6-foot, 145-pound right-handed hitting shortstop. 6.94 runner. Front heel turn trigger. Transfers weight to contact. Falls back occasionally limiting extension. Uses hands well in swing. Gap to gap approach and uses whole field with avg. pop in bat. 73 mph exit velo. Plays through baseball on defense. Shows ok feet with avg. glove. Sinking action on throws with accuracy to bag at 76 mph.

Jack Carlson, RHP/3B, Minneapolis Washburn, 2017
5-foot-11, 165-pound right-handed hitting 2-way player. 7.5 runner. High leg kick delivery. Backwards collapse at balance point. Maintains balance with good direction to plate. Fastball shows cut action at 78-80 mph. Slider was 69-70 mph with varying shape. Curveball flashed sharp break with 12/6 shape. Changeup was usable in bottom of zone. Leg kick trigger. Quiet head through contact. Consistent line drives to gaps with hard contact. Short finish through contact. 78 mph exit velocity off tee. Tall fielding position on ground balls. Fields across body occasionally. Usable glove. Arm works with strength and accuracy across diamond. 85 mph arm strength.

Reed Collins, 3B/RHP, Farmington, 2017
6-foot, 180-pound right-handed hitting 2-way player. 7.62 runner. Athletic set-up in box with open stance. Good balance. Stiff lower half in swing. Looser hands. Gap to gap approach and flashes projectable ability to hit. 79 mph exit velocity off tee. Heavier feet in field. Shows ability to make plays. Longer arm action with avg. carry and accuracy across. Glove is above average. 83 mph arm strength. Simple mechanics with clean arm action and good direction to plate. Fastball was straight on downhill plane and commanded zone well at 76-78 mph. Flies open occasionally on 12/6 breaking ball with avg. depth. Above avg. fade on changeup with slight run. Commanded 3 pitches well with quality strikes.

Jimmy Connell, LHP/1B, Edina, 2017
6-foot-4, 210-pound right-handed hitting 2-way player. 7.5 runner. Above avg. body on mound with projectable frame. Clean arm action. Solid tempo in delivery. Leaks early from balance point. Lands closed with good direction to plate. Fastball has slight arm-side sink with flashes of life at 77-78 mph. Tends to slow arm on breaking ball. 12/6 shape with solid shape for strikes. Changeup has gradual run and fade to plate. Tall stance with solid rhythm in swing. Stiff finish after contact. Flashes pop in bat to gaps when extended through contact. 75 mph exit velocity off tee. Above avg. glove at first base. Soft hands. Moves well around bag. Short arm action with accuracy to target. 68 mph arm strength.

Connor Cutshall, LHP/1B, Minnetonka, 2017
6-foot-2, 190-pound right-handed hitting 2-way player. 7.47 runner. Slight crouch in balance point with short stride to plate. Tilted posture on release with moderate effort/head jerk. Fastball is straight on downhill plane at 71-73 mph. Slider has 1/7 shape with loose rotation and small break. Changeup flashes arm-side fade. Closed stance. Short stride with balance. Loose hands to contact from lower hand slot. Consistent hard contact from gap to gap approach. 82 mph exit velocity. Shows avg. glove at first base. Feet are good around bag. Makes routine plays at position. 71 mph arm strength across diamond.

Luke DeGrammont, LHP/1B, Lakeville North, 2017
5-foot-10, 170-pound left-handed hitting 2-way player. 7.35 runner. Solid balance point. Slight pause on backside of arm circle with short clean arm action. Lands slightly across body in delivery. Fastball is straight with solid command at 76-78 mph. 1/7 breaking has improved with tighter rotation. Changeup has heavy action; tended to be up in zone in this outing. Aggressive swings in box. Clean bat path. Some length to contact. Strides across body. Uses whole field. Solid oppo line drives. 85 mph exit velocity off tee. Soft hands with average feet around bag. Longer arm action. Ability to start double play. 75 mph arm strength.

