Ian
Drays

7.7.17 - Northern Illinois commit. 6-foot, 200-pound right-handed hitting catcher. Advanced approach at the plate with good feel for the strike zone. Works counts and shows the ability to lay off close pitches. Went 1-1 in game with a single and two walks. Active blocker behind the plate with a strong arm. Popped a 2.26 in game on a caught stealing. Hit a home run in his very first at-bat of the tournament.

12/14/16 - Verbally committed to Northern Illinois.

Future Games 2016 - 6-foot, 200-pound catcher, strong stocky build. Offensively shows a strong bat, hits from a balanced stance, quiet setup. Bat strength with pull side pop, takes aggressive hacks, 96 mph exit velocity from the tee. Defensively arm played at 75 mph out of the crouch, Pop times ranged 2.03-2.11. Durable receiver, gets out of the crouch well. 7.49 runner in the 60. Projects as an offensive catcher with middle of the lineup potential.

2/28/16 - 5-foot-11, 200-pound right-handed hitting catcher, advanced physical strength, profiles as an offensive minded catcher with pop. Balanced stance, short stride, average balance. Fast aggressive bat, attacks the baseball, hard loud contact in BP, some effort. 97 mph exit velocity from the tee, physical hitter. Defensively exchange is clean, solid direction, footwork is mechanically sound. Pop times posted at 2.04-2.11. Arm action is short and over the top, 76 mph arm strength from the crouch. 7.59 runner in the 60.