2018 Florida Top Prospect Games Player Spotlight: 2020 C Isaac Ferrer
October 9, 2018
On Thursday, October 11th, 2018 at the FITTEAM Ballpark of the Palm Beaches in West Palm Beach, FL, the top high school prospects ranging from the 2019-2022 classes will participate in the 2018 Florida Top Prospect Games which will have a pro-style workout for position players followed by a game. This event will feature draft talent, numerous Division 1 recruits, and some of the top uncommitted underclassman in the state.
Players can still request an invite to attend the 2018 Florida Top Prospect Games HERE
As we lead up to the event, we will highlight multiple players who will be in attendance through report and video. Today we take a look at 2020 C Isaac Ferrer of Elev8 Baseball Academy, FL:
Scouting Report
08/22/18- A stocky, strong lower half, 5-foot-10, 180 pound right handed hitting catcher. Defensively, e block, moves and receives well and has all of the actions of an above average defender with pop times ranging from 2.14-2.17 that we accurate and on the bag. Offensively, he uses the strong lower half well. Clears the back side and is aggressive to the pull side. Had an exit velocity of 90 mph and present strength with power potential.
06/23/18- Stocky,5-foot-10, 165 pounds. Offensively, he works with rhythm and natural uphill swing. He has a small leg kick, clears the backside well and creates above average bat speed. The strength and bat speed translate to 90 mph exit velocity. Defensively, he has present athleticism, with a quick, clean transfer and throws have carry with pop times ranging form 2.0-2.08. Overall tools to be above average defender with gap to gap power.
1/27/18- Present strength with room to add to his frame currently standing at 5-foot-10, 165 lbs. Offensively, he shows ability to drive ball with authority when he squares it up. Makes hard contact and registered an 86 mph exit velocity in the cage. Behind the plate he displayed a good hands and a strong arm which topped out at 77 mph on his throws to the bag. Clocked in at 7.63 seconds for his 60 yard dash time.
01/13/18- Currently stands at 5-foot-10, 165 pounds with a physical lower half. At the plate starts from a very open stance with a simple approach and big leg kick for his load. Made consistent contact and showed a feel for the barrel with multiple lines drives to the pull side and left-centerfield gap during batting practice. As he continues to mature and add to his frame, he should see a jump in power to the pull side. Registered an 84 mph exit velocity in the cage. Behind the plate he registered pop times in the 2.02-2.08 second range and his throws topping out at 77 mph down to second. He sits somewhat upright, but the hands work well and projects as an above average defensive catcher.