The Top Catchers from the 11/6 Northeast Ohio Open ID
November 15, 2011
Jacob Kirsh (2012/Chardon)
The 5-foot-11, 180-pound prospect is a solid, muscular catcher. He displayed the most advance catch and receive skills at the event. His pop time consistently registered below 2.0 with 1.97 being his best time. His velocity sat at 78 mph. At the plate, he uses a wide, open stance. He relies on a short, easy load with quick bat speed.
Daniel Ferguson (2013/Mineral Ridge)
The 6-foot, 205-pound prospect is a solid, athletic catcher. Behind the plate, he uses a quick exchange and transfer to generate consistent sub 2.0 pop times with 1.91 being his best. He registered a velocity of 73 mph on his throws to second base. At the plate, the right-handed hitter features an explosive swing. He uses a slightly open stance and medium leg lift. He generates power with an exceptionally strong lower-half and quick bat speed.
Rylee Rogers (2012/Cambridge)
The 6-foot, 185-pound prospect is an athletic catcher. He displayed solid catch and receive skills with a 1.99 pop time and 70 mph velocity on his throws. At the plate, the right-handed hitter uses a slightly open stance. His explosive bat speed generates line-drive power.
Connor Faix (2013/St. Edwards)
The 6-foot-4, 200-pound prospect is a big, athletic catcher with plenty of potential. Behind the plate, he displayed quick feet with a 2.0 pop time and 71 mph velocity on his throws to second base. At the plate, the right-handed hitter uses rotational mechanics without a stride. He displayed quick bat speed and excellent extension that creates pull power. At times, he shows the tendency to drift. As Faix matures and grows into his large frame, he should only improve his offensive capabilities.
Best of the Rest
Zachary Garcia (2012/Highland)
The 5-foot-7, 150-pound prospect is an undersized catcher, but showed potential with his abilities behind the plate. He displayed a quick transfer and short arm action. He registered a 2.12 pop time and 68 mph on his throws down to second base. At the plate, the right-handed hitter uses a quick load and downward bat path that generates a line drive swing.
Erik Hodges (2014/Edgewood Senior)
The 5-foot-11, 150-pound prospect shows potential with 69 mph velocity and a 2.3 pop time. At the plate, the right-handed hitter uses a small stride and slight upward bat path. With maturation and physical development, he will continue to add power to his swing.
Matthew Adams (2012/Urbana)
The 5-foot-9, 170-pound prospect registered a 2.44 pop time and 62 mph velocity on his throws to second. At the plate, the right-handed hitter doesn’t use a stride. His hands start high and create a downward bat path.
Stephen Alexander (2012/St. Ignatius)
The 6-foot-1, 185-pound prospect registered a 2.14 pop time and 70 mph velocity. At the plate, the right-handed hitter shows a rotational-based swing without a stride. He displayed an easy, smooth load with pull tendencies.
J.R. Davis (2012/Mansfield)
The 6-foot-5, 220 prospect registered a 2.06 pop time and 72 mph. He showed flashes of potential, but lacked consistency on his throws. At the plate, the right-handed hitter uses a wide base with his setup. He displayed a long swing and choppy rhythm.