Michael Dooney, OF, Lakeville North, 2017
6-foot-2, 165-pound right-handed hitting outfielder. 7.1 runner. Tall stance. Strides across body. Quiet head to contact. Stiff bat path and finish through baseball. Middle/pull approach with avg. pop in bat. 78 mph exit velocity off tee. Shows solid glove with flashes of appropriate footwork. Stiff arm action from OT slot. 77 mph arm strength.

Derek Drees, 3B/RHP, Benilde St. Margaret’s, 2017
6-foot-5, 205-pound right-handed hitting 2-way player. 7.32 runner. Tall stance with leg trigger. Translates weight well through swing. Hands are stiff through swing with short finish. Flashes pop in bat with gap to gap approach. 91 mph exit velocity. Shows avg. feet with solid glove at third base. Ability to defend slow roller with body control and shows range to glove side. Above avg. arm with accuracy to bag at 83 mph. Tuck and turn delivery. Hand wrap on back side of arm circle. Comes out clean in front with quickness. Solid direction to plate. Fastball is downhill and pounds bottom of zone for strikes. Avg. command of 12/6 breaking ball that flashes sharp break. Flat action on changeup with avg. fade.

Ryan Duffy, LHP, South St. Paul, 2017
6-foot-2, 175-pound left-handed pitcher. High leg kick delivery with balance and body control. Arm is clean and loose. Up and over on release. Fastball has life at 84-88 mph with heavy run. Shows command to both sides of plate. Maintains arm speed on curveball and changeup. 1/7 shape on breaking ball with late short break. Well above avg. fade on changeup. Duffy has made significant strides since Spring 2015 has become one of the more coveted arms in the 2017 class.

Nathan Ebeling, OF/RHP, Rosemount, 2017
6-foot, 160-pound right-handed hitting 2-way player. 7.09 runner. Pre-set hands. Open stance and strides open to contact. Late trigger occasionally to contact. Middle/away approach with aggressive swings. 84 mph exit velocity. Aggressive routes to baseball defensively. 2-hand fielder occasionally. One-piece arm action with avg. carry and accuracy to target. 79 mph arm strength. Big rocker step in wind-up. Travels across rubber. Crouch in balance point. Lands open to plate. One-piece arm action with head jerk on release. Slight life on fastball with cut action at 77-80 mph. 12/6 breaking ball has gradual break with avg. command of zone. Changeup is thrown with fastball arm speed; left short of plate consistently.

Scott Finberg, 3B, Stillwater, 2016
6-foot-1, 190-pound right-handed hitting third baseman. 7.59 runner. Open stance with front heel turn trigger. Gap to gap approach. Barrel out and around at contact. Spins through zone with lower half; barrel first hitter. Strength in swing with 89 mph exit velocity off tee. Shows soft hands in field. Fields deep in stance; funnels baseball in. Solid feet with ability on back-hand and above avg. actions on body control plays. Avg. carry on throws from short arm action with accuracy to bag. 78 mph arm strength.

Charlie Fischer, SS, Edina, 2018
6-foot, 165-pound left-handed hitting shortstop. 7.28 runner. Active load with knee to knee trigger to swing. Middle/away approach. Squared a few balls to gap. Will improve with simplified timing and mechanics in swing. 72 mph exit velocity off tee. Loose actions in field. Funnels baseball in. Shows above avg. glove and feet. Clean arm action with carry and accuracy. Above avg. actions and body control on slow roller. 79 mph arm strength.

Jordan Fischer, OF/RHP, Minnesota Valley Lutheran, 2018
6-foot-3, 155-pound right-handed hitting 2-way player. 7.41 runner. Tall stance. Front heel turn trigger to swing. Gap to gap approach with line drive swing plane. Simple hitting mechanics. 75 mph exit velocity off tee. 2-hand fielder effects balance and momentum. Solid glove with avg. footwork. Solid carry and accuracy on throws from 2-piece arm action. 73 mph arm strength. High leg kick delivery. Leaks out of balance point early. Solid direction to plate. Short arm action on mound. Downhill plane on fastball at 69-71 mph. Slows arm on 11/5 breaking ball with gradual break to plate. Flat action on changeup with avg. fade to plate.

