Unsigned Senior Showcase: Outfield Analysis

Continuing our analysis of the Unsigned Senior Showcase, we take a look at the top outfield prospects in attendance. After reviewing notes, stats and videos we’ve compiled a list of the top ten outfield prospects.

From power corner guys to speedy center field types, here’s our list of top ten:

Top Outfield Prospects

1. Cameron Robinson, OF/RHP, Champaign Central, 2018
High upside frame, long and lean build, 6-foot-4, 190-pound two-way player. Right-handed hitter, open stance, weight balanced, short stride, works linear to front foot. Path is short to the baseball, has bat speed, front foot hitter, contact is hard occasional backspin, 88 mph exit velocity from the tee. 7.16 runner in the 60. Defensively plays through the baseball easy action, long exchange. Arm action is short and over the top, carries at 87 mph from the outfield. Similar arm action on the mound, drop and drive style, athletic finish. Fastball is straight, showed control, 83-86 mph. Slider is occasionally sharp, 11/5 shape, control for zone, 69-71 mph. Changeup has feel, 75-76 mph.

2. Max Snowden, OF, Grayslake Central, 2018
Currently ranked No. 199 in Illinois. 6-foot-1, 175-pound, projectable, athletically built, outfielder. Ran an event best, 6.66 laser-timed 60. Right-handed hitter with upside. Balanced, relaxed setup, smooth load, heel-lift stride and maintains balance through contact. Hands work well in swing, present bat speed and quick twitch. Gap-to-gap approach and 89 mph exit velocity from a tee. Defensively, fluid footwork, clean exchange and plays through the baseball at times. Long, over-the-top arm action, throws carry and topped at 86 mph from the outfield.

3. Steele Beatty, OF, Pewaukee (WI), 2018
5-foot-11, 187-pound, athletically built, outfielder with present strength. Emerged as one of the top uncommitted outfielders in the state of Wisconsin. At the plate, right-handed hitter, balanced setup, pre-pitch load, leg-lift timing trigger and confident in the box. Highly-aggressive swing, looks to drive and lift the baseball, advanced bat speed, flashes loose hands and gap-to-gap approach; 95 mph exit velocity from a tee. In the outfield, attacks the baseball, plays through, sure hands and clean transfer. Short, quick arm action, over-the-top slot, throws carry and clocked at 89 mph. 7.33 runner in the 60, laser-timed.

4. Kevin Lapka, OF, Lane Tech, 2018
Athletically built, broad shouldered, lean waist, 6-foot-1, 185-pound outfielder. Right-handed hitter, balanced stance, smooth wrapped loading action, leg lift stride, good balance through contact. Athletic hitter with loose hands, hard consistent contact, on time, gap to gap approach. 95 mph exit velocity from the tee. Ran a 6.95 60. Defensively moves well through the baseball, plays in stride attacking the baseball. Arm action is short and over the top, carried to target with accuracy, 82 mph.

5. Nicholas Calip, OF, Schaumburg, 2018
6-foot-1, 170-pound, athletically built, long-limbed, right-handed hitting outfielder. At the plate, pre-pitch rhythm, tall, balanced setup and long stride. Aggressive swing, present bat speed, pull approach and looks to lift the baseball; 87 mph exit velocity from a tee. Defensively, quick feet, aggressive to the baseball, soft hands, quick, clean exchange. Loose arm, high ¾ slot, and throws clocked at 84 mph. 7.12 runner in the 60, laser-timed.

6. Jeff Morton, OF/LHP, Mundelein, 2018
Recent Triton JC commit. 5-foot-11, 185-pound, strong, left/left two-way prospect. Ran a 7.25 laser-timed 60. At the plate, balanced setup, short stride and good balance through contact. Stays short to the ball, strong wrists, fast bat and makes a lot of hard contact; 88 mph exit velocity from a tee. In the outfield, flashes natural outfield actions, fluid footwork, body control and a clean exchange. Loose arm action, high ¾ slot, throws carry and topped at 84 mph. On the mound, left-handed pitcher, works on-line, smooth rhythm, lands square and regular effort throughout. Short, loose arm action from a high ¾ window. Fastball, occasional run and sink, 77-80 mph, touched 82. Curveball, 1/7 shape, firm, short break, 68-71 mph. Changeup, fade action, 72-74 mph.

