Uncommitted Spotlight: '23 LHP Colin Bolla (Fairview)
November 14, 2022 Max Schrantz Deputy Director
Scouting Report
6/12/22
Physical: Compact, durable 6-foot-1, 200lb frame. 8.12 runner in the 60-yard dash.
Offensively: LHH. Taller, open stance that hugs the backside, as the hands operate in rhythm by the ear. Utilized a knee knock stride to initiate the swing through a slightly uphill, lengthy path into the hitting zone. Posted a T86 mph bat-exit velocity during his round, wrapping a couple swings for distance over the 300 foot mark (309 best). High intent lower half action in the box.
Defensively: The outfielder demonstrated moderate pace and played behind the baseball. Fielded off his right foot and gathered the frame before releasing from a loose H ¾ slot to the target (80 mph).
Pitching: LHP. The southpaw features a big drop step before swinging leg up to a higher position and getting over the front side at release. Efficient delivery that works downward into the zone, up to 84 mph on the FB. Really spun the CB at 2677rpms, gaining swing miss when challenging (9 inches HM average). Faded a good CH back the other way with 16 inches of movement.
2/13/22
Physical: Strong, stocky 6-foot, 195lb build with a compact skillset. 8.24 runner in the 60-yard dash.
Offensively: LHH - Slightly open, wider stance with a high back-elbowed start. Utilized quick rhythm in the hands and a fast lift and replace stride to initiate the swing through a flat path with lots of torque involved. Generated some whip through impact towards a high two-handed finish, promoting a lofty approach and top exit velocity of 84 mph.
Defensively: The primary outfielder displayed corner projection down the road with a lower base and on-time first step downhill through the baseball. Fielded accurately off his right foot, using an adequate exchange and length on the takeaway to record a 76 mph arm-strength from his position.
Pitching: LHP - The southpaw began off the middle of the rubber with a slow-tempoed delivery. Paused at times in the side rocker, finding his footing before coming to an even stack position at the waist. Held good direction down the slope and was able to repeat, allowing for the FB to spot up arm-side at 79-81 mph. Mixed a plus 66-69 mph breaker on a 1/7 tilt with two-plane shape and up to 2746rpms. Still working to get additional fade on the CH, which worked at 1944rpms and sat in the low 70’s.
Offensively: LHH. Wide, balanced base with feet slightly wider than shoulder width. Has some wiggle in the barrel and the hands load down and back. Stays behind the baseball well which promotes a high on plane efficiency at 83% per blast motion. Enters the hitting zone early. Top exit velo of 80MPH.
Defensively: Maintained a low chest angle in the OF and stayed in the lower half well. Long/full arm swing releasing from a high 3/4 arm slot. 74MPH throwing velocity from the.
Pitching: Begins on the 3B side of the rubber. Rocker step works into a leg lift to chest. Glove stays high at chin height throughout the windup. On glove break arm slowly stabs down, goes through the arm circle and releases from a high 3/4 arm slot. Low effort delivery. FB sat 73-76MPH. Paired with a CB and CH.
1/14/17 Young, developing OF would benefit from attacking and playing through ball on ground while following throws.
Offensively, initiates swing from neutral set up utilizing a leg kick bringing front foot to back knee. Hands stay low in load creating slightly uphill swing path. There is solid weight shift, hip turn and leverage at contact.
On the mound, Bolla works out of mid 3/4 arm slot with FB sitting 60-62 mph and demonstrating some arm side run. CB sitting 52-54 mph displayed 1-7 shape with rolling action. CH continues to be work in progress with tendency to slow arm and get around the pitch. Mechanically, there is early transfer of weight. Benefit would be gained from staying over back side longer.
Scouting Report
Physical: Compact, durable 6-foot-1, 200lb frame. 8.12 runner in the 60-yard dash.
Offensively: LHH. Taller, open stance that hugs the backside, as the hands operate in rhythm by the ear. Utilized a knee knock stride to initiate the swing through a slightly uphill, lengthy path into the hitting zone. Posted a T86 mph bat-exit velocity during his round, wrapping a couple swings for distance over the 300 foot mark (309 best). High intent lower half action in the box.
Defensively: The outfielder demonstrated moderate pace and played behind the baseball. Fielded off his right foot and gathered the frame before releasing from a loose H ¾ slot to the target (80 mph).
Pitching: LHP. The southpaw features a big drop step before swinging leg up to a higher position and getting over the front side at release. Efficient delivery that works downward into the zone, up to 84 mph on the FB. Really spun the CB at 2677rpms, gaining swing miss when challenging (9 inches HM average). Faded a good CH back the other way with 16 inches of movement.
Physical: Strong, stocky 6-foot, 195lb build with a compact skillset. 8.24 runner in the 60-yard dash.
Offensively: LHH - Slightly open, wider stance with a high back-elbowed start. Utilized quick rhythm in the hands and a fast lift and replace stride to initiate the swing through a flat path with lots of torque involved. Generated some whip through impact towards a high two-handed finish, promoting a lofty approach and top exit velocity of 84 mph.
Defensively: The primary outfielder displayed corner projection down the road with a lower base and on-time first step downhill through the baseball. Fielded accurately off his right foot, using an adequate exchange and length on the takeaway to record a 76 mph arm-strength from his position.
Pitching: LHP - The southpaw began off the middle of the rubber with a slow-tempoed delivery. Paused at times in the side rocker, finding his footing before coming to an even stack position at the waist. Held good direction down the slope and was able to repeat, allowing for the FB to spot up arm-side at 79-81 mph. Mixed a plus 66-69 mph breaker on a 1/7 tilt with two-plane shape and up to 2746rpms. Still working to get additional fade on the CH, which worked at 1944rpms and sat in the low 70’s.
Physical: 5-foot-10, 185LBS. 8.44SEC 60-yard dash.
Offensively: LHH. Wide, balanced base with feet slightly wider than shoulder width. Has some wiggle in the barrel and the hands load down and back. Stays behind the baseball well which promotes a high on plane efficiency at 83% per blast motion. Enters the hitting zone early. Top exit velo of 80MPH.
Defensively: Maintained a low chest angle in the OF and stayed in the lower half well. Long/full arm swing releasing from a high 3/4 arm slot. 74MPH throwing velocity from the.
Pitching: Begins on the 3B side of the rubber. Rocker step works into a leg lift to chest. Glove stays high at chin height throughout the windup. On glove break arm slowly stabs down, goes through the arm circle and releases from a high 3/4 arm slot. Low effort delivery. FB sat 73-76MPH. Paired with a CB and CH.
1/14/17 Young, developing OF would benefit from attacking and playing through ball on ground while following throws.
Offensively, initiates swing from neutral set up utilizing a leg kick bringing front foot to back knee. Hands stay low in load creating slightly uphill swing path. There is solid weight shift, hip turn and leverage at contact.
On the mound, Bolla works out of mid 3/4 arm slot with FB sitting 60-62 mph and demonstrating some arm side run. CB sitting 52-54 mph displayed 1-7 shape with rolling action. CH continues to be work in progress with tendency to slow arm and get around the pitch. Mechanically, there is early transfer of weight. Benefit would be gained from staying over back side longer.