Prep Baseball Report

Catching Analysis Natural State Games 2022 Class


Brian Walker

Here's a look at our 2022 Class of Catchers from the Natural State Games October 21st at Fayetteville High School.


Scouting Report

10-21-18 Natural State Games: 5-Foot-6, 185-Pound frame, plenty of room for growth to frame, ran a 8.33 60, Offensively; even stance leg lift to stride, simple stroke, power to pull side, slight uphill to contact, backside limited rotation to contact, 85 mph exit velo, lhh even stance hands back closed stride over rotates to contact, chest leaves contact, short finish barrel works to pull side. Defensively; weight shifts outside of feet, recoil on backside, clean transfer, feet open tothrow, limited backside push, quick release, front side falls to release, 62 mph arm strength




Scouting Report

10-21-18: Natural State Games: 5-Foot-7, 210-pound frame, thicker build, ran a 8.43 60, Offensively; slightly open stance barrel rhythm limited stride limited space between feet, backside works underneath loses contact with ground at contact, short finish barrel works to pull side, 74 mph exit velo. Defensively; simple set up, clean transfer, long arm action, minimal ground gain with right foot, short steps, minimal space between feet at release, 63 mph arm strength. 



Scouting Report

10-21-18 Natural State Games: 5-Foot-6, 175-Pound frame, room for development and strength as body matures, ran a 8.88 60, Offensively; open stance even land limited space between feet limited backside rotation, barrel works to pull side after contact, short finish, pull sie power, 69 mph exit velo. Defensively; leak outside of body to throw, minimal carry, feet off set left in front of right, butt raises as ball comes, exchange is outside shoulders, 59 mph arm strength.