OK Winter Showcase Analysis: Outfielders
January 11, 2020
PBR OK hosted the third annual OK Winter Open at the state of the art World Baseball Outreach indoor facility. There were invite-only players showcased their skill in front of the PBR OK staff, 4 colleges and a pro scout. The talented event saw six sub 7.00 60s, five 90+ exit velos, five infield velos of 80+, three outfield velos of 85+, two sub 2.00 second pop times, and nine max fastballs at 80+ mph. Today, we take an in-depth look at the fourteen outfielders from the event.
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Parker Collins OF / 3B / Owasso, OK / 2021Displayed a compact and stocky 5-foot-10, 193-pound frame with some feel for his body. The right-handed hitter begins with a narrow, bent stance while initiating his swing with a toe-tap stride. Demonstrated some backside lean with sink while generating a flat barrel path through the hitting zone. Hit into a stiff front side while registering an 82 mph bat-exit velocity off the tee. Ran a 7.50 60-yard dash. The primary outfielder showcased footwork that arrived on time to the ball and played with momentum towards the target. Notched an accurate 71 mph arm-strength from his position using a fluid, short arm-circle. |
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William Edmunson OF / RHP / Homeschool, OK / 2021Showcased impressive athleticism in a large, physical 6-foot, 200-pound frame while excelling in all facets of the game. The right-handed hitter begins with a balanced, even stance with slight wiggle in the hands for rhythm while utilizing a leg-hang to initiate his swing. Generated advanced barrel whip through a slightly uphill barrel path coupled with some hip drift towards the pitcher. Displayed an impressive round of batting practice with a strong lower half and maximum intent, evidenced by his 94 mph bat-exit velocity creating backspin to the deep pull-side gap. Recorded a 7.22 60-yard dash further demonstrating the feel he has for his frame. Featured fluid, athletic movements in the outfield with feet that played through the ball. A strong lower half allowed for advanced 87 mph arm strength with whip out of a quick, high ¾ arm-slot. |
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Alex Gantz RHP / OF / Lincoln Christian, OK / 2022Showed advanced feel of a projectable, lean 5-foot-11, 152-pound frame with plenty of athleticism and room to fill out as he matures. The right-handed hitter begins with a balanced, even stance utilizing a slow toe-tap stride with hands at the ear. Generated some sink into a strong lower half while creating a slightly uphill barrel path through the zone. Hit into a stiff front side yielding some lift to the pull-side gap with consistency. Registered an 87 mph bat-exit velocity and recorded a 6.82 60-yard dash further showcasing his advanced athleticism. |
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Grayson Hall OF / SS / Bishop Kelley, OK / 2021Showcased feel for a physical, athletic 5-foot-11, 170-pound frame with present strength. The right-handed hitter begins with a slightly open stance utilizing a short lift-and-replace stride to initiate his swing. Demonstrated some barrel whip through a slightly uphill bat path in the hitting zone while hitting into a stiff front side. Displayed some lift to the left centerfield gap registering an 88 mph bat-exit velocity off the tee. Ran a 6.90 60-yard dash. The primary outfielder featured active footwork that created advantageous hops and momentum towards the target. A quick first step allowed for easy reads and yielded accurate 83 mph arm-strength from his position out of a fluid, high ¾ arm-slot. |
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Garrett McDown RHP / OF / Westmoore High School, OK / 2021Demonstrated feel for a lean, athletic 5-foot-11, 135-pound frame with room to add strength as he matures. The right-handed hitter begins with an even stance with hands at the shoulder utilizing a toe-tap stride to initiate his swing. Generated some lower half drift towards the ball while entering the hitting zone through a slightly uphill barrel path. Showed a line-drive approach during batting practice with feel for his hands. Registered an 81 mph bat-exit velocity and ran a 7.22 60-yard dash. The outfielder showcased active feet creating advantageous hops with regularity using a low center of gravity. Notched an accurate 77 mph arm-strength from his position out of a high ¾ arm-slot. |
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Logan McKee OF / 2B / Edmond Santa Fe, OK / 2020Displayed a long and lean 6-foot-1, 160-pound frame with present feel for his body and athleticism. The right-handed hitter begins with a balanced, even stance with a quiet setup while utilizing a lift-and-replace stride to initiate his swing. Demonstrated sink into the lower half while entering the hitting zone through a slightly uphill barrel path. Showed feel for his hands and a middle of the field approach while registering an 84 mph bat-exit velocity off the tee. Recorded a 6.94 60-yard dash. The primary outfielder showed loose, athletic actions while arriving to the ball on time with regularity. Momentum created by a strong lower half created accurate 76 mph throws from his position out of a high ¾ arm-slot. |
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Drew Qualls OF / RHP / Edmond Santa Fe, OK / 2022Showcased a lean, developing 5-foot-8, 140-pound frame with feel for his body and room to add size and strength as he matures. The left-handed hitter begins with a bent, even stance utilizing a knee knock stride with some lower half glide to initiate his swing. Showcased some sink into an athletic lower half, allowing for a line-drive approach during batting practice. Displayed feel for the hands while featuring a middle of the field approach. Registered a 79 mph bat-exit velocity and ran a 7.22 60-yard dash. The primary outfielder flashed smooth, quick actions while arriving to the ball on time with regularity. Momentum towards the target created accurate 79 mph arm-strength from his position out of a fluid, high ¾ arm-slot. |
