2021 Top Prospect Games: Catchers Analysis
July 1, 2019
Zach Kress
Class of 2021 / C
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2021
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Primary Position: CSecondary Position: 2B
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High School: Corona Del SolState: AZ
- Summer Team: GBG
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Height: 5-11Weight: 185lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Statistics
Cole Sheehan
Class of 2021 / C
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2021
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Primary Position: CSecondary Position: 3B
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High School: Mountain PointeState: AZ
- Summer Team: Canyon Thunder
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Height: 6-1Weight: 177lbs
- Bat/Throw: S/R
Statistics
Scouting Report
Steven Stewart
Class of 2021 / C
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2021
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Primary Position: CSecondary Position: RHP
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High School: IronwoodState: AZ
- Summer Team: Southwest Nationals
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Height: 6-2Weight: 160lbs
- Bat/Throw: S/R
Statistics
Scouting Report
6/12/196’0 150-pound frame with room for weight. Switch hitter that’s stronger from the left side. Starts open from the left side, striding in towards the plate, slightly in from square. Hands have good rhythm from just above shoulder height, working down as he loads. Lands with knee flexed, allowing him to adjust. In zone early, matching pitch plane for a long time. Middle approach, that will start to see balls carry into gaps as he gets stronger. From the right side starts open, landing square, getting to his toe first. Good separation, getting hands back. Downhill bat path with a middle approach. Exit velo was 85 MPH. Good athlete behind the plate, making good plays during game play, including scooping a ball and throws out a would be base runner. Works around the baseball well with a clean transfer allow throws to be efficient. Pop time was 1.98-2.06
Caleb Smith
Class of 2021 / RHP
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2021
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Primary Position: RHPSecondary Position: 1B
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High School: MilleniumState: AZ
- Summer Team: ARKANSAS STICKS 2021 ELITE
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Height: 6-6Weight: 230lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Statistics
Scouting Report
6/12/196’5 220-pound frame. Wide, square set up with hands shoulder height. Small toe tap when loading into back side, striding back to square. Barrel works into the zone early. Middle approach with some pop to his pull side. Timing will need to improve. Exit velo at 86 MPH. Worked around the baseball well to get long legs started early. High set up. Clean transfer with arm at 74 MPH and pop time of 2.03 and 2.13.
Scouting Report
6/12/19
5’11 155-pound slim frame. Bat continues to develop, having two doubles in game play. Using lower half more efficiently, letting it get his swing started. Stays in rear leg throughout stride, helping stay back create good bat path matching pitch plane. Exit velo was 80 MPH. Behind the plate he is as smooth as it gets. Good mobility behind the plate, allowing him to get to knees easily when blocking is needed. Quality receiver with a pop time of 1.91-2.03. Quick release and good feet help is 74 MPH rm get to the bag quickly.