7. Zach Asik, OF/LHP, Wisconsin Lutheran (WI), 2018
5-foot-11, 175-pound, athletically built, left/left, two-way prospect. At the plate, balanced setup, short stride and maintains balance through contact. Present bat speed, strong, hard contact, gap-to-gap approach and 86 mph exit velocity. In the outfield, plays through the baseball, sure hands, clean transfer, loose arm action, high ¾ slot and throws clocked at 83 mph. On the mound, left-handed pitcher, tall and fall delivery, stays on-line, lands square and regular effort throughout. Long arm action out of a high ¾ slot. Fastball thrown for strikes, 76-77 mph. Curveball 1/7 shape, 63-65 mph. Changeup sat 69-72 mph.

8. Noah Miller, OF, St. Rita, 2018
6-foot, 150-pound, lean, left/left outfielder. 7.19 runner in the 60, laser-timed. At the plate, fluid rhythm, open setup, leg-lift timing trigger and maintains balance through contact. Loose hands, gets extension through contact and registered a 93 mph exit velocity from a tee. Defensively, steady hands, clean transfer and live arm. Arm works loose and from a high ¾ slot and throws topped at 88 mph.  

9. Niles Gall, OF, Richards, 2018
5-foot-10, 160-pound, left-handed hitting outfielder. 6.95 runner in the 60, laser-timed. Offensively, balanced setup, pre-pitch rhythm, short stride and finishes on backside. Line-drive, pull approach, 82 mph exit velocity from a tee. In the outfield, reliable hands, works through the baseball at times. Long arm action, high ¾ slot, throws topped at 85 mph.

10. Ellis Nosek, OF, Kettle Moraine (WI), 2018
5-foot-11, 184-pound, strong, athletically built outfielder. Right-handed hitter, balanced setup and leg-kick timing trigger. Flashed quick twitch and a fast bat. Stays short to the ball, natural lift in swing, gap-to-gap approach and 85 mph exit velocity from a tee. Defensively, works through the baseball with a crow hop, steady hands, long arm action, high ¾ slot and throws topped at 81 mph. 7.14 runner in the 60, laser-timed.

Best of the Rest (Listed Alphabetically)

Jalen Acevedo, OF/RHP, Roberto Clemente, 2018
6-foot, 185-pound, two-way prospect with a well-proportioned, solid build. On the mound, right-handed pitcher, repeatable, tall and fall delivery with some effort throughout. Quick arm action from an over-the-top slot. Fastball, gets downhill at times, creates angle, sat 81-82 mph, touched 83. Curveball, 12/6 shape, 58-64 mph. Changeup, slows arm, has feel, occasional sink, 64-67 mph. At the plate, right-handed hitter, open setup, leg-kick timing trigger and uphill bat path. Current bat strength; 88 mph exit velocity from a tee. In the outfield, deliberate fielder, crow hop transfer, long, over-the-top arm action and throws topped at 81 mph. 7.50 runner in the 60.

Adam Budorick, OF, Glenbrook South, 2018
6-foot-1, 175-pound, athletically built, outfielder. 7.08 runner in the 60, laser-timed. Right-handed hitter, balanced setup, long, leg-lift stride and some rhythm throughout. Line-drive approach and 85 mph exit velocity from a tee. Defensively, long, firm arm action and throws clocked at 75 mph from the outfield.

Kyle Caponi, OF, New Trier, 2018
5-foot-8, 145-pound, right-handed hitting outfielder. Ran a 7.03 laser-timed 60. Offensively, open setup, leg-lift timing trigger and average balance throughout. Bat stays flat through the zone at times, opposite field approach and 80 mph exit velocity. In the outfield, steady hands, quick, clean transfer. Long arm action, high ¾ slot and throws topped at 75 mph.

Coltrane Chong-Green, OF, Ogden International, 2018
5-foot-9, 128-pound, lean, right-handed hitting outfielder. Ran a 7.16 laser-timed 60. At the plate, closed, tall setup, pre-pitch load, short stride and 89 mph exit velocity from a tee. In the outfield, long strides, short arm action, high ¾ slot, clocked at 67 mph from the outfield.  

Christian Dearman, OF, Thornton Fractional South, 2018
6-foot, 160-pound, athletically built, outfielder. At the plate, right-handed hitter, balanced setup, pre-pitch load, toe-tap stride and bat stays level through the hitting zone. 82 mph exit velocity from a tee. Defensively, attacks and plays through the baseball, reliable hands. Long, firm arm action, high ¾ slot and throws topped at 77 mph. 7.34 runner in the 60, laser-timed.

John Fink, OF/LHP, Jerseyville, 2018
6-foot, 180-pound, well-proportioned, two-way prospect. At the plate, left-handed hitter, balanced, narrow setup, early short stride and simple approach. 83 mph exit velocity from a tee. Defensively, clean transfer, throws out of a high ¾ slot and throws topped at 79 mph. 7.05 runner in the 60. On the mound, left-handed pitcher, slow, deliberate wind up and regular effort throughout. Long arm action out of a high ¾ slot. Fastball, works mostly straight, 71-73 mph, topped at 74. Curveball sat 56-57 mph. Changeup, straight action, 67-71 mph.