Nick Fischer, LHP/1B, Minnesota Valley Lutheran, 2017
6-foot-5, 215-pound left-handed hitting 2-way player. 7.96 runner. Projectable body on mound. Uncontrolled front leg in delivery. One piece arm action. Ok direction plate. Fastball shows flashes of life at 76-78 mph. 1/7 breaking ball has small break and avg. command of zone. Changeup flashes depth and solid run. Has chance to be an above avg. pitch. Crouched upper body in swing. Arm bar in load creating length to contact. Pull approach with solid contact. 77 mph exit velocity. Shows avg. glove and above avg. feet around bag. Receives well around the bag. Low ¾ slot with 71 mph arm strength across diamond.

Sean Flaherty, RHP/SS, Lakeville North, 2017
6-foot-2, 185-pound right-handed hitting 2-way player. 7.34 runner. Side-step delivery. Travels across rubber. Wrap and pause on backside. Hides ball from hitter. Strides across body. Arm is clean out front. Fastball is straight on downhill plane at 79-81 mph. Flashes tight rotation on 12/6 breaking ball with short break. Solid fade and slight run on changeup. Slightly closed stance with strength in swing. Middle/away approach. Underneath at contact. Fights back elbow to contact. Solid consistent contact. 79 mph exit velocity. Shows avg. feet and glove defensively. Covers ground well. Accurate to bag with clean arm action at 79 mph.

Peyton Gallagher, RHP, Wayzata, 2017
5-foot-10, 170-pound right-handed pitcher. Medium leg kick with good direction plate. Lands open occasionally. Pie arm action producing 82-84 mph fastball with varying action and solid life. Slider has 10/4 shape with tight rotation and is thrown for strikes. Flashes above avg. changeup with sink. Solid 3 pitch mix. Reliever type with ability to get ground balls.

Max Gamm, SS, East Ridge, 2017
5-foot-11, 145-pound right-handed hitting shortstop. 6.91 runner. Lean loose body. Aggressive swings with leg kick trigger. Loses control of barrel below hands occasionally. Hard line drives when stays on top of baseball. Gap to gap approach with 81 mph exit velocity off tee. Fields low to ground and works through baseball. Soft on his feet. Funnels occasionally. Above avg. actions on body control plays. Clean arm action with accuracy to target at 83 mph.

Jacob Goraczkowski, 3B/RHP, Chaska, 2017
6-foot-2, 165-pound right-handed hitting 2-way player. 7.43 runner. Balanced stride with front heel turn trigger. Line drive swing plane. Shows ok hands to baseball with gap to gap approach. Will continue to improve offensively with added strength. 80 mph exit velocity. Shows solid athleticism on defense. Fields deep in stance but has soft hands. Solid footwork and shows ability on body control plays. Above avg. carry and accuracy to bag from clean arm action. 85 mph arm strength. Solid tempo and rhythm in delivery. Projectable frame on mound. Arm is clean and loose from OT slot with quick hand on release. Fastball is downhill with occasional cut action at 82-84 mph. Varying shape on breaking ball with sharp downward break for strikes. Changeup has good ASR and sink in bottom of zone. Pounds bottom of zone with fastball.

Mason Hammer, OF, Albert Lea, 2016
6-foot, 160-pound right-handed hitting outfielder. 7.03 runner. Short stride with front heel turn trigger. Short to contact with compact swing. Pull approach. Flashes ok pop to pull-side of field. Out front at contact occasionally causing barrel to be out and around. 77 mph exit velocity off tee. Avg. actions in field. Short bow and arrow arm action. Throws are online with avg. carry to target. 81 mph arm strength from outfield.

