Fox Cities Future Prospects: Analysis

May 12, 2016

By Matt Huck
Area Scout

The Fox Cities Future Prospects and Educational Showcase took place on April 20th at Players Choice of the Fox Cities in Appleton, WI.

The Future Prospect Showcase has a dual function. For most participants, this will be their first showcase event - an initial step toward achieving a player’s baseball goals. Part of this event is educational: there will be a lecture about what scouts look for, how to comport themselves, what to expect in the recruiting process, and the overall landscape of playing at the next level. The second function of the event is to identify young talent.

Today we roll out the scouting reports from the event.

Scouting Reports (Alphabetical Order)

Brinton Anderson, SS/RHP, Pulaski, 2021
5-foot-1, 85-pound right-handed hitting SS/RHP with a small, thin frame. Defensively has a short arm action from an over the top slot. Athletic actions with fluid footwork and average hands. Threw 56 mph across the infield. Offensively hits from a balanced, closed setup with a short stride and good balance. Opposite field hitter with a short, uphill swing path. 64 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 8.41. On the mound works from a high ¾ arm angle with a short arm action. Drop and drive delivery with easy effort. Works in line with home plate with a square landing. Fastball showed cutting action at 55-56 topping out at 57 mph. Changeup sat 50 mph. Will continue to improve with maturity.

Dylan Anderson, OF/RHP, Neenah, 2020
5-foot-10, 135-pound two-way player, slender frame. Right-handed hitter, balanced stance, slightly wider setup, short stride. Loose swing, showed bat speed for his age, short path, gap to gap type hitter. 76 mph exit velocity from the tee. Defensively arm played at 72 mph from the outfield, long over the top arm action. Footwork played with a shuffle through the baseball to release, 7.87 runner in the 60. On the mound pitched with a tall and fall type delivery, high ¾ arm action. Fastball ranged 61-67 mph, best velocities from the windup. Slider has 10/4 shape, 55-60 mph, showed feel. Changeup has arm side run, 59-60 mph.

Joshua Blount, LHP/1B, West De Pere, 2021
5-foot-10, 155-pound left-handed two-way player. Offensively hits from the left side, balanced stance, short stride, lower half works, good balance. Showed looseness in his swing, above average bat speed for his age, level path, line drive type hitter. 83 mph exit velocity from the tee. 7.39 runner. Defensively showed feel around the bag at first base, natural actions, good hands, played the position with ease. Arm action is short from a high ¾ slot, 62 mph across. On the mound arm played similarly, delivery worked in line. Fastball ranged 65-69 mph, slight arm side action, tendency to get underneath and occasionally missed up. Curveball has 1/7 action, showed good feel for his age, 52-56 mph. Changeup showed sink and fade, controlled, 56-60 mph.

Ryan Caracci, 2B, Kimberly, 2020
5-foot-5, 140-pound right-handed hitting second baseman. Offensively hits from a closed stance with a heel lift stride, slight collapse on the backside. Line drive, pull hitter with strength thru contact in BP. 64 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 10.53. Defensively has a short arm action from a ¾ arm slot. Slower actions with heavy footwork. Threw 56 mph across the infield.

John Carew, OF/RHP, Appleton North, 2021
5-foot-7, 120-pound right-handed hitting OF/RHP with a lanky frame. Defensively has a loose arm action from a ¾ arm slot. Online throws with carry throwing 69 mph from the outfield. Plays thru the ball with athletic actions, fluid footwork, and soft hands. Offensively hits from a tall setup with a short toe tap stride and good balance. Line drive hitter with a short path and a good approach at the plate. 67 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 8.09. Projects well on the mound. Works from a high ¾ arm angle with short arm action. Tall and fall delivery with a closed landing. Fastball showed heavy sinking action at 63-66 topping out at 67 mph. Curveball has 10-4 shape with sharp, late action at 59-62 mph. Changeup sat 60 mph.

Tom Casey, SS/RHP, Dubuque Senior, 2020
6-foot, 155-pound two-way player, lanky athletic build. Right-handed hitter, open stance, smooth loading action, slight leg lift stride, good balance. Loose hands, path works short to the baseball, good barrel control made hard contact. Above average bat speed for his age. 87 mph exit velocity from the tee. Defensively showed solid action on the infield, tendency to play tall at times, raw athletic defender. 7.69 runner in the 60. Arm played, loose with some length, high ¾ slot, average arm strength, 70 mph across the diamond. On the mound shows an ability to repeat and stay balanced, tall balance position. Arm plays over the top, firmer action. Fastball is mostly straight, 70-74 mph. Curveball had some downer action, 63-66 mph. Changeup has fading action, near fastball arm speed, 62-65 mph.

Brooks Griffin, OF/C/INF, New London, 2020
5-foot-7, 130-pound outfielder, athletically strong build for his age. Right-handed hitter, balanced stance, short stride, good balance. Hands are loose showed, a fast bat and made hard contact to both sides of the field. 72 mph exit velocity from the tee. Defensively took it at multiple positions, arm played best in the outfield when he had time to get rid of it, 69 mph from the outfield, 62 mph out of the crouch and 59 mph across the infield, high ¾ slot, firm action at times. In the outfield showed an ability to play through the baseball in stride, solid footwