MO Underclass Games: Outfield Analysis
November 4, 2020
The PBR Missouri Fall Underclass Games took place on September 13th at Atkins Field in Columbia, MO. The event featured over 25 prospects from the 2023 and 2024 Classes.
We began our post-event analysis by taking a look at the Catchers and Infielders. We continue our coverage today with reports on the outfielders.
Scouting Reports
Listed Alphabetically
Caleb Briggs OF / LHP / St. Michael, MO / 2023Positional Profile: OF Body: 5-foot-10, 175-pounds, proportional frame Defense: aggressive to the baseball in the outfield, clean transfers and footwork, aggressive crow hop Arm: left-handed, OF - 79 mph, high three-quarter release, Hit: Left-handed, balanced stance, quite load with hands, some tilt to his barrel, in line stride, high finish with hands, remains balanced throughout, barreled up quite a few balls during batting practice, exit velocity of 84 mph. Run: 7.42 second 60 at the event |
Bryce Hillen RHP / OF / Lee's Summit West, MO / 2023Positional Profile: OF / RHP Body: 5-foot-11, 180-pounds, athletic build Defense: good actions in the outfield, aggressive to the baseball, momentum towards target, clean transfers Arm: Right-handed, OF - 82 mph, high three-quarter release, long arm action, Hit: Right-handed, balanced set up with lower half, reverse toe tap into load, slightly closed off stride, some rhythm to his hands, flat bat path, exit velocity of 90 mph at the event. Run: 7.51 second 60 Delivery: Unique set up, slightly crouched as he comes set, works primarily from the stretch, higher but controlled leg lift, aggressive as he moves down the mound, some rhythm in delivery, downhill, athletic finish Arm Action: Right-handed, high three-quarter release, clean arm action, FB: T80, 76-78 mph, thrown for strikes, arm side run, locates to the bottom of the zone CB: 65 mph CH: 68 mph, near fastball arm speed |
Brady Hultman 3B / OF / Francis Howell, MO / 2023Rankings StateRank: 42 / POS: 8
Positional Profile: OF / INF / P Body: 6-foot, 204-pounds, solid frame, shows strength and physicality for his age Defense: OF - 81 mph, aggressive to the ball, clean footwork, momentum towards target, INF - 76 mph, athletic actions, glove tap into transfer, quick high three-quarter release, strong arm, shows range on the infield Arm: Right-handed, long arm action, quick arm, carry on throws Hit: Right-handed, shows physicality at the plate, smooth load, small leg lift into load, uphill path to swing, barreled a lot of baseballs during round, contact out in front of the plate, swing produced mainly fly ball contact, exit velocity of 83 mph. Run: 7.44 second 60 Delivery: physical presence on the mound, works at a slower tempo, gains momentum down the mound, directional towards target, athletic finish, repeats delivery with regular effort, creates downhill tilt with shoulders Arm Action: Over the top release, clean arm action with some quickness to it FB: T77 mph, sits 74-77 mph, thrown for a high percentage of strikes CB: 70 mph, flashed some late bite during outing, 12-to-6 shape, thrown aggressively to the bottom of the zone |
Jack Lally OF / 3B / Marquette, MO / 2023Positional Profile: OF Body: 5-foot-10, 165-pounds, proportional frame, athletic, room to add strength Defense: OF - 75 mph, aggressive to the baseball, smooth actions, clean transfers, momentum towards target Arm: Right-handed, over the top release, smooth and clean arm action Hit: Right-handed, balanced set up at the plate, slightly wider stance, simple weight shift load, quiet hands, some tilt to his barrel, in line stride, minimal head movement throughout swing, shows ability to control the barrel, primarily line drive and fly ball contact during round, exit velocity of 87 mph. Run: 6.77 second 60 |
Trevor Lovall OF / SS / Wentzille Holt, MO / 2023Rankings StateRank: 67 / POS: 10
Positional Profile: OF / RHP Body: 6-foot-1, 170-pounds, wide shoulders, bigger frame, room to grow and add strength Defense: OF - 72 mph, controlled approach to the baseball, clean transfers Arm: long arm stroke, high three-quarter release Hit: Right-handed, starts slightly wide but with a balanced stance, some rhythm to his hands, in line stride, minimal head movement, remains balanced throughout swing, exit velocity of 91 mph at the event. Run: 7.42 second 60 Delivery: Projectable frame on the mound, arms and legs coming at the hitter, controlled leg lift, works at a slower tempo, gains momentum down the mound, downhill tilt with shoulders, slight fall off towards glove side after release. Arm Action: long arm action, high three-quarter release FB: T76 mph, 74-76 mph, around the strike zone, creates good angle when fastball is located at the bottom of the zone CB: 57 mph, near fastball arm speed |
Jake Mcghee 1B / LHP / CBC, MO / 2024Positional Profile: OF/1B/LHP Body: 5-foot-6, 148-pounds, proportional frame Defense: INF-78 mph, moves well side to side, quick transfer to release, OF - 81 mph, controlled approach to the ball, glove tap into transfer, momentum towards target Arm: Left-handed, long smooth action, high three-quarter release, strong arm with some carry Hit: Left-handed, starts in a narrow stance, knee pinch into his load, looseness to his wrists, quick bat, looks to lift the baseball, primarily line drive and fly ball contact during round, exit velocity of 84 mph Run: 7.60 second 60 Delivery: Compact delivery, short rocker step into a controlled leg lift, varies tempo to disrupt hitter’s timing, directional towards target, falls toward glove side after release, strong glove side for added deception Arm Action: quick arm, clean action, throws from a high three-quarter release FB: T78, 76-78 mph, arm side run, thrown for strikes CB: 64-66 mph, near fastball arm speed, sharp at times, 1-to-7 shape CH: 65-68 mph, fading action |
Cody Rust OF / 2B / Fort Zumwalt East, MO / 2023Rankings StateRank: 81 / POS: 13
Positional Profile: OF Body: 5-foot-9, 160-pounds, lean build, long limbs, room to add strength Defense: OF - 60 mph, aggressive to the baseball, clean transfers, works behind the baseball Arm: Right-handed, long loose arm action, high three-quarter release Hit: Right-handed, athletic stance, reverse toe tap into load, quiet hands, quick bat, flat bat path, produced hard contact during round, exit velocity of 79 mph Run: 7.17 second 60 |
Bret Yarger OF / SS / Rolla , MO / 2024Positional Profile: OF/SS Body: 6-foot, 170-pounds, athletic build, room to add more strength Defense: INF - 75 mph, good actions, light on his feet, flashes range to both sides, OF - 76 mph, controlled approach to the baseball, clean transfers, momentum towards target Arm: Right-handed, long arm action, three-quarter release, developing arm strength Hit: Right-handed, balanced and athletic stance, simple load, some rhythm to his hands, feel for the barrel, contact out front, quick bat, hard contact and flashes some pop with exit velocity of 94 mph at the event. Run: 7.14 second 60 |
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