By Jeff Markle
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Top Uncommitted 2017 Catcher Pop-times:

Jake Kleszczynski, Mountain Range High School, C/OF
Pop-time: 1.90

5-foot-10, 155-pound right hand hitting catcher.  Ran a 7.65 60.  At the plate, stance is balanced with a slight crouch.  Toe taps for timing and good extension through the ball.  Line drive swing produced an exit velocity of 81 MPH.  Behind the plate he moves well on pitches in the dirt and showed a quick release on throws.  He had pop-times of 1.90-1.98 with a 74 MPH arm.

Brock Downing, Ralston Valley High School, C/OF
Pop-time: 1.94

6-foot-0, 175-pound right hand hitting catcher/OF. Very athletic, ran a 6.80 60 and showcased himself well behind the plate and in the outfield. Downing has quick feet and release, pop time was 2.02 off a coach and a 75 MPH arm velocity. In the outfield he is quick to the ball and shows smooth fielding actions. Arm was 83 MPH with accuracy to third base.  At the plate he hits from an open stance with a high leg kick for timing.  He is aggressive with his rotation and hands through the zone. His exit velocity was 87 MPH with good power to the opposite gap. 

TJ Barnes, Chatfield High School, C/RHP
A 6-foot-0, 170-pound right hand hitting catcher who ran a 7.10 60.  At the plate he stands balanced with a short stride for timing.  He showed quick hands and good extension on the swing.  He showcased an 80 MPH exit velocity.  Behind the plate he handled pitchers well.  He has a 71 MPH arm and delivered several accurate balls to the bag during evaluations.  Pop-times were 1.95-2.00. 

Garrett Tisdall, Eaglecrest High School, C/3B
Pop-time: 1.98

6-foot-2, 185-pound right hand hitting catcher/3B. Tall athletic behind the plate, shows good hands receiving pitches and framing. Arm is accurate to the bag with a 74 MPH velocity and a 1.98 pop time. At the plate he stands tall and balanced. He uses a high leg kick to load on his backside and transfer his weight aggressively on the swing. Swing path is slightly uphill and produced a ball with good carry. His exit velocity was 87 MPH off the tee. Ran a 7.4 60.   

Sam McGill, Fairview High School, C/3B
Pop-time: 1.98

5-foot-11, 176-pound right hand hitting catcher/3B. Behind the plate he showed a good setup and positioning on pitches, frames the outside pitch well. He showed soft hands and quick feet on balls in the dirt. Arm velocity was 76 MPH from the crouch with a pop time of 1.98.  At the plate he starts open with a high leg kick to come square. Swing path is uphill with good extension at contact. Exit velocity was 91 MPH off the tee. He showed good bat control to the right center gap. Ran a 7.48 60.   

Russell Cruz, Columbine High School, C/3B
Pop-time: 2.02

A 6-foot-0, 190-pound right hand hitting 3B/C who ran a 7.20 60.  At the plate he starts with a wide set up and uses a high lift and place leg kick for timing.  Strong weight transfer and quick hands produced a 91 MPH exit velocity.  Bat stays in the zone with a slight uphill path.  Behind the plate, Cruz is a take charge player with soft hands and good framing.  Arm velocity was 79 MPH and pop-times were 2.11-2.15.  In the field he moves well and uses a quick release to deliver and accurate ball across the diamond.  Very versatile player.  

Casey O’Neill, Lakewood High School, C/3B
Pop-time: 2.02

A 5-foot-10, 170-pound right hand hitting catcher/3B who ran a 7.80 60.  At the plate he starts with an open stance with a long stride to come square.  Swing path is uphill with good power to the left center gap.  Exit velocity was 81 MPH.  Behind the plate he showed good command of the pitchers and working hitters.  He throws from a high ¾ arm slot and showcased a 75 MPH arm.  Pop-times were 2.02-2.05.

 

Quinn Smith, Legend High School, C
Pop-time: 2.06

A 6-foot-0, 160-pound right hand hitting catcher who ran a 7.49 60.  At the plate he hits from a wide stance with a short stride for timing.  He showcased quick hands on the inside pitch and showed good bat control to all fields.  Exit Velocity was 83 MPH.  Behind the plate he sets up well on pitches and uses a quiet body and soft hands to frame.  Arm velocity was 73 MPH with some accuracy to the bag.  Pop-times were 2.06-2.09.

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