OK Top Unsigned Senior Games: Catcher Analysis

July 19, 2018
Andy Urban
Oklahoma Scouting Director

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Prep Baseball Report Oklahoma hosted the second annual Top Unsigned Senior Games on Wednesday, June 6th, at the newly turfed Wendell Simmons Field. The event showcased a sold out 60 player roster from the 2019 grad class. Each position player went through a pro-style workout and played in a game.

Though a few of the players covered here are talented two-way players, today we will cover them as catcher, with pitching analysis analysis already completed.

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Shon-Claude Boothe C / OF / Mangum, OK / 2019

A 6-foot-1, 221-pound durable frame with some strength. Offensively, the right-handed hitter bats from an open and slightly knock-kneed set-up with rhythm in his hands. Uses a moderate stride and a hand load before launching his hands on a flat path to contact with a high finish. In BP, shows a middle to pull approach with lift flashing some pop, some barrels, 86 mph exit velo. Runs a 7.33 second 60. Defensively, from behind the dish, shows above average hands receiving from a sturdy base with flexibility. Throws with a short arm stroke coming through an over the top slot with accuracy at 65 mph to second base with showcase pop times of 2.21-2.37. In the game, was 0-for-4, but put a few good swings on balls.

Dayne Bowerman C / Roff , OK / 2019

A 5-foot-8, 160-pound durable frame with some strength. Offensively, the right-handed hitter bats from a balanced, even, and athletic set-up with his barrel tipped towards the pitcher and rhythm throughout. Uses a slight hand pump load with a short reverse toe-tap stride before launching his hands on a flat path to contact with a high finish and big extension. In BP, shows a flat and pull approach with occasional lift, almost all barrels, and more pop than his 83 mph exit velo would suggest. Runs a 7.53 second 60. Defensively, is a well above average receiver, catching from a narrow base with a lot of hip sway and strong hands. Throws with a short arm stroke through a high-¾ slot 75 mph to second base with accuracy and showcase pop times of 1.88-1.97. In the game, went 1-for-3 with a hard hit ground ball up the middle and solid contact to right.

Jordan Coffey C / 1B / Deer Creek, OK / 2019

A 6-foot, 220-pound durable frame with strength throughout. Offensively, the right-handed hitter bats from a wide open, slightly front foot heavy and athletic set-up with some rhythm in his hands. Uses a smooth rocking load with a slight hanging leg kick before launching his hands on an uphill path through extension with bat speed and strength. In BP, shows an all fields approach with pull pop and some lift, mostly barrels, 94 mph exit velo. Runs a 7.31 second 60. Defensively, is a well above average receiver with strong hands and quiet actions. Shows quick and clean exchanges before throwing with a very short arm stroke coming through a high-¾ slot with some accuracy at 76 mph to second base with showcase pop times of 1.95-2.05. In the game, was 0-for-2, but put a few good swings on balls. Defensively, gunned down a would-be base stealer at third.

Seth Collingsworth C / 3B / Homeschool, OK / 2019

A 5-foot-11, 185-pound proportional frame with some strength. Offensively, the right-handed hitter bats from an open, upright, and relaxed set-up with rhythm in his low set hands. Uses a moderate hanging leg kick with a long stride before launching his hands on a slightly uphill path through extension. In BP, shows a middle to pull approach with some lift and pop, 83 mph exit velo. Runs a 7.14 second 60. Defensively, from behind the dish, is an advanced receiver, catching from a balanced base with soft and quiet hands. Shows quick and clean exchanges, throwing with a short arm stroke through an over the top slot with accuracy at 74 mph to second base and showcase pop times of 1.94-2.16. Also, athletic enough to play third base.

Christian 'Duke' Crossley C / 3B / Mcloud, OK / 2019

A 6-foot-2, 186-pound long frame with room to add more size and strength. Offensively, the switch hitter bats from similar setups from both sides with a wide and back leg heavy stance and some rhythm in his hands. Uses a smooth load with a moderate stride and a late heel plant from the right. From the left uses a reverse toe-tap load. Bat path is slightly uphill from both sides. In BP, shows a middle to opposite field approach from the right with lift and some barrels, flashing some pull pop. From the left side, shows pull pop with lift, some barrels early with consistent barrels late, 85 mph exit velo. Runs a 7.96 second 60. Defensively, is a well above average receiver catching from a sturdy base with quiet actions and soft hands. Throws from a short arm stroke through an over the top slot with accuracy at 67 mph to second base with showcase pop times of 2.21-2.28. In the game, was 0-for-2 with a free pass taking an at bat from each side of the dish.

