On the Recruiting Trail with 2016 C/1B Max Wright (Lawrence Park Collegiate Institute, ON)
December 3, 2014
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By Chris Kemlo
PBR Ontario Director of Scouting
Name: Max Wright
Position: C/1B
Grade: 2016
Height/Weight: 6-foot-2, 185 pounds
High School: Lawrence Park Collegiate Institute
Ranking: 4th in Ontario's 2016 class and 137th overall
Evaluation: 6-foot-2, 185-pound well proportioned frame with strength. Receives well with soft hands, good feel. Very quiet with little wasted movement. Pop time was 2.00, usually around there or sub 2.00. Velocity from home-to-second was 71 mph, have seen throw better. Arm angle was high-¾. Offensively, starts slightly bent in knees with even stance. Small load and stride, Quiet actions with good rhythm to contact. Hit ball hard off the bat, hands work with with some bat speed. Potential power guy, swing suited to hit all fields. Exit velocity was 87 mph with a 40 time of 5.22. Chance to be best hitter in 2016 class.