Prep Baseball Report

Uncommitted Spotlight: '22 C/3B Jose Fernandez (Scotland Campus)


Joe Walentin
Operations / Scouting




Scouting Report

8/24/21

 

Physical: 6-foot-2, 195 pounds; Long, athletic build. 7.59 runner in the 60.

Offensively: RHH. Even setup, with feet wide spread; upright bat position. Lifts hands with an up and down stride for timing. Stays behind the ball while showing a strong lower half. Showed a direct swing path with a high finish.  More line drives than flyballs and groundballs with a peak exit velocity of 99 MPH via Trackman.

Defensively: Starts with a low to the ground setup; static during pre-pitch while stays low while receiving. Hands are soft with a clean transfer. Short take back from a standard 3/4 arm slot. 1.97-2.03 pop times. C - 80 MPH. 

 

2/27/21

 

Physical: 6’2 195lb C ran a 7.53 laser timed 60-yard dash. Has a mature frame with solid strength and advanced movements. High energy player with a lot of passion for the game.

Offensively: Starts in a widened out stance to control the lower half. Has a short hand rhythm that allows the hands to load and get into a position to fire through the hitting zone. Fires off his backside quickly.

Defensively: Uses active movements and mature knowledge of the game to show his skill. Displayed good arm strength and a quick transfer. Receives and blocks from a traditional squatted stance.