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Underclass Preview: Class of 2020 / 2021 Analysis

February 5, 2016

By Greg Williams
PA Director of Scouting

The Underclass Preview took place on January 31 at Keystone State Baseball Academy in Manheim, PA. Today we complete our analysis of the prospects in attendance by reviewing the Class of 2020 and 2021. CLICK HERE to view complete results for all prospects in attendance.

class of 202o

Mark Black, C/OF, Serra Catholic HS
Mark Black5-foot-7, 145-pound right-handed hitter. Starts from a square stance and utilizes a short heel-raise stride to initiate his swing. Black displayed the ability to barrel the baseball to all fields with a bat exit velocity of 78 mph. The 8th grader ran a 7.58 60-yard dash and demonstrated 85 mph arm strength from the outfield with solid straight line carry. The primary catcher showed advanced defensive skills for a player his age with pop times of 2.14 to 2.26 on throws of 68 mph from the crouch. Black flashed quick feet and a clean transfer.

Drew Druckenmiller, SS/RHP, Conrad Weiser HS
Drew Druckenmiller5-foot-6, 110-pound right-handed hitter. Druckenmiller flashed sound mechanics in all phases of the game and will only continue to improve with physical maturity and strength gains. He starts his swing from a square stance and initiates his swing with a short lift-and-replace stride. Druckenmiller displayed the ability to barrel the baseball repeatedly with a bat exit velocity of 65 mph. The 8th grader showed sound fielding mechanics and the ability to play through the baseball with accurate 67 mph arm strength across the diamond. The righty sat 62-64 off  the mound from a high 3/4 arm slot. He also showcased a feel for a 59 mph curveball with 11/5 rotation and a 60 mph changeup thrown at fastball arm speed.

Derek Ferguson, SS/RHP, Central York HS
Derek Ferguson5-foot-7, 135-pound right-handed hitter. Ferguson starts his swing from a square stance and incorporates a leg-lift stride to create a bat exit velocity of 74 mph. The 8th grader ran a 7.76 60-yard dash displayed 66 mph arm strength across the infield. Ferguson sat 63-65 from a high 3/4 arm slot with some arm-side run. The righty also showcased a 62 mph curveball with 11/5 rotation and a 61 mph changeup at near fastball arm speed.

Brock Piper, 3B/1B, Big Spring HS
Brock Piper6-foot-2, 190-pound right-handed hitter. Starts from a square stance and utilizes a heel-raise stride to initiate his swing. The physical 8th grader tends to pull the bat head through the zone but has the strength to be on time to the baseball regularly with a bat exit velocity of 78 mph. The 8th grader demonstrated capable actions defensively with accurate 71 mph arm strength across the diamond. As he grows into his frame Piper will need to continue to work on his foot speed and agility. His current stature and abilities make him a definite follow in this class.

class of 2021

Andrew Muraco, 2B, Franklin Regional HS
Andrew Muraco5-foot-5, 120-pound left-handed hitter. Starts from a square stance with a high hands load and utilizes a heel-raise stride to initiate his swing. The 7th grader displayed excellent rhythm to his swing and a flat swing path that allows him to stay on plane for long periods of time. Muraco showcased a soft glove hand and the ability to play through the baseball with accurate 66 mph arm strength across the diamond. As Muraco continues to add to his frame and gains additional strength he will be a player to follow in this class.

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