Isaiah Gaines, RHP/OF, Homewood-Flossmoor, 2018
5-foot-8, 145-pound, two-way prospect. On the mound, right-handed pitcher, tall and fall, methodical, repeatable delivery, stays on-line and lands square. Arm works short and over-the-top. Fastball works straight, sat 78-81 mph, topped at 82. Curveball 12/6 shape, short break, 69-73 mph. Changeup, thrown for strikes, 74-76 mph. Ran a 7.15 laser-timed 60. At the plate, right-handed hitter, balanced setup, short stride and uphill bat path; 81 mph exit velocity from a tee. In the outfield, steady hands, clean exchange, over-the-top arm action, throws carry and topped out at 85 mph.

Joshua Gaines, OF/RHP, Homewood-Flossmoor, 2018
5-foot-8, 162-pound, two-way prospect. At the plate, right-handed hitter, wide setup, short stride and minimal wasted movement. Registered an 83 mph exit velocity from a tee. In the outfield, clean exchange, works through the baseball at times, short, over-the-top arm actions, throws flash carry and topped at 85 mph. 7.54 runner in the 60. On the mound, right-handed pitcher, methodical, tall and fall delivery, works slightly across his body and lands closed. Fastball, thrown for strikes, ranged 78-81 mph, sat mostly 80-81. Curveball 11/5 shape, 68-71 mph. Changeup, occasional arm-side-run, around the zone, 76-78 mph.

Jake Garvey, OF/RHP, Riverside-Brookfield, 2018
5-foot-10, 160-pound, two-way prospect. At the plate, open, tall setup, loads pre-pitch, stride gets back to even and average balance throughout. 83 mph exit velocity from a tee. Defensively, in the outfield, steady hands, long arm action, high ¾ slot, throws topped at 76 mph. 7.65 runner in the 60. On the mound, right-handed pitcher, long arm action, high ¾ slot with some effort in his delivery. Fastball works straight, 69-70 mph. Curveball, thrown for strikes, 12/6 shape, 58-61 mph. Changeup, around the zone, 63-65 mph.

Lucas Gosewehr, OF, Grafton (WI), 2018
6-foot-4, 185-pound outfielder, strong athletic frame. Right-handed hitter, wide balanced stance, short stride. Path is long and firm with occasional bat speed, 77 mph exit velocity from the tee. Defensively arm plays at 77 mph from the outfield, firm high ¾ action. Ran a 7.19 in the 60.

Adam Graham, OF, Neuqua Valley, 2018
6-foot-2, 175-pound, outfielder, athletic, projectable build. Ran a 6.83 laser-timed 60. Right-handed hitter, pre-pitch bat waggle, open setup, stride gets back to event, long, level bat path through the zone and bat strength; 87 mph exit velocity from a tee. Defensively, long, loose arm action from a high ¾ slot; throws clocked at 81 mph.

Ruben Hurtado, RHP/OF, Lemont, 2018
6-foot-1, 160-pound, long, high-waisted two-way prospect. Projects best on the mound. Right-handed pitcher, tall and fall delivery, smooth rhythm, stays on-line and front foot lands closed. Long, loose, quick arm action out of a high ¾ window. Fastball, run and sink action at times, works down in the zone, sat mostly 79-80 mph. Curveball, thrown for strikes, 11/5 shape, 67-70 mph. Changeup, fastball arm speed at times, down in the zone, sat mostly 73-75 mph, topped at 77 mph. At the plate, right-handed hitter, open setup, stride gets back to even, long bat path and 73 mph exit velocity from a tee. Defensively, works through the baseball, steady hands, clean transfer, loose arm and throws topped at 81 mph. 7.37 runner in the 60, laser-timed.

Doubah Joseph, OF, Homewood-Flossmoor, 2018
5-foot-7, 145-pound, lean, right-handed hitting outfielder. Offensively, balanced setup, short stride and average balance through contact. Level path through the zone, line-drive approach and 86 mph exit velocity from a tee. Defensively, plays through the baseball in the outfield. Short, loose arm action from an over-the-top slot and throws clocked at 77 mph. 7.57 runner in the 60.