Trevor Martin C / OF / Owasso, OK / 2019

A 5-foot-10, 200-pound durable frame with strength. Offensively, the right-handed hitter bats from a quiet and open set-up with a slight crouch. Uses a big and controlled knee-knock leg kick before launching his hands on a flat path to contact with a high finish and big extension. In BP, shows a flat and all fields approach with occasional lift and some pop, almost all barrels, 87 mph exit velo. Runs a 7.50 second 60. Defensively, is an advanced receiver and blocker, catching with some sway in his hips and strong hands. Throws with a short arm stroke coming through an over the top slot with some accuracy at 73 mph to second base with showcase pop times of 1.96-2.09. In the game, went 1-for-4 with a walk.

Payton Miller C / RHP / Yukon, OK / 2019

A 6-foot-2, 235-pound durable frame with strength throughout. Offensively, the right-handed hitter bats from an open and slightly wide set-up with rhythm in his low set hands. Uses a small hand pump and reverse toe-tap load before launching his hands on a flat path to contact with a high finish with bat speed and strength. In BP, shows an all fields approach, mostly flat with occasional lift, flashed some big pop, 93 mph exit velo. Runs a 8.22 second 60. Defensively, behind the dish, Miller is an elite receiver, catching from a sturdy base with some sway and strong and quiet hands. Throws with a short arm stroke coming through an over the top slot with advanced arm strength at 79 mph to second base with accuracy and showcase pop times of 1.84-1.95. In the game, went 0-for-2 just missing a home run foul. Also, threw out two runners by a few steps each at second base.

Nollan Koon C / 1B / Yukon , OK / 2019

A 5-foot-9, 165-pound frame packed with strength. Offensively, the left-handed hitter bats from a wide, open, back leg heavy, and quiet set-up. Uses a smooth load and short stride before launching his hands on an uphill path through extension with bat speed and strength. In BP, shows a middle to pull approach with occasional lift and flashed some big pop, almost all barrels, 94 mph exit velo. Runs a 7.02 second 60. Defensively, an advanced receiver, catching from a narrow stance and showing strong and quick hands. Throws with a short arm stroke through an over the top slot at 75 mph to second base with excellent accuracy and showcase pop times of 1.93-2.00. Also athletic enough to play a corner infield spot. In the game, went 0-for-2 with two hard ground ball outs. Defensively, showed the ability to back pick with accurate throws.

Logan Rutledge C / SS / Kingfisher, OK / 2019

A 6-foot-1, 178-pound proportional frame with room to add more strength. Offensively, the right-handed hitter bats from a quiet and slightly open and knee-knocked set-up. Uses a controlled leg kick and a moderate stride with an arm-bar load before launching his hands on a flat path through extension. In BP, shows a middle to opposite field flat approach with some barrels and flashing some pop, 92 mph exit velo. Runs a 7.32 second 60. Defensively, from behind the dish, is an elite receiver, catching from a quiet set-up and narrow base. Blocking skills are advanced with quickness and shows quick twitch and clean actions coming out of the crouch. Throws with a short arm stroke through a high-¾ slot, 77 mph to second base with elite accuracy and showcase pop times of 1.94-2.03. Also, athletic enough to play in the middle infield. In the game, was 0-for-2, but reached on an error, hustling down the line. Defensively, put a couple good throws on the bag to catch runners at second.

Chance Westervelt C / OF / Westmoore, OK / 2019

A 6-foot, 215-pound durable frame with strength throughout. Offensively, the right-handed hitter bats from an open, balanced, and athletic stance with rhythm throughout. Uses a small leg lift before launching his hands on a slightly uphill path with bat speed and hand strength. In BP, shows an all fields approach with occasional lift and shows consistent pop, almost all barrels, 96 mph exit velo. Runs a 7.03 second 60. Defensively, receives from a narrow and flexible base with strong hands. Throws with a short arm stroke through an over the top slot with arm strength and accuracy at 79 mph to second base with showcase pop times of 1.95-2.01. In the game, went 1-for-2 with a hard line-drive single to center on a two strike breaking ball. Defensively, caught a runner stealing with a good throw to second.

Carson Young C / RHP / Weatherford , OK / 2019

A 6-foot, 175-pound frame with room to add more size and strength. Offensively, the right-handed hitter bats from a quiet, wide, even, and balanced set-up with a slight crouch. Uses a big and vertical leg kick before replacing his foot and launching his hands on a flat path to contact with a high finish. In BP, shows an all fields approach with some lift, best to the opposite field, mostly barrels, 83 mph exit velo. Runs a 7.08 second 60. Defensively, is an above average receiver, catching from a flexible and very narrow base. Throws with a short arm stroke coming through an over the top slot with excellent accuracy at 73 mph to second base with showcase pop times of 2.01-2.04. In the game, went 0-for-2 with a walk.