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Prep Baseball Report Oklahoma hosted the second annual Summer Underclass Games at the University of Oklahoma on Wednesday, May 30th. The event showcased a completely sold out event of 65 players from the 2020 and 2021 grad classes in two sessions. Each position player went through a pro-style workout followed by a game where pitchers threw live. 

This talented underclass event saw big numbers put up across the board. There were 17 60s under 7 seconds, nine exit velos 90 mph or better, five pitchers above 85 mph, four catchers pop 2.00 or better, and an infielder who hit 90 across the diamond.

Today, we will take an in-depth look at the catchers from the event. Though many are talented two way players, they will be covered here as position players with pitching comments already on their profiles. 

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Click Here to pull up a full roster of the players from the event to see individual player profiles (stats,pictures, and video coming soon). 

Aiden Bagwell C / 3B / Roff, OK / 2020 A 6-foot, 170-pound frame with room to add size and strength. Offensively, the right-handed hitter bats from a even stance with some rhythm throughout. Uses a rocking load and small leg kick before launching his hands on a slightly uphill path through extension with some strength and bat speed. In BP, shows a mostly opposite field approach with lift occasionally turning on a ball when he needs to with lift and pop, some barrels, 93 mph exit velo. Runs a 7.82 second 60. Defensively, is an advanced receiver, catching from a balanced and flexible base with a little sway, showing soft and strong hands with advanced feel for framing to go along with advanced blocking. When throwing down, does not cheat out of his crouch, throws from a short stroke with a hitch before coming through an over the top slot with some accuracy at 72 mph to second base with showcase pop times of 2.00-2.14.

Kason Barnett C / OF / Stonewall , OK / 2021 A 5-foot-8, 140-pound developing frame with lots of room to add size and strength. Offensively, the right-handed hitter bats from an open, upright, quiet, and relaxed set-up. Uses a moderate coiling leg kick and slight hand pump before sending his hands on a flat path through extension. In BP, shows a middle to pull mostly flat approach, finding a few barrels, 73 mph exit velo. Runs a 7.45 second 60. Defensively, receives from a narrow base with his glove side knee turned in and above average hands. On throw downs, shows early footwork coming through the ball. Throws with a very short and quick arm stroke coming through a high-¾ slot with developing accuracy at 70 mph to second base with showcase pop times of 2.09-2.27. In the game, went 2-for-3 with two singles, squaring the ball up in each AB.

Russell Beard C / 3B / Dickson, OK / 2020 A 5-foot-11, 185-pound proportional frame. Offensively, the right-handed hitter bats from a back leg heavy and open stance with a slight crouch and rhythm in his hands. Uses a shot stride before sending his hands on a short and slightly uphill path through contact. In BP, shows a middle to opposite field approach with some lift, some barrels, 86 mph exit velo. Runs a 7.37 second 60. Defensively, shows developing receiving skills from a flexible and stagger set-up. Throws with a short arm stroke through ¾ slot with excellent accuracy at 72 mph to second base with showcase pop times of 2.10-2.19. In the game, was 1-for-4 with a couple hard hit line drives right at the first baseman.

Deklyn Christian C / 3B / Ripley, OK / 2021 A 6-foot, 211-pound durable frame. Offensively, the right-handed hitter bats from an open, front foot heavy and quiet set-up. Uses a smooth load and moderate stride with a late heel plant before launching his hands on a flat path through extension. In BP, shows a pull side and flat approach with occasional lift to the opposite field, finding some barrels with some pop, 86 mph exit velo. Runs an 8.25 second 60. Defensively, catches from a wide, flexible, and balanced base with above average hands. Throws with a moderate arm stroke through an over the top slot with some accuracy at 61 mph to second base with showcase pop times of 2.39-2.65. In the game, went 1-for-2 with a single and a walk.

