Top 10 Player Profiles of 2017: No. 6 Branden Comia
December 22, 2017
Over the next few weeks we we will be counting down the 2017 caldendar year with a look at the top ten viewed profiles of 2017. After combing through our google analytics, we have compiled a list of the ten most visited profiles, by you, the readers, in 2017.
Coming in at No. 6 is SS Branden Comia (Sandburg). The athletic shortstop is committed to play the University of Illinois. Comia is the No. 3 ranked prospect in Illinois' Class of 2018 and No. 112 Overall. He will be at the MAX in February for the Super 60 Pro Showcase. In 2017, Comia's profiled was viewed over 5,530 times, with the most views occurring Febraury 21st, shortly following the Preseason All-State Shwocase.
No. 6 Branden Comia
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- Two Power 25 Upsets In Do It Stevie's Way Second Round Double Header - May 18, 2018
- Week 6 Games - May 1, 2018
- No. 4 Lincoln-Way East Defeats No. 7 Sandburg Behind Strong Pitching Performance, Timely Hitting - Apr 26, 2018
- PBR Midwest Select Day 2 - Apr 15, 2018
- Preseason Power 25 Countdown: No. 9 Sandburg - Mar 12, 2018
- Midwest Select Preview: Illinois Teams - Mar 12, 2018
- Super 60: Complete Illinois Analysis - Mar 7, 2018
- Super 60 Spotlight: Branden Comia - Jan 9, 2018
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- IL/WI: Fall Scout Blog - Nov 9, 2017
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- PBR Fall Championship: Illinois Takeaways - Sep 19, 2017
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- Midwest ProCase: Infield Analysis - Aug 9, 2017
- PBR ProCase - Midwest: Statistical Analysis - Jul 12, 2017
- 2017 PBR Second-Team All-State - Jun 21, 2017
- Illinois Scout Blog - Jun 8, 2017
- Sandburg Handles Homewood-Flossmoor - May 13, 2017
- Minooka Erupts In Seventh, Upends Sandburg - Apr 9, 2017
- Illinois 2018 Rankings Updated - Mar 31, 2017
- Illinois Preseason All-State: Top Overall Prospects - Mar 13, 2017
- Preseason All-State: Infield Analysis - Mar 9, 2017
- Preseason Power 25 Countdown: No. 15 Sandburg - Mar 8, 2017
- PBR Podcast: Texas Recap; Preseason Standouts - Mar 2, 2017
- Preseason All-State: Stats Story - Feb 22, 2017
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- Illinois Scout Blog - Jun 12, 2016
- Recruiting Roundup: Who's Heading Where? - Feb 19, 2016
- The Buzz: Amditis, Duvall To Miss Spring Season - Feb 19, 2016
- Underclass Invitational: Top Prospects - Feb 10, 2016
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- Underclass Invite: Stats Posted - Jan 19, 2016
- Underclass Invitational: Quick Look - Jan 18, 2016
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- Midwest Insider: Fall Scout Blog - Oct 9, 2015
- 2018 Overall Rankings Update: Illinois Recap - Sep 15, 2015
- PBR Future Games: Risers and Top Performers for Team Illinois - Aug 17, 2015
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Scouting Report
9.15.17 - An Illinois recruit, is a natural right-handed hitter, but has been tinkering with switch-hitting as of late. He took his first three at-bats from the left side and went 1-for-3 with a lineout to the second baseman and a single to left-field. Comia has a simple, loose swing and looks to use the whole field from the left side. Defensively, he has athletic defensive actions and his arm carries across the diamond.
7.11.17 - Illinois recruit, currently ranked No. 102 overall, No. 4 in Illinois’ 2018 class. 5-foot-11, 176-pound switch-hitting shortstop. Continues to show improvements in his overall athleticism; turned heads at the Midwest ProCase by running a 6.65 laser-timed 60. Shows all the requisite skills to stick at shortstop. High-level defender, reliable, soft hands, moves with fluidity, fields the ball in rhythm, highly athletic arm, strong, accurate arm from multiple angles (87 mph), plays on the move exceptionally well. Plays with bounce and quiet confidence. Offensively, natural right-handed hitter who only began switch-hitting this year. Shows athletic, loose hands from both sides of the plate. Relaxed, athletic approach, excellent pre-pitch rhythm, loose, easy hands, generates bat easy bat speed; handsy, line-drive approach from right side. Registered 95 mph exit velocity from the right side with wood, 91 mph from the left side.