Rookie Review: 2021 MIF Riley Thomas (Dallastown Area)
December 27, 2019
As we are ready to roll into 2020 we are debuting a feature article that point the spotlight in the direction of first time attendees at recent events.
Rookie Review
The thomas File
UPCOMING EVENTS
| SHOWCASE | STATE | DATE | LOCATION |
| 2019 Holiday Showcase | PA | 12/28 | Keystone State Baseball Academy |
| Super 60 Pro Showcase | NATIONAL | 02/02 | The MAX - McCook, IL |
| 2020 Preseason All-State - Southeast Session 1 | PA | 02/15 | Keystone State Baseball Academy |
| 2020 Preseason All-State - Southeast Session 2 | PA | 02/16 | Keystone State Baseball Academy |
| 2020 Preseason All-State - SW/Central | PA | 02/22 | Iron Horse Sports Complex |
| 2020 NJ/NY/PA Committed Player ProCase | PA | 02/23 | Keystone Baseball Academy |
| 2020 Preseason All-State - Western | PA | 02/23 | Pittsburgh Indoor Sports Arena |
| 2020 Preseason All-State - NE/Central | PA | 02/29 | Liberty Sports Arena |
| 2020 Preseason All-State - Northwest | PA | 02/29 | Erie Premier Sports |
| 2020 Preseason Jr PA State Games Trials | PA | 03/08 | Keystone State Baseball Academy |
| 2020 Northeast JUCO Day | PA | 06/03 | Dutchess Stadium |
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PBR DEBUT
GoWags Scout Day (6/20/19)
FIRST IMPRESSIONS
60 Time: 6.96
Exit Velocity: 82 MPH
IF Arm: 81 MPH
SCOUTING REPORT
The 5-foot-9, 155-pound middle infielder stood out with a solid all-around skillset and gritty mindset. The right-handed hitter starts from a narrow, slightly open stance and initiates his swing with some lower half glide. Displayed above average feel for the barrel with a middle of the field approach. Registered a bat-exit velocity of 82 mph and ran a 6.96 60-yard dash. Showed very soft hands defensively with active feet and solid range to both sides. Demonstrated an ability to make throws from multiple arm angles with accurate 81 mph arm-strength across the diamond.
THOUGHTS ON THE FUTURE
"A well rounded all-around player with the ability for more, Thomas is a good athlete able to make plays on the run and drive the ball gap-to-gap. There is room to add strength onto a lean, athletic 5-foot-9, 155-pound frame which will only improve solid measurables across the board. Smooth actions defensively and solid footwork will allow the possibility to play any of the three infield positions at the next level, making him an attractive infield prospect. A more violent lower half would allow for better power numbers and could take his game to the next level. With emphasis on the weight room, it wouldn’t be a surprise to see Thomas take a jump higher into the rankings with current easy actions in all facets of the game."
PLAYER COMPARISON
*Many times coaches will ask our staff "Who does he remind you of?" Player "comps" are a popular tool in the scouting/recruiting world and we have decided to add that niche to our feature articles.
2019 SS AJ Hansen (Perkiomen Valley / Villanova)