Chris McFarland, OF, Rock Island Alleman, 2018
5-foot-10, 160-pound, well-proportioned, right-handed hitting outfielder. 7.06 runner in the 60, laser-timed. At the plate, slightly open setup, loads pre-pitch, gets separation, short stride and finishes on his backside. Aggressive swing, looks to lift the baseball, pull approach, long bat path through the zone and 86 mph exit velocity from a tee. Defensively, plays through the baseball, quick release. Short arm action, over-the-top arm action, throws are true, carry and topped at 82 mph.

Sam Nemetz, OF, Janesville Parker (WI), 2018
5-foot-11, 150-pound, lean, left/left outfielder. Ran a 7.22 laser-timed 60. At the plate, balanced setup, short stride and simple swing. Opposite field approach and 81 mph exit velocity from a tee. In the outfield, fluid footwork, flashed natural outfield actions, sure hands. Loose arm action, high ¾ slot and throws topped at 81 mph.

Julian Payne, OF/RHP, St. Laurence, 2018
5-foot-5, 155-pound, two-way prospect. Offensively, left-handed hitter, balanced setup, line-drive approach and 75 mph exit velocity. Defensively, in the outfield, reliable hands, plays through the baseball, long arm action from an over-the-top slot, topped at 73 mph. 7.56 runner in the 60. On the mound, right-handed pitcher, arm works long from a high ¾ slot and regular effort in his delivery. Fastball worked straight, sat 72-74 mph, touched 75. Curveball, 12/6 shape, 57-59 mph. Changeup straight action, sat 63-65 mph.

Ryan Peterson, OF, Glenbard West, 2018
6-foot, 185-pound, strong, right-handed hitting outfielder. 7.06 runner in the 60, laser-timed. At the plate, balanced setup and leg-lift timing trigger. Flashed loose hands, lift in swing, gap-to-gap approach and occasional hard contact; 81 mph exit velocity from a tee. Defensively, plays through the baseball, reliable hands, arm works long out of ¾ slot, loose out front; topped at 85 mph.

Jackson Schutzenhofer, OF, Schaumburg Christian, 2018
5-foot-8, 152-pound, lean, outfielder. 7.16 runner in the 60, laser-timed. At the plate, right-handed hitter, balanced, wide setup, toe-tap stride and long bat path through the zone; 83 mph exit velocity from a tee. In the outfield, steady hands, plays through the baseball, long arm action, high ¾ slot and throws topped at 80 mph.

Quincy Sowell, OF, St. Joseph, 2018
5-foot-11, 175-pound, outfielder with a strong, athletic build. 7.06 runner in the 60, laser-timed. At the plate, right-handed hitter, balanced setup, short stride with slightly uphill bat path and pull approach at the plate. 74 mph exit velocity from a tee. In the outfield, clean exchange, short, over-the-top arm action, 65 mph.

Danny Tharp, OF/RHP, Waterloo, 2018
6-foot-2, 170-pound two-way player, lean athletic frame. Right-handed hitter, open stance, toe tap stride, fair balance throughout. Path is long and works uphill, 86 mph exit velocity from the tee. In the outfield arm played long from a high ¾ slot, flashed carry, 84 mph. Moves through the baseball, clean exchange, corner outfield profile. 7.34 runner in the 60. Arm plays similar on the mound, Fastball showed natural cutting action, 78-79 mph, touched 80 mph. Curveball has 12/6 shape, feel for the zone, 65-70 mph. Straight changeup showed feel, 71-73 mph. Flashed slider at 69-70 mph.

Devin Tyler, OF, West De Pere (WI), 2018
Recent Siena Heights University commit. 5-foot-10, 185-pound, left/left outfielder. At the plate, open setup, pre-pitch leg lift/hang and average balance throughout. Aggressive swing, loose hands at times, bat stays flat through the zone, line-drive approach and strength through contact; 89 mph exit velocity. Defensively, flashed outfield actions, plays through, loose arm, high ¾ slot and throws clocked at 78 mph.

Bryce Urbanek, OF, Mishicot (WI), 2018
6-foot, 175-pound, athletically built, right-handed hitting outfielder. Ran a 7.49 60. Offensively, balanced setup, pre-pitch rhythm, long stride and 82 mph exit velocity from a tee. Defensively, reliable hands, quick exchange. Short, loose, quick arm action from an over-the-top slot; throws carry and topped at 86 mph.

Jackson Wagner, OF, Oak Creek (WI), 2018
5-foot-7, 155-pound, right-handed hitting outfielder. Ran a 7.15 60, laser-timed. At the plate, open setup, leg-kick timing trigger and stays short to the baseball. 81 mph exit velocity from a tee. Defensively, reliable hands, works through the baseball and quick release. Long, quick arm action, over-the-top slot, throws carry and topped at 87 mph.

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