Jarrett Hastig, C/RHP, Bemidji, 2018
5-foot-8, 195-pound right-handed hitting 2-way player. 7.56 runner. Spread stance with short stride. Drops hands in load and swing. Underneath at contact. Contact to all fields. 73 mph exit velocity off tee. Tall stance behind plate. Stiff hands with avg. receiving ability. Length to exchange. Quick release. Strides open to target effecting accuracy. 68 mph arm strength with pop times in 2.15-2.22 range. Controlled delivery on mound. One piece arm action. Upright finish on release. Fastball is straight at 68-70 mph. 11/5 breaking ball has solid rotation. Changeup has flat action and is thrown at avg. arm speed.

Zach Jezierski, LHP, Totino-Grace, 2017
6-foot-3, 180-pound left-handed pitcher. Projectable frame with raw mechanics and use of lower half. Arm works well with long action. Hides release with glove and long front side. Fastball is downhill with flashes of run at 76-77 mph. 1/7 breaking ball vas varying spin and avg. depth of break. Shows signs of above avg. changeup thrown in bottom of zone with good fade. Interesting follow with development of mechanics.

Daniel Johnson, 1B, Rosemount, 2017
6-foot-1, 185-pound right-handed hitting first baseman. 7.22 runner. Tall stance with in-line stride. Flat bat path with line drive swing plane. Short to contact. Gap to gap approach with consistent solid contact. 77 mph exit velocity off tee. Shows avg. glove and solid foot work defensively. Moves around bag above average. Lower arm slot with short arm action producing 68 mph arm strength across infield.

Ben Kinney, C/RHP, Kasson-Mantorville, 2018
6-foot-1, 170-pound right-handed hitting 2-way player. 8.13 runner. Active load and stride. Short to contact. Flashes hard line drive contact with gap to gap approach. 72 mph exit velocity off tee. Shows ok hands receiving. Lacks current mobility behind plate. Clean exchanges on throws with good direction to target. Throws short to bag. 68 mph arm strength with pop times in 2.15-2.25 range. Simple mechanics on mound with short arm action. Lands across body in delivery if ok extension to plate. Fastball has cut action at 68-70 mph. 12/6 breaking ball has solid depth. Avg. fade on changeup with flat action.

Cam Kline, OF/SS/RHP, Forest Lake, 2017
5-foot-10, 170-pound right-handed hitting utility player. 7.13 runner. Long stride. Aggressive gap to gap approach. Dive bomb hitter. Good extension through contact. Slight hitch in load. Loose hands to baseball. Flashes hard line drive contact. 84 mph exit velocity off tee. Shows quick twitch athleticism on defense. Glove and feet are above average. Long quick arm action producing 84 mph throws across infield and 85 mph throws from outfield. Athletic delivery on mound. Explodes to plate with long clean arm action. Late run on fastball at 78-81 mph. Curveball is above average with tight rotation, 11/5 shape, and sharp break. Heavy arm side sink and run on changeup. Kline’s overall performance pushed him to #37 in 2017 rankings with good chance of him climbing higher in the coming months.

Brady Knotts, 1B, Chanhassen, 2017
6-foot-3, 195-pound right-handed hitting first baseman. 7.94 runner. Open stance. Strides to in-line. Creates bat speed and whip in swing. Some lift in swing plane. Pulls off occasionally. Gap to gap approach with hard contact. 80 mph exit velocity off tee. Fields down to up and is solid target at first base. Above avg. athleticism and feet for position. Solid arm strength with accuracy and ability to start double play. 78 mph arm strength.

Kyle Koken, OF, East Ridge, 2017
5-foot-9, 175-pound left-handed hitting outfielder. 7.19 runner. High back elbow set-up. Strides across body with stiff swing. Short to contact with short finish through contact. 75 mph exit velocity off tee. Avg. fielder in outfield. 2-hands occasionally effecting balance and momentum. Clean arm action with elevated throws to target. 77 mph arm strength from outfield.

