NorCal Uncommitted Senior Games: OF Analysis

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LATHROP, CALIF. - The Northern California Uncommitted Senior Games took place at Islanders Field at River Islands on 9/26/20. Nearly 80 players attended, 21 took the reps in the OF.

TrackMan and Blast Motion were used during the BP session, tracking exit velocity, estimated distance, launch angle (those all from TM), hand speed, bat speed, rotational acceleration and numerous other data points for how each player's body is working in the swing.

Be on the look out for future reports on the outfielders and corner infielders. Pitchers, catchers, and MIF were posted recently.

(Click to individual player profiles for full stats and video)

Listed by peak MPH from RF to both 3rd base and home plate:

Jordan Davis, Franklin (Elk Grove, CA), 2021
Positional Profile: OF/2B
Body: 6-0, 190-pounds. Large, proportional frame that shows all around strength and future growth
Hit: RHH. Wide base with quiet hands to start and a barrel that stays in the zone for a long time. 
Power: Topped 95 MPH Exit Velo via Trackman in BP. Present power already there with more to come.
Arm: RH. OF - 89 mph. Showcased a strong, accurate arm in the OF topping out at 89 MPH during his defensive workout.
Defense: Quality footwork in the OF fielding everything in rhythm to set up a throw. Attacked the baseball with urgency.
Run: 7.04 runner in the 60. 

Joshua Algarin, The King’s Academy (CA), 2021
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-9, 160-pounds. Proportional, athletic frame with high waist and significant room to add muscle
Hit: LHH. Compact set up, small toe tap trigger, quick hands and efficient barrel path. 
Power: Topped 87 MPH Exit Velo via Trackman in BP. Shows some loft to the swing.
Arm: RH. OF - 88 mph. Semi short, quick, clean arm action from the OF; Topped 89 during defensive workout from there.
Defense: Smooth actions in the OF, quality footwork and solid rhythm.
Run: 6.85 runner in the 60. 

Taylor Kaufman, Burlingame (CA), 2021
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 6-2, 175-pounds. Large, long, athletic frame, high waist, long arms and ample room to grow physically
Hit: RHH. Wider base with a small leg kick and some lift to his swing. 
Power: Topped 87 MPH Exit Velo via Trackman in BP. Added power will come with added mass.
Arm: RH. OF - 87 mph. Short, strong arm in the outfield topping out at 87MPH during the defensive workout.
Defense: Attacked the baseball with a sense of urgency during his workout, footwork needs to improve at the next level.
Run: 7.38 runner in the 60. 

Joseph Portwood, Christian Brothers (CA), 2021
Positional Profile: OF/SS
Body: 6-0, 170-pounds. Lean, loose frame, high waist. Displays athletic movements. Has significant room to add weight and muscle
Hit: RHH. Compact start in the box with a quiet load and quick barrel through the zone. 
Power: Topped 95 MPH Exit Velo via Trackman in BP. Present power with more to come with added mass.
Arm: RH. OF - 85 mph. Long, whippy arm stroke that got up to 85 MPH during his defensive workout.
Defense: Quality actions in the OF, attacked the ball in Rhythm that allowed him to get set to make a throw.
Run: 6.98 runner in the 60. 

Teague Drotar, Los Gatos (CA), 2021
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-2, 185-pounds. Large, proportional frame that shows all around strength and future growth
Hit: RHH. Wide base with hands held close to his body. Hand hitch creates barrel whip through the zone. 
Power: Topped 98 MPH Exit Velo via Trackman in BP. Present power is there with more to come.
Arm: RH. OF - 84 mph. Longer arm action from the OF that still is able to get up on time. 84MPH top during his defensive workout.
Defense: Showed coordinated movements throughout his workout setting himself up in a good position to transfer and throw from the OF.
Run: 7.48 runner in the 60. 

PK Walsh, Serra (San Mateo, CA), 2021
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 6-2, 185-pounds. Large, projectable, toolsy, athletic frame with room for future physical growth
Hit: RHH. Even set up in the box with a small leg kick and flat barrel path through the zone. 
Power: Topped 97 MPH Exit Velo via Trackman in BP. Present power to the pull-side with more to come.
Arm: RH. OF - 84 mph. Longer arm action from  the OF that still gets up and produced 85 MPH during defensive workout.
Defense: Quality movements in the OF showcasing solid footwork and attacking the baseball.
Run: 6.84 runner in the 60. 

