2024 Prep Baseball IA Rising Stars Waukee: Scouting Reports
April 12, 2024
Rob Allison
Prep Baseball Iowa
Waukee, Iowa - On Sunday, March 3rd, Prep Baseball hosted the Prep Baseball Iowa Rising Stars-Waukee event at the SportsPlex West in Waukee.
The spring event gave us an opportunity to take a closer view at a number of Iowa's top talents in the class of 2028 that have made considerable strides recently.
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RISING STARS-WAUKEE SCOUTING REPORTS
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Brody Adreon 2B / OF / Pleasantville, IA / 2028
Positional Profile: 2B/RHP Body: 5_11, 145-pounds. Defense: Starts tall, then down to field. Only showed two hand lane fielding. Hesitant with one hand glove work. Plus arm with carry across. Arm: RH. INF - 78 mph. Hit: RHH. Balanced setup and sequences well from the ground up. Produces a whippy consistent barrel. Middle of the field line drive approach. Power: 76.80 mph max Trackman exit velocity in bp. Run: 7.91 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Quick tempo delivery with early break and glove tap. Kept direction well from both wind up and stretch. Arm Action: RH. FB: T75.00, 74-75 mph. Some life with a downhill plane. CB: 56-60 mph. 12/6 shape with some feel in the zone. CH: 66-67 mph. Kept arm speed, showed feel for the pitch with fade action.
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Maddux Boock SS / 2B / Ankeny, IA / 2028
Body: 5_6, 140-pounds. Defense: Athletic fluid mover on defense. Showed fluid tempo into throws that had carry across. Arm: RH. INF - 76 mph. Hit: RHH. Balanced setup with a rock back load. Simple path with a forward move. Showed barrel control with a line drive approach. Power: 78.80 mph max Trackman exit velocity in bp. Run: 7.77 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Stretch only, simple leg lift with a quick arm action. Arm Action: RH. FB: T74.00, 72-74 mph. Some cut/sink action CB: 60-62 mph. Tighter spin with later action in a 11/5 shape. CH: 68-70 mph. Lacked feel.
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Blake Bunda C / 1B / Pocahontas Area Middle/ High School, IA / 2028
Body: 5_11, 180-pounds. Defense: 2.26-2.38 pop times. Ran out of stance at times. Throws around the bag. 1B- athletic mover that went to attack. Created tempo with his footwork. Arm: RH. C - 72 mph. INF - 74 mph. Hit: RHH. Balanced start, rocker move to stacked load. Middle approach with consistent barrels and some juice. Power: 85.40 mph max Trackman exit velocity in bp. Run: 7.62 runner in the 60.
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Connor Clark 3B / OF / Cedar Rapids Xavier, IA / 2028
Body: 5_10, 135-pounds. Defense: INF - Above average footwork and proper glove actions kept actions smooth. Maintains tempo through transitions into throws. Arm: RH. INF - 68 mph. OF - 71 mph. Hit: LHH. Gap to gap approach with a slight uphill path. Stays behind the ball well creating natural lift with an out front contact point. Power: 74.30 mph max Trackman exit velocity in bp. Run: 8.10 runner in the 60.
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Max Dougherty 3B / RHP / Cedar Rapids Xavier, IA / 2028
Body: 6_3, 165-pounds. Defense: Lanky athlete that moves well. Fields out front with good lateral movement as well. Arm: RH. INF - 72 mph. Hit: RHH. Tall open stance setup, into a linear stride. Inconsistent with timing but has a big barrel sweep. Power: 79.80 mph max Trackman exit velocity in bp. Run: 7.69 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Slower tempo leg lift with a slightly longer arm action. Arm Action: RH. FB: T76.00, 74-76 mph. Cut action CB: 58-63 mph. 12/6 tumble action with some feel CH: 70-72 mph. Slight fade around the zone
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Barron Dowse C / SS / Orion, IL / 2028
Body: 5_5, 120-pounds. Defense: 2.59-2.71 pop times. INF - In tempo fielder, lacked arm strength. Arm: RH. C - 57 mph. INF - 62 mph. Hit: RHH. Line drive approach, stayed in load well. Needs strength. Power: 69.50 mph max Trackman exit velocity in bp. Run: 8.53 runner in the 60.
