Uncommitted Spotlight: 2022 Keaton Ference

March 15, 2022
Rocco Iervasi
PBR Florida Director of Operations/Area Scout

This spring we will be highlighting players throughout the state with Uncommitted Spotlights. We will highlight one 2022, 2023, and 2024 player each week looking for a school to call home. The state of Florida is full of uncommitted players who have the talent to play at the next level. These players deserve as much exposure as they can get in order to help them find the right home.

Today, we will highlight 2022 Keaton Ference. Keaton is a 6-foot, 200 pound outfielder from Gaither High School in Tampa, FL. Outside of high school, Keaton plays travel ball with Gametime Prospects. Keaton is a physical outfielder with strength that plays offensively. Keaton was a standout at the 2022 FL Preseason All-State. He ran a 6.83 60 and was 87 mph from the outfield. Stood out in bp spraying hard line drives all over the field. Keaton is a talented uncommitted player with a lot to offer a school at the next level.

2022 OF Keaton Ference

Scouting Report

1/22/22

6-foot, 200-pound athletic frame. Solid in the box, the right-handed hitter had a max exit velocity of 95 mph. Begins in a balanced athletic stance with a controlled load, then uses a small leg kick. Bat speed is present, exhibits a short simple swing plane and good extension on his finish. Barreled up multiple balls during his round. Line drive approach. Solid from the outfield, his best throws to the bases were registered at 87 mph; had soft hands, consistent footwork, and a natural exchange. Fielded the ball out front with athletic movement laterally. Had a loose arm action with a high ¾ slot. Performed well in the 60-yard dash, clocking a speedy time of 6.83.

6/25/20

Positional Profile: OF/3B

Body: 6-foot, 205-pounds. Strong, projectable frame.
Defense: Choppy footwork,
Arm: RH. OF - 75 mph. Long, high 3/4 arm slot.
Hit: RHH. Wide, slightly open setup, smooth lower half timing. Attacks baseball with intent with level bat path.
Power: 90 mph exit velocity from the tee. Squares up baseball to pull side.
Run: 7.23 runner in the 60.