Fall Upperclass Games: Middle Infield Analysis

PBR Georgia hosted its second annual Fall Upperclass Games on Sunday, November 8th at LakePoint Sports in Emerson, Ga. The event brought together just over 100 uncommitted prospects from the 2021 and 2022 class. Prospects participated in a pro-style workout before splitting up into teams for simulated gameplay. Today, we will continue the player analysis with a look at the middle infielders.

The positional group was led by SS Eric Snow (Mary Persons, 2022). Now impressed thoroughly with his ability to do it all. He ranked in the top-5 statistically in the 60 yard dash (6.86), infield velocity (88) and exit velocity off a tee (95). Snow is an athletically built 5-foot-10, 170-pounds with strength throughout. He has a good feel for the barrel and showed the ability to drive the ball to all fields. Defensively, Snow is a savvy infielder with quick, smooth actions and some flash to go along with it.

Following Snow is SS JB Bell (Flower Branch, 2021). Bell committed to Georgia Southern shortly following the event and it was obvious why. A legit switch-hitter, he drives the ball with aggressive intent middle/pull from both sides of the plate. A good athlete, 6.96 runner in the 60, he can handle the left-side of the infield with more than enough arm strength, 87 across the infield.

Keep reading to view the rest of the top-5 middle infielders at the event plus reports on the rest of middle infielders listed in alphabetical order.

Top Middle Infield Prospects

Eric Snow, Mary Persons (GA), 2022
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-foot-10, 160-pounds. Athletically built, medium sized frame, strength throughout with room for more, quick twitch muscle.
Hit: RHH. Open setup, fluid rhythm in hands as they load back, leg kick timing trigger, great balance through finish, gets lower half through contact.  Smooth swing, hit path is mostly level through the zone, drives the ball to all fields with force, good feel for the barrel, quick, athletic hands.
Power: 95 mph exit velocity from the tee. Power potential, quick hand speed, 25.20 via Blast and bat speed, 76.80 via Blast.
Arm: RH. INF - 88 mph. Quick, clean arm action, easy effort out of a 3/4 slot, athletic all around, throws showed easy carry and were accurate.
Defense: Plays through the ball with athleticism, attacks, quick, fluid footwork, range to both sides, fields out front with a soft glove, quick on transfers.
Run: 6.86 runner in the 60. 

JB Bell, Flowery Branch (GA), 2021 Georgia Southern
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-foot-10, 165-pounds. Athletically built with lean muscle, medium sized frame.
Hit: SH. Similar setup from both sides of the plate, balanced, smooth hand load, short stride, good balance, gets his lower half through contact. Hit path is short to the zone, long through, routinely gets extension, drives balls middle/pull from both sides of the plate, consistent, flashed pull-side power.
Power: 84 mph exit velocity from the tee. Creates whippy barrel speed, 78.90 max bat speed via Blast.
Arm: RH. INF - 87 mph. Clean, loose arm action, whippy arm speed, works from a mostly over-the-top slot, throws showed carry, has the ability to drop down and make accurate throws as well.
Defense: Plays through the ball athletically, attacks ground balls with quick, fluid footwork, fields out front, smooth glove, fast hands on transfers, good range to both sides.
Run: 6.97 runner in the 60. 

Agyei Quinichett, St. Pius X (GA), 2021
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-foot-10, 182-pounds. Athletically built, high-waist, lean muscle, strong lower half, some quick twitch.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, short hand load, short leg lift stride, great balance through finish. Hit path is short to the zone, long and level through, gap-to-gap type hitter, consistently drove the ball with force (308 foot average carry), swings it with intent, good feel for the barrel, repeatable.
Power: 89 mph exit velocity from the tee. Power potential as he continues to fill out, 94.57 max exit velocity via TrackMan.
Arm: RH. INF - 81 mph. Short, loose arm action, quick arm speed, comes out of a low 3/4 slot, accurate across the diamond.
Defense: Plays through the ball with fluid footwork, fields out front, soft glove, quick on exchanges, good range to both sides and body control.
Run: 7.28 runner in the 60. 

Joseph Glozier, McIntosh (GA), 2022
Positional Profile: 2B/SS
Body: 5-foot-9, 150-pounds. Lean, athletically built, some quick twitch muscle.
Hit: LHH. Open setup, fluid rhythm in hands, loads back smoothly, short stride, gets lower half through contact, good balance throughout. Swing works short and quick to the zone, uphill through, gains extension through the zone, pull-side approach, consistently drives the ball.
Power: 82 mph exit velocity from the tee. Quick hand speed, 28.20 via Blast.
Arm: RH. INF - 80 mph. Short, clean arm action to a high 3/4 slot, accurate throws with carry, 
Defense: Plays through the ball with short, choppy steps, fields out front, clean on transfers, good body control.
Run: 7.25 runner in the 60. 