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Drew Eklund 3B / RHP / Waukee, IA / 2028
Body: 5_9, 147-pounds. Defense: 2.5-2.76 pop times. INF - Stiffer actions in the infield with a choppy tempo. Arm: RH. C - 63 mph. INF - 71 mph. Hit: RHH. Stiffer setup with a slight tilt load. Works across the ball producing some pull side power. Power: 81.20 mph max Trackman exit velocity in bp. Run: 7.71 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Athletic presence on the mound. Over the top arm action produced a straight fastball. Simple and repeatable down the mound, lacked intent at times. Arm Action: RH. FB: T73.00, 69-73 mph. CB: 61-62 mph. 12/6 action around the zone but loose at times CH: 66-67 mph. Pitch had some sink and was around the zone
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Christopher Erickson OF / RHP / Johnston Middle School, IA / 2028
Body: 6_0, 150-pounds. Defense: Solid athlete with more aggressive movements. Arm: RH. OF - 76 mph. Hit: RHH. Strong athletic presence in the box. Strides out of load at times forcing adjustments. Strong barrel through the baseball with line drive and fly ball contact. Power: 90.20 mph max Trackman exit velocity in bp. Run: 7.24 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Slower tempo delivery from the stretch only. Tall start with a sink into the back hip before the forward move. Over the top arm compact arm action with a downhill angle. Arm Action: RH. FB: T79.00, 77-79 mph. Downhill for strikes CH: 65-67 mph, Showed slight fade action.
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Owen Everhart OF / 1B / Pleasant Valley , IA / 2028
Body: 5_7, 145-pounds. Defense: Aggressive to field. Ran out of throwing mechanics at times. Arm: RH. OF - 72 mph. Hit: RHH. Pushes out of load with an approach to lift the baseball. Showed some pop when on time. Power: 79.60 mph max Trackman exit velocity in bp. Run: 7.87 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Athletic and fluid mover down the mound with repeatable mechanics. Arm Action: RH. Wrist curl on the bottom of the arm action disconnected the tempo. FB: T72.00, 64-69 mph. Some fade action SL: 51-61 mph. Loose rotation that hung at times CH: 60-63 mph. Showed feel with some late sink
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Finn Faber OF / 1B / Waukee, IA / 2028
Body: 5_11, 150-pounds. Defense: Lanky and athletic, moved well to and through the ball in tempo. Throws were accurate with carry. Arm: RH. OF - 84 mph. Hit: RHH. Worked forward and through the ball well. Showed control for the barrel throughout the round. Power: 78.80 mph max Trackman exit velocity in bp. Run: 7.89 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Long levers almost stomping into front side. Over the top arm action with a steep FB plane. Arm Action: RH. FB: T79.00, 77-79 mph. CB: 64-73 mph. 11/5 shape with a steep break
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Coltin Fevold C / 3B / Fort Dodge High School, IA / 2028
Body: 5_7, 140-pounds. Defense: 2.48-2.58 pop times. INF - Showed athletic movements to field in tempo with a quick release. Developing backhand. Arm: RH. C - 64 mph. INF - 69 mph. Hit: RHH. Smaller frame, worked off the back leg which created an uphill plane. Rotated off at times. Power: 67.60 mph max Trackman exit velocity in bp. Run: 7.88 runner in the 60.
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Dayne Franks OF / LHP / Orion High School, IL / 2028
Body: 5_11, 150-pounds. Defense: Athletic mover with tempo into throws. Worked through the ball well to get into throws with carry. Arm: LH. OF - 77 mph. Hit: LHH. Bigger leg kick to load creating a violent barrel. Showed some pop to the pull side with a slight across path. Power: 78.50 mph max Trackman exit velocity in bp. Run: 8.04 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Repeatable delivery with tempo. Threw across the body at times Arm Action: LH. FB: T76.00, 75-76 mph. Hard run in the zone. CB: 66-68 mph. 1/7n shape with late break. SL: 67-70 mph. 2/8 with developing sweep.
