The Top Corner Infielders from the Miami Valley Open ID
October 26, 2011
The 6-foot-3, 220-pound two-way prospect has a thick, solid build. From third base, he registered 85 mph across the infield. At the next level, he likely projects as a third baseman. At the plate, he is a switch-hitter with a balanced set up, a strong lower half, and exceptional bat speed. He ran a 6.98 60-yard dash.
Zach Cook (2013/Milford)
The 6-foot-1, 190-pound two-way prospect likely projects as a pitcher at the next level, but shows potential as a two-way prospect due to his hitting abilities. From first base, he threw 73 mph across the infield. While his footwork and glove work at first base needs improvement, he displayed one of the top bats at the event. From the left side, he uses a relaxed, well-balanced setup. The ball jumped off his bat to all fields with is easy load, quick bat speed, and slight-uphill bat path. He ran a 7.13 60-yard dash.
Taylor Huebner (2012/Piqua)
The 6-foot-1, 185-pound prospect looks the part. Huebner, who likely projects as a third baseman at the collegiate level, showed good lateral movement and attacked the baseball while throwing 78 mph across the infield. At the plate, he demonstrated the ability to hit effectively from both sides of the plate. He uses an open, athletic stance (from both sides) that generates line drives and shows pull tendencies. He ran a 7.08 60-yard dash.
Connor Combs (2013/Waynesville)
The 6-foot-3, 178-pound athlete has a projectable frame with room to fill out. While he worked out at shortstop during the event, he likely projects as a corner infielder at the next level. He displayed a velocity of 79 mph across the infield. At the plate, the left-handed hitting prospect uses a balanced setup and displays an advanced approach. His quick bat speed and slight uphill bat path generates gap-to-gap power that will only improve as he matures and grows stronger. He ran a 7.36 60-yard dash.
Nathan Helke (2012/Troy)
The 6-foot-6, 260-pound prospect has a big, soft body. He is a potential two-way prospect at the next level, but likely projects best as a position player because of his bat. He put on the best batting practice display of the day showing power to all fields. He has a quiet and easy swing that allows him to stay behind the ball. He displayed gap-to-gap power. Defensively, he will only improve as his athleticism improves. He displayed a velocity of 78 mph across the infield. He ran a 8.65 60-yard dash.
David Hare II (2013/Kings)
The 6-foot-2, 165-pound prospect has an athletic frame that will fill out in time. Hare, who played centerfield for high school’s varsity team, has the athleticism to play several positions, but likely projects as a first baseman at the next level. The right-handed throwing prospect registered a velocity of 78 mph. At the plate, the switch-hitting prospect is a line drive hitter, who keeps the bat head in the zone and shows good bat speed. With additional strength and maturation, he will only become a stronger, more powerful hitter. He ran a 7.5 60-yard dash.
Matt Zmuda (2013/Toledo St. Francis DeSales)
The 5-foot-10, 180-pound prospect is an undersized, yet athletic two-way prospect. The left-handed thrower displayed a velocity of 73 mph velocity across the infield. At the plate, the right-handed hitter displayed a short, compact swing with excellent bat speed. He ran a 7.2 60-yard dash.
Best of the RestAnderson Hastings (2012/Jonathan Alder)
The 6-foot-1, 190 two-way prospect has an solid, yet athletic build. He registered a velocity of 79 mph across the infield. At the plate, the right-handed hitter consistently hit opposite field line drives. He ran a 7.2 60-yard dash.
Austin Craine (2012/Vandalia Butler)
The 6-foot-2, 165-pound left-handed prospect registered a velocity of 69 mph across the infield. At the plate, left-handed hitter uses a tall, upright setup that showed flashes of potential. He ran a 7.51 60-yard dash.
Austin Walker (2013/Milford)
The 6-foot-1, 160-pound left-handed prospect registered a velocity of 68 mph across the infield. At the plate, the left-handed hitter uses a big load and crouches in his setup. His inside out swing generates sporadic line drives. He ran a 7.08 60-yard dash.
Jake Chetock (2013/Hilliard Darby)
The 5-foot-11, 180-pound right-handed prospect is a well-built, athletic prospect. He registered a velocity of 74 mph across the infield. At the next level, he likely projects as a third baseman or a second baseman. At the plate, the right-handed hitter uses an open stance and shows flashes of power. He ran a 7.02 60-yard dash.
Jean Piere Martinez (2012/Winton Woods)
The 6-foot, 205-pound right-handed prospect is a soft-bodied prospect. From third base, he registered a velocity of 66 mph across the infield. At the plate, the right-handed hitter uses an open stance with quick bat speed. While his lower half has a tendency to leak, he showed flashes of power when he put it all together. He ran a 7.88 60-yard dash.
Joseph Vrabel (2012/St. Charles Prep)
The 6-foot-3, 185-pound prospect has a big, solid frame. From first base, he registered a velocity of 72 mph across the infield. With additional footwork and glove work, he could be an everyday first baseman at the college level. At the plate, the right-handed hitter put on a power display as he showed his an athletic setup and quick bat speed. He ran a 7.5 60-yard dash.
Kody Panko (2012/Milford)
The 6-foot-3, 170-pound prospect displayed a velocity of 69 mph across the infield. At the plate, he displayed a narrow, open stance with a big stride. His flat bat path generates line drives. He ran a 7.07 60-yard dash.
Marcus Jackson (2012/Walnut Hills)
The 5-foot-11, 165-pound prospect displayed a velocity of 68 mph across the infield. At the plate, he uses an open stance with a big load that shows pull tendencies. He ran a 7.25 60-yard dash.
Michael Schmitz (2012/Blanchester)
The 6-foot, 290-pound prospect has a big, soft frame. The right-handed hitter displayed one of the smoothest swings at the event with a quick and easy load. He uses a short stride and explosive bat speed. His swing was fluid and lacked extra movement. From third base, he displayed a velocity of 66 mph. At the next level, he likely projects as a first baseman. He ran a 8.63 60-yard dash.
Ryan Henning (2013/Milford)
The 6-foot, 200-pound prospect displayed a velocity of 74 mph from the left side of the infield. At the plate, the right-handed hitter sets up with a low crouch. He uses a big load and shows pull tendencies. At times, he struggles to keep his hands side the baseball. He ran a 7.45 60-yard dash.