Uncommitted Spotlight 2024 3B/RHP Ivan Epps (Lutheran)

 

Physical: 6-foot-0, 205 pounds; Sturdy, full build. 8.08 runner in the 60.

Offensively: RHH. Even setup, with feet just outside his shoulders; upright bat position. Short take back with the hands with a toe-tap for timing. Stays behind the ball while showing a strong lower half. Showed a slight lift to the ball with a two handed finish.  More flyballs than line drives and groundballs with a peak exit velocity of 92 MPH via Trackman.

Defensively: Starts with an upright /tall setup; static during pre-pitch while sitting back. Hands are underneath the body while funneling to the hip before transfer. Moderate arm circle from a low 3/4 arm slot.INF - 80 MPH.

Pitching: Uses a center rubber setup while using a side step. Belt high leg drive with a slight coil away from the plate. Has a moderate stride landing inline with the plate. Short take back while arm stays in line with 2B; standard 3/4 slot. Square to the plate with finish. FB: Peak velo of 83 MPH, while sitting 81-83 MPH; arm side run. CB: 70-82 MPH; 11-5 shape. SL: 71-75 MPH; short action. CH: 79 MPH; fading action.  Showed the ability to command the fastball and curveball on both sides of the plate.

 

 

 

Physical: 5-foot-11, 185 pounds; Proportional build. 8.19 runner in the 60.

Offensively: RHH. Open setup, with feet just outside his shoulders; bat positioned at a 45 degree angle. Short take back with the hands with an up and down stride for timing. Stays behind the ball while showing a strong lower half. Showed a short swing path with a late one hand finish. More line drives than fly balls and ground balls with a peak exit velocity of 93 MPH via Trackman. balanced swing with pop; advanced blast metrics.

Defensively: Starts with a balanced setup; walks into ready position while showing active feet. Hands are soft with a clean transfer. Moderate arm circle from a standard 3/4 arm slot.  INF - 82 MPH. 

Pitching: Uses a center rubber setup while using a side step. Belt high leg drive with a slight coil away from the plate. Has a moderate stride landing inline with the plate. Moderate arm swing while arm stays in line with 2B; high 3/4 slot. Square to the plate with finish. FB: Peak velo of 83 MPH, while sitting 82-83 MPH; life out of the hand playing up through the zone. CB: 69-71 MPH; slurve  like action.  CH: 77-78 MPH; fading action.