Player Spotlight: C Dalton Dinkel (Goddard Eisenhower, 2016)
August 28, 2015
Shon Plack
Kansas Scouting Director
Dalton Dinkel (Goddard Eisenhower, 2016) is a 6-foot 170-pound right-handed hitting catcher, with a best recorded pop time of 1.82. He was selected to First-Team All-AVCTL-II in 2015 and was named KABC 5A All-State Second-Team in 2014. Dinkel also represented Kansas in the PBR Future Games in August of 2014.
At the plate, Dinkel has a smooth hand load, and a short, quiet stride. His hands work, with a fast bat, and finishes with extension. He has an 89 mph exit velocity runs a 4.34 home-to-first, with a 7.36 60 time. Behind the plate he showed quick, athletic footwork and exchanges. Loose three-quarters arm action, throws had carry, and a 76 mph throwing velocity. He makes one accurate throw after another.
Recently, Dinkel attended the Class of 2016 Games in Emporia and attending college visits. Here is a look at wat Dinkel has going on.
PBR: Are you looking for anything in particular in a school? (Example: high academics, certain academic program, local, etc.)
Dinkel: No, not necessarily, would like to major in communications.
PBR: How did you do your junior year? What were your high school statistics? And how did your team do? Name some players that will play a key role for your team in 2016.
Dinkel: Junior year I hit .466, 5A All State, ACTVL 1st team Catcher. Lost to Liberal in regional game. Braden Minor, Brett Huelsmann , And nick Henning will be big factors.
PBR: What are you goals for your senior season?
Dinkel: Win state, win our league and commit to a college.
PBR: What travel team do you play for? Are you playing fall ball with a team?
Dinkel: Wichita Arsenal, yes
PBR: Do you play any other sports?
Dinkel: No
PBR: What are your ACT and GPA?
Dinkel: I have a 20 ACT and 3.3 GPA.
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