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Preseason All-State Showcase: Corner Infield Analysis (Part Two)

February 20, 2014

By Greg Williams
PA Director of Scouting

A total of 23 corner infielders showcased their abilities on Day One of the Preseason All-State Showcase. In Part Two of our evaluations we will take a look a t the 2nd half of the group of 3B/1B prospects..

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Corner Infield Analysis: Part One

PBR Plus: Standout Corner Infielders


Robert Klinchock, Mt .Lebanon HS, Class of 2015
Klinchock is a 6-foot-3, 200-pound 1B that took a solid round of batting practice. The right-handed hitter showed loose hands and the ability to barrel the baseball consistently from a square stance. Klinchock displayed one of the top bat exit velocities of the day at 93 mph. He registered a 4.55 home-to-1B time and showed solid glove work around the bag at 1B with throws of 73 mph across the diamond.

Sam Lazowski, Donegal HS, Class of 2015
Lazowski hits from a wide stance with a toe tap trigger and flat bat path through the hitting zone. The 6-foot-5, 200-pound lefty barreled the baseball routinely while showing the ability to use all fields. Lazowski registered a solid 88 mph bat exit velocity and turned in a 4.38 home-to-1B time. The junior showed some range at 3B and accurate throws of 78 mph across the diamond.

Jared Melone, North Penn HS, Class of 2015
Melone was one of the most impressive corner infielders in attendance. The 6-foot-2, 185-pound 3B took a very solid round of batting practice and displayed a 90 mph bat exit velocity. Melone hits from a slightly open stance with good balance throughout his swing. He gets to extension routinely and showed the ability to drive the baseball to all fields. Melone showed good feet and an accurate arm with throws of 78 mph across the diamond. Melone moves well for a player his size (4.22 home-to-1B). 

Nick O'Shea, Springfield HS, Class of 2015
O'Shea displayed a line drive approach at the plate from a square stance with no stride. The 6-foot, 195-pound left-handed hitter barreled the baseball routinely with a bat exit velocity of 87 mph. O'Shea registered a 4.47 home-to-1B time and showed capable glove work around the bag at 1B with accurate throws of 75 mph across the diamond.

Dante Parente, Blackhawk HS, Class of 2015
Parente displayed a power swing from the left side of the plate with good balance throughout his swing. The 6-foot, 185-pound junior consistently drove the baseball to all fields with a bat exit velocity of 83 mph. Parente showed good feet, a soft glove hand and accurate throws of 77 mph across the diamond from 3B. He registered a solid 4.18 home-to-1B time from the left hand batter's box.

Tim Quinn, Malvern Prep, Class of 2015
Quinn is a left-handed hitting 1B that hits from a slightly open stance with a high hands load. He barreled the baseball frequently during his round of batting practice showing the ability to use all fields with a bat exit velocity of 84 mph. The 6-foot-1, 205-pound junior showed a soft glove hand and good footwork around the bag at 1B with accurate throws of 80 mph across the diamond. Quinn also registered a 4.55 home-to-1B time.

Dutch Reardon, Plymouth Whitemarsh HS, Class of 2016
Reardon showcased a 74 mph arm across the diamond and ran a 4.57 home-to-1B time. The 6-foot-2, 185-pound left-handed hitter showed the ability to use all fields with a balanced swing from a square stance. Reardon barreled the baseball routinely with a bat exit velocity of 84 mph. The sophomore will show even greater power potential when he incorporates more of his lower half in his swing.

Kyle Rogers, Hazleton Area HS, Class of 2015
Rogers is a solidly built 6-foot, 195-pound prospect that registered a 4.20 home-to-1B time and displayed agility around the 1B bag. Rogers displayed accurate throws of 78 mph across the diamond. The right-handed hitter uses a leg lift stride and quick hands to generate a bat exit velocity of 88 mph. Rogers barreled the baseball consistently and the ball jumped off his bat to all fields.

Tom Roginsky, Bethlehem Catholic HS, Class of 2016
Roginsky displayed quick hands and a flat bat path from the right side of the plate. The 6-foot-1, 190-pound 1B utilized a slightly open stance with no stride to routinely barrel the baseball with a bat exit velocity of 83 mph. As he learns to incorporate his lower half more fully Roginsky is likely to develop some power potential with his athletic frame. The sophomore registered a 4.69 home-to-1B time and showcased an accurate arm with throws of 68 mph across the diamond. 

Zach Smiley, Spring Ford HS, Class of 2015
The left-handed hitter showcased a very short, compact swing from an open stance. The 5-foot-10, 200-pound junior is solidly built and displayed his ability to drive pitches to all fields with a bat exit velocity of 88 mph. Smiley continues to show more fluidity defensively with a solid throwing arm (79 mph).


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