Nate Larson, OF, Bemidji, 2016
5-foot-11, 150-pound right-handed hitting outfielder. 7.03 runner. Strides across body to contact. Slight arm bar. Dead pull approach. Slashy swing plane producing consistent hard contact. 73 mph exit velocity off tee. Avg. actions in field. H3/4 arm slot with wrap in back of arm action. Solid accuracy to target with avg. carry on throws. 73 mph arm strength.

Tommy Lentz, RHP/3B, Andover, 2016
6-foot-1, 165-pound right-handed hitting 2-way player. 7.22 runner. Sidestep delivery. Lands across body. Clean arm action with slight stab on backside. Has good extension to plate. Fastball was 81-83 mph with flashes of run and avg./ok life. Cutter showed varying shape with tight rotation and small break. Occasional run and sink on changeup with avg./ok fade. Spread stance offensively. High back elbow set-up. Lifts body through contact. Middle/pull approach. Solid pop in bat and flashes hard line drives when stays inside ball at contact. 80 mph exit velocity. Shows solid ability with feet and glove in field. Above avg. body control on slow roller. Long clean arm action with above avg. carry and accuracy across diamond with 82 mph arm strength.

Leo Lerner, LHP, Cretin-Derham Hall, 2017
5-foot-11, 152-pound left-handed pitcher. Projectable left-hander who should continue to add strength; especially in lower half of frame. Slight stab and pause in arm action; but relatively clean and smooth. Fastball shows solid run and sink at 76-79 mph. Varying rotation on breaking ball with flashes of tight rotation and depth. Solid feel for zone with changeup. Drops arm slot on release and loses arm speed and action on pitch. Overall above avg. command of 3 pitches in zone.

Alex Lindstrom, OF, Eastview, 2017
6-foot-1, 175-pound left-handed hitting outfielder. 7.22 runner with strong build. Body load with double tap trigger. Clean swing plane. Creates bat speed and whip through zone. Consistent hard contact with gap to gap approach. 88 mph exit velocity off tee. Fields out front and through baseball. Throws uphill occasionally. Avg./ok carry on throws with flashes of athleticism. Solid accuracy to target. 79 mph arm strength. Very projectable hitter.

Collin Lynch, OF, Holy Angels, 2016
6-foot, 165-pound right-handed hitting outfielder. 7.43 runner. Small leg kick trigger. Out front at contact. Short swing. Consistent solid contact producing hard ground balls. Uses whole field in approach. 81 mph exit velocity off tee. Good feet and glove in outfield. Fields out front. Some hitch in arm action. Shows some athleticism in outfield. Avg. carry on throws with good accuracy to target. 72 mph arm strength.

Landon Mahowald, LHP/OF, Lakeville North, 2017
6-foot, 168-pound right-handed hitting 2-way player. 6.97 runner. Good rhythm and sequence in delivery. Lands slightly across body. Short arm action from OT slot. Upright posture on release. Fastball is straight at 75-77 mph. Inconsistent breaking ball that flashes solid break and depth. Flat action on changeup with solid fade. Body load with double tap trigger to swing. Uphill bat path with occasional line-drive plane. Shows avg. pop in bat with gap to gap approach with hard contact. 82 mph exit velocity off tee. Aggressive routes to the baseball in the outfield and shows athleticism. Sure hands with appropriate footwork. OT throwing slot with online throws and accuracy. 82 mph arm strength from outfield.

Joe McKibben, C, Lakeville South, 2017
6-foot-3, 160-pound left-handed hitting catcher. 7.16 runner. Hard contact to pull side with ability to use whole field. Line drive swing plane with good balance. Needs to shorten load; otherwise flashes ability to hit at above average level. 81 mph exit velocity. Long strides with solid athleticism in outfield. Throws are online with accuracy to target. 77 mph arm strength. Slower exchange and release behind the plate. Projects better as outfielder currently. 68 mph arm strength behind the dish with pop times in 2.31-2.34 range.

