Inside The KS Rankings: Top Uncommitted 2021 OFs
May 15, 2020
As we prepare for the most important summer of all time for amateur baseball, PBR KS takes a deeper look into the latest 125 player rankings release for the 2021 class. If you missed the release story for the class, you can find it here. Today, we will highlight the top 6 (we couldn't stop at just 5) uncommitted outfielders in the state according to the rankings. This group features some big bats and projectable athletes.
Chandler Miller
Class of 2021 / OF
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2021
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Primary Position: OFSecondary Position: RHP
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High School: Basehor-LinwoodState: KS
- Summer Team: Next Level
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Height: 6-3Weight: 175lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Statistics
Pitch_Scores
Videos
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Player News
- Kansas High School Spotlight: Basehor-Linwood High School - Apr 23, 2021
- Next Level Scout Day: Stats Story - Jan 21, 2021
- Uncommitted Seniors - Oct 21, 2020
- Inside The KS Rankings: Top Uncommitted 2021 OFs - May 15, 2020
- Inside The KS Rankings: Top 10 Uncommitted 2021 RHPs - May 5, 2020
- Kansas Rankings Update: Class of 2021 - Apr 2, 2020
- MOKAN Fall Trials: Pitchers Analysis - Oct 28, 2019
- MOKAN Fall Trials: Outfielders Analysis - Oct 23, 2019
Cooper Marsh
Class of 2021 / OF
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2021
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Primary Position: OFSecondary Position: 1B
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High School: Mill ValleyState: KS
- Summer Team: Building Champions
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Height: 5-11Weight: 175lbs
- Bat/Throw: L/L
Statistics
Scouting Report
Cooper Marsh, Mill Valley (KS), 2021
Positional Profile: OF Athletic left/left outfielder with an easy feel for finding the barrel.
Body: 5-foot-11, 175-pounds. Athletic, well-proportioned build.
Defense: pop times. Athletic actions, active feet, strong breakdown, fields the ball cleanly.
Arm: LH. OF - 78 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Hit: LHH. Balanced setup, wide base, bat starts back and horizontal, bar load, quick leg lift trigger, short stride. Quick bat, short, level path through the zone, hands slot inside the baseball, consistent line drive contact.
Power: 88 mph exit velocity from the tee. Easily finds the barrel, steady dosage of hard contact.
Run: 7.02 runner in the 60. Nimble feet.
Videos
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Player News
- Inside The KS Rankings: Top Uncommitted 2021 OFs - May 15, 2020
- Scout Day: Building Champions - Instant Analysis - Feb 25, 2019
- Building Champions Scout Day: Outfielders Analysis - Feb 22, 2018
- Most Viewed Kansas Player Profiles for January 2018 - Feb 5, 2018
- Building Champions Scout Day: Instant Analysis - Jan 28, 2018
- Kansas Insider: 2021 Left-Handed Hitters - Jan 2, 2018
- Kansas Insider: Class of 2021 Prospects - Sep 19, 2017
Joshua Holmes
Class of 2021 / OF
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2021
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Primary Position: OFSecondary Position: 3B
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High School: Shawnee Mission WestState: KS
- Summer Team: BTL Hornets
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Height: 6-2Weight: 180lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Statistics
Scouting Report
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 6-foot-0, 160-pounds. Lean, athletic build; more projection to come.
Defense: pop times. Active feet, attacks the baseball, athletic actions in the field.
Arm: RH. OF - 84 mph. Long, loose arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, smooth load, slight leg lift trigger, long stride to even, some rhythm throughout. Level path to contact, line drive oriented approach.
Power: 84 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 6.88 runner in the 60. Quick motor, easily reaches peak speed.
Videos
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Player News
Bradley Poletis
Class of 2021 / OF
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2021
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Primary Position: OFSecondary Position: SS
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High School: St Thomas AquinasState: KS
- Summer Team: Kc Elite 18u
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Height: 5-11Weight: 180lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Statistics
Scouting Report
Bradley Poletis, St Thomas Aquinas (MO), 2021
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-foot-11, 180-pounds. Lanky, high-waisted frame.
Defense: Confident actions, athletic in the field, fluid footwork, fields the ball cleanly.
Arm: RH. OF - 88 mph. Long arm action, over-the-top slot.
Hit: RHH. Stands tall in the box, feet start narrow, toe-tap trigger, long stride. Bat travels in a short path through the zone.
