Inside The Illinois Rankings: Top '21 Uncommitted C's

Positional Profile: C
Body: 5-foot-10, 190-pounds. Compact build, strong lower half.
Hit: RHH. Wide, balanced, strong base, quiet load, short stride and maintains balance throughout.  Compact swing, repeatable, strong wrists, path works uphill, gap-to-gap approach.
Power: 92 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. C - 83 mph. INF - 84 mph. Arm plays short, quick and from an over-the-top slot. Throws play true.
Defense: 2.09-2.19 pop times. Worked out behind the plate and on the infield. Has the actions and ability to stick at both. Behind the plate, sure hands, sticks pitches, athletic actions, clean out of the crouch. On the infield, reliable defender, hands play soft and receptive, works through the baseball.
Run: 7.04 runner in the 60. 

2019 Future Games: 5-foot-10, 170-pound, right-handed hitting catcher/infielder; compact, strong lower half. Despite playing the majority of the time behind the plate, has the ability to stick on the infield as well. Behind the plate, advanced receiver, quiet, soft, receptive hands, presents pitches well, gets underneath and sticks the pitch at the bottom of the zone. Flexible hips, clean and directional out of the crouch. Traditional catcher arm action; short and over-the-top. True, four-seam carry, inconsistent accuracy and throws topped at 80 mph. Pop times ranged between 2.05-2.12 on workout day. On the infield, profiles at third base; fundamentally sound, clean footwork, soft hands and arm plays true across the diamond (83 mph). Offensively, took consistent, quality at-bats throughout the week. Understands the strike zone, has a plan in the box, rarely leaves the zone and minimal swing-and-miss. Only struck out once on the week and saved his best game for last, going 2-for-3 with two runs scored and an RBI. Open setup, short stride and repeatable swing. Short, uphill bat path, feel for the barrel and finishes on his backside. 86 mph exit velocity from a tee. 7.21 runner in the 60, laser-timed.

Positional Profile: C
Body: 5-foot-7, 160-pounds. Strong lower half.
Hit: RHH. Quiet, balanced setup, short stride and maintains balance.  Compact, repeatable swing, utilizes lower half, quick hands, extension through contact and consistent hard line-drive contact to all fields.
Power: 86 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. C - 80 mph. Loose, whippy arm, over-the-top slot, accurate throws.
Defense: 1.94-2.08 pop times. Athletic defensive actions, clean and repeatable from the crouch, stays on-line. Low setup, sticks pitches in the zone and advanced blocks; deadens ball.
Run: 7.24 runner in the 60. 

Delivery: Smooth delivery, works with rhythm, minimal effort, on-line and lands front toe closed.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose, quick arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T86, 85-86 mph. Thrown for strikes, occasional arm-side-run.
SL: 68-71 mph. Tight spin, late 10/4 shape, feel.
CH: 76-78 mph. Maintains arm speed, feel for the bottom of the zone, late fade.

Positional Profile: C
Body: 5-foot-9, 170-pounds. Strong, compact frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, pre-pitch load and short stride. Swings with intent, level bat path, pull-side approach.
Power: 86 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. C - 82 mph. Short, quick arm action from an over-the-top slot. Throws carry and were consistently on the bag.
Defense: 1.93-2.04 pop times. Athletic and quick out of the crouch; repeatable and works on-line. Natural catcher actions, receptive strong hands, willing blocker.
Run: 7.07 runner in the 60. 

Positional Profile: C
Body: 6-foot, 175-pounds. Well-proportioned frame with strength throughout.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, pre-pitch load and leg-kick timing trigger. Swings with intent, long bat path, fast bat, gap-to-gap approach.
Power: 99 mph exit velocity from the tee. Present bat strength with power potential.
Arm: RH. C - 76 mph. Short, quick arm from a high 3/4 slot. Accurate throws, consistently on the second base bag.
Defense: 1.93-2.09 pop times. Clean, easy, athletic and repeatable out of the chute. Flexible hips, steady hands.
Run: 6.85 runner in the 60. Advanced runner for position.