Luke Starling, Hebron Christian (GA), 2022
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-foot-11, 165-pounds. Athletically built with lean muscle throughout, room for more strength.
Hit: RHH. Open setup, weight preloaded on back-side, hands start back and deepen into an arm bar, short stride, finishes on back-side. Swing path is long to the zone, level through, takes a middle/pull approach, drives the ball with force when he gets extension through the zone, aggressive intent.
Power: 94 mph exit velocity from the tee. Power potential, quick bat speed, 76.00 via Blast.
Arm: RH. INF - 81 mph. Short, whippy arm action to a low 3/4 slot, accurate with some carry.
Defense: Fields with confidence, fluid footwork, good feel for glove hand, funnels quickly into midsection, clean on exchanges. Made a number of impressive athletic plays.
Run: 7.08 runner in the 60.

Best of the Rest (Listed Alphabetically)

Matthew Bland, Bleckley County (GA), 2022
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-foot-10, 150-pounds. Medium sized frame, proportional build.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, hands start low and load back smoothly, heel lift stride, good balance through finish. Hit path is long to the zone, level through, creates line drive contact middle/pull, at-times elevated balls pull-side.
Power: 82 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 77 mph. Long arm action to a 3/4 slot.
Defense: Charges the ball aggressively, plays through, clean footwork, stays in front of the ball, competent glove work, clean on transfers.
Run: 7.44 runner in the 60. 

Robert Bottoms, West Forsyth (GA), 2021
Positional Profile: 2B/SS
Body: 5-foot-11, 165-pounds. Athletic build, high waist, room for more filling out.
Hit: RRH. Open setup, smooth rhythm in hands, big load as hands go from center of body into a near arm bar, leg kick timing trigger, good balance. Swing path is long to the zone, uphill through, looks to elevate the ball, uses the entire field, quick hands.
Power: 90 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 80 mph. Long arm action to a high 3/4 slot, accurate across the diamond.
Defense: Fluid footwork, breaks down early, soft glove, fields out front, quick funnel into mid section, clean on exchanges.
Run: 7.17 runner in the 60. 

Jacob Fernandez, West Forsyth (GA), 2022
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-foot-11, 165-pounds. Lean, athletic frame.
Hit: LHH. Wide, balanced setup, high hands smoothly load back as he cocks the barrel vertical, short stride, good balance, gets lower half through contact. Smooth, gap-to-gap type swing, some length to the zone, uphill through, quick barrel speed, flashed pull-side pop.
Power: 87 mph exit velocity from the tee. Creates bat speed, added strength will aid in ability to consistently drive the ball.
Arm: RH. INF - 84 mph. Clean, loose arm action, quick arm speed, 3/4 slot, throws carry and are accurate
Defense: Plays through the ball athletically, attacks grounders to both sides, quick footwork, soft glove hand, fields out front, clean on transfers.
Run: 7.30 runner in the 60. 

Nathan Halperin, Kell (GA), 2021
Positional Profile: SS
Body: 5-foot-10, 170-pounds. Medium sized frame, proportional build, strong lower half.
Hit: RHH. Open setup, hands start loaded back, short stride, good balance through finish. Swing path is long to the zone, level through, creates line drive contact to all fields, at-times gets extension and drives balls pull-side.
Power: 84 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 80 mph. Long arm action to a 3/4 slot, some stiffness, accurate across the diamond.
Defense: Plays through the ball, fluid footwork, good range to both sides, fields out front, feel for glove hand, clean on exchanges. Made several highly athletic plays on the run.
Run: 7.24 runner in the 60. 

Nolan Heath, Dade County (GA), 2022
Positional Profile: 2B/OF
Body: 5-foot-7, 150-pounds. Athletically built, lean muscle.
Hit: LHH. Balanced setup, hands start back and deepen with a barrel wrap, short stride, good balance. Hit path is long to the zone, uphill through, aggressive intent, looks to elevate and drive to the pull-side, consistent approach.
Power: 86 mph exit velocity from the tee. Quick hand speed, 25.60 via Blast, and bat speed, 76.10 bat speed.
Arm: RH. INF - 75 mph. Long arm action to a high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Fields deep, lets the ball come to him, short, flat footwork, competent glove hand, clean on exchanges, good body control.
Run: 6.99 runner in the 60. 