Ian Daugherty C / RHP / Kingfisher, OK / 2021 A 6-foot-2, 190-pound advanced frame with some strength. Offensively, the right-handed hitter bats from a balanced, slightly wide and even set-up with some rhythm in his hands. Uses a small load and short stride before launching his hands on a short and flat path to contact with high finish. In BP, shows a middle to opposite field approach with occasional lift, some barrels and bat speed, 88 mph exit velo. Runs a 7.20 second 60. Defensively, receives quietly from a balanced and flexible base with strong and soft hands. An advanced blocker, killing the ball short and in front and moving laterally well.  On throw downs, does not come out of his crouch early, showing quick footwork, and throwing from a short arm stroke coming through a near over the top slot with arm speed and accuracy at 77 mph to second base with showcase pop times of 1.94-2.07. In the game, went 2-for-3 with two line drive singles.

Colby Entwistle C / SS / Edmond North, OK / 2020 A 6-foot-3, 185-pound lean and projectable frame with some strength. Offensively, the right-handed hitter bats from a balanced, open, and athletic set-up with rhythm in his hands. Uses a moderate leg kick and a hand pump load before launching his hands on a slightly uphill path with bat speed and some strength. In BP, shows an all fields and mostly flat approach with some pull pop, finding mostly barrels, 90 mph exit velo. Runs a 7.15 second 60. Defensively, receives from a slightly narrow and high quiet set-up with above average hands. On throw downs, shows some quick footwork and a short arm stroke coming through an over the top slot with carry and some accuracy at 78 mph to second base with showcase pop times of 1.96-2.04. In the game, went 1-for-3 with a single to right-center field and showed pop driving the left-fielder back to the track.

Andrew Foster C / Gore, OK / 2021 A 5-foot-7, 160-pound proportional frame. Offensively, the right-handed hitter bats from a slightly back leg heavy, balanced, even, and quiet set-up. Uses a short and quick stride before sending his hands on a slightly uphill path to contact. In BP, shows a pull approach with lift, found some barrels,  69 mph exit velo. Runs an 8.35 second 60. Defensively, shows developing skills behind the dish, 61 mph to second base with showcase pop times of 2.38-2.47. In the game, showed an aggressive approach.

Colby Lewis C / SS / Heritage Hall, OK / 2021 A 5-foot-8, 145-pound lean and athletic frame. Offensively, the right-handed hitter bats from a slightly back leg heavy and even set-up with slight rhythm in his hands. Uses a big hand load before launching them on a flat path through extension with length. In BP, shows an all fields approach, finding a few barrels, 77 mph exit velo. Runs a 6.72 second 60. Defensively, from behind the dish, receives from a slightly narrow and flexible set-up with a little sway and advanced hands that beat the ball to the spot and receive quietly. Also shows advanced blocking moving laterally well, keeping the ball close and in front. Does not cheat out of the crouch on throw downs, throwing from a short arm stroke through a high-¾ slot with some accuracy and run at 73 mph to second base with showcase pop times of 2.02-2.14. In the game, got down the line in 4.42 on a ground ball to third.

Manning McAtee RHP / C / Clinton, OK / 2020 A 5-foot-8, 175-pound frame with strength throughout. Offensively, the right-handed hitter bats from an even and balanced stance with rhythm in his low set hands. Uses a moderate leg kick and hand load before launching them on an uphill path through extension. In BP, shows a middle of the field approach with consistent lift, advanced pop, and mostly barrels with an outstanding 98 mph exit velo. Runs a 7.32 second 60. Defensively, receives from a balanced stance with soft hands. When throwing down, sits much higher in the crouch, jumping out early and throwing with a very short arm stroke through a high-¾ slot with some accuracy and elite arm strength, 78 mph to second base with showcase pop times of 1.91-2.14. In the game, went 0-for-3, putting the ball in play each time.

Lane Morgan C / 2B / Piedmont, OK / 2020 A 5-foot-8, 145-pound lean frame with lots of room to add size and strength. Offensively, the right-handed hitter bats from a wide and slightly open stance, some crouch, and high set hands with some rhythm. Uses a small load followed by a quick and moderate stride before launching his hands on a flat path through extension. In BP, shows a pull and mostly flat approach while also showing the ability to go the other way when pitched there, mostly barrels, 81 mph exit velo. Runs a 7.20 second 60. Defensively, receives from a narrow base with some sway and his glove side knee turned in while showing well above average hands. On throw downs, does not cheat out of his crouch, using a short arm stroke coming through an over the top slot with accuracy at 65 mph to second base with showcase pop times of 2.21-2.27. In the game, went 1-for-3 with a double to left-field.

