By Matt Huck          
Area Scout

Every Friday National Scouting Supervisor Nathan Rode provides a roundup of insider recruiting information and commitments throughout the PBR coverage area: The Buzz. CLICK HERE to take a look at this week’s National Buzz. With that in mind, let’s take an in depth look at the Illinois prospects who have committed to colleges, with detailed scouting information.

Alex Baker, SS, Reedsburg, 2017
Upper Iowa

3/13/16 - 5-foot-11, 165-pound left-handed hitting SS/RHP. Offensively hits from a narrow, open stance with a short stride back to even. Level swing path, showed loose hands and a fast bat. Showed strength thru contact with 84 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.63. Defensively has a loose arm action from a ¾ slot. Showed athleticism on run thru. Threw 75 mph across the infield. On the mound works from a high ¾ arm angle with a long arm action. Tall and fall, slow paced delivery. Tall at balance point with a back turn before heading to the plate. Closed landing, falls to first base side after release. Threw fastball for strikes at 75-77 mph. Curveball showed 11-5 shape at 62-65 mph for strikes. Changeup showed sinking action at 69-70 mph.

Eliot Turnquist, 2B, Columbus, 2017
Madison College

6.16.16 -5-foot-11, 155-pound, right-handed hitting utility player. At the plate hits from a balanced setup with a short leg lift stride and good balance. Line drive hitter with a short, level swing path and fluid rhythm. Showed strength thru contact with 84 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.26. In the infield has a short arm action from an over the top slot. Accurate throws with soft hands. Threw 83 mph across the infield. In the outfield has a clean exchange with accurate throws. Threw 85 mph from the outfield. On the mound works from a high ¾ arm angle with a long, loose arm action. Tall and fall, online delivery with good balance. Fastball sat 83-84 topping out at 85 mph for strikes. Curveball has 11-5 shape at 70-71 mph. Changeup flashed fading action at 75-77 mph.

Grant Reimenschneider, OF, New Richmond, 2017
Hamline

Related Content