By Chris Fuller
PBR Tennessee

Name: Collin Hopkins
Height: 5-11
Weight: 190
High School: Ensworth
Position: C
Class: 2016
State Rank: 71
Position Rank: 10

Scouting Report

8/16/15, West Tennessee Prospect Games  – The 5-foot-11, 190-pound prospect posted a 7.41 60 time and had a 76 mph position velocity from behind the plate. Hopkins showed good arm strength, quick footwork, was accurate on throws, had a quick exchange. His pop times ranged from 1.95-2.03 as he showed an improved overall game from his last PBR event. Offensively, Hopkins has fast bat speed from the right side and had an 84 mph exit velocity off the tee.  Hits from a balanced setup, has good overall balance, short stride, and is a gap to gap type hitter. Hopkins has an aggressive approach at the plate and went 1-for-4 in game play for the royal team.

Analysis

Hopkins’ most impressive improvements have come defensively where he has shown a big jump in arm strength from behind the plate as he reeled off strong and accurate throws during the pregame workout of his last event. His velocity has jumped from 71 to 76 mph, and subsequently, his pop times improved to 1.95-2.03. Hopkins showed a quick transfer and release, and his improved footwork was key in producing extremely accurate throws to the bag.

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