By Greg Williams
WV Director of Scouting

The 2nd Annual Fall College Prospect Program began September 7 at Seton Hill University. The fall format involves two nine inning games and a showcase at each of three stops over the course of the month of September. Today we continue our analysis of the prospects in attendance during Week One of the program by taking a look at the catchers in attendance.

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2014 Fall College prospect Program (Week One ): Catcher analysis

2017 C/RHP Michael Haley (Franklin Regional)

Haley showcased the ability to use all fields with a lift and replace stride from a square stance. The right-handed hitter flashed an 83 mph bat exit velocity and drove a two-strike opposite field double in game action. Haley showed some promise behind the plate with pop times of 2.25-2.35 on throws of 70 mph from the crouch. Haley sat 77-79 from a high 3/4 arm slot allowing one run over three innings of game action. The 6-foot, 195-pound sophomore also displayed a 64 mph curveball with 11/5 rotation and a 68 mph changeup thrown at near fastball arm speed.

2017 C/RHP Casey Winters (Blair County Christian)

Winters ran a solid 7.36 60-yard dash and displayed an 87 mph bat exit velocity. The right handed hitter has some drift to his approach but creates good barrel whip with a strong lower half. Defensively, Winters shows promise with pop times of 2.00-2.09 on throws of 75 mph from the crouch. Winters sat 81-82 with a high leg kick that allows him to hide the baseball and creates some deception. The 5-foot-11, 220-pound two-way prospect also displayed a feel for a 72 mph curveball and a 70 mph changeup from a high 3/4 arm slot.

2015 C/OF Brandon Olszewski (Hampton Area)

Olszewski showcased solid catch and throw skills with pop times of 2.10-2.16 on throws of 68 mph from the crouch. The 5-foot-10, 180-pound uncommitted senior ran a 7.59 60-yard dash and flashed a bat exit velocity of 84 mph. The right-handed hitter went 2-for-8 in game play while making several loud outs with balls barreled at defenders. Olszewski also displayed the ability to go get the baseball in the outfield, making two solid running catches in one inning during game play.

 

Remaining fall schedule

Showcase	State	Date	Location
2014 Fall College Prospect Program (Week Two)	PA	Sep 14	La Roche College (Pittsburgh, PA)
2014 Fall College Prospect Program (Week Three)	PA	Sep 28	Widener University (Chester, PA)
2014 Unsigned Senior Showcase	PA	Oct 18	Keystone State Baseball Academy - Manheim, PA
2014 Elite Prospect Showcase (Invite Only)	PA	Nov 1	Keystone State Baseball Academy - Manheim, PA