Maryland Unsigned Senior Games: Infield Notebook
August 22, 2018
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This week we are diving deeper into this year's Maryland Unsigned Senior Games breaking down by position the statistical leaders and top performers. We continue today with the infielders.
TOP INF VELO'S
85 mph: Joseph Davis
82 mph: Loy Hickmon
81 mph: Noah Cerrud-Osmer / Aaron Winsker
80 mph: Ferris McIlmail
79 mph: Justin Acal / Ryan Kulick / Xander Waddell
TOP INF EXIT VELO'S
95 mph: Noah Cerrud-Osmer
85 mph: Justin Acal / Patrick Defeciani
83 mph: Jacob Rostkowski / Nico Santoro
81 mph: Loy Hickmon
80 mph: Ryan Kulick / Tyler Stanley / Xander Waddell
TOP INF 60-YARD TIMES
6.83: Kristopher Lotharp
6.97: Loy Hickmon
7.10: Ferris McIlmail
7.12: Justin Acal
7.13: Nico Santoro
TOP UNSIGNED SENIOR GAMES MIDDLE INFIELDERS
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Loy Hickmon SS / RHP / St. John's College, VA / 2019Athletic body type and 5-foot-9, 160 pound frame. Hits from a balanced, athletic, square, pre-loaded stance. Quiet body with minimal movement at the plate. Showed quick hands, fast bat speed and some lower half involvement. Stays through and behind the ball well with good extension through contact. Short, level swing path and an exit velo of 81 mph. Gap-to-gap line drives type hitter. Went 1-for-3 with a double in the game and ran a 6.97 60-yard dash. Athletic and plays through the ball in the infield. Quick footwork, soft hands, and a quick, clean exchange at shortstop. Shorter arm action throwing from a high three-quarter slot at 82 mph across the diamond. |
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Xander Waddell SS / 2B / Old Mill , MD / 2019Athletic body type and 5-foot-10, 165 pound frame. Switch hitter and similar approach from both sides. Hits from a balanced, athletic, slightly open stance. Smooth back load with a small leg kick. Stronger lower half from the left side with a short uphill swing path. Short and more of a level, slightly uphill swing path from the right side. Fluid rhythm and stays behind the ball well form both sides. Exit velo was 80 mph also from both sides. Gap-to-gap line drives type hitter with occasional pop. Plays the middle infield with active feet and soft hands. Athletic, moves well, and plays through the ball. Funnels ball to chest and showed a quick, clean exchange. Short arm action throwing from a high three-quarter slot at 79 mph. Ran a 7.56 60-yard dash. |
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Ferris McIlmail 2B / SS / Urbana, MD / 2019Athletic, compact body type and 5-foot-9, 155 pound frame. Hits from a balanced, athletic, open stance at the plate. Smooth back load and remains balanced throughout swing. Gets nice lower half involvement and showed quick hands. Shorter, slightly uphill swing path with an exit velo of 79 mph. Gap-to-gap type hitter with occasional pull-side power. Went 1-for-3 in the game squaring up a line drive to left field. Athletic and plays through the ball in the infield with soft hands and a clean exchange. Made several nice plays during the game. Longer arm action throwing from a high three-quarter slot at 80 mph. Also ran a 7.10 60-yard dash. |
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Tyler Stanley 2B / SS / Colonel Richardson , MD / 2019Athletic, compact body type and 5-foot-8, 157 pound frame. Hits from a balanced, athletic, square stance with a wide base at the plate. Smooth deep load into back side with a toe tap. Strong lower half involvement, quick hands, and fast bat speed. Attacks the baseball with intent. Stays behind the ball well with a short, level swing path. Exit velo was 80 mph and he went 2-for-3 in the game with a double to left field. Gap-to-gap type hitter with occasional pop. Athletic and plays through the ball in the infield. Showed soft hands and clean exchange. Shorter arm action throwing from a high three-quarter slot at 75 mph. Ran a 7.22 60-yard dash. |
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Aaron Winsker SS / RHP / Hereford, MD / 2019Athletic body type and 5-foot-10, 165 pound frame. Hits from a balanced, athletic, slightly open stance at the plate. Smooth back load and strong lower half involvement. Showed quick hands and fast bat speed. Short, level swing path with an exit velo of 82 mph. Gap-to-gap line drives type hitter with occasional pop. Went 1-for-2 in the game. Athletic and plays through the ball in the infield with fluid footwork, soft hands and a clean exchange. Longer arm action throwing form a high three-quarter slot at 82 mph. Ran a 7.19 60-yard dash. |
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Nico Santoro SS / 2B / John Carroll, MD / 2019Athletic body type and 5-foot-11, 170 pound frame with room to grow. Hits from a balanced, athletic, open stance at the plate. Quiet body and minimal movement. Short stride and strong lower half involvement. Showed fluid rhythm and stays behind the ball well. Short, level swing path with an exit velo of 86 mph. Gap-to-gap line drives type hitter. Athletic in the middle infield and plays through the ball with soft hands and an extremely quick transfer. Quick first step and throws with short arm action from a high three-quarter slot at 78 mph. Also ran a 7.13 60-yard dash. |
