Uncommitted Spotlight: '25 RHP/3B Chris Couser (Mechanicville)

Physical: 6-2, 180 pounds; Long, slender build. 7.18 runner in the 60.

Offensively: RHH. Even setup, with feet shoulder width apart; upright bat position. Short take back with the hands with an up and down stride for timing. Stays behind the ball while showing a strong lower half. Showed a direct swing path with a late one hand finish.  More groundballs than line drives and flyballs with a peak exit velocity of 88 MPH via Trackman.

Defensively: Starts with an upright /tall setup; uses prep step while playing low to the ground. Hands are underneath the body with a clean transfer. Moderate arm circle from a high 3/4 arm slot. INF - 78 MPH.

Pitching: Uses a glove side setup working primarily from the stretch. Belt high leg drive with a slight lean over the belt. Has a long stride landing inline with the plate. Moderate arm swing while showing no restrictions; standard 3/4 slot. Spins off 1B side with finish. FB: Peak velo of 81 MPH, while sitting 78-80 MPH; arm side run.  SL: 69-73 MPH; short action. CH: 74 MPH; maintains same plain.

Physical: 6-foot-0, 175 pounds; Long, slender build. 7.45 runner in the 60.

Offensively: RHH. Even setup, with feet just outside his shoulders; has a pre-pitch bat waggle. Drops hands on the way back with a slight leg-kick for timing. Drifts into contact while showing an aggressive lower half. Showed a compact swing path with a late one hand finish.  More groundballs than line drives and flyballs with a peak exit velocity of 86 MPH via Trackman.

Defensively: Starts with a low to the ground setup; uses prep step while showing active feet. Hands are out in front while funneling to the hip before transfer. Moderate arm circle from a standard 3/4 arm slot.  INF - 79 MPH. Smooth defender with good range up the middle.

Pitching: Uses a glove side setup working primarily from the stretch. Minimal leg lift with a slight lean over the belt. Has a long stride landing inline with the plate. Moderate arm swing while arm stays in line with 2B; standard 3/4 slot. Spins off 1B side with finish. FB: Peak velo of 78 MPH, while sitting 76 - 77 MPH; arm side run.  SL: 65 - 68 MPH; tilting break. CH: 70 MPH; fading action.

Physical: 5-foot-11, 160 pounds; Lean build.

Offensively: RHH. Slightly open setup, with feet shoulder width apart; upright bat position. Short take back with the hands with a knee knock leg kick for timing. Stays behind the ball while showing an aggressive lower half. Showed a compact swing path with a two handed finish.  More line drives than fly balls and ground balls with a peak exit velocity of 81 MPH via Trackman.

Defensively: Starts with a balanced setup; static during pre-pitch while showing choppy feet. Hands are soft while funneling to the hip before transfer. Moderate arm circle from a standard 3/4 arm slot. INF - 72 MPH.

Physical: 5-foot-9, 140 pounds; Wiry, lean build. 8.2 runner in the 60.

Offensively: RHH. Even setup, with feet just outside his shoulders; upright bat position. Short take back with the hands with a toe-tap for timing. Drifts into contact while showing an average effort from the legs. Showed a compact swing path with a two handed finish.  More flyballs than line drives and groundballs with a peak exit velocity of 74 MPH via Trackman.

Defensively: Starts with a low to the ground setup; walks into ready position while aggressive with approach. Hands are out in front while funnelling to the hip before transfer. Long arm swing from a low 3/4 arm slot.  INF - 65 MPH. 

Pitching: Couser uses a glove side setup working primarily from the stretch. Belt high leg drive with a slight lean over the belt. Has a moderate stride landing inline with the plate. Long arm swing while arm stays in line with 2B; working through a low 3/4 slot. Spins off 1B side with finish. FB: Peak velo of 68 MPH, while sitting 65-67 MPH; arm side run with sink. CB: 56-58 MPH; late action.