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Ben Grife RHP / 1B / ADM, IA / 2028
Body: 6_2, 170-pounds. Defense: INF - Stayed wide and low, worked around the ball into throws. Arm: RH. INF - 80 mph. Hit: RHH. Tight backside turn into a forward barrel path. Whippy at times creating natural lift with some juice. Power: 87.50 mph max Trackman exit velocity in bp. Run: 7.52 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Repeatable delivery with tempo and direction. Arm Action: RH. FB: T80.00, 78-80 mph. Arm side run with life. CB: 65-67 mph. Showed feel with tight smaller break CH: 72-73 mph. Downhill with slight fade action.
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Boden Hancock RHP / OF / Linn-Mar High School, IA / 2028
Body: 5_10, 170-pounds. Defense: Works from a taller athletic position bending into fielding. Throws show a cut action. Arm: RH. OF - 75 mph. Hit: RHH. Flatter bat path producing line drives. Showed above average bat speed from a balanced preset load. Power: 85.40 mph max Trackman exit velocity in bp. Run: 7.55 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Strong athletic presence, delivery showed a stiffness as stride was offline forcing throws across the body. Arm Action: RH. FB: T74.00, 73-74 mph. Cut action CB: 67-69 mph. 11/5 shape with some feel CH: 70-72 mph. Inconsistent shape
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Mason Hayes LHP / OF / Perry High School, IA / 2028
Body: 5_9, 140-pounds. Defense: aggressive mover to the ball, loses tempo into throws when his feet stop moving. Arm: LH. OF - 69 mph. Hit: LHH. Pre stacked slight crouch. Flat path which works from underneath to lift. Power: 81.00 mph max Trackman exit velocity in bp. Run: 7.95 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Side step delivery, sits into back hip with short arm action Arm Action: LH. FB: T72.00, 70-72 mph. Mostly straight with slight run. CB: 61-63 mph. 1/7 shape with some feel for the zone. SPLT: 65-67 mph.
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Jaxon Howe C / 3B / Norwalk, IA / 2028
Body: 5_8, 135-pounds. Defense: 2.35-2.45 pop times. INF - Showed preference to funnel with the glove. Maintained tempo into throws with short shuffle. Showed athleticism in the slow roller, and flashed proper backhand form. Arm: RH. C - 68 mph. INF - 71 mph. Hit: RHH. Balanced setup into a bug sweep with the barrel. Showed some juice when on time with line drive and ground ball contact. Power: 78.20 mph max Trackman exit velocity in bp. Run: 8.29 runner in the 60.
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Austen Kenney 3B / 1B / Johnston, IA / 2028
Body: 6_2, 190-pounds. Defense: Eyes high from prep step, choppy tempo at times. Footwork forced across the body throws resulting in cut action on ball flight. Arm: RH. INF - 64 mph. Hit: RHH. Taller stance hitter. Worked across the ball at times with a line drive approach. Had to cut to lift. Power: 81.10 mph max Trackman exit velocity in bp. Run: 7.56 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Stiffer mechanical delivery with an over the top arm action Arm Action: RH. FB: T64.00, 62-64 mph. Downhill and straight CB: 51-56 mph. Loose rotation, hangs at times CH: 55-58 mph. Some feel in the zone, straight.
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Mason Mcfate SS / RHP / Pleasant Valley High School, IA / 2028
Body: 6_1, 175-pounds. Defense: Inconsistent footwork patterns, with additional steps into throws. Above average arm with slight cut action at times. Arm: RH. INF - 75 mph. Hit: RHH. Wide stance with pre-set weight back load. Showed some juice to the pull side with a lanky build and present strength. Power: 82.70 mph max Trackman exit velocity in bp. Run: 7.31 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Athletic mover that stays over the back leg well. Uphill tilt that still gets out front. Arm Action: RH. FB: T78.00, 75-76 mph. Slight run, throws consistently for strikes. CB: 60-62 mph. Showed feel in the zone with a 12/6 shape. CH: 64-67 mph.
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Weston OLeary 2B / RHP / Cardinal High School, IA / 2028
Body: 5_5, 125-pounds. Defense: Fields low, path to balls limited athleticism and tempo into throws. Arm: RH. INF - 72 mph. Hit: RHH. Crouched stance, handsy swing that gets pushy at times. Path has to cut the ball to lift. Power: 77.50 mph max Trackman exit velocity in bp. Run: 7.70 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Slower tempo delivery with slight pause to leg lift. Arm Action: RH. Slight curl to wrist but looks to maintain fluidity. FB: T72.00, 68-71 mph. Slight cut and occasional run. CB: 57-61 mph. 12/6 shape CH: 65-67 mph.
