Underclass Prospect Games: Outfield Analysis
September 6, 2017
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By Jerry Shank
MD/VA Scouting Director
Top Performers
Marcus Lee Sang OF/LHP Northern 2019
Athletic and projectable frame at 5-foot-11, 175-pounds. Hits from a square set up at the plate. big leg kick load, Direct path at the plate with uphill finish and ability to drive ball in the gaps. Nice rhythm in swing, can get out out balance at times. Power potential with gap hitting approach. Exit velocity of 91. Works thru ball well in the outfield with clean exchange. Throws from an almost over the top slot with nice carry on throws that were accurate around the bag up to 82 mph.
Joey Davis OF Appoquinimink 2019
Projectable athletic frame with room to add on at 5-foot-11, 150-pounds. Hits from a square, balanced set up at the plate with hands above shoulder height. Big leg kick as weight shifts back and barrel shift in to head. Level swing path with uphill finish and bat speed at the plate. leg kick gets him out of balance at times. Showed some strength with bat. Active feet at third base. Clean exchange with loose arm action throwing from an over the top slot. Throws have nice carry on them across the diamond and had nice carry from the outfield, where his throws got up to 89 mph.
Nick Burch OF Leonardtown 2019
Athletic frame with some length and room to grow at 5-11, 165. Hits from a slightly open setup with weight a bit forward. rocks back with short, simple load. Short swing path ath the plate with quick hands and fast bat speed. Closes off at times. Nice extension through contact and shows some pop at plate with an 85 mph exit velo. Active feet in the outfield. Works thru ball well with a shorter quick arm action and shows some carry on throws with room for more. Position velo of 79 mph. Nice foundation in player, interesting follow as he fills out frame.
Best of the Rest (In alphabetical order)
Graham Blondes OF Wootton 2020
Athletic frame at 6-foot, 170. Hits from an open set up with high hands. Loads square with arm bar. Level path through contact. Middle approach. Shows some strength at the plate with pull typle approach. Like to see free hands up some more at the plate. Exit velocity of 82 mph. Works thru ball well in the outfield. Clean exchange throwing from an over the top slot. Position velo of 69 mph.
Derrick Booker OF Archbishop Curley 2019
Compact frame at 5-9, 150. Hits from a slight open, taller set up. Leg kick in to a slightly closed landing at hitting position. Short swing path at the plate with smooth swing and some extension through contact. Exit velo of 81mph. Sound actions in the outfield, could work thru ball more and have more intent on the baseball. Throwing from a high three quarter slot, throws were accurate with average carry. Position velo of 73mph.
Rocky Grimes OF St. Mary's Ryken 2019
Stronger frame at 5-foot-9, 165-pounds. hits from an athletic set up at the plate with high hands. Short, level swing path with quick hands and some bat speed at the plate. Got out of balance at times in swing. Nice rhythm throughout. Sound base at the plate and will get better as he gets stronger. Clean actions from the outfield. Sound exchange, like to see it quicken. Shorter arm action on throws from the outfield. Average carry on throws would like to see work thru more and focus on gaining arm strength. Solid foundation on player and one to keep an eye on as he develops and adds strength.
Aaron Groller OF/LHP Souderton Area 2019
Athletic projectable frame at 6-foot-1, 165-pounds. hits from a slightly open, athletic set up at the plate. Short leg kick load with short weight shift back and arm bar to hitting position. Uphill swing path with average bat speed but simple swing and barreled well. Shorter arm action in the outfield working through the ball well and throwing from a three-quarter slot. Projectable athlete.
Garrett McIlhenney OF Calvert Hall 2019
Compact, athletic frame at 5-foot-6, 135-pounds. Hits from a talleropen set up at the plate. Smooth lod to square at footstrike with slight leg kick. Shorter swing path with quick hands and some extension and shows some bat speed. Middle approach. Exit velocity of 80 mph. Active feet in the outfield. Works thru ball well with clean exchange. Shorter quick arm action throwing from a high three quarter slot. Throws were accurate at 77 mph.
Chris Roberts OF John Carroll 2019
Frame with room to add to at 5-foot-10, 155-pounds. Hits from a square set up slightly close. Short load picking up foot and dropping and slight arm bar. Level path at the plate with average bat speed and uphill finish. Simple stroke at the plate and repeats well. Exit velo of 81 mph. Active feet in the outfield. Works thru ball well with short arm action throwing from a high three quarter slot. Throws have average carry on them up to 77 mph. Nice foundation and has room to add strength.
Cameron Snyder OF Northern 2020
Projectable frame with some length at 6-foot1, 155-pounds. Hits from an athletic, slightly open set up. short load with short leg kick to hitting position and arm bar. Level swing path with quick hands, average bat speed, and some extension. Keeps hands inside. Sound feet in the outfield, average hands with clean exchange. Shorter arm action throwing from a three quarter slot. Like to see work thru more. OF velo of 77 mph. More in tank.
Nathan Turner OF Dover (DE) 2020
Projectable athletic frame with room to grow at 6-foot, 150-pounds. Hits from a taller, slightly open set up at the plate. Short load with small leg kick to hitting position. Simple stroke at the plate with quick hand and a short path with average bat speed. Exit velo of 74 mph. Nice foundation as a hitter oce he gets stronger. Sound footwork in the outfield with a clean arm action throwing from a high three quarter slot. Would like to see work thru throws more to keep them more on line. Accurate throws at 70 mph.
Dev Zoks OF Wootton 2020
Compact athletic frame at 5-foot-7, 130-pounds. Hits from an athletic, slightly open set up with high hands. Weight slgihtly stacekd back with short leg kick. Lowers hands in load with a short, level swing path with average bat speed. Could get more consistent balance in swing to get more pop from lower half. 80 mph exit velocity. Active feet in the outfield and works thru the ball well. Clean exchange throwing from a high three quarter slot. throws have some carry on them and are accurate at 80 mph. Interesting prospect to keep an eye on as he adds strength to his frame.
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