Prep Baseball Report

On Deck Preview: 2019 INF Kyle Gordon (Xaverian)


Jared Carrier
Scouting Director

The calendar has rolled into 2018 and our preseason showcase schedule is rapidly approaching. Over the next few weeks we will be taking an in-depth look at some of the players that will be attending these events. Today's featured player is:


Scouting Report

UPCOMING EVENT/ CURRENT ROSTER (Click Image)

RECENT SHOWCASE HISTORY:

Eastern NY All-Star Games (September 17, 2018) Gordon stands at 6-foot-0, 160-pounds with projected physical gains. Offensively- At the plate he shows a confident loose approach, slightly open stance, bat waggle with hands around ear level. On the pitch he uses a leg-lift with front stride, back load with bat getting upright in a power position. Path to the ball is short, barrel plane is mostly level through contact, full extension. Bat-speed is there and will only get better with some time, 88 mph off a tee. Defensively- active lower half but drags feet some, more fast twitch foot-speed training would cure that. Glove is soft and fields out in front with quick transfer to a 3/4 release, does show multi-arm slots. 79 mph arm across diamond showing strong arm strength, possible move to the corner down the road. Fun player to watch this spring.

WHAT TO EXPECT

"Gordon has shown some next level bat speed with more to come. Looking forward to seeing his late acceleration carry through to the gaps. Gliding actions on his approach defensively with a serivicable left side arm. Possible projection down the road as a 3B or high end offensive 2B. Excited to have him back on February 11th."



Recent On Deck Previews


Upcoming Showcase Events
New York Winter Open NY 02/11 Paul Gerry Fieldhouse - Loch Sheldrake, NY
Rising Stars Winter Showcase NY 02/11 Paul Gerry Fieldhouse - Loch Sheldrake, NY
Preseason All-State West (NYS Games Trials) NY 02/19 Pinnacle Sports Campus - Victor, NY
Preseason All-State Downstate (NYS Games Trials) NY 02/21 House Of Sports - Ardsley, NY
Preseason All-State East (NYS Games Trials) NY 02/22 All-Star Academy - Latham, NY