Brian McNulty, RHP/3B, Coon Rapids, 2018
5-foot-10, 145-pound right-handed hitting 2-way player. 7.63 runner. Simple crouched delivery. Stretch only. One piece arm action. Fastball is straight at 68-70 mph. 12/6 breaking ball has loose spin and gradual break to plate. Knuckleball is above avg. with run and sink and solid depth. Pre-set load with longer in-line stride and aggressive swing. Slashy line drive swing plane with middle/pull approach. 82 mph exit velocity off tee. High starting position defensively. Works down to baseball and fields deep. Shows ability to make routine plays. Stiff arm action with accurate throws to bag at 71 mph.

Ethan Mocchi, C/RHP, Legacy Christian Academy, 2017
5-foot-10, 190-pound right-handed hitting 2-way player. 7.28 runner. Active hand and body load. Creates inconsistent timing. Flashes a strong swing with gap to gap approach with hard contact. 83 mph exit velocity off tee. Shows strong hands receiving. Avg. lateral movement. Ability to block. Quick feet and exchange. Some length to release. Above avg. arm strength. 78 mph arm behind plate with above avg. carry. 2.1-2.15 pop times with avg. accuracy to bag. Above avg. command of 3 pitch mix on mound. Crouch in balance point. Lands across body. Live arm. Some stab and wrap on backside of arm circle. Fastball shows late cut action at 81-84 mph touching 85 mph. 11/5 breaking ball has sharp break with above avg. depth. Heavy wrap in arm action on changeup; flat action; with good command.

Chad Musser, OF, Wayzata, 2017
6-foot-3, 190-pound left-handed hitting outfielder. 7.07 runner. Clean bat path with above avg. extension through baseball. Shows good pop in bat with gap to gap approach. Stays on baseball middle/away with ability to drive into oppo gap. 86 mph exit velocity off tee. 2-hand fielder effects balance and momentum on throws. Sure glove. Makes routine plays. Above avg. carry and accuracy on throws with 81 mph arm strength.

Nicholas Novak, SS, Stillwater, 2016
5-foot-11, 165-pound left-handed hitting shortstop. 6.88 runner. Clean swing plane with ability to use whole field. Out front occasionally at contact. 81 mph exit velocity off tee. Light on his feet with good actions in field. Solid accuracy across diamond with quick release. 75 mph arm strength across diamond. #44 ranked player in 2016 class.

Ty Okada, C, East Ridge, 2017
5-foot-9, 145-pound right-handed hitting catcher. 7.22 runner. Athletic stance. Stays down and through contact well. Middle/away approach with line drive swing plane. Good barrel control with consistent solid contact. 76 mph exit velocity off tee. Shows ability to receive with good hands. Wide stance- low target- with good lateral movement. Clean exchange with quick feet. Short release with accurate throws to bag. 71 mph arm strength with pop times in 2.12-2.25 range.

Nick Onomiya, C, Cretin-Derham Hall, 2017
6-foot, 185-pound right-handed hitting catcher. 7.18 runner. Tall athletic stance. Leg kick trigger to swing. Clean bat path. Uses hands well in swing. Gap to gap approach with consistent hard contact. 88 mph exit velocity. Very quick exchange with good direction of feet. Accurate throws to bag with carry at 1.87-2.00 and 75 mph arm strength. Quiet behind the plate with sure hands. Works underneath low pitch well. Average quickness side to side. Currently ranked #22 in MN 2017 class.

Glen Pendleton, OF, River Falls (WI), 2018
5-foot-11, 175-pound right-handed hitting outfielder. 7.44 runner. Spread stance- short stride- with pre-set load. Clean bat path producing consistent hard contact with gap to gap approach. 80 mph exit velocity off tee. Avg. actions in outfield. Tends to field deep in stance. 2-piece arm action with solid carry and accuracy to target. 77 mph arm strength from the outfield.

