Uncommitted Spotlight - 2024 INF Silas Berschauer (Meridian)

Silas Berschauer, Meridian (WA), 2024
Positional Profile: SS/OF Hitter who rotates aggressively.
Body: 6-0, 165-pounds. Purposeful movements. Lanky body.
Hit: RHH. Wide stance, bent knees. Broad elbow placement. Loads by lifting front leg to hinge into backside. Extends left arm on load, right elbow raises. Turns back to pitcher while in launch. Generates momentum from fierce upper body rotation while extended. From extended left arm, comes slightly around the ball for LC approach. Finishes aggressively on backside. Arms stay extended through the swing. 68.8 mph bat speed with 15 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 max exit velocity, averaged 86.3 mph. 369' max distance.
Arm: RH. Shorter, quick release from a low 3/4 slot. Tight takeaway with length out front at release
Defense: Active footwork with aggressive tempo working around the ball. Starts tall/upright then gets into pre-pitch hop prior to making initial move. Gets down to the ball with hip hinge and keeps momentum coming through the play
ATH: 7.39 runner in the 60. 24.00 max vertical.