Blake Scott C / OF / Tonkawa , OK / 2020 A 5-foot-10, 180-pound frame with some strength. Offensively, the left-handed hitter bats from an open and balanced set-up with rhythm in his hands. Uses a small leg kick with a hand pump load and late barrel wiggle before launching his hands on a very short and flat path to contact and a high finish with quick hands and bat speed. In BP, shows a gap to gap and flat approach with advanced barrel control, barreling almost every ball, 84 mph exit velo. Runs a 7.38 second 60. Defensively, receives from a balanced and quiet base and shows some strength in his hands. On throw downs, stays low as he fires out of the crouch with quick feet, using a short arm stroke coming through an over the top slot with some accuracy at 75 mph to second base with showcase pop times of 2.13-2.28. In the game, went 0-for-3 with a ball barreled up at the first baseman.

Braedyn Sommer C / SS / Stillwater, OK / 2020 A 5-foot-11, 173-pound lean frame with room to add size and strength. Offensively, the switch hitter bats from a wide, slightly open, back leg heavy set-up with a slight crouch and rhythm in his hands from both sides. Uses a small leg kick from the left and a bigger one from the right before launching his hands on a short and flat path to contact with a high finish. In BP, shows an all fields approach with some lift from both sides, mostly barrels from both sides, 87 mph exit velo. Runs a 7.03 second 60. Defensively, catches from a slightly narrow base with flexible knees and hips, showing aggressive hands. Shows short and quick footwork, throwing with a short arm stroke coming through an over the top slot with excellent accuracy at 72 mph to second base with showcase pop times of 1.96-2.08. In the game, went 2-for-3 with a double to left and a triple to the right-center gap.

Sutton Spradlin C / 3B / Berryhill , OK / 2021 A 5-foot-10, 155-pound proportional and developing frame. Offensively, the right-handed hitter bats from an upright, wide, and quiet stance with high-set hands. Uses a big and smooth knee knock leg kick load with a slight barrel tip before launching his hands on a slightly uphill path with big extension. In BP, shows a middle to pull approach with some lift and pop, finding mostly barrels, 84 mph exit velo. Runs a 7.31 second 60. Defensively, from behind the dish, shows above average hands, catching from a sturdy and flexible base. Has clean actions with some quickness on throw downs, using a short arm stroke coming through an over the top slot, 71 mph to second base with showcase pop times of 2.13-2.20. In the game, went 1-for-3 with a chopper past third.

Braedan Warwick C / Broken Arrow, OK / 2020 A 6-foot-2, 165-pound lean, athletic, and projectable frame. Offensively, the left-handed hitter bats from a balanced, athletic, and even stance with rhythm throughout. Uses a smooth rocking load with a hand pump before launching them on a flat path to contact and a high finish. In BP, shows a pull gap line-drive approach, finding almost all barrels, 80 mph exit velo. Runs a 7.21 second 60. Defensively, behind the dish, shows well advanced hands beating the ball to the spot and sticking it quietly. Throws with a loose and short arm stroke coming through an over the top slot with accuracy at 73 mph to second base with showcase pop times of 2.06-2.25. Went 1-for-3 with a single to left field and another hard hit ball.

Jackson Young C / 2B / Stillwater, OK / 2021 A 6-foot, 175-pound frame with room to add size and strength. Offensively, the switch hitter bats from a slightly open and athletic stance with some rhythm in his hands from the left and an open and front foot heavy set-up from right. Uses a smooth reverse toe-tap load before launching his hands on a slightly uphill path from the left. From the right he uses rocking load and short stride with a late heal plant before sending his hands on a flat path to contact. In BP shows a middle to opposite field flat approach from the right, and an all fields approach with some lift and pop from the left, 84 mph exit velo. Runs a 7.53 second 60. Defensively, receives from a slightly narrow, but balanced base with quiet hands. On throw downs, shows deliberate footwork and throws from a short arm stroke coming through an over the top slot with some accuracy at 70 mph to second base with showcase pop times of 2.09-2.28. In the game, was 0-for-2, but showed a good eye, earning two free bases.