Uncommitted Spotlight 2024 SS/2B Derek Jelen (Niagara-Wheatfield)
April 27, 2023 Bill Bliss Assistant Scouting Director
Scouting Report
6/27/22
Physical: 5-foot-11, 165 pounds; Average, proportional build. 7.45 runner in the 60. Offensively: RHH. Open setup, with feet just outside his shoulders; upright bat position. Drops hands on the way back with a slight leg-kick for timing. Drifts into contact while showing a strong lower half. Showed a moderate swing path with a finish around the back. More line drives than flyballs and groundballs with a peak exit velocity of 93 MPH via Trackman. Registered hard hit % of 38.1. Defensively: Starts with a balanced setup; uses prep step while being aggressive. Hands work through the ball with a clean transfer. Moderate arm circle from a standard 3/4 arm slot. INF - 77 MPH. Pitching: Uses an arm side setup while using a side step. Mid chest leg drive with shoulders above the hips. Has a moderate stride landing inline with the plate. Moderate arm swing while arm stays in line with 2B; standard 3/4 slot. Upright with finish. FB: Peak velo of 81 MPH, while sitting 77-81 MPH; plays up in the zone. CB: 67-70 MPH; showed depth. CH: 76-77 MPH; fading action.
Scouting Report
Physical: 5-foot-11, 165 pounds; Average, proportional build. 7.45 runner in the 60.
Offensively: RHH. Open setup, with feet just outside his shoulders; upright bat position. Drops hands on the way back with a slight leg-kick for timing. Drifts into contact while showing a strong lower half. Showed a moderate swing path with a finish around the back. More line drives than flyballs and groundballs with a peak exit velocity of 93 MPH via Trackman. Registered hard hit % of 38.1.
Defensively: Starts with a balanced setup; uses prep step while being aggressive. Hands work through the ball with a clean transfer. Moderate arm circle from a standard 3/4 arm slot. INF - 77 MPH.
Pitching: Uses an arm side setup while using a side step. Mid chest leg drive with shoulders above the hips. Has a moderate stride landing inline with the plate. Moderate arm swing while arm stays in line with 2B; standard 3/4 slot. Upright with finish. FB: Peak velo of 81 MPH, while sitting 77-81 MPH; plays up in the zone. CB: 67-70 MPH; showed depth. CH: 76-77 MPH; fading action.