Review of the Fall Program: The Catchers
October 10, 2013
By Greg Williams
WV Director of Scouting
The Fall College Prospect Program wrapped up an 11 college, six weekend tour through Pennsylvania and West Virginia on September 29 at Alderson Broaddus University. Today we look at the top West Virginia catchers that showcased their abilities during the course of the fall program.
West Virginia catchers
Top Prospect:
1. C/3B Zach Minnick (Logan HS, Class of 2015) had a breakout summer and fall. The 6-foot, 215-pound C/3B has emerged as a high level recruit and has drawn interest from multiple Division I programs following his performance as a member of Team Pennsylvania at the Under Armour Midwest Future Games in August. Minnick had another solid showing at Alderson Broaddus University turning in pop times of 1.88-1.95 and the top bat exit velocity of the day at 96 mph. Currently ranked No. 1 in WV and No. 19 in the PBR combined rankings for the Class of 2015, Minnick continues to exhibit the arm strength and offensive potential that will draw continued interest from the top programs in the country.
Best of the Rest:
2. C/2B Travis Renner (University HS) is an uncommitted senior that showcased pop times of 2.02-2.09 on throws of 70 mph out of the crouch. Renner is a 6-foot, 185-pound right-handed hitter that hits from a slightly open stance. He has very strong wrists and the ball jumps off his bat when barreled as evidenced by his 89 mph bat exit velocity. Renner is a versatile athlete with the ability to play nearly anywhere on the field.
3.3B/C Lucas Trovato (University HS) is a 5-foot-8, 195-pound prospect that showed well despite battling an injury to his leg. The uncommitted senior showcased pop times of 2.15-2.22 on throws of 68 mph out of the crouch. He also showed solid actions at 3B. The right-handed hitter hits from a slightly open stance and has a short swing path to the baseball. Trovato uses a strong lower half to generate barrel whip and a bat exit velocity of 84 mph. He stood out with his performance in game play going 3-for-4 on the day with three singles.
additional WV news:
- WV - Oct 9, 2013
Review of the Fall Program: The Outfielders - WV - Oct 7, 2013
Unsigned Senior Spotlight: OF/1B Dakota Carr - WV - Oct 4, 2013
Unsigned Senior Spotlight: C/2B Travis Renner - WV - Oct 3, 2013
Position Player Analysis: Week 6 of Fall College Prospect Program - WV - Oct 1, 2013
Catcher Analysis: Week 6 of Fall College Prospect Program - WV - Sep 30, 2013
Weekly Notebook: (Issue #4)