Prep Baseball Report

PBR Progress: 2021 Julian Molto-Herrera


Brett Harrison
Nevada Scouting Director

Molto-Herrera has continued to progress throughout his prep career both on the mound and at the plate, proving himself to be a possible two-way prospect at the next level. From the Southern Nevada Underclass Trials event last year, the Bishop Gorman product has improved in every statistical category over the past year which could be directly attributed to his work ethic both on the field and in the weight room. Offensively, he has rhythmic, polished his swing with big power potential, apparent by his event best 101 mph Exit Velocity. His projectable bat is complemented by his above average foot speed, running an impressive 6.69 60 Time. Defensively, he projects to stay at the third base position with his 87 mph Infield Velocity and feel for the position.

His most projectable position may be on the mound with a fastball sitting mid 80's with a curveball that has good 11/5 shape and split changeup that has late downward action that proved to be his go to pitch throughout the Fall. This Gael put his name on the map during the Gael's Fall season with multiple relief appearances in key situation where his grit and ability to perform in tight games shine through. This season was projected to be his coming out party as part of a talented Gorman pitching staff, but he will have an opportunity to showcase his continued improvement at the Upperclass Top Prospect Games later this Summer. 

PBR PROGRESS REPORT

60-Yard Dash Time

May 19, 2019 - 6.79
February 8, 2020 - 6.69

 

Infield Velocity

May 19, 2019 - 81 MPH
February 8, 2020 - 87 MPH

 

Exit Velocity

May 19, 2019 - 92 MPH
February 8, 2020 - 101 MPH

 

Max Fastball Velocity

May 19, 2019 - 83 MPH
February 8, 2020 - 85 MPH

BISHOP GORMAN SCOUT DAY - FEBRUARY 8, 2020

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The PBR Nevada Rising Stars Showcase is coming Wednesday, June 24th to Desert Oasis High School. The event is open to Class of 2024 & 2025 Prospects. 

This event will have four main functions. For most participants, this will be their first showcase event - an initial step toward achieving a player’s baseball goals. Part of this event is educational. There will be a lecture about what scouts look for, how to comport themselves, what to expect in the recruiting process, and the overall landscape of playing at the next level. The second function of this event will be for players to create baseline numbers for themselves to improve. The third reason for this event is for PBR to have an in-depth look at the best young players and the future of the state.  The fourth function of the event is to identify players to represent Nevada at the PBR Junior Future Games held at LakePoint in Cartersville, GA.

PBR Junior Future Games Selection Process

The Junior Future Games Trials will be used to identify players to represent Nevada at the 2020 PBR Junior Future Games at LakePoint. The PBR Junior Future Games is national event that will take place July 29 - August 2 at LakePoint in Emerson, Georgia. The event will run in accordance with the PBR Future Games, which attracts over 300 college coaches from across the country.

The 2020 Junior Future Games will feature the best 2024 & 2025 prospects in the country. Players will participate in a pro-style workout and game-play during the duration of the event.

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