Event Rewind: Summer Open East - SS Isaiah Negron (Lower Merion)

December 16, 2022
Ted Williams
Director of Scouting, PA

Scouting Report

6/14/22

Physical: Lean, athletic 5-foot-9, 140lb frame with projection. 7.01 runner in the 60.

Offensively: RHH. Upright, slightly bent stance, as the hands began loose at the shoulder. Utilized a toe-tap stride with some weight shift present, initiating the swing through a flat, rotational path into the hitting zone. Maintained plane on the finish, producing a line-drive approach with some success to the pull-side gap up to 321 feet. Showed off burst during gameplay, pushing into the 86 mph exit velo range.

Defensively: The shortstop chopped the feet with momentum over the toes, as the hands worked to the center from both hips. Funneled inward before an aggressive move at release from a ¾ slot (79 mph arm-strength). Made the play on the run.

Pitching: RHP. Begins off the left corner of the rubber; up-tempo pace with early separation and fast arm-action out in front. Held 77-79 mph (2151) and blew the FB by at times with sneaky life. Mixed quality 67-70 mph CB (2261) with swing/miss on an 11/5 tilt and added commanded low-70’s CH.

6/07/22

Physical: 5-foot-7, 130 pounds; Athletic, broad shouldered build. 7.45 runner in the 60.

Offensively: RHH. Open setup, with feet just outside his shoulders; flat bat to start. Short take back with the hands with a toe-tap for timing. Slides weight forward pre-contact. while showing a strong lower half. Showed a direct swing path with a two handed finish. More line drives than flyballs and groundballs with a peak exit velocity of 87 MPH via Trackman. 75MPH Bat Speed.

Defensively: Starts with an upright /tall setup; walks into ready position while being aggressive. Hands are underneath the body while funneling to the hip before transfer. Long arm swing while using various arm slots. INF - 78 MPH.

Pitching: Uses a glove side setup while using a side step. Belt high leg drive with shoulders above the hips. Has a moderate stride while landing slightly closed. Moderate arm swing while wrist hooks behind back; high 3/4 slot. Square to the plate with finish. FB: Peak velo of 80 MPH, while sitting 78-80 MPH. CB: 68-69 MPH.