Drew Porter, Mater Dei (CA), 2021 (Committed to CSU Northridge)
Positional Profile: OF/1B
Body: 6-1, 190-pounds. Large frame that is filling in nicely since last viewing. Has room to add muscle.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open start with a small load and go. Rhythmic in the box and a level barrel path through the zone. 
Power: Topped 96 MPH Exit Velo via Trackman in BP. Power will come with a more refined approach.
Arm: RH. OF - 83 mph. Short, clean arm action in the OF that topped out at 83 MPH during defensive workout.
Defense: Clean actions in the OF, attacked the ball well with solid transfer and throw skills.
Run: 7.27 runner in the 60. 

Hayden Jung-Goldberg, Palo Alto (CA), 2021
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 6-0, 180-pounds. Average body type, long torso and has room to tighten up the frame
Hit: LHH. Narrow start that allows him to aggressively gain ground in his weight shift. Head stays quiet. 
Power: Topped 94 MPH Exit Velo Via Trackman in BP. Power will come as he figures out swing mechanics and adds mass.
Arm: RH. OF - 82 mph. Long arm action that is whippy and gets up and out on time. Topped 82 MPH during his defensive workout.
Defense: Rhythmic in the OF showcasing quality instincts and footwork.
Run: 7.16 runner in the 60. 

Ryan Proctor, The Thacher School (CA), 2021
Positional Profile: OF/1B
Body: 6-5, 215-pounds. XL, all around strong, muscular build. Shows athletic movements
Hit: RHH. Wide base, toe tap load with small hitch before initiating the swing. 
Power: Topped 98 MPH Exit Velo via Trackman in BP. Present power in the 6'2 215lb frame.
Arm: RH. OF - 82 mph. Shorter arm action that gets up a tiny bit late. Topped out at 82 MPH from the OF.
Defense: Solid actions in the OF, athletic footwork that allowed him to field balls in rhythm.
Run: 6.93 runner in the 60. 

Joey Van Dusen, Chico (CA), 2021
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-0, 170-pounds. Athletic build, has lean muscle, well-proportioned.
Hit: RHH. Wide base with hands held tight to body and a quick barrel turn to initiate the swing. 
Power: Topped 97 MPH Exit Velo via Trackman in BP. Some present power there with room to fill out in the frame.
Arm: RH. OF - 82 mph. Shorter arm action in the OF that was up to 82 this day, but has been up to 84 in past viewings.
Defense: Showcased solid footwork in the OF fielding balls under control and in rhythm.
Run: 7.17 runner in the 60. 

Jordan Gass, Monte Vista (CA), 2021
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 5-10, 190-pounds. Medium, stocky, filled out, muscular frame.
Hit: RHH. Wide base, significant leg kick and hand hitch which helps him create some bat speed.
Power: Topped 91 MPH Exit Velo During BP. Showed some present power to the pull side.
Arm: RH. OF - 81 mph. Long out of the glove but gets up and on time nicely. Topped out at 81 MPH from the OF.
Defense: Solid footwork in the OF, attacked the baseball with urgency and set himself up to make good throws.
Run: 7.59 runner in the 60. 

Jacob Richardson, Placer (CA), 2021
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 6-0, 190-pounds. Frame has filled in since last viewing with strength in upper and lower body.
Hit: RHH. Even set up with a leg kick and hand hitch before initiating the swing. Level barrel path. 
Power: Topped 93 MPH Exit Velo via Trackman in BP. Some power to pull side.
Arm: RH. OF - 81 mph. Short, clean arm action in the OF, topped at 81 MPH during defensive workout.
Defense: Athletic in the OF, fielded balls with confidence and in rhythm with quality footwork.
Run: 7.95 runner in the 60. 

Matthys Schouten, Lincoln (San Jose, CA), 2021
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 6-2, 170-pounds. Tall, lean frame with high waist with significant room to add weight and muscle
Hit: RHH. Slightly closed to start with a toe tap to initiate the swing. Barrel works up through the zone. 
Power: Topped 90 MPH Exit Velo via Trackman in BP. Will add power with added lean mass.
Arm: RH. OF - 81 mph. Longer arm action in the OF that is slightly late getting up. Topped at 81 MPH during defensive workout.
Defense: Athletic in the OF attacking the baseball, will need to improve footwork at the next level.
Run: 7.09 runner in the 60. 

Andre Butler, Santa Teresa (CA), 2021
Positional Profile: 2B/OF
Body: 5-9, 145-pounds. Wiry, athletic frame with ample room to fill out
Hit: RHH. Compact start with a high leg kick timing mechanism. Level barrel path throughout the zone. 
Power: Topped 88 MPH Exit Velo  in BP via Trackman. Added power will come with added mss.
Arm: RH. INF - 75 mph. OF - 80 mph. Short arm Action that produced 80MPH from the Outfield and 75 MPH from the infield during his defensive workout.
Defense: Moves with some quickness and the ability to move around laterally. Clean actions in both  the OF and IF.
Run: 7.09 runner in the 60. 

