Prep Baseball Report

Unsigned Sr. Spotlight: 2018 3B Andrew Perry (Shenendehowa HS)


Dan Cevette
President, New York



As we continue to flood the amateur baseball scene in NY with daily content, a new article 'Unsigned Sr. Spotlight' will look at uncommitted seniors who performed well at a PBR event recently. Let's take a look at this weeks entry.



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 Perry stands in at 6-foot-1, 180-pounds with a thick, strong, athletic frame. Offensively- Lefty sets up in an open stance with his feet shoulder width apart. Shows a slight knee bend with an upright torso holding the bat in front of the back shoulder using little pre-pitch bat movement. On pitch, his trigger is a knee raise in to stride forward while his hands move back into his hitting position. Good lower body rotation getting hips cleared and using whole body frame in swing process. Shows quick hands to the hitting zone with a level barrel path throughout into a high two-handed finish. Demonstrated good plate coverage and line drive ability to all fields during batting practice round. Shows potential with clean swing. Recorded an exit velocity of 81 MPH, down 2 MPH from his previously best recorded mark of 83 MPH set in February 2017. Defensively- In the infield, shows a good approach and footwork towards the baseball. Fielding mechanics are clean with a quick funnel into the chest and appropriate transition into the throwing position. Has aggressive footwork towards intended target and made accurate throws. Moves well left/right and in on the run. Recorded a positional arm velocity in the infield of 80 MPH, up 3 MPH from February 2017. From the outfield, moves well to the baseball with a good approach and footwork. Gets underneath and shows a good transition from catch to the throwing position gaining ground throughout the process of the throw. Was accurate and moves well left/right and on the run. Recorded a positional outfield arm velocity of 85 MPH, a 5 MPH increase from February 2017. Overall a talented 2018 collegiate prospect that is still available.




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UPCOMING EVENTS


New York Winter Open NY 02/11 Paul Gerry Fieldhouse - Loch Sheldrake, NY
Rising Stars Winter Showcase NY 02/11 Paul Gerry Fieldhouse - Loch Sheldrake, NY
Preseason All-State West (NYS Games Trials) NY 02/19 Pinnacle Sports Campus - Victor, NY
Preseason All-State Downstate (NYS Games Trials) NY 02/21 House Of Sports - Ardsley, NY
Preseason All-State East (NYS Games Trials) NY 02/22 All-Star Academy - Latham, NY