N. California Preseason All-State: Middle Infielders Analysis

1/27/19 - PBR N CA Preseason All-State - Large frame with length in the legs and a tight waist; projectable space in body with lean muscle in lower half. Quick feet with some crossing actions (7.33 60-yd). Tall stance with high back elbow keeping hands at the back shoulder; bat bounces on the shoulder with toe tap getting hands to work directly back. Swing is level with quickness attacking the middle of the field and pull side gap (78 exit velo). Clean, controlled footwork with ability to flash strong glove and range to both sides; middle infield actions and projects to stay there at the next level. Big arm that is quick and whippy from mid-¾ slot (87 MPH); able to make all throws and stay on left side of the diamond. Was a standout at multiple positions during event with ability to flash two-way abilities. Top 2020 to follow.

1/27/19 - PBR N CA Preseason All-State - Small frame with squared shoulders showing lean muscle throughout frame; quick feet with average stride length for size (7.33 60-yd). Crouched stance with high hands and high back elbow keeping wide, balanced base; leans into back hip with knee tuck as hands pull down and back. Short, compact swing with quickness in bat putting full body through swings; barreled balls to left/center field with projectability in swing (76 exit velo). Quick feet with strong body control showing ability to move through the ball with range all around diamond; compact, quick arm with life on throws (82 MPH). Athletic, young player that showed strong middle infield skill; a Top 2021 to watch this season.

1/27/19 - PBR N CA Preseason All-State - UCLA Commit. Medium frame with length in legs, high waist and wide shoulders; lean projectable frame. Quick, short stride (7.47 60-yd). Tall stance, balanced with high hands and high back elbow; keeps strong posture as knee tucks and hands move down slightly. Level swing with quickness from his turns keeping hands tight to body; line drives all around the field during BP (88 exit velo). Quickness in infield showing ability to create angles and move through the ball with rhythm and timing; very soft glove flashing strong range. Loose arm with ability to get release ball quickly and online (80 MPH). A Top 2020 middle infielder with range and middle infield actions for the next level.

1/27/19 - PBR N CA Preseason All-State - Medium frame with length in lower half and high waist; lean projectable frame with space for more. Short stride with quick feet (7.34 60-yd). Wide base with high hands and flared elbows keeping a flat bat; short rock back with knee tuck. Hands work on direct path with short arc through the baseball; drove ball into deep pull gap and middle of the field with backspin (83 exit velo). Long stride in the infield allows him to show strong range with late glove out in front of him; arm is compact and quick with high slot release (80 MPH). A strong two-way player who showed very well on mound also.

1/27/19 - PBR N CA Preseason All-State - Compact build on medium frame showing long legs and lean muscle. Quick runner with short stride; slipped during 60-yd dash posting time not indicative of playing speed. Narrow, slightly opened stance with high hands keeping bat flat on back shoulder; short sway back with slight lift of front foot as hands show slight move back and turning barrel to pitcher. Quick bat with lag through the zone showing short lift upon contact; strong usage of the backside to line balls through middle (80 exit velo). Smooth fielder with easy controlled footwork; arm has some length in swing, but gets to ear quickly and flashes more as he matures (80 MPH). Projectable 2021. 

1/27/19 - PBR N CA Preseason All-State - Medium frame with length in legs, tight waist and width in shoulders. Projectable frame with space to fill out as he matures; shows quick feet from average stride length (7.55 60-yd). Tall stance with balance keeping high hands away from his body and a high back elbow; more crouched during RHH with more posture in LHH stance. Slight knee tuck as hands pull down into back shoulder in both swings. LHH swing was very quick with late lift showing flashes of pop to the pullside; RHH swing showed quickness as well with little more upwards path (83 exit velo). Very smooth infielder funneling ball into middle of his body and showing control of glove; quick arm compactness and ability to throw from angles (80 MPH). 2021 to follow in Spring.

1/27/19 - PBR N CA Preseason All-State - Small frame showing strength in upper half with barreled chest and loose hips. Quick feet with strong stride length gets moving very quickly (7.0 60-yd). Wide stance with even hands and flat bat keeping wide flared elbows; simple rock starting momentum as hands turn barrel angle. Swing stays level with focus to pullside; full turns with best swing getting more leverage (86 exit velo). Controlled athleticism showing low hips with a smooth glove that funnels to arm; longer arm swing with looseness and online throws (79 MPH). Lots to like in this 2020.

1/27/19 - PBR N CA Preseason All-State - Long, medium frame with length through torso; lean muscle in body with room for more growth. Short, choppy steps with inline stride (7.85 60-yd). Crouched stance shows balance with even hands and high back elbow; lifts bat off shoulder transferring weight into back hip with slight front leg lift and hands moving back. Level swing with average hand speed; created hard contact with liners going gap-to-gap (83 exit velo). Keeps feet underneath him well and shows strong ability to get hips low and glove out in front; plays through the ball and has quick transitions to throwing arm. Short and compact with a high release (78 MPH).

1/27/19 - PBR N CA Preseason All-State - Full, small frame with sloping shoulders and high waist; strong and athletic throughout and moves very quickly with loose hips (6.75 60-yd). Multi-sport athlete who shows off athletic skill in all parts of his game. Tall, quiet stance with hands even and vertical bat; controlled front knee lift as hands show slight downward movement. Quick and controlled with the ability to have strong weight transfer through the baseball; uses his lower half well with swing having quick arc through the zone as he peppered the pullside and middle of the field (86 exit velo). Quick, controlled feet with ability to create strong angles in middle of diamond; soft hands with ability to pick it in infield. Low slot arm with longer swing keeps it online to the bags (72 MPH). Athlete who could make big jumps if focusing solely on baseball. One of top uncommitted 2019 players.