Power: 86 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 7.02 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Works exclusively out of the stretch, tall/fall type delivery, athletic balance point, strong front side, works in line with target, lands square, athletic finish.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot; quick arm.
FB: T81, 79-80 mph. Plays straight, consistent strikes to his arm side.
CB: 70-73 mph. 11/5 shape, late break.
Videos
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Player News
- Inside The KS Rankings: Top Uncommitted 2021 OFs - May 15, 2020
- Missouri Underclass Games: Outfield Analysis - Aug 16, 2019
- Fall Underclass Games: Outfielder Analysis - Nov 12, 2018
- Fall Underclass Games: 2021 Pitchers Analysis - Nov 2, 2017
- Fall Underclass Games: Corner Infield Analysis - Oct 31, 2017
- Fall Underclass Games: Outfielders Analysis - Oct 27, 2017
- Fall Underclass Games: Instant Analysis - Oct 23, 2017
Brady Cox
Class of 2021 / OF
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2021
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Primary Position: OFSecondary Position: RHP
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High School: HesstonState: KS
- Summer Team: 316 Elite
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Height: 5-7Weight: 150lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Statistics
Scouting Report
2/16/19 - Cox is a 5-foot-7, 150-pound, right-handed hitting outfielder and right-handed pitcher in Kansas’ 2021 class. He ran a 6.97 60 and posted an exit velocity of 84 mph. During hitting evaluations, Cox uses a simple weight shift into his load, rhythm with hands, in line stride, quick hands, level bat path, repeatable swing, remains balanced throughout. Defensively in the outfield, he is aggressive to the baseball, over the top release, quick strong arm with carry, positional velo of 87 mph (tops at the event), mostly accurate throws. On the mound, Cox has a smooth delivery with some effort, accelerates down the mound, over the top release, clean arm action, fastball sits 78-81, tops at 82 mph, occasional run, thrown for a high percentage of strikes, curveball is 60-63 mph, sharp downward action, 12-to-6 shape, chance to be a plus pitch, changeup is 67-69 mph, occasional cut, near fastball arm speed.
Tegan Cain
Class of 2021 / RHP
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2021
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Primary Position: RHPSecondary Position: OF
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High School: EllisState: KS
- Summer Team: Kansas Aces
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Height: 6-0Weight: 205lbs
- Bat/Throw: L/R
Statistics
Scouting Report
Tegan Cain, Ellis (KS), 2021
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 5-foot-11, 200-pounds. Durable build; strong lower half.
Defense: Athletic outfield actions, confident defender, accurate throws.
Arm: RH. OF - 86 mph. Loose arm action, high 3/4 slot; quick arm.
Hit: LHH. Balanced, open setup, bat lays rested on back shoulder, quick leg kick trigger, short stride, stays balanced through contact. Loose hands, short, level path through contact, line-drive oriented swing.
Power: 88 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 7.80 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Feet start balance on rubber, tall/fall type delivery, strong front side, works in line with target, upright finish, works with rhythm.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose arm action, high 3/4 slot; quick arm.
FB: T85, 84-85 mph. Plays straight with heavy action, primarily strikes.
CB: 70-72 mph. 11/5 shape, late break.
CH: 71-73 mph. Near fastball arm speed, flashed arm-side run.
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Chandler Miller, Basehor-Linwood (KS), 2021
Delivery: Works exclusively out of the stretch, tall/fall type delivery, slight hitch at balance point, creates extension downhill, level shoulders, throws in line with his target, athletic finish through release.Positional Profile: OF High ceiling outfielder with sneaky pop and a lively arm.
Body: 6-foot-2, 165-pounds. Lanky, wiry, highly projectable build.
Defense: Athletic in the field, fluid footwork, strong breakdown, athletic crow hop, feel for himself defensively.
Arm: RH. OF - 88 mph. Long, loose arm action, over-the-top slot; lively arm.
Hit: RHH. Stands tall in the box, slight tilt in bat, toe-tap trigger, long stride. Some bat speed, short path to the baseball, sprayed line drives to all fields.
Power: 90 mph exit velocity from the tee. Juice, easy feel to find the barrel.
Run: 7.03 runner in the 60.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose arm action, high 3/4 slot. Quick, lively arm.
FB: T86, 80-84 mph. Showed some arm-side run, lively action; jumps into the zone.
CB: 67-71 mph. 11/5 shape, late break, feel to spin.
CH: 72-73 mph. Showed slight sinking action.