By Rob Allison
Prep Baseball Report Minnesota

The Prep Baseball Report MN Preseason All-State event took place on Sunday, March 19, 2017. The event was held at the Vadnais Sports Center in Vadnais Heights, MN. The event featured prospects from the 2018 grad class; and included many breakout performances from this year's participants. Players showcased their talents in front of our scouting staff and college coaches in attendance. 

 Today we take a look at the outfielders that were in attendance at this year's event.

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outfielder Evals (alphabetical)

Andrew Andresen, OF, Minnetonka, 2018
5-foot-11, 160-pound right-handed hitting 2-way player. 7.44 runner. Square stance, leg kick trigger, shoulder load, compact swing, uphill swing plane, flyball contact to mid/oppo side of field, 83 mph exit velocity. Solid actions in outfield, aggressive fielder, confident with glove, appropriate footwork, long arm action, above avg. carry and accuracy, 86 mph arm strength from outfield.

Devin Beck, OF, Rosemount, 2018
5-foot-11, 190-pound right-handed hitting outfielder. 7.45 runner. Slightly open stance, body load, solid bat speed, flat plane through zone, flashes pop to the gaps, 85 mph exit velocity. Short arm action, accurate to target, fields on side of baseball, avg. momentum through ball, 76 mph arm strength from outfield.

Zach Breeden, OF/RHP, Lakeville North, 2018
6-foot-4, 195-pound right-handed hitting 2-way player. #23 ranked player in MN 2018 class. 6.95 runner. Body load with front heel turn trigger, flat bat path through zone, shows early rhythm in hands, aggressive lower half, shows pop in bat with pull approach, 89 mph exit velocity. Above avg. athlete in OF, developing footwork, uses momentum on throws, short arm action with low elbow slot, solid accuracy to target, 83 mph arm strength from outfield.

Delaney Dahl, LHP/OF, Wayzata, 2018
5-foot-8, 170-pound right-handed hitting 2-way player. 7.2 runner. Open stance, strides to square, body load with active hands early, uphill path, avg. weight shift through contact, fly ball contact to middle/oppo field, 81 mph exit velocity. Solid fielder, good footwork, works through ball, short arm action, accurate to target with sink, 80 mph arm strength from outfield.

Antonio de Lugo, RHP/OF, Apple Valley, 2018
5-foot-11, 170-pound right-handed hitting 2-way player. 7.4 runner. Open stance, rolling hand load, leg kick trigger, uphill path through contact with quick hands, aggressive swinger, pull approach, 82 mph exit velocity. Active in field, aggressive through ball, confident fielder, quicker release, above avg. carry and accuracy, quick compact arm action, 85 mph arm strength from outfield.

Collin Denk, RHP/OF, Lakeville North, 2018
6-foot-3, 166-pound left-handed hitting 2-way player. #31 ranked player in MN 2018 class. 7.32 runner. Tall athletic stance, slight rhythm in hands, works gap to gap well, line drive swing plane, solid contact, 84 mph exit velocity. Short arm action, good accuracy to target, opens front side early to throw, solid athlete, appropriate footwork working through baseball, 84 mph arm strength from outfield.

Tommy Deters, OF/RHP, Orono, 2018
5-foot-11, 175-pound right-handed hitting 2-way player. #75 ranked player in MN 2018 class. 6.97 runner. Pre-set hands, body load, short compact swing, solid bat speed, avg. extension, drove balls hard to oppo side of field, 83 mph exit velocity. Works hard through ball after fielding, has direction to target, solid arm strength, accurate to bag, 85 mph arm strength from outfield.

Chester Dixon, SS/OF, Edina, 2018
5-foot-9, 160-pound right-handed hitting 2-way player. #44 ranked player in MN 2018 class. 7.34 runner. Crouched stance, heavy body load, changes eye levels effecting contact, aggressive approach and swing, works middle of field, 77 mph exit velocity. Solid athlete in field, short arm action, accurate to target, above avg. momentum working through and following throws, 85 mph arm strength from outfield.

Addison Elcombe, OF/RHP, Bloomington Jefferson, 2018
6-foot, 175-pound right-handed hitting 2-way player. 7.08 runner. Square stance, easy rhythm with hands, works gap to gap, stiff lower half in swing, minimal extension, flat path through zone, 89 mph exit velocity. Solid athleticism, moves through ball, has momentum on throws, clean compact arm action, throws have carry and accuracy to target, 88 mph arm strength from outfield.

Justin Firpo, 3B/OF/RHP, Apple Valley
6-foot, 185-pound right-handed hitting 2-way player. #12 ranked player in MN 2018 class. 6.84 runner. Square stance, hand and body load, stiff lower half in swing, creates bat speed, flat path to contact, aggressive swinger, 89 mph exit velocity. Solid athlete in field, plays through ball, above avg. carry and accuracy to bag, proto rightfielder, 88 mph arm strength from outfield.

