Top Uncommitted 2018 Middle Infielders
July 31, 2017
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By John Nolan
Virginia Assistant Director and Content Manager
And Jerry Shank
MD/VA Director
As the summer approaches its end, we will spotlight the top ranked uncommitted players in the Class of 2018 by position. While a large number of players in the class are committed, there are plenty of very talented players who are still not, here is our listing of the top remaining uncommitted 2018 outfielders:
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TOP VA/DC UNCOMMITTED MIDDLE INFIELDERS
SCOUTING REPORT
6.27.17: Evans is 5-9 with an athletic frame, hits from the right side from an open athletic stance. Short stride on line, slight load back with wrap, explosive lower half and some balance to swing. Quick to ball, works uphill through contact with extension, fly ball approach, pull preference but can stay inside and drive ball to right, exit velocity was 94. At short, clean footwork, rounds ball and plays through it, above average hands. Quicker clean transfer, throws from a lower three-quarters arm slot, short arm action, infield velocity was 74. Ran a 4.35 home to first.
2.18.17: Evans is 5-9 with an athletic frame, hits from the right side from an open athletic stance with high hands. Short stride on line, smooth load back, good rhythm. Explosive hips and good balance to swing. Short to ball, working uphill through it with extension, quick bat. Showed good approach using middle of field, line drive swing with gap power and more to come, exit velocity of 94. At short, quick clean footwork, fields with wide base. Above average hands, clean exchange, throws from high three-quarters arm slot with a short arm action, position velocity was 79. Ran a 6.72 60 yard dash.
5.22.16: Hits from balanced, athletic stance that stands slightly open. Toe to heel stride that does not gain ground. Slight arm bar. Violent, aggressive swing. Bat exit velocity of 90 MPH. Level swing path that stays through the ball. Line drive hitter with gap power. Throws from a high three-quarters arm slot with accuracy. Positional velocity of 79 MPH. Soft hands with quick, clean exchanges. Footwork plays through the ball.