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Suttyn Story OF / RHP / Norman , OK / 2020Showcased a lean, and uber-athletic 6-foot, 160-pound frame with room to add strength as he matures. The right-handed hitter begins with an even, balanced stance utilizing a short lift-and-replace stride to initiate a flat barrel path into the zone. Generated some barrel whip with quick hands and backside lean while hitting into a soft front side. Registered an 80 mph bat-exit velocity and recorded a solid 6.78 60-yard dash. The primary outfielder displayed fluid, athletic movements while arriving to the ball on time with regularity. An advanced first step allowed for advanced range to both sides and a low center of gravity created a solid base to notch 84 mph arm-strength out of a high ¾ arm-slot with a moderate takeaway. |
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Jesse Tisdell OF / 2B / Choctaw, OK / 2022Showcased a long and lean, 5-foot-11, 155-pound frame with twitch and advanced athleticism. The right-handed hitter begins with a balanced, even setup utilizing a lift-and-replace stride to initiate his swing. Demonstrated a quiet, repeatable swing with advanced feel for his hands, peppering the middle of the field during batting practice. Sink into the lower half coupled with hitting into a stiff front side allowed for barrel whip through the zone, evidenced by a strong 87 mph bat-exit velocity. Recorded a 6.71 60-yard dash. The primary outfielder showed solid footwork with easy, smooth movements while arriving to the ball on time consistently. A quick and low first step created noticeable range to both sides and a strong lower half generated momentum towards the target, notching an accurate 82 mph arm-strength from his position out of a high ¾ arm-slot with carry. The middle infielder displayed quick, fluid movements with advanced range to both sides. Easy transfers and athleticism allowed for plays to be made on the run with regularity. Flashed a 77 mph arm-strength across the diamond. |
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Taylor Tomlin OF / LHP / Deer Creek, OK / 2023Showcased a lean and athletic 5-foot-8, 135-pound frame with room to fill out as he matures. Demonstrated a quiet, even setup with hands on the shoulder to start while utilizing a controlled leg-lift with coil around the back hip to initiate his swing. A fluid and twitchy lower half generated some barrel whip through a flat path into the hitting zone finishing into a stiff front side. Advanced flexibility and control of the barrel allow for repeatable swings while registering a 79 mph bat-exit velocity. Recorded a 6.92 60-yard dash. The primary outfielder showed advanced, fluid movements with noticeable momentum towards the plate. Feet arrived on time consistently and played through the ball with a soft glove hand and easy transfers. Notched an 80 mph arm-strength from his position out of a quick, high ¾ arm-slot with some carry. |
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Cale Wetwiska OF / RHP / Bethany, OK / 2023Demonstrated a long 5-foot-11, 145-pound frame with physicality and strength while still having room to fill out as he matures. The right-handed hitter begins with a bent, even stance using a lift-and-replace stride to initiate his swing. The barrel whips through a slightly uphill path in the hitting zone creating head high line drives to all fields. Consistent feel for the hands allowed for solid barrel control during batting practice while registering an 83 mph bat-exit velocity. Recorded a 7.25 60-yard dash. The outfielder showcased feet that arrived to the ball on time with regularity while utilizing a strong lower half and long, high ¾ arm action to notch an accurate 86 mph arm-strength from his position with carry. |
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Reid Williams OF / LHP / Bishop Kelley, OK / 2022Displayed an advanced, physical 6-foot-1, 197-pound frame with athleticism. The left-handed hitter begins with a tall, even stance using a toe-tap stride and some hip drift to initiate a slightly uphill barrel path through the baseball. A strong lower half generates barrel whip into the hitting zone while sitting on the backside. Repeatable swings with a solid top-hand created lift to the pull-side gap with regularity. Generated a loud 90 mph bat-exit velocity off the tee with room for more. Recorded a 7.51 60-yard dash. The primary outfielder showcased fluid movements with advanced footwork, arriving to the ball on time and playing through it towards the target. A soft glove hand and smooth transfers allowed for accurate 82 mph arm-strength from his position with some carry to the target out of a high ¾ arm-slot. |
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Kaden Wright RHP / OF / Bixby, OK / 2022Showcased an athletic 5-foot-11, 164-pound frame with twitch and room to add strength as he matures. The right-handed hitter starts in a narrow, open stance utilizing a controlled knee-knock stride to initiate a slightly uphill barrel path through the hitting zone. Demonstrated an athletic lower half with twitch allowing for advanced bat speed generating an 88 mph bat-exit velocity off the tee. Sprayed the ball from gap to gap with ability lift the ball to deep left centerfield with regularity. Recorded a 7.16 60-yard dash. The outfielder displayed fluid, easy movements with advanced footwork that arrived to the ball on time with regularity. Created consistent momentum through the ball and towards the target while reading the ball well with his first step quickness. Notched a noticeable 91 mph arm-strength from his position with carry towards the target out of a long, high ¾ arm-slot. |
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