Future Games: Hitter Reports
August 9, 2018
On August 1st through the 4th, the team of some of the best uncommitted 2020's in the state competed. This began with an evaluation day on the 1st before playing 3 games. Tennessee ended up going 1-2 for the event. Video within this story is all game swings. Go to the profile to see the video from evaluation day! Read up on every hitter below:
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REUBEN CHURCH / 3B / 1B / MARYVILLE, TN / 2020Rankings StateRank: 15 / POS: 1
60: 7.19, Position Velocity: IF: 86, Exit Velocity: 94 3B had one of the biggest events of anyone in attendance and ended up being the runner up for MVP. Every ball he hit was barreled and jumped off the bat and he collected 3 hits, including a double, a home run to LCF and a grand slam to RF. 6-2, 195-pounder features prototypical corner IF size, featuring well-proportioned present strength, some physical projection. Offensively, hits w/ a crouched, slightly closed stance w/ short hand rhythm into shift of weight, toe tap and proper load. Generates elite bat speed through the zone. Consistent, repeatable swing, generates easy bat speed. Barrel feel w/ consistent hard contact. Ball makes a different sounds off of his barrel, explodes through it. Was a presence in the box all week. Shows power to all fields. Combination of high level hit tool and power tool. Defensively, shows soft hands w/ range to both sides and easy arm strength across the diamond. Stood out with the glove showing ability to make late adjustments to hops. True 3B. |