VA/DC 2018 Rankings Breakdown: 91-100
June 23, 2017
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By John Nolan
Virginia Assistant Director and Content Manager
And Jerry Shank
MD/VA Director
We take a closer look into the Virginia/DC Class of 2018 rankings with a breakdown of the class. Our player rankings are based on all the players we have had the opportunity to see whether it has been at one of our own PBR Virginia Events, games that we cover during the high school season and travel season, and finally other events that we cover over the spring/summer/fall.
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VA/DC 2018 Rankings: 91-100
Scouting Report
10.31.15: Balkin has an athletic 5-10 frame and hits from the right side. He has an athletic stance and wraps a bit as he loads back while taking a longer stride. His hips are explosive and he has average batspeed and an exit velocity of 79 off of the tee. He has a short bat path and extends through the ball. He maintains balance throughout his swing and has currently has a line-drive approach which projects to grow to gap power as he develops. In the outfield, Balkin is an athletic fielder and has a quick, clean release. He throws from a high three-quarters arm slot and has an above average arm with a positional velocity of 82.
9.23.15: Balkin has a lanky 5-10 frame and ran a 7.18 60. At the plate, Balkin has an athletic stance and short load back with short stride. He maintains balance throughout his swing and has an explosive lower half. He has above average batspeed and a short stroke with some extension. He posted an exit velocity of 79 off of the tee. In the field, Balkin aggressively attacks the ball and has athletic actions and a quick release. He throws from a high three-quarters arm slot and an above average arm, with a positional velocity of 82.