Event Rewind- Last Chance Open-East: '24 3B/RHP Ivan Epps (Lutheran)
December 20, 2022
UPCOMING EVENTS
| SHOWCASE | STATE | DATE | LOCATION |
| Super 60 Pro Showcase | NATIONAL | 02/05 | The MAX - McCook, IL |
| 2023 Northeast ProCase (Invite Only) | NY | 02/12 | The Liberty Arena / Williamsport, PA |
| 2023 Preseason ID: Hudson Valley (25% Full) | NY | 02/19 | SUNY Sullivan / Loch Sheldrake, NY |
| 2023 Rising Stars: East | NY | 02/19 | SUNY Sullivan / Loch Sheldrake, NY |
| 2023 Preseason ID: Central (20% Full) | NY | 02/20 | Sport Center 481 / Syracuse, NY |
| 2023 Preseason ID: West (40% Full) | NY | 02/20 | Total Sports Experience / Rochester, NY |
| 2023 Preseason ID: Mohawk Valley | NY | 02/21 | Accelerate Sports / Whitesboro, NY |
| 2023 Rising Stars: Upstate | NY | 02/21 | Accelerate Sports / Whitesboro, NY |
| 2023 Preseason ID: Capital Region (40% Full) | NY | 02/22 | AllStars Academy / Latham, NY |
| 2023 Preseason ID: Downstate - Session 1 (20% Full) | NY | 02/23 | Long Island Sports Complex / Freeport, NY |
| 2023 Preseason ID: Downstate - Session 2 | NY | 02/24 | Long Island Sports Complex / Freeport, NY |
| 2023 Rising Stars: Downstate | NY | 02/24 | Long Island Sports Complex / Freeport, NY |
| 2023 Preseason ID: NY Last Chance | NY | 03/08 | Gap2Gap Sports Performance / Mahopac, NY |
Scouting Report
Physical: 6-foot-0, 205 pounds; Sturdy, full build. 8.08 runner in the 60.
Offensively: RHH. Even setup, with feet just outside his shoulders; upright bat position. Short take back with the hands with a toe-tap for timing. Stays behind the ball while showing a strong lower half. Showed a slight lift to the ball with a two handed finish. More flyballs than line drives and groundballs with a peak exit velocity of 92 MPH via Trackman.
Defensively: Starts with an upright /tall setup; static during pre-pitch while sitting back. Hands are underneath the body while funneling to the hip before transfer. Moderate arm circle from a low 3/4 arm slot.INF - 80 MPH.
Pitching: Uses a center rubber setup while using a side step. Belt high leg drive with a slight coil away from the plate. Has a moderate stride landing inline with the plate. Short take back while arm stays in line with 2B; standard 3/4 slot. Square to the plate with finish. FB: Peak velo of 83 MPH, while sitting 81-83 MPH; arm side run. CB: 70-82 MPH; 11-5 shape. SL: 71-75 MPH; short action. CH: 79 MPH; fading action. Showed the ability to command the fastball and curveball on both sides of the plate.
Physical: 5-foot-11, 185 pounds; Proportional build. 8.19 runner in the 60.
Offensively: RHH. Open setup, with feet just outside his shoulders; bat positioned at a 45 degree angle. Short take back with the hands with an up and down stride for timing. Stays behind the ball while showing a strong lower half. Showed a short swing path with a late one hand finish. More line drives than fly balls and ground balls with a peak exit velocity of 93 MPH via Trackman. balanced swing with pop; advanced blast metrics.
Defensively: Starts with a balanced setup; walks into ready position while showing active feet. Hands are soft with a clean transfer. Moderate arm circle from a standard 3/4 arm slot. INF - 82 MPH.
Pitching: Uses a center rubber setup while using a side step. Belt high leg drive with a slight coil away from the plate. Has a moderate stride landing inline with the plate. Moderate arm swing while arm stays in line with 2B; high 3/4 slot. Square to the plate with finish. FB: Peak velo of 83 MPH, while sitting 82-83 MPH; life out of the hand playing up through the zone. CB: 69-71 MPH; slurve like action. CH: 77-78 MPH; fading action.