Cam Bachman, St. Francis (Mtn. View, CA), 2021
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-11, 165-pounds. Medium proportional frame. Long torso, arms and has room to fill out
Hit: RHH. Wide base to start with a toe tap and coil timing mechanism. 
Power: Topped  88 MPH Exit Velo in BP via Trackman. Some power to pull-side with room to fill.
Arm: RH. OF - 79 mph. Shorter arm action that gets up on time. Produced 79 MPH velo from the OF during defensive workout.
Defense: Quality movements in the OF with aggressive tempo attacking the baseball.
Run: 7.75 runner in the 60. 

Andrew Mares, Bullard (CA), 2021
Positional Profile: OF/3B
Body: 5-11, 185-pounds. Proportional, physical frame with width and muscle showing in upper body
Hit: RHH. Narrow stance with high leg kick and slight hand hitch.
Power: Topped 84 MPH Exit Velo via Trackman in BP. Added power will come with added mass.
Arm: RH. OF - 79 mph. Shorter arm action in the OF that has some whip to it and topped out at 79 MPH.
Defense: Clean transfer + throw skills in the OF, will need to improve footwork at the next level.
Run: 8.29 runner in the 60. 

Brian A. Rodriguez, Everett Alvarez (CA), 2021
Positional Profile: OF/SS
Body: 5-10, 160-pounds. Medium athletic frame with room to add weight and muscle
Hit: RHH. Slight crouch, hands held high behind head, slightly open, sizable smooth stride, good body control. Patient, sees well, lets the ball travel deep into the zone, flat plane with strong top hand finish, swing works, can be more aggressive in positive counts.
Power: Topped 87 MPH Exit Velo via Trackman in BP. Line drive type power potential w/some ability to split gaps.
Arm: RH. C -  mph. INF - 76 mph. OF - 78 mph. Compact INF arm, threw accurately on the move and with different arm angles, projects best at 2nd base. OF - Similarly compact with slightly more arm swing than in INF. Good extension, minimal carry.
Defense: Sound glove skills in INF, plays low and below the ball, light feet, will catch what he gets to. In OF closes well, again plays well below the ball, gets rid of ball quickly. Sound fundamentals.
Run: 7.29 runner in the 60. 

Connor Timmins, East Nicolaus (CA), 2021
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-3, 180-pounds. Tall, lean, high waisted frame with ample room to add weight and muscle
Hit: RHH. Open to start with a big leg kick. Upper and lower half work in sync to create somem rhythm  in the  box. 
Power: Topped 93 MPH Exit Velo via Trackman in BP. Power will come with added lean mass.
Arm: RH. OF - 78 mph. Short and compact arm action that topped out at 78 MPH during defensive workout.
Defense: Showcased quality footwork in the OF, attacked the ball well and did everything in rhythm.
Run: 7.49 runner in the 60. 

Dominic Antinetti, Oakdale (CA), 2021
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 6-2, 180-pounds. Possesses some present physicality, lower waist, chance to be quite strong.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open stance with a leg kick timing mechanism and a lofty bat path.
Power: Topped 88 MPH Exit Velo in BP via Trackman. Showed power to pull-side with potential for more.
Arm: RH. OF - 73 mph. Topped 73 MPH during defensive workout. Longer  arm action but gets up on time.
Defense: Showed coordinated movements in the OF during defensive workout fielding balls to both side with quality footwork.
Run: 7.61 runner in the 60. 

Mason Mitchell, Pioneer (Woodland, CA), 2021
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 6-2, 160-pounds. Tall, lean, athletic movements and has significant room to add weight and muscle.
Hit: RHH. Compact set up with a small leg lift during his forward move. Gains ground during weight shift. 
Power: Topped 93 MPH Exit velo via Trackman during BP. Power will increase as he adds lean mass.
Arm: RH. OF - 71 mph. Longer arm action coming from a low slot. Topped 71 MPH during his defensive workout.
Defense: Showcased quality actions in the OF attacking the ball with clean footwork.
Run: 6.77 runner in the 60. 

Wyatt Wagner, Montgomery (CA), 2021
Positional Profile: OF/C
Body: 5-10, 180-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Neutral to start with a toe tap trigger and upward barrel path. 
Power: Topped 81 MPH Exit Velo via Trackman in BP. Added power will come with lean mass and more refined approach.
Arm: RH. OF - 64 mph. Longer arm action that gets up and on time, topped at 64 MPH during defensive workout.
Defense: Attacked the baseball with some urgency and fielded balls in rhythm with his movements.
Run: 8.59 runner in the 60.

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