Prep Baseball Report Oklahoma hosted the OK Future Games Trials at Oklahoma State University  on Sunday, August 20th. This event hosted 35 players in the 2020 and 2021 grad classes for a pro showcase followed by games. The Oklahoma State and the PBR staff were on hand to scout and evaluate the talented group. College recruiters will have a list of new names for their ScoutPlus subscription, as many talented played players showed their skills.

All of the video, stats, and pictures from the event have been posted on each individual player's profiles. We will start the in-depth analysis of the event today with a look at the middle infielders. Though many of the athletes today are two-way players, they will be cover here only as position players. Each player's full profile can be viewed by clicking on their picture. All exit velos taken from a tee. All at bats started with a 1-1 count.

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Middle Infielders

 

Cayden Brumbaugh 2B / SS / Edmond Santa Fe, OK / 2021 A lean 5-foot-8, 135-pound developing frame with plenty of room to add size and strength. Offensively, the right-handed hitter bats from a wide open athletic set-up with rhythm in his hands. Uses a moderate leg kick and hand load for timing, hands are short and quick to the ball, bat path is flat to contact with a high finish. In BP, shows a middle-to-pull flat approach with occasional lift, consistent barrels, 80 mph exit velo. Gets out of the box extremely well, runs a 4.21 home-to-first. Defensively, shows confident actions with consistent and soft hands, and clean footwork around the ball. Throws from a low-3/4 with accuracy, 74 mph. In the game, went 0-for-3.

Jake Dobbs 2B / SS / Asher, OK / 2020 A developing 5-foot-8, 120-pound frame. Offensively, the right-handed hitter bats from a front foot heavy and slightly open stance with some rhythm in his hands. Uses a big leg kick with a smooth hand load, slightly uphill bat path with some quickness in his hands, good extension. In BP, shows a middle-to-pull approach with some lift, found mostly barrels, 72 mph exit velo. Runs a 4.67 60. Defensively, shows active feet, average hands and some athleticism on the slow roller. Throws from a high-3/4 slot with accuracy, 70 mph. Overall, improving rapidly. In the game, went 1-for-3 with a single.

Zachary Escovedo 2B / RHP / Edmond Memorial , OK / 2020 A 5-foot-8, 150-pound lean frame. Offensively, the right-handed hitter bats from a front foot heavy and open set-up with some rhythm in his hands. Uses a smooth load, short stride, short hand path to the ball, flat through extension. In BP, shows a flat middle of the field approach with the ability to pull and go the other way when necessary,  quick hands, consistent barrels, 80 mph exit velo. Runs a 4.65 home-to-first. Defensively, shows confident and all around advanced actions, throws from multiple slots, 76 mph with accuracy.  In the game, went 0-for-3 with a stolen base.

Jack Hammond SS / RHP / Owasso, OK / 2020 A lean 5-foot-11, 165-pound frame with strength and room to add more. Offensively, the right-handed hitter bats from a slightly open, balanced, quiet, and athletic stance. Uses a big hanging leg kick with a slight arm-bar load, short to the ball, flat to contact with a high finish. In BP, shows a pull approach with lift,  advanced bat speed and strength, found consistent barrels, multiple home runs and a foul ball over the net and onto the softball field, 85 mph exit velo. Runs a 4.28 home-to-first, getting out of the box well. Defensively, shows confident and clean actions with above average hands and deliberate feet. Throws from a 3/4 arm slot with some strength, carry, and accuracy. In the game, went 0-for-2 with two walks.

Bryce Logan SS / 2B / Deer Creek, OK / 2021 A 5-foot-6, 125-pound developing frame. Offensively, the right-handed hitter bats from an open, upright, and quite set-up. Uses a moderate leg kick and smooth load, flat path to contact with a high finish. In BP, shows an all fields flat approach with mostly barrels, 74 mph exit velo. Runs a 4.27 home-to-first. Defensively, shines with quick and athletic movements, advanced feet and hands, and a quick release on the throw from a 3/4 slot with some accuracy, 76 mph. In the game, went 1-for-2 with a single, two walks, and a line out to second.

