Cory
Wright

Committed to Mercer University

Transferred to Parkland CC (IL)

1st Team All State: The Upstate Eight Conference Player of the Year, Wright led the North Stars to a 32-5 record with his bat and his arm. Perhaps the best defensive first baseman in the state of Illinois, possessing middle infield like actions and athleticism, Wright did it all for St. Charles North. The southpaw went 9-0 on the mound with a 0.50 ERA, 61 strikeouts in 56 innings pitched, allowing just 22 hits and 11 walks, good for a miniscule 0.589 WHIP. In the process Wright became St. Charles North’s all-time winningest pitcher, with 21 career victories. At the plate he hit .463 with 17 doubles, four triples, two home runs, 26 RBI, and 33 runs scored, good for a 1.278 OPS.

2/16/14 Kansas State recruit. 6-foot-1, 170-pound pound left-handed hitting first baseman. Highly athletic, advanced defensive first baseman. Top-level hands and feet around bag; knows how to play the position. Performs with unquantifiable bounce in step, plays well on the move. Ran a 6.88 60 and recorded 92 mph exit velocity. Left-handed hitter, tall, slightly open setup, relaxed plate approach. Loose hands, quiet mechanics, advanced rhythm, bat speed present, gap-to-gap approach. Overall, high-IQ player who knows how to play the game.

1/20/13 - Athletic body type, 6-foot-1, 170-pound left handed two-way player. Excellent defensive actions around the bag, soft hands, footwork is quick and fluid, good awareness around bag, athletic arm action, athletic release, excellent body control. Hits from left side, slightly open stance, short stride, smooth load, finds the barrel regularly, shows bat speed, excellent rhythm, short bat path. On the mound delivery is slightly up tempo, regular effort, direction is in line, athletic finish. Arm works quickly, high ¾ arm slot, loose and lively arm. Fastball shows late run, occasional sink, 80-82 mph. Curveball works on 11/5 plane, some sharp action, flashed plus depth at 69 mph. Changeup shows feel, thrown with command, shows arm side run, fastball arm speed, 71-73 mph.

Wright showed as one of the top two-way talents at the event. Wright moved well in the outfield and played aggressively through the baseball while showcasing a solid, accurate arm (75 mph). Wright also impressed at first base, displaying quick feet and great hands around the bag. Offensively, the 5-foot-11, 150-pounder showcased a well-balanced swing with solid bat speed and a strong lower half. He gets excellent extension through contact and the ball jumps off his bat with backspin carry. On the mound, Wright�s fastball sat at 70-71 mph. He also displayed a solid change up with downward arm-side movement.