1/27/19 - PBR N CA Preseason All-State - Small frame with lean length throughout; very quick feet showing strong inline run ability (6.93 60-yd). Wide base, even hands in the middle of his chest; pulls hands back and up with slight rock of weight transfer. Similar profile from both sides of the plate. Swing is compact with level path using loose wrists and flashing bat control with ability to hit line drives into both gaps (83 exit velo). Very athletic with late glove actions in infield; really easy range with smooth feet. Lower slot has whippy actions from across the diamond (77 MPH).

1/27/19 - PBR N CA Preseason All-State - Medium frame with squared up shoulders and lean lower half; controlled effort runner with short quick feet (7.20 60-yd). Wide base with low hands and flexed back elbow; short rock back where hands work up into back shoulder. Swing has quick arc with pullside focus; strength in swing when keeping hands tight and staying to middle of the field (83 exit velo). Feet stay outside shoulders showing short choppy steps to get to the ball; late, controlled glove is smooth and feed to middle of body. Length in arm swing getting to high release; shows carry on online throws (77 MPH).

1/27/19 - PBR N CA Preseason All-State - Length in lean medium frame; very projectable young frame with plenty of room in the frame. Controlled effort runner with average stride length (7.62 60-yd dash). Tall stance with slight bend of the knees keeping high back elbow and even hands with flat bat;hands work down as bat lifts with knee tuck. Controlled swing having quick upward path while staying behind the baseball; projectable swing showing growing strength and ability to go gap-to-gap with swing (79 exit velo). Short, controlled feet stay underneath him well and flashes of more range; compact and quick arm with ability to throw from different angles based on position (76 MPH).

1/27/19 - PBR N CA Preseason All-State - Medium frame with length in limbs and space to fill in frame; still has some growth and strength that can help projection. Easy controlled runner; slip early in run and still showed good time (7.31 60-yd). Tall stance with high hands and slight bend in knees; slight knee turn with hands having short drop creating momentum for swing. Hands have direct path with lift through the zone; creates leverage with ability to drive the gap and projects more as he gains strength (86 exit velo). Uses length well to cover lots of ground with quick use of the glove; quick, compact arm with low slot flicks balls across the diamond (76 MPH)

1/27/19 - PBR N CA Preseason All-State - Full, medium frame with high waist and wide shoulders. Inline runner showing average stride length (7.84 60-yd). Balanced stance with hands at back shoulder and high back elbow keeping bat vertical; hands sit when gaining ground with stance. Level swing keeping hands tight to the body and creating leverage over stiff front leg; worked pullside of the field with line drives showing flashes of more gap power (89 exit velo). Smooth and under control in infield playing quick rather than fast and showing good footwork; glove works softly from ground up. Compact, mid-slot arm flashes more projected strength (76 MPH).

1/27/19 - PBR N CA Preseason All-State - Long, lean, small frame with squared shoulders; inline runner showing strong posture and average stride length (7.34 60-yd). LHH balanced stance with high back elbow, hands above back shoulder with flat bat; big knee tuck keeps him behind the baseball with hands having slight drop. RHH keeps hands a bit higher with similar small drop though his knee tuck is less pronounced. Swing is quick through the zone with short tight turns and pullside focus (84 exit velo). Controlled footwork with feet staying underneath him; hips play a bit high but works through the ball smoothly. Quick arm with mid-¾ slot shows whippy actions from all angles (74 mph).

1/27/19 - PBR N CA Preseason All-State - Full, medium frame showing sloping shoulders and strength in his chest. Average stride length with cross-body arm action (7.68 60-yd). Tall stance keeping hands with from back shoulder; quick weight transfer with hands jumping at the baseball. Direct swing with short upward path; strong lower half usage hitting over stiff front leg driving balls over middle infielders (83 exit velo). Wide feet playing outside his shoulders; stays low to ground and works through the ball. Compact arm gets to high release point with growing arm strength (74 MPH).

1/27/19 - PBR N CA Preseason All-State - Strong and physical, large frame with width in shoulders; projectable build still has some space available. Quick first steps using length in legs to move quickly (7.13 60-yd). Tall, balanced stance with even hands keeping bat on back shoulder; controlled foot lift with hands working back. Quick turns keeping hands tight to the body showing pullside pop with swing that creates good loft of the ball; drove ball over the pullside of the fence and into that gap (85 exit velo). Uses long legs well with ability to extend range and get glove down late; short compact arm from low slot (73 MPH).

1/27/19 - PBR N CA Preseason All-State - Long, large frame with lots of projection in strength. Short, choppy steps (7.94 60-yd). Open stance showing good posture with hands at back shoulder and high back elbow; hands drop down as front foot is controlled stepping close. Creates good stretch with flashes of more hands speed; swing has natural loft catching the ball in front of the plate, and he flashed projection in his power especially to the pullside (81 exit velo). Short, choppy steps stay underneath him playing with high hips at SS; will have to grow into his body some, but has flashes of range and glove work. Arm was smooth with average swing and ¾ release; projects more with maturity (73 MPH).