Ohio Insider: Top Underclass Uncommitted Catching Prospects
October 5, 2016
By Jordan Chiero and PBR Staff
Ohio Director of Scouting
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Ohio Insider: Top Underclass Uncommitted Catching Prospects
With the Summer season coming to an end and the 2016-2017 high school sports season as well as fall ball getting underway, we would like to take a look at some of the top uncommitted prospects at each position. Over the past month we looked at the top 2017 prospects and as you can see by our 2017 Player Rankings there are numerous talented prospects available.
Today we are looking at the top uncommitted underclass Catching Prospects in Ohio. We will look to create a few top uncommitted lists each week and as you can see by our 2018 and 2019 Player Rankings, there are numerous talented prospects available.
Manny Vorhees, C/RHP, Wapakoneta, 2018
Ranked: 2nd in Ohio’s 2018 Class
Scouting Report: Vorhees possesses a 6-foot, 180-pound athletic body frame. Behind the plate he uses quick footwork to get himself turned and in line on his throws down to second base. He also displays quickness in his catch to release transfer, producing a top velocity of 77 mph on his throws to reach pop times between 1.90-2.01. Right-handed hitter starts from a slightly open stance, getting himself squared back up to even before he swings. He uses a fluid load with his hands moving toward his back shoulder. Swings with a slightly upward bat path, finishing with a two-handed follow through. He showed strength and the ability to use both sides of the field during his round of batting practice. On the mound Vorhees possesses a mid-80s fastball while also featuring a sharp 11/5 curveball at 66-68 mph and chageup at 68-70 mph.
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