William Goodin, OF, Andover, 2018
5-foot-5, 135-pound right-handed hitting outfielder. 6.99 runner. Active load, leg kick trigger, longer stride to contact, consistent solid contact, works mid/away, 77 mph exit velocity. Short arm action, accurate to target, works through ball, solid actions, 78 mph arm strength.

Benji Hidalgo, OF, Chaska, 2018
5-foot-4, 150-pound left-handed hitting outfielder. #24 ranked player in MN 2018 class. 7.38 runner. Balanced hitter in box, some length to swing but barrel is long through zone, works gap to gap, contact hitter, works to get on base, 81 mph exit velocity. Above avg. fielder with good first step, works through ball, confident in field and covers ground, 71 mph arm strength from outfield.

Benjamin Hines, OF, Lakeville South, 2018
5-foot-11, 175-pound right-handed hitting outfielder. #72 ranked player in MN 2018 class. 6.81 runner. Open stance, choppy load, hard line drive contact, above avg. strength in hands, raw but has athleticism at plate, 88 mph exit velocity. Moves well in outfield, works through baseball, short arm action, quick and covers ground, 82 mph arm strength from outfield.

Barron Holtz, OF/RHP, PEM, 2018
6-foot-1, 165-pound right-handed hitting 2-way player. #28 ranked player in MN 2018 class. 6.78 runner. Square stance, leg kick trigger, flashes hard line drive contact, inverted swing plane, works middle of field, 81 mph exit velocity. 92 mph arm strength from outfield with accuracy and carry, lean athletic build, long strides and quick twitch actions, confident fielder and plays through ball well.

Trey Kocher, OF/RHP, Apple Valley, 2018
6-foot, 160-pound right-handed hitting 2-way player. #79 ranked player in MN 2018 class. 6.87 runner. Wide base, crouched stance, slight rhythm with body and hand load, flat path through zone, avg. extension, flashes pop in bat, uses whole field, 77 mph exit velocity. Solid athlete, avg. actions in field, sure hands, slight momentum working through ball, pie arm action with accurate throws to target, 87 mph arm strength from outfield.

Jackson McLain, OF, Farmington, 2018
5-foot-9, 155-pound right-handed hitting outfielder. #69 ranked player in MN 2018 class. 7.33 runner. Open stance, shoulder load with active hands, rotational bat path through zone, mid/away contact, flashes occasional pop in bat, 80 mph exit velocity. Solid direction through baseball, decent feet, short arm action, avg. use of front side on throws, accurate to bag with sinking action on throws, 81 mph arm strength from outfield.

Zach Mensink, OF, Owatonna, 2018
6-foot, 210-pound right-handed hitting outfielder. 7.03 runner. Square stance, short leg lift trigger, present strength, short path through zone, stiff actions at plate, pull hitter, 83 mph exit velocity. Avg. actions in field, works through baseball, loses momentum when throwing, short arm action, 81 mph arm strength from outfield.

Avery Nelson, OF, Roseville, 2018
5-foot-10, 155-pound left-handed hitting outfielder. 7.33 runner. Tall stance, body load, choppy rhythm with hands, short finish to swing, consistently barreled baseball, all fields approach, works gaps well, 72 mph exit velocity. Shows some athleticism in field, works through ball, sure hands, long clean arm action, accurate to target, 82 mph arm strength from outfield.

Ross Nordean, OF, Hopkins, 2018
5-foot-11, 165-pound right-handed hitting outfielder. 7.51 runner. Open stance, linear body mechanics, dips back shoulder into contact, uphill path with limited extension, flashes pop in bat, 78 mph exit velocity. Some athletic actions, limited momentum on throws, clean compact arm action, accurate to bag, 79 mph arm strength from outfield.

Joe Parenteau, LHP/OF, DeLaSalle, 2018
5-foot-9, 165-pound right-handed hitting 2-way player. 7.38 runner. Open stance, leg kick trigger, aggressive swinger, leans back at contact, mid/pull approach, 80 mph exit velocity. Active feet, quick to baseball, plays through and uses momentum on throws, solid overall actions in field, 83 mph arm strength.

Nathaniel Peterson, LHP/OF, Lakeville North, 2018
5-foot-10, 175-pound left-handed hitting 2-way player. #16 ranked player in MN 2018 class. 7.7 runner. Square stance, body load, rhythm in hands, hard line drive contact, mid/pull approach with flashes of pop in bat, 81 mph exit velocity. Above avg. arm, quick release, accurate to bag with carry, solid actions in field, 88 mph arm strength from outfield.

Cody Peterson, RHP/1B, Hill-Murray, 2018
5-foot-9, 200-pound right-handed hitting 2-way player.

Bryce Peterson, LHP/OF, Coon Rapids, 2018
5-foot-11, 195-pound left-handed hitting 2-way player. 7.41 runner. Easy load and stride, line drive swing plane, quiet head through contact, works middle of field well with consistent hard contact. Shows appropriate footwork, plays on balls of feet, works through baseball, solid glove, occasionally fields with two hands, sinking action on throws with avg. accuracy, 80 mph arm strength from outfield.

