HENDERSON, NV – PBR Nevada knew that the All State Games (ASG) outfielders would be in sure demand. Shortly following the ASG '21 Sam Simon committed to the UNLV It won’t be long before a few more of the participants are spoken for. Let’s take a look at all the outfielders at the 2019 All State Games.

2020, Donovan Gladney OF (Rancho HS) Uncommitted 5-foot-8 165, Gladney has a tapered build in a small frame.  He is athletic with quick twitch and good strength. He posted an event best 6.57 60-yard dash. He has an explosive first step, getting to full speed quickly. He profiles as a centerfield, leadoff type guy.  He maintains a compact line drive swing in a middle of the field approach that is short to and through the ball. His twitch was evident in his 85 MPH exit velocity off the tee. He recorded multiple extra base hits during the game, including one hopping the centerfield wall for a triple. He totaled three hits on the day. Defensively, he covers a lot of ground with closing speed. A positional velocity of 75 mph, he has enough arm strength to use a quick exchange and hit the cutoff.  There is an attractive, unpolished element to his game that provides for a high ceiling with the advent of a strong short game to accompany his game changing speed. His strength and twitch could provide some sneaky power down the line as well

2020, Payton Brooks, OF (Arbor View) Uncommitted 5-foot-9 130.  Brooks has a medium frame, lean with wiry strength. He is not going to “WOW” onlookers with flashy tools but this young man can play the game. His stats are respectable, and he is fundamentally sound at the plate as well as in the field. He offers some multiple position utility with his natural position being corner outfield.  Offensively, he used the whole field, making consistent quality line drive contact in two solid rounds of batting practice. He can handle the bat which provides for good next level execution. Defensively, he is in complete control of his body and actions which allows for a solid transition to release and efficient on target throws. With size and strength increases in his future, Brooks will look to make an impact down the road. 

2020, Justin Hausner, OF (Arbor View) Uncommitted 5-foot-9 180. Hausner has a compact frame, stocky type with present strength in a developed core. He ran hard with an explosive start to his 60-yard dash, posting a 7.15. During batting practice, he showed two solid rounds with consistent lehard contact in a mostly pull side approach. He recorded an encouraging 88 MPH exit velocity off the tee with a solid combination of strength and bat speed. His BP carried over into the game where he collected a pair of hits. His game time at bats displayed a willingness to use the whole field. Defensively, Hausner had good outfield actions with arm strength that produced accurate throws with good carry. He has a solid feel for his throwing footwork and was able to stay in rhythm consistently. His game time pre-pitch revealed instincts and abilities that likely lend to corner outfield play at the next level.

2021, Tripp Edens OF (Desert Oasis) Uncommitted 5-foot-10 160, Edens has a projectable body. He is presently lean and athletic with wiry strength. He has noticeable twitch posting a 6.98 60-yard dash with a medium stride and solid first step. He has plenty of room for weight and strength gains which could provide for some flexibility in his future game. During batting practice, he displayed mostly a pull side approach, while during the game he looked primarily to use the middle of the field, collecting a hit during the game. Defensively, he maintains the ability to play all three outfield spots. He is an accurate thrower with developing arm strength whose throws play better when he is able to get on top of the ball form a higher arm slot. With size and strength gains, Edens’ game could go either way as a table setter or a middle of the order type. Keep a close eye on his physical development and the impact it has on his game.

2021, Samuel Simon, OF (Centennial) UNLV commit, 6-foot-3 195. Simon is physical in a large frame with present strength. He is not fleet of foot but profiles as a corner outfield, middle of the order type bat. Offensively, he has projectable power in a mostly pull side approach with a slightly uphill swing path. He recorded the second highest exit velocity of the event at 96 MPH off the tee revealing good strength and bat speed. He made loud contact during his batting practice rounds and carried it into game with multiple quality at bats.  He kept his barrel in the zone well. Defensively, he has good arm strength with solid online carry, prototypical of a future rightfielder. He runs better underway and caught what he got to, but his lack of footspeed could land him at first base down the line if he continues to hit, for he may profile better on the mound at the next level.

2021, Callan Hermansen, OF (Green Valley) Uncommitted 6-foot-3 180. Hermansen has a projectable body with plenty of room for weight and strength gains. He is a better underway runner and posted a 6.83 60-yard dash. He has a manageable length to his swing, recording an exit velo of 88 MPH. He had two very good rounds of batting practice, where he sprayed the ball over the field. He had a gap-to-gap approach, flashing power while making consistent loud contact. Defensively, his positional velocity was an event best 91 MPH. He had a very clean round during the skill evaluation with on-target throws and solid outfield mechanics. He stayed behind the ball and played through it often. Still developing physically, he has to work to stay in defensive rhythm but as his growth stabilizes, so will his game. Look for him to be a big time player. 

2021, Thomas DiLandri, OF (Home School) TCU Commit 6-foot-3 195. Simply put, DiLandri is “tooled up”. He has present strength in an athletic build that is well proportioned. He consistently runs well, but due to some tenderness sat out the 60-yard dash this time around. He has electric bat speed, posting an event best 101 MPH exit velocity off the tee. His first swing in BP drove the ball beyond the fence. At times there is so much strength and bat speed, he can be a little short through the zone, but contact is loud to the middle and pull side of the field consistently. Defensively, DiLandri has a strong arm with a positional velocity of 89. He has a longer exchange with some violence to his throwing action but his arm strength makes up for any loss of time in transition. His tools provide the ability to profile at all three outfield spots and be a middle of the order type bat at the next level.