Far North Preseason ID Catchers

Body: 6-foot-2, 180-pounds. Muscular & well-proportioned
Hit: RHH. Athletic set-up, wide feet w/slight pinch of knees, slight knee lift, sizable stride w/some give of the stride knee. Slight hitch, handsy swing w/some loft, fair balance w/some moving parts, avg bat speed w/hints of pull-side power
Power: 71 mph EV off tee
Arm: RH. C - 69; 1B - 71 - Accurate on line throws lack carry but were on the bag
Defense: 2.25-2.31 Pop-times - Calm footwork that was consistent on pops, can be more efficient w/exchange, somewhat tall set-up as receiver w/somewhat narrow feet, drops left knee upon receiving, soft glove as 1B while working below the ball
Run: 7.69 60-yard

Body: 5-foot-9, 155-pounds. Lean, average athletic build
Hit: RHH. Balanced athletic set-up w/slight crouch, slight knee lift prior to short stride, upper body rotational swing w/strong top hand finish, loose swing w/bat speed, pull-side approach
Power: 75 mph EV off tee
Arm: RH. C - 72 - Inconsistent accuracy w/glimpses of carry & arm potential
Defense: 2.12-2.19 Pop-times - Calm footwork w/not much explosion out of crouch, narrow wet-up w/knees slightly outside the feet, sits a bit deep w/hunch & fairly angled thighs, showed good receiving hands
Run: 7.65 60-yard

Body: 5-foot-10, 133-pounds. Young body w/lanky proportions, high waist, long arms
Hit: RHH. Tall relaxed set-up, starts slightly open, rhythmic small stride w/minimal leg lift, stride foot rollover, deep load w/some arm bar, loose hands, slashing swing, pull approach, somewhat in/out of zone
Power: 67 mph EV off tee
Arm: RH. C - 68 - Lacked carry to the bag on most throws
Defense: 2.24-2.29 Pop-times - Stable base in set-up, stood tall out of crouch which sapped ability to drive the ball, a bit high in set-up in C/T drill, calm/relaxed receiver, soft hands, easy L/R shift
Run: 7.47 60-yard

Body: 6-foot-0, 175-pounds. Size and muscle projectable type body
Hit: RHH. Tall set-up, starts w/high hands, knee lift with controlled longer stride, some tip of upper body w/full shoulder rotation, full finish through contact, average bat speed w/some strength
Power: 86 mph EV off tee
Arm: RH. C - 76 - Occasional tail/sink on throws, exits hand well w/somewhat slingy arm slot
Defense: 2.07-2.15 Pop-times - Flashed on-the-bag throwing ability, relaxed set-up, avg bounce out of crouch, sits in the squat, soft hands, willing blocker, good subtle framing technique
Run: 7.62 60-yard

Body: 5-foot-9, 155-pounds. Compact athletic build w/some upper body strength
Hit: RHH. Tall athletic set-up, creates lots of rhythm, long stride w/hips traveling forward, aggressive swing w/some loft & hints of future power, arm bar creates some length, good bat speed, lots barrel in BP round which was better than what EV station showed
Power: 84 mph EV off tee
Arm: RH. C - 71 - Fairly loose/quick arm, throws high or carried to bag, should gain more velo
Defense: 2.19-2.24 Pop-times - High set-up for C/T & receive, narrow knees, fairly light & athletic feet, gains ground w/feet on pops which slows down the pop time a bit
Run: 7.47 60-yard

Body: 5-foot-7, 150-pounds. Lean athletic & proportionate build
Hit: RHH. Athletic crouch set-up, high hand set, good set-up, toe tap stride, creates rhythm & good timing, clean hand path, works inside ball, balanced throughout the swing, sees it early
Power: 75 mph EV off tee
Arm: RH. C - 69; INF - 69 - Accurate throws to 2nd, some carry, clean arm stroke
Defense: 2.22-2.29 Pop-times - High set-up for C/T w/cocked feet, gains ground to get throw off though has light feet, at times sits deep as receiver & other times much more athletic, willing blocker with soft hands, light bouncy INF feet, sure hands, good to backhand, solid 2B type
Run: 7.37 60-yard

Body: 6-foot-0, 190-pounds. Thick body type w/some present strength, broad shouldered
Hit: RHH. Tall relaxed set-up, slightly open, easy soft stride w/some hip drift, stayed balanced, high hand/elbow set w/slight barrel tilt, short to the ball w/powerful extension through contact, chance for real power
Power: 84 mph EV off tee
Arm: RH. C - 71; 3B - 79 - Showed what C arm can be when at 3B, quick arm stroke, it's in there
Defense: 1.91-2.02 Pop-times - Sets up to throw w/left foot significantly forward which helped lower the pops, fairly light and agile feet, soft & strong receiving hands (big hands), strong stable base though sets up high, to and through ball well at 3B, athletic young big man at 3rd base
Run: 7.78 60-yard

Body: 6-foot-1, 160-pounds. Lean and lithe w/streamlined athletic body type
Hit: RHH. Athletic crouch, good timing w/feet, small stride slightly closes off, good hip rotation, quick bat, flat stroke, stays behind ball, line drive hitter w/ability to spray around
Power: 76 mph EV off tee
Arm: RH. C - 71 - Quick arm w/accurate throws, slight tail at the bag
Defense: 2.16-2.22 Pop-times - Quick out of the crouch w/light feet, good footwork keeping on-line stride, sets up w/deep backside & steep thigh angle, has and uses athleticism behind plate, willing & agile blocker, soft hands, occasionally lets ball carry the glove
Run: 6.88 60-yard