Matthew Morgan, Lagrange (GA), 2021
Positional Profile: RHP/2B
Body: 6-foot-0, 175-pounds. Proportional build, lean strength with plenty of room for more.
Hit: RHH. Open setup, hands start high and rise on load with a barrel wrap, short stride, good balance. Hit path is long to the zone, level through, easy effort swing, creates line drive contact gap-to-gap.
Power: 86 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 85 mph. Clean, loose arm action, whippy arm speed, 3/4 slot, dropped to sidearm up the middle, throws carry.
Defense: Plays through the ball, smooth footwork, range to both sides, fields out front, good feel for glove hand, clean on exchanges.
Run: 7.56 runner in the 60. 

Colin Mountjoy, Ringgold (GA), 2021
Positional Profile: 3B/SS
Body: 6-foot-1, 195-pounds. Strong, muscular build, broad shoulders, athletic.
Hit: RHH. Open setup, hands load into an arm bar, short leg lift stride, balanced, one-handed finish. Hit path is long to the zone, uphill through, early timing, quick hand speed, looks to elevate the ball, pull approach.
Power: 83 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 82 mph. Long, loose arm action to a high 3/4 slot, kept throws around target, good feel on the run.
Defense: Plays through the ball athletically, good body control, quick, smooth footwork, soft glove, quick transfers.
Run: 7.32 runner in the 60. 

Drew Robinson, St. Francis (GA), 2022
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 6-foot-3, 165-pounds. Long, lean frame, lots of room to fill out.
Hit: RHH. Tall, open setup, hands load back smoothly, long stride, balanced through finish. Hit path is long to the zone, level through, creates line drive contact to the pull-side, some quickness in his hands.
Power: 82 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 71 mph. Long arm action, some stiffness, slot varied between low 3/4 and side arm.
Defense: Field out front with one hand, feel for glove, ranges with long strides, long on exchanges.
Run: 7.36 runner in the 60. 

Thomas Smith, West Forsyth (GA), 2021
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-foot-11, 165-pounds. Medium sized frame, proportional build.
Hit: LHH. Tall, open setup, hands start high, coacks hands on load with barell pointing towards the field, short leg kick timing trigger, good balance.   Swing path is short to the zone, uphill through, hand stay inside, looks to elevate and pull the ball.
Power: 82 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 80 mph. Short, quick arm action to a mostly 3/4 slot, utilizes lower slot up the middle, accurate.
Defense: Approaches with short, quick steps, good range, feel for glove, quick funnel into midsection, clean on exchanges.
Run: 7.49 runner in the 60. 

Branden Sullivan, Chattahoochee (GA), 2022
Positional Profile: 2B/OF
Body: 5-foot-9, 145-pounds. Lean, athletic frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, short load back, reverse hanging leg stride, finishes in a narrow position. Swing path is short to the zone, level through, line drive type hitter, keeps hands inside.
Power: 77 mph exit velocity from the tee. Quick bat speed, 76.00 via Blast.
Arm: RH. INF - 77 mph. Short arm action to a high 3/4 slot, flicks the ball across the infield.
Defense: Fields deep, funnels into mid section, competent glove, at-times stabs at the ball, on occasion packed ball on transfer.
Run: 7.38 runner in the 60. 

KK Towe, Sprayberry (GA), 2022
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-foot-8, 150-pounds. Lean, athletic build, lots of room to fill out.
Hit: SH. Similar setup from both sides of the plate, slightly open, hands start high from left-side with a high back elbow and short load, on the right-side lower hands load back, short stride, good balance Swing path is short to the zone from left-side, more length to the zone from the right-side, level through, takes a pull approach from both sides, gets the barrel out early and elevates.
Power: 84 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 79 mph. Short arm action to a 3/4 slot, gets to release quickly, accurate across the diamond, good body control when throwing on the run.
Defense: Plays through the ball with smooth footwork, fields out front, quick on transfers
Run: 7.24 runner in the 60. 

Andrew Vislusky, Milton (GA), 2022
Positional Profile: 2B/SS
Body: 5-foot-11, 155-pounds. Lean, athletic frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, hands load back with a barrel wrap, short hanging leg stride, good balance. Hit path is short to the zone, mostly level through, keeps hands inside, creates line drive contact gap-to-gap.
Power: 80 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 73 mph. Short arm action to a low 3/4 slot.
Defense: Ranges well to both sides with long, quick strides, fields out front, good feel for glove, clean on transfers.
Run: 7.28 runner in the 60.

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