MD/DE Class of 2023: Riser Spotlight
September 21, 2022
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Over the next few weeks, our staff will periodically dive into each of our recently updated rankings and spotlight key players in each class. Today, we take a look at a Salisbury University recruit who opened a ton of eyes at our Unsigned Senior Games in August.
At the USG in August, Alex Craig (Crofton) showcased feel for a three pitch mix with the fastball touching the high 80's, attacking hitters consistently. Offensively, the metrics jump off the board, starting his day off turning in a 6.69 60-yard, throwing 89 mph from the outfield and showcasing present pop at the dish with a 96 mph Exit Velocity.
Alex Craig
Class of 2023 / CF
Rankings
StateRank: 27 / POS: 2
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2023
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Primary Position: CFSecondary Position: RHP
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High School: CroftonState: MD
- Summer Team: Mid Atlantic Red Sox 17U
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Height: 6-1Weight: 180lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Statistics
Pitching
89
Max FB
(08/10/22)
85 - 87
FB
(08/10/22)
69 - 71
CB
(08/10/22)
61 - 66
CH
(01/25/20)
Position
6.69
60-yard
(08/10/22)
89
OF Velo
(08/10/22)
96
Exit Velo
(08/10/22)
4.21
H-1st
(01/25/20)
Power Speed Score
(08/10/22)
Trackman - Fastball
88.9
Velocity (max)
(08/10/22)
83.6 - 87.5
Velo Range
(08/10/22)
85.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
(08/10/22)
2191
Spin Rate (max)
(08/10/22)
2059
Spin Rate (avg)
(08/10/22)
IVB (max)
(08/10/22)
IVB (avg)
(08/10/22)
HM (max)
(08/10/22)
HM (avg)
(08/10/22)
Extension (avg)
(08/10/22)
Release Ht (avg)
(08/10/22)
Spin Score (max)
(08/10/22)
Zone %
(08/10/22)
2022 MD Unsigned Senior Games
Aug 10, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
Velocity (max)
88.9
Velo Range
83.6 - 87.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
85.6
Spin Rate (max)
2191
Spin Rate (avg)
2059
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
70.9
Velocity (max)
(08/10/22)
69.0 - 70.9
Velo Range
(08/10/22)
69.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
(08/10/22)
1951
Spin Rate (max)
(08/10/22)
1688
Spin Rate (avg)
(08/10/22)
IVB (max)
(08/10/22)
IVB (avg)
(08/10/22)
HM (max)
(08/10/22)
HM (avg)
(08/10/22)
Extension (avg)
(08/10/22)
Release Ht (avg)
(08/10/22)
Spin Score (max)
(08/10/22)
Zone %
(08/10/22)
2022 MD Unsigned Senior Games
Aug 10, 2022
Trackman - Curveball
Velocity (max)
70.9
Velo Range
69 - 70.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
69.2
Spin Rate (max)
1951
Spin Rate (avg)
1688
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
72.1
Velocity (max)
(08/10/22)
72.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
(08/10/22)
1484
Spin Rate (max)
(08/10/22)
1484
Spin Rate (avg)
(08/10/22)
IVB (max)
(08/10/22)
IVB (avg)
(08/10/22)
HM (max)
(08/10/22)
HM (avg)
(08/10/22)
Extension (avg)
(08/10/22)
Release Ht (avg)
(08/10/22)
Spin Score (max)
(08/10/22)
Zone %
(08/10/22)
2022 MD Unsigned Senior Games
Aug 10, 2022
Trackman - ChangeUp
Velocity (max)
72.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
72
Spin Rate (max)
1484
Spin Rate (avg)
1484
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Hitting
96.1
Exit Velocity (max)
(08/10/22)
89.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
(08/10/22)
213
Distance (avg)
(08/10/22)
344
Distance (max)
(08/10/22)
Hard Hit %
(08/10/22)
Sweet Spot %
(08/10/22)
Line Drive %
(08/10/22)
Fly Ball %
(07/14/21)
Ground Ball %
(07/14/21)
2022 MD Unsigned Senior Games
Aug 10, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
96.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
89.3
Distance (avg)
213
Distance (max)
344
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
MD Top Prospect Games II
Jul 14, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
89.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
77.1
Distance (avg)
187
Distance (max)
284
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Blast - Hitting
21.8
Hand Speed (max)
(07/14/21)
21.2
Hand Speed (avg)
(07/14/21)
73.4
Bat Speed (max)
(07/14/21)
71.5
Bat Speed (avg)
(07/14/21)
Rot. Acc (max)
(07/14/21)
Rot. Acc (avg)
(07/14/21)
On Plane Eff (avg)
(07/14/21)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
(07/14/21)
MD Top Prospect Games II
Jul 14, 2021
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
21.8
Hand Speed (avg)
21.2
Bat Speed (max)
73.4
Bat Speed (avg)
71.5
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Swift
Swift
1.61
10-yd
(08/10/22)
3.72
30-yd
(08/10/22)
6.69
60-yd
(08/10/22)
20.7
Run speed (max)
(08/10/22)
9.0
Run Speed (avg)
(08/10/22)
Videos
(8/10/22)
Player News
- MD/DE Top 10 Uncommitted 2023 Outfielders - Nov 1, 2021
- MD/DE Top 10 Uncommitted 2023 Right-Handed Pitchers - Oct 26, 2021
- Updated MD/DE Class of 2023 Rankings: Risers - Sep 10, 2021
- Top Prospect Games II: Outfield Analysis - Aug 3, 2021
- Freshman Free Showcase: Pitcher Analysis - Feb 18, 2020
- Freshman Free Showcase: Outfield Analysis - Feb 11, 2020
- Freshman Free Showcase: Superlatives - Jan 29, 2020
Scouting Report
Maryland Top Prospect Games II
Body: 6’0’’, 165 pounds. Lean, athletic, projectable frame with feel in all phases.
Hit: RHH. Wide, even setup with slight backload into the right leg as the hands operated loosely above the shoulder, next to the ear. Utilized a quick, controlled leg lift stride in order to initiate a tight turn over the right side; the hands played through a vertical, slightly uphill path into the hitting zone. Twitchy actions and ability to lift on pitches anywhere in the zone, mature approach.
Power: 90 mph exit velocity during BP per TrackMan. Doubles power to the pull-side gap, but can also do damage the other day with good connection overall.
Arm: RH. OF - 86 mph. Loose, high ¾ slot with good extension out in front.
Defense: Above-average reads and light on his feet, centerfielder qualities with natural feel in space. Banana routes in order to sustain range and direction to either side, flashing trust in the glove hand off the outside of his left foot, corralling to the belt-loop with pace.
Run: 6.73 60-yard time.
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