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Colin Ruge RHP / SS / Southeast Polk High School, IA / 2028
Body: 5_7, 134-pounds. Defense: Athletic mover on defense. Lacked fluidity in transitions with more choppy actions. Showed a plus backhand. Arm: RH. INF - 77 mph. Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, worked from inside the ball to a forward path. Produced line drive and fly ball contact. Power: 81.50 mph max Trackman exit velocity in bp. Run: 7.40 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Stretch only, stays in line well with an over the top arm action Arm Action: RH. FB: T74.00, 70-73 mph. Downhill with some fade. CB: 60-66 mph. Tighter 11/5 shape with feel in the zone CH: 60-64 mph. Lacked feel.
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Gavin Sisson RHP / 1B / Harlan , IA / 2028
Body: 6_1, 160-pounds. Defense: Aggressive to get to a stopped position to field. Lacked tempo through movements. Arm: RH. INF - 68 mph. Hit: RHH. Balanced setup with minimal load. Hands back to an almost arm bar position. Line drives pull side throughout the round. Power: 73.60 mph max Trackman exit velocity in bp. Run: 8.90 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Repeatable delivery that stays in line, lacks explosiveness. Arm Action: RH. FB: T69.00, 65-67 mph. Arm side fade action CB: 51-53 mph. 10/4 shape with loose rotation SL: 59-60 mph. Cut action.
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Colin Townsend C / OF / Pleasant Valley High School, IA / 2028
Body: 5_8, 140-pounds. Defense: 2.3-2.52 pop times. Started from a high jockey position, replaced feet well on throws to 2B, mostly around the bag. Arm: RH. C - 66 mph. Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, to back leg squat load. Looks to lift with intent, creating bat speed. Power: 80.40 mph max Trackman exit velocity in bp. Run: 7.67 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Quiet turn into a deliberate leg lift with tempo. Separates early and works from over the top. Arm Action: RH. FB: T74.00, 72-73 mph. Mostly elevated, some fade CB: 54-57 mph. 12/6 shape with feel for strikes CH: 59-62 mph. Above average for age, with some fade/sink.
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Carter Tuck C / RHP / Carlisle High School, IA / 2028
Body: 6_1, 155-pounds. Defense: 2.21-2.38 pop times. Arm: RH. C - 72 mph. Let’s the ball travel into a quick exchange. Throws around the bag. Hit: RHH. Line drives throughout the round. Simple stretch stride to load. Hands get pushy at times, limiting barrel whip. Power: 77.00 mph max Trackman exit velocity in bp. Run: 7.13 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Fluid deliberate delivery, stays in line well with a shorter clean arm action Arm Action: RH. FB: T78.00, 75-77 mph. Looks like it jumps from hand, slight arm side action. CB: 62-63 mph. Tight with 11/5 shape CH: 68-69 mph. Arm side dive, above average feel.
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Tate Van Vark OF / LHP / Pella Middle School, IA / 2028
Body: 5_9, 140-pounds. Defense: OF - Stiffer athletic movements, lacked maintaining tempo through throws. Arm action looked pushy at times. INF - Taller fielder with choppy temp. Maintained athleticism through slow roller. Arm: LH. INF - 65 mph. OF - 69 mph. Hit: LHH. Balanced setup, low hand position with a big sweep from underneath looking to lift. Power: 74.20 mph max Trackman exit velocity in bp. Run: 7.82 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Repeatable delivery with rocker step. Slide step from the stretch. Arm Action: LH. Shorter, stiff at times. FB: T69.00, 65-68 mph. Floats to arm side CB: 56-57 mph. Lacked feel for strikes CH: 63-64 mph. Landed for strikes with slight arm side fade.
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Body: 5_10, 140-pounds. Defense: Soft hands, fields the ball in tempo creating a whippy arm into throws. Showed above average footwork in all lanes. Arm: RH. INF - 73 mph. Hit: RHH. Hitterish, well balanced approach with a forward barrel path. Stayed on plane with multiple pitch locations delivering consistent barrels throughout the round. Power: 80.40 mph max Trackman exit velocity in bp. Run: 8.88 runner in the 60.
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