Nate Rivers, RHP/OF, Minneapolis Southwest, 2018
6-foot-1, 170-pound right-handed hitting 2-way player. #22 ranked player in MN 2018 class. Lean athletic build with quick twitch actions. 7.46 runner. Active load, length to contact with arm bar, leg kick trigger, pull approach, flashes pop to pull-side of field, 87 mph exit velocity. Above avg. athlete in field, long strides and covers ground, confident fielder, works through ball, arm is best tool showing carry and accuracy to target, 92 mph arm strength from outfield.

Soren Roe, OF, Blake School, 2018
6-foot, 170-pound right-handed hitting outfielder. 6.95 runner. Body load, linear actions, stays connected with load to contact, short to baseball, aggressive swing with pop, has hand-eye coordination and routinely squares baseball, 83 mph exit velocity. Easy actions in field, shows athleticism, good footwork, uses momentum on throws, has carry and accuracy on throws from clean compact arm action, 80 mph arm strength from outfield.

Grant Rolen, OF/RHP, Red Wing, 2018
6-foot, 175-pound right-handed hitting 2-way player. 7.07 runner. Easy body load with rhythm in hands, clean path to contact, has extension to middle of field, transfers weight through contact, flashes hard contact, 85 mph exit velocity. Good footwork in field, creates direction, confident fielder with soft glove, wrap in arm action but comes out clean in front, on-line throws to target with accuracy, 85 mph arm strength from outfield.

Sam Schuelke, OF/RHP, Chanhassen, 2018
6-foot-4, 180-pound right-handed hitting 2-way player. 7.08 runner. Tall square stance, long stride to contact, transfers weight through contact, aggressive swinger, uses whole field, flashes pop in bat from long levers, 81 mph exit velocity. Avg. actions in field, long release on throws, feet and glove are out of position occasionally, decent athlete, raw mechanics that should improve with instruction, 81 mph arm strength from outfield.

Cameron Smrekar, C/OF, Minnetonka, 2018
6-foot-3, 190-pound left-handed hitting 2-way player. Currently #60 ranked player in MN 2018 class. 7.25 runner. Swing path through contact has improved, line drive contact, some length with deep load and arm bar, flashes hard contact to middle of field, 85 mph exit velocity. Big target, strong frame, moves well behind plate, holds pitches in zone. Good direction, slower feet, low ¾ arm slot, throws uphill occasionally, avg. accuracy to bag, 75 mph arm strength with 2.15-2.2 pop times. Proto rightfielder, stronger athletic body, plays through ball, accurate arm, short arm action, avg. carry with 80 mph arm strength.

Dalton Thelen, OF, Rocori, 2018
5-foot-8, 155-pound right-handed hitting outfielder. 6.81 runner. Square stance, body and shoulder load, creates bat speed, quick to contact, mid/pull approach, snap hook contact to pull-side, flashes pop in bat from small frame, 76 mph exit velocity. Covers ground in outfield, plays through ball well, quick release, solid actions, accurate throws to target, 83 mph arm strength from outfield.

Noah Thomas, OF/LHP, East Ridge, 2018
5-foot-8, 150-pound right-handed hitting 2-way player. #50 ranked player in MN 2018 class. 6.87 runner. Square stance with body load, barrel stays through zone well, consistent hard line drive and ground ball contact to middle of field, lead-off/2-hole type hitter with bat control, aggressive swinger, 78 mph exit velocity. Plays light on his feet, solid actions, avg./ok glove, gets rid of baseball quickly, accurate to target, 79 mph arm strength from outfield.

Will Villalta, OF, Minneapolis Southwest, 2018
6-foot, 180-pound right-handed hitting outfielder. 7.6 runner. Square stance, active hand and shoulder load, leg kick trigger, solid present strength, aggressive swinger, lift through contact, some rawness to swing but flashes pop to gaps, 88 mph exit velocity. Decent athlete, avg. momentum on throws, clean arm action, elevated throws to plate, 77 mph arm strength.

Daniel Wuxihong, OF/IF, Winona Cotter, 2018
6-foot-1, 170-pound right-handed hitting outfielder. #55 ranked player in MN 2018 class. International student currently attending Winona Cotter. 7.16 runner. Shows hitting ability, simple actions, bat stays long and through zone, quick to contact with above avg. bat speed, uses whole field with consistent hard contact, 94 mph exit velocity. Plays fast in outfield, works through ball, covers ground, clean compact arm action, online throws with accuracy to target, 85 mph arm strength from outfield.

Ross Young, OF, Austin, 2018
5-foot-11, 145-pound right-handed hitting outfielder. 7.13 runner. Athletic set-up in box, square stance, solid rhythm in hands with short body load, flat swing plane through contact, consistent solid contact, good gap to gap approach, 81 mph exit velocity. Solid actions and footwork in field, fields with confidence, creates direction on throws, short arm action, accurate to target with sinking action on throws, 79 mph arm strength from outfield.