Bryce Peterson, OF/LHP, Coon Rapids, 2018
5-foot-10, 145-pound left-handed hitting 2-way player. 7.53 runner. Open stance with front heel turn trigger. Loose swing with good hands. Stays inside baseball at contact well. Solid extension through zone. 82 mph exit velocity off tee. Avg/ok actions in outfield. Limited momentum on throws. Short arm action with solid accuracy and avg. carry to target. 77 mph arm strength from outfield. Side step delivery. Short arm action on mound. Lands across body and falls down mound on release. Fastball was 75-76 mph with occasional running action. Breaking ball is thrown for strikes with 11/5 shape. Leads with wrist on changeup causing flat action.

Josh Peterson, OF, Chanhassen, 2017
5-foot-8, 175-pound right-handed hitting outfielder. 7.22 runner. Linear hitter with high leg kick trigger. Hard pull contact. Slight hitch in load/swing. Middle/pull approach with 73 mph exit velocity off tee. Avg. actions in outfield. Tends to field on side of ball. Long release. Catapult arm action with avg. carry and solid accuracy to target. 71 mph arm strength.

Matthew Raymond, C, Rochester Lourdes, 2018
5-foot-11, 175-pound left-handed hitting catcher. 7.65 runner. Square stance with short stride. Balance in swing. Stays in middle of field with gap to gap approach and consistent hard contact. Line drive swing plane from lower hand slot. Quick hands to baseball. 82 mph exit velocity off tee. Solid set-up behind plate. Shows quick feet in blocking. Avg/ok receiver. Length to exchange. Quicker feet. Loses direction to target. Lower release point creating tailing action on throws. 73 mph arm strength with pop times in 2.14-2.28 range.

Jevan Richert, C, Springfield, 2017
5-foot-11, 175-pound right-handed hitting catcher. 7.3 runner. Pre-set hands. Slight shoulder load. Short stride with heel turn trigger. Strong line drive swing with consistent hard contact to middle of field. Barrel stays in zone for extended amount of time. Good extension after contact. 85 mph exit velocity off tee. Short stride with quick release on throws. Slight hitch in release. Works hard at blocking. Good low target. Needs to improve on glove side framing. 2.09 pop time with 70 mph arm strength.

Will Rog, 1B, Totino-Grace, 2017
6-foot, 210-pound right-handed hitting first baseman. 7.5 runner. Present strength. Medium base with short stride to contact. Good balance in swing. Slight uphill plane through contact with lift. Gap to gap approach with solid pop in bat. 76 mph exit velocity off tee. Solid fielder at first base. Good feet around bag. Low arm slot causing tailing action on throws. 76 mph arm strength.

Jason Schoning, OF, Bemidji, 2018
5-foot-11, 180-pound right-handed hitting outfielder. 8.03 runner. Closed stance. Minimal load with hands and body. Guides barrel through zone with line drive bat path. Middle/pull approach with 73 mph exit velocity off tee. Avg. actions in outfield. Shows solid ability with glove. Limited momentum on throws. Short arm action with accuracy to target. 75 mph arm strength with avg. carry.

Alexander Schwartz, C, Hopkins, 2016
6-foot, 195-pound right-handed hitting catcher. Physical behind plate with good leadership qualities. Directs traffic from position. Solid pop to gaps with gap to gap approach. Lifts through at contact with body occasionally. 87 mph arm strength. Low stance with quiet actions. Receives and blocks well with quick feet and flexibility. Low release on throws with above avg. arm strength. 2.00-2.09 pop times with 81 mph arm strength.

