Unsigned 2018 Series: Top 10 Outfielders
December 1, 2017
For part 5 of the Unsigned Series, we shift our focus to the outfielders:
Christian Scott OF / Rossview, TN / 2018Rankings StateRank: 8 / POS: 2
5-11, 155-pound outfielder. LHH hits from a slightly open, slightly crouched stance w/ back shoulder hand location and some bat waggle. Shift of weight, toe tap (occasional leg kick) and proper load. Quiet and calm in the box. Above avg bat speed w/ balanced, all fields approach. Advanced hitter. Defensively, shows above avg speed w/ above avg throwing arm and tools to stay in CF. The top uncommitted 2018 player in Tennessee. |
Brady Moore OF / 2B / Scotts Hill, TN / 2018Rankings StateRank: 43 / POS: 7
10/21/17 - Home-1st: 4.53, Exit Velocity: 93 |
Aidan Raines OF / Mount Juliet, TN / 2018Rankings StateRank: 44 / POS: 8
Also a college football prospect, he shows plus speed w/ CF instincts. Offensively, shows above average bat speed w/ a patient offensive approach. Projects to hit for average w/ gap power.
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Cooper Cook OF / RHP / Knoxville Halls, TN / 2018Rankings StateRank: 67 / POS: 12
6/14/16 - 60 Time: 6.86, Position Velocity: OF-88, Exit Velocity: 85 |
Ben Grable OF / Science Hill, TN / 2018Rankings StateRank: 68 / POS: 13
9/10/17 - 5-11, 165-pound outfielder. Lefty hits from a slightly open, slightly crouched stance w/ back ear hand position. Bunted for a hit in his only at bat on the first pitch he saw, running a 3.97 down the line. Defensively, shows the tools to stay in CF w/ arm strength, routes and pure speed. Very intriguing uncommitted 2018. |
Carson Shacklett OF / Brentwood, TN / 2018Rankings StateRank: 84 / POS: 14
4/4/17: Just a hitter. Feel for barrel and strike zone. Bat speed to handle velo on the inner half. Gap to gap type. Above avg runner. |
Chance Hall OF / RHP / Science Hill, TN / 2018Rankings StateRank: 85 / POS: 15
9/10/17 - 6-2, 190-pound outfielder. Righty hits from an open, slightly crouched stance w/ back shoulder hand location. Stride to square w/ proper hand load. Above avg bat speed. Gets very close to rolling over the wrists too early. Projects for power. Defensively, shows the arm strength to play in a corner OF spot. Intriguing uncommitted 2018 prospect. |
Dillan Saunders OF / Independence , TN / 2018Rankings StateRank: 86 / POS: 16
9/24/17 - Home-1st: 4.50, Position Velocity: 79, Exit Velocity: 85 |
Hunter Crawford OF / RHP / Beech, TN / 2018Rankings StateRank: 93 / POS: 18
11/18/17 - 30 Time: 3.91, Position Velocity: OF-80, Exit Velocity: 102 |
Jacob Langham OF / Coffee County, TN / 2018Rankings StateRank: 100 / POS: 20
9/18/17 - 5-9, 165-pound OF w/ plus running speed and some feel for barrel. The righty hits from an open stance w/ a slight crouch and back shoulder hand location. Hanging leg kick w/ proper load. Short to the ball w/ bat speed and gap to gap approach. Plus runner who glides across the bases. DNS enough for a defensive eval. Intriguing speed first OF. |