Braedyn Sommer SS / C / Stillwater, OK / 2020 A 5-foot-10, 163-pound lean frame with strength and room to add more. Offensively, the switch hitter shows proficiency from both sides with similar mechanics. Hits form a back leg heavy, open set-up with rhythm in his hands. Uses a moderate stride and late heel plant for timing. Swing is flatter and shows a bit more barrel control and pop from the right side, 87 mph exit velo. Runs a 4.53 home-to-first.  Defensively, at SS, shows excellent hands with deliberate and clean footwork, throws from multiple slots, 79 mph with accuracy. Also shows high level skill behind the dish. In the game, went 2-for-2 with an RBI single.

Tate Taylor SS / RHP / Kingfisher, OK / 2021 A 5-foot-10, 160-pound lean frame. Offensively, the right-handed hitter bats form an open, balanced, and athletic set-up with rhythm in his hands. Uses a big leg kick and hand pump load, hands are quick to the ball, bat path is level to contact with a high finish. In BP, shows a flat, pull-gap approach finding mostly barrels, 77 mph exit velo. Runs a 5.06 home-to-first. Defensively, shows quick feet and soft hands, throws from a 3/4 slot, some stiffness, 68 mph, some accuracy. In the game, went 0-for-3 with a walk.

Marc Turner 2B / OF / Edison Prep, OK / 2020 A 5-foot-10, 135-pound lean frame with plenty of room to add size and strength. Offensively, the right-handed hitter bats form a quiet, wide, and even set-up with a slight crouch. Uses a smooth load, short stride, and late heal plant for timing, bat path is short to the ball, slightly uphill with an abbreviated finish. In BP, shows a middle-to-pull approach with occasional lift, found mostly barrels, 76 mph exit velo. Runs a 4.90 home-to-first. Defensively, shows quick actions with well above average hands and feet. Throws with a loose arm from a 3/4 slot, some accuracy, 76 mph. In the game, went 0-for-3 with a well struck fly ball to center.

Isaac Webb SS / 2B / Collinsville, OK / 2020 A developing 5-foot-9, 120-pound frame. Offensively, the switch hitter currently shows better from the right-side. From the right-side, Webb bats from and open and back leg heavy set-up with some rhythm in his hands. Uses a short hanging stride for timing,  hands are short and quick to the ball. In BP, shows a middle-to-pull approach, found some barrels, 76 mph exit velo. Runs a 4.21 home-to-first from the left-side. Defensively, shows excellent feet with soft hands and easy range. Throws with a loose arm from a 3/4 slot that is already advanced and will continue to get better with size and strength, some accuracy, 82 mph. In the game, went 0-for-3 with a walk and a stolen base.

Elijah Woods SS / 2B / Westmoore , OK / 2020 A lean 5-foot-11, 150-pound lean frame with room to add size and strength. Offensively, the right-handed hitter bats form a slightly open and back leg heavy quiet set-up. Uses a smooth rocking lower half, sinking into his legs a bit, and an arm-bar load, bat path is flat through the zone with length. In BP, shows a flat pull approach, some barrels, 78 mph exit velo. Runs a 4.64 home-to-first. Defensively, shows confident and consistent actions with well above average feet and hands. Arm is loose and quick coming through a 3/4 slot with some strength, 80 mph. In the game, went 1-for-2 with a single and two HBP’s. Also made a web gem diving play at SS.

Blake Williams 2B / OF / Kingston, OK / 2020 A proportional 5-foot-8, 155-pound frame. Offensively, the right-handed hitter bats from a balanced and athletic set-up with a slight crouch and rhythm in his hands. Uses a short load and stride, hands are short and quick to the ball, flat through extension. In BP, shows a flat middle-to-pull gap approach, mostly barrels, 79 mph exit velo. Runs a 4.69 home-to-first. Defensively, shows aggressive actions with quick feet and average hands. Throws with some stiffness from a high-3/4 slot, 71 mph.

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