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Justin Acal SS / 2B / Tuscarora, MD / 2019Athletic, compact body type and 5-foot-6, 150 pound frame. Hits from a balanced, athletic set-up and square stance at the plate. Smooth back load and nice lower half involvement. Gets good extension through contact and showed some bat speed. Short, level swing path and taller one-handed finish. Line drive type hitter with an exit velo of 85 mph. Went 1-for-3 in the game. Plays with active feet in the infield and showed smooth fielding actions. Funnels ball to belt with fluid footwork and clean exchanges. Short arm action throwing from a low-three-quarter slot at 79 mph. Showed the ability to make a wide range of plays and throw accurately from various arm angles. Ran a 7.12 60-yard dash. |
TOP UNSIGNED SENIOR GAMES CORNER INFIELDERS
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Joseph Davis RHP / 3B / Appoquinimink (DE), MD / 2019Athletic, lankier body type and 5-foot-11, 150 pound frame. Hits from a balanced, athletic, square stance at the plate. Smooth back load with a high leg kick. Explosive lower half, quick hands, and fast bat speed. Attacks the ball and swings with intent. Exit velo was 83 mph. Short, slightly uphill swing path with a one-handed finish. Gap-to-gap type hitter with present pull-side power. Plays third base with active feet and plays through the ball. Showed soft hands and a clean exchange. Shorter arm action throwing form a high three-quarter slot at 85 mph. Ran a 7.53 60-yard dash. |
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Noah Cerrud-Osmer OF / 1B / Walter Johnson, MD / 2019Big, solid body type and 6-foot-2, 220 pound frame. Cerrud-Osmer hits from a balanced, athletic, slightly open, wide base at the plate with minimal movement. Small pick it up - put it down front foot stride and slight back load. Does a nice job with lower half and remains balanced throughout swing. Stays behind the ball well and showed quick hands and fast bat speed. Exit velo was up to 95 mph. Shorter, level swing path with ability to put balls in gaps with ease. Showed some present strength at the plate during BP as well. Moves well at first base and showed fluid footwork turning the double play. Quick, clean exchanges throwing with shorter arm action from a high three-quarter slot at 81 mph. Also ran a 7.25 60-yard dash. |
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Patrick DeFeciani 1B / LHP / Clarkstown North, NY / 2019Solid body type and 6-foot-1, 185 pound frame. Hits from the left side in an athletic, balanced, square stance. Minimal movement and short back load. Strong lower half involvement and nice extension through contact. Quick hands and bat speed. Exit velo was 85 mph. Used all fields well during BP and showed some strength and gap-to-gap power. Plays through the ball at first base with soft hands and showed fluid footwork around the bag turning the double play. Long arm action throwing from a high three-quarter slot at 77 mph. |
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Will Behm 1B / 3B / Dulaney, MD / 2019Athletic, solid body type and 5-foot-9, 180 pound frame. Hits from a balanced, athletic, square stance at the plate. Quick, short stride and compact swing. Strong lower half involvement and stays behind the ball well. Gets uphill through contact showing some bat speed. Short, level swing path with an exit velo of 78 mph. Gap-to-gap line drives type hitter with occasional pop. Was 1-for-2 in the game. Plays with active feet and works through the ball at first base. Showed quick footwork around the bag and soft hands. Short arm action throwing from a low three-quarter slot. |
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Ryan Kulick 1B / RHP / Howard, MD / 2019Solid 5-foot-11, 200 pound frame. Hits from a tall, balanced, slightly open stance. Short back load with a toe tap for timing. Gets some lower half involvement and hits from back side. Stays behind the ball well and showed the ability to spray the ball well to all fields. Quick hands and quick bat speed with a short, slightly uphill swing path. Gap-to-gap type hitter with occasional pop, exit velo 80 mph. Went 1-for-3 in the game. Has a tendency to wait on the ball at first base. Showed a clean exchange and good footwork around the bag. Long arm action throwing from a high three-quarters slot at 79 mph. |
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Brett Swift 3B / OF / James M. Bennett, MD / 2019Big, solid 6-foot-2, 218 pound body and frame. Hits from a taller open stance. Rock back load and high leg kick for rhythm and timing. Gets good separation and showed stronger lower half involvement and quick bat speed. Slightly uphill swing path on the day. Gap-to-gap type hitter with some pull-side power. Went 1-for-3 with a double in the game. Plays through the ball at third base with a quick, clean exchange. Long arm action throwing from a lower three-quarters arm slot. |