Recruiting Roundup: Who's Heading Where?

March 4, 2016

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 Illinois prospects who have committed to colleges, with detailed scouting information.

Dawson Demant, SS, Union Grove, 2018
Northern Illinois

Dawson Demant 2/8/15 - 5-foot-10, 155-pound middle infielder, medium frame, athletic build, good strength for age. Defensively looked very athletic on the infield, solid actions, played through the baseball, clean exchange, feet work softly and fluidly, soft hands. Has a bounce to his step on the infield, good body control, can play well on the move. Arm action is short and loose, high ¾ slot, accurate across the diamond showed occasional carry at 78 mph, arm worked athletically when on the move. Right-handed hitter, tall open stance, stride has some length to get back to even, solid balance. Path is short to the baseball, occasionally lunges and feels for it, timing can improve. Has bat speed and loose hands, 86 mph exit velocity from the tee, potential gap hitter as well. High follow 2018 prospect.

Michael Larsen, 2B, Southern Door, 2016
St. Norbert

Michael Larsen 3/1/15 - 5-foot-10, 145-pound left-handed hitting middle infielder. Above average runner for age, 7.18 in the 60. Hits from an even stance, short stride. Spray type hitter, middle to opposite field contact, simple path. 70 mph exit velocity from the tee. Defensively looks to field with hands out in front, plays with a short arm action, high ¾ slot, 74 mph arm across the diamond.

Harrison Collar, 3B, Appleton West, 2016
UW-Oshkosh

Harrison Collar 3/1/15 - 6-foot-1, 190-pound third baseman, athletic lean build, projectable frame. Right-handed hitter, balanced stance, short stride, athletic setup. Loose hands, short path to the baseball, line drive type hitter. Flashed occasional pull side pop, 82 mph exit velocity from the tee, shows projection with the bat. Defensively showed some actions at third base, average hands, showed some foot speed in the 60, 7.17 runner, has the ability to show better footwork at third base. Arm plays from a high ¾ slot, 73 mph across the diamond. On the mound, fastball sat 72-74 mph, mostly straight. 11/5 curveball 58-59 mph. Changeup has some arm side run, near fastball arm speed, 64-66 mph.

Recruiting Roundup: Who's Heading Where?

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