By Toby Bicknell
Texas Scouting Director

Twitter: @PBR_Texas

Name: Jarficur Parker
School: Plano West
Position: Shortstop
College: Uncommitted

 

scouting report

5-foot-10, 165-pound, athletic frame. Began the day posting an event-best 60-yard dash time of 6.63. The right-handed hitter has good presence in the box and starts from a tall, relaxed set-up. Simple load, lands in strong launch position with hands back. Head stays quiet during the swing, clean hand path, barrel stays in zone a long time with solid extension through contact. Made solid contact throughout batting practice in the middle of the field with good barrel awareness. Exit velocity 84 mph. Parker showed good athleticism at shortstop with solid footwork and rhythm through the ball. Has soft hands from an athletic fielding position, clean exchange to high-¾ arm stroke at 80 mph across the diamond.

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