SoCal Birds Scout Day: Upperclass White AM - Position Players

Kai Marden, Ocean View (CA), 2021
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-8, 150-pounds.
Defense: Quick actions, moved well laterally, fielded low and transferred quickly, showed ability to play all three outfield spots.
Arm: LH.   OF - 80 mph. Quality fielding mechanics enable quality throws (5/5 on throws to 3rd and home), used his lower body to generate drive, more velocity with strength gains.
Hit: LHH. Upright stance, leg kick load, quick hands, some inside-out, two-handed finish.  88.94 exit speed (max) - 79.54 exit speed (avg) - 176 distance (avg) - 279 distance (max). Quick bat and contact approach helps play up the slightly below-average exit speed.
Power: 89 mph exit velocity.
Run: 7.43 runner in the 60. 

Luke Honikel, Servite (CA), 2021
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 6-1, 185-pounds.
Defense: First step back approach, smooth transfer, crow hop could help arm strength, corner outfield projection.
Arm: LH.   OF - 78 mph. Average arm strength, better approach and throws to home than third, slow arm swing, good acceleration.
Hit: RHH. Open stance, step load, aligned, showed two swing planes, longer through the zone for opposite-field approach, short hook barrel to pull, one-hand finish. 89.11 exit speed (max) - 83.83 exit speed (avg) - 201 distance (avg) - 323 distance (max). Showed power potential on an 89.11 mph exit speed line drive to right-center that traveled 323 feet.
Power: 89 mph exit velocity.
Run: 7.43 runner in the 60. 

Charles Chatman III, Tustin (CA), 2021
Positional Profile: 2B/SS
Body: 5-7, 150-pounds.
Defense:  Good first step, lateral quickness, stayed low on backhand, quick transfers.
Arm: RH.  INF - 73 mph.  Quick release, showed multiple arm angels, 3/6 on throws.
Hit: RHH. Athletic stance, slightly open, leg kick, timing is key, short and compact approach, two-hand finish. 79.72 exit speed (max) - 68.75 exit speed (avg) - 179 distance (avg) - 275 distance (max). Short and compact approach showed a high contact rate.
Power: 80 mph exit velocity.
Run: 7.28 runner in the 60. 

Cade McClelland, Mission Viejo (CA), 2021 
Positional Profile: 1B/LHP 
Body: 6-5, 205-pounds. 
Defense:  Showed range, moved well laterally, tracked well, quick approach to field, potential in all three outfield spots. 
Arm: LH.  INF - 78 mph.  Arm mechanics need to be cleaned up, let if fly in throwing portion, struggled with accuracy.
Hit: LHH. Shoulder width stance, bend at the knee, low hands held back, leg kick to coil, two-hand finish. 94.04 exit speed (max) - 81.95 exit speed (avg) - 185 distance (avg) - 323 distance (max). Consistent barrels in batting practice project well and trend more towards the max bat speed than average bat speed at the next level. 
Power: 94 mph exit velocity. 
Run: 7.71 runner in the 60. 

Luke De Vries, Woodbridge (CA), 2021
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-8, 150-pounds.
Defense: Solid first step, read the ball well, keeps glove close to body and low, understands outfield positioning.
Arm: LH.   OF - 80 mph. Arm works well, understands the long-hop approach and excelled at it, 5/5 throws.
Hit: LHH. Relaxed stance, slightly open, bat-to-ball, able to hit to both fields, two-hand finish. 85.13 exit speed (max) - 80.84 exit speed (avg) - 240 distance (avg) - 298 distance (max). Line drive showing and ability to hit to both fields with consistent exit speeds.
Power: 86 mph exit velocity.
Run: 7.31 runner in the 60. 

David Mashburn, Marina (CA), 2021
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-11, 185-pounds.
Defense: 2.01-2.15 pop times. Received well, sticks the ball, steals strikes, blocking fundamentals, some catching athleticism.
Arm: RH. C - 76 mph. Average arm, uses lower half well to drive, quicker arm circle in the back could bump throwing velocity.
Hit: LHH. Slightly open stance, tap and go load, showed alignment, bat waggle, two-hand finish. 95.90 exit speed (max) - 89.69 exit speed (avg) - 246 distance (avg) - 355 distance (max). Hit the ball hard to the pull side consistently at an exit speed that will play well at the D1 level.
Power: 96 mph exit velocity.
Run: 7.62 runner in the 60. 

Alex Qu, University (CA), 2021
Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 6-1, 210-pounds.
Defense: 2.10-2.21 pop times. Soft hands, big body target, leans side-to-side, stay square and stay low.
Arm: RH. C - 77 mph.   Accurate throws, 5/5, average release and transfer, times play up thanks to accuracy.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open stance, long swing, barrel catches zone, shoulders open up in follow through, one-hand finish. 90.64 exit speed (max) - 80.55 exit speed (avg) - 245 distance (avg) - 334 distance (max). Launch angle swing with current 90.64 exit speed max give him some power potential at the next level.
Power: 91 mph exit velocity.
Run: 8.16 runner in the 60. 

Zach Peters, Los Alamitos (CA), 2021
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-10, 160-pounds.
Defense:  Athletic catcher, strong presence, future behind the dish.
Arm: RH.  INF - 75 mph.  Quick release, short arm swing, E6 throwing error in live game simulation, 4/5 throws in defensive showing.
Hit: RHH. Relaxed stance, step load, gets in a good position to hit, smooth swing actions, improved rotation needed, one-hand finish. 88.89 exit speed (max) - 73.82 exit speed (avg) - 197 distance (avg) - 294 distance (max). Slightly below-average exit speed and distances despite a smooth projectable swing.
Power: 90 mph exit velocity.
Run: 7.40 runner in the 60. 

Justin Redfern, El Modena (CA), 2021
Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 6-2, 190-pounds.
Defense: 2.15-2.22 pop times. Displayed solid footwork from the catching position, sticks the ball well showing potential for high level pitch framing ability, stay low-don't jump to throw.
Arm: RH. C - 74 mph.   Short arm swing, stays close to body, quick release, average high school velocity.
Hit: RHH. Shoulder width stance, front foot forward (think Adrián Beltre or Alfonso Soriano), toe-tap stride to hitting position, long swing, timing crucial, two-hand finish.  83.64 exit speed (max) - 75.85 exit speed (avg) - 255 distance (avg) - 305 distance (max). Swing mechanics show well helping project increased exit speeds and distances down the line.
Power: 84 mph exit velocity.
Run: 7.85 runner in the 60. 

Zachary Tittle, Crean Lutheran (CA), 2021
Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 5-10, 175-pounds.
Defense: 2.09-2.21 pop times. Footwork drives throwing alignment, catches and receives well, tries to be fancy at times, deep squat.
Arm: RH. C - 73 mph.  Accurate throws that put the MIF in a position to make a play at second, average high school velocity, short arm in the back.
Hit: RHH. Open stance, lean back load, low hands, swing plane struggles with outside pitches, two-hand finish.  85.69 exit speed (max) - 78.89 exit speed (avg) - 179 distance (avg) - 289 distance (max). Average exit speeds and distances will lead to high school success.
Power: 86 mph exit velocity.
Run: 7.43 runner in the 60.