Prep Baseball Report

Recruiting Roudup: Who's Heading Where?



By Matt Huck          
Area Scout

Every Friday National Scouting Supervisor Nathan Rode provides a roundup of insider recruiting information and commitments throughout the PBR coverage area: The Buzz. Click Here to take a look at this week’s National Buzz. With that in mind, let’s take an in depth look at the Wisconsin prospects who have committed to colleges, with detailed scouting information.

Jack Kinzer, C, Port Washington, 2016
University of Iowa

Jack Kinzer6.18.15 - Recently committed to Iowa. 6-foot-1, 190-pound catcher, solid sturdy build, wears the gear well. Arm plays well defensively, carries well and highly accurate, plays much better than the velocity recorded (75 mph), short over the top stroke. Exchange is clean and works directly to target, release could get quicker. Has all the catchers actions with a presence behind the dish. Pop times ranged 2.00-2.11. 7.36 runner. Offensively hits from the right side, balanced stance, short stride, good lower half, maintains balance. Simple setup and compact swing, hands worked well, hard contact shows pop in bat advanced bat speed and strength. 94 mph exit velocity from the tee.

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