Prep Baseball Report

Spotlight: Uncommitted 2020 Nick Trey


Jerry Shank
PBR Maryland & Virginia/DC Executive Director

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Scouting Report

8/06/19

MD Unsigned Senior Games

Strong, athletic body type and 5’11, 180 pound frame. Hits from a balanced, athletic, open stance at the plate with hands held low just below back shoulder. Medium sized leg kick load creating nice hand separation. Short, level swing path showing quick hands and fast bat speed through the zone. Stays behind the ball well generating strong lower half involvement and attacks the ball with intent. Showed excellent balance throughout the swing and a strong one-handed finish. Used the entire field well during BP working gap-to-gap with easy pop. Recorded an 87 mph exit velocity. Plays through the ball in the outfield with quick footwork and a fluid exchange. Throws with shorter arm action from a high three-quarter slot at 82 mph. Ball showed carry and accuracy. Ran a 6.84 60-yard time. Side-step rocker wind-up with a kick-out leg kick into a slightly crouched, compact balance point. Clean hand separation, long stride, and strong lower half drive off the rubber. Throws with short arm action from a mid three-quarter slot with regular effort. Creates quick arm speed through release and lands square to the plate with an athletic finish. Showed good control and attacked hitters. Fastball sat 79-81 mph and touched 82 mph with some arm side run. Breaking ball was 72-73 mph and change-up showed late fade at 72-74 mph.

MD Top Prospect Games II 8.8.18

Solid, compact, and athletic body type. 5-foot-11, 180 pound frame. Hits from a balanced, athletic, slightly open stance at the plate. Smooth back load with a high leg kick creating nice separation. Gets some lower half involvement in swing and showed good extension. Stays behind the ball well with quick hands and some bat speed. Short, slightly uphill swing path with an exit velo of 81 mph. Gap-to-gap type hitter with some pop. Athletic and plays through the ball in the outfield. Showed fundamental footwork and a clean exchange. Longer arm action throwing from a high three-quarter slot with some carry at 83 mph. Plays through the ball in the infield with sound footwork and clean exchanges. Throws with long arm action from a high three-quarter slot at 73 mph across the diamond. Ran a 4.77 home-to-first time. Quick side-step wind-up and up-tempo delivery. High leg kick into a compact balance point with clean hand separation and uphill shoulders. Strong lower half and average drive off the rubber. Short arm action but creates quick arm speed through release. Throws from a three-quarters arm slot with regular effort and lands open with an athletic finish. Fastball was 78-79 mph. Power breaking ball showed sharp 12/6 shape at 70-72 mph and change-up sat 70-71 mph.