2017 Michigan Summer Scout Blog
July 17, 2017
The 2017 Michigan Summer Scout Blog provides insider information, videos and scouting notes from the PBR Scouting Staff during the season. This running blog will feature information on underclass prospects, unsigned seniors, draft prospects, and anything else that is notable. We will provide a wide range of information, including player evaluations, velocities, pop times, home to first times, and more. Simply put, the Michigan Scout Blog is loaded with information ...
7.14.17 Kings Blue vs Legacy Baseball
By Dan Killian
PBR Michigan Scout
Johnny Shields, SS, Legacy Baseball (Howell HS), 2018
Game Report: ​Athletic middle infielder at 5’10’’, 155 lbs. On defense he shows very fluid actions with soft active hands. Throws the ball across the infield from 3⁄4 arm slot, with a quick release. In the game today he made a nice play on a ball deep in the hole, and showed off an average arm to throw out the runner at first. Shows good instincts at shortstop and has a natural feel for the position. At the plate from the right side he tallied three hits: drove a line drive to left, single to right, and an infield single to short on which he ran 4.27 seconds down to first base. Has the ability to spray the ball on the line to all fields.
7.8.17 Midland Berryhill vs OABC
By Dan Killian
PBR Michigan Scout
Game Report: Right handed starter with projection at 6-9, 220-pounds. He got the start today against Berryhill. His fastball today sat between 78-82 mph, with natural cut running away from right handed hitters, and command. His natural cut fastball produced a lot of weak contact today against Berryhill. Breaking ball sat 68-70 mph with depth and command. He used it in all counts and consistently threw it down in the strike zone. Great out pitch. Today against Berryhill he struck out 5 and walked only 1. Delivery is compact with fluid and balanced mechanics. Uses his height to his advantage by creating downward plane on both pitches.