Nate Shoemaker, RHP/OF, Minnetonka, 2017
6-foot-2, 185-pound right-handed pitcher/ 2-way player. 7.25 60 time. Balance and control in mechanics. Lands across body in stride. Crossfire delivery to plate with short arm action. Fastball was 84-86 mph with running life and above avg. command. Sweeping action on 10/4 slider with flashes of depth. Heavy sink on changeup with chances of being a above avg. offering. Square stance. Strides slightly across body. Rolls hands over early causing top spin contact on baseball. Line drive swing plane. 80 mph exit velocity. Above avg. athlete in OF. Moves well to baseball. ¾ arm slot with sinking action on throws to plate at 84 mph.

Avery Stevens, RHP/1B, Sleepy Eye, 2018
6-foot-3, 180-pound right-handed hitting 2-way player. 7.44 runner. Controlled high leg kick delivery with good balance and body control. Long arm action and ball comes out of hand clean. Heavy run and sink on fastball at 80-83 mph. Sharp break on 12/6 curveball with inconsistent command. Solid fade and run on changeup for strikes. Pounds bottom of zone consistently. Strong Follow on mound for 2018 class. Body load. Pre-set flat bat with line drive swing plane. Limited use of lower half through contact. Length to contact with middle/pull approach. 81 mph exit velocity off tee. Solid fielder at first base. Moves well and receives above avg. around bag. Accurate arm on throws at 75 mph.

Noah Thomas, LHP/OF, East Ridge, 2018
5-foot-8, 145-pound right-handed hitting 2-way player. 7.00 runner. Open front leg in balance point. Leaks out early. Lands across body in delivery. Short arm action producing 72-74 mph fastball with slight run and above avg. command. 1/7 breaking ball has varying shape and break. Avg. command of changeup with flashes above avg. run and fade. Open stance. Strides to square with good balance. Middle/away approach with line drive swing plane. Consistent solid contact. Leadoff or 2-hole type hitter. 74 mph exit velocity off tee. Slingy arm action. Falls away from target. Elevated throws to plate with avg. accuracy. 72 mph arm strength.

Ben Vanhove, SS, Edina, 2016
5-foot-11, 160-pound right-handed hitting shortstop. 6.93 runner. Has continually improved over last year. Gap to gap approach at plate. Hard line drives when stays on/through contact. Shows good hands in swing with ability to use whole field. 82 mph exit velocity off tee. Showed well defensively with good energy and solid actions. Active feet with good control. Soft glove on back hand. Overall ability to make plays. 83 mph arm strength across diamond.

Trevor Weidt, C, St. Francis, 2017
5-foot-9, 160-pound right-handed hitting catcher. 7.81 runner. Loose upper half with clean bat path through zone. Inconsistent timing with load/trigger occasionally. Produces solid contact with line drives and hard groundballs. Slightly stiff lower half. Middle/away approach with 78 mph exit velocity off tee. Clean exchange on throws. Quick release. Some length to exchange. Quiet behind plate with solid receiving skills. Avg. mobility and quickness to block. 72 mph arm strength with pop times in 2.06-2.13 range.

Jack Zigan, RHP, Eden Prairie, 2017
6-foot-1, 186-pound right-handed pitcher. Strong frame. Simple mechanics. Swings out from balance point occasionally. Some wrap and hitch on back side of arm circle. Pitches up and over front side. Hides ball to hitter. Slight run on fastball at 78-80 mph; touching 82 mph. Sharp 11/5 breaking ball with ability to show in zone and take away from hitter. Changeup is heavy with flat action and thrown near fastball arm speed.

Jacob Zwak, OF, Tartan, 2016
6-foot, 200-pound right-handed hitting outfielder. 7.63 runner. Strong build. Gap to gap approach with good weight transfer. Solid pop in bat. Uses hands well in swing. Lacks extension through contact and spins off occasionally. 74 mph exit velocity off tee. Avg./ok actions if field. Left field arm strength. Solid glove with avg. footwork. Limited carry on throws at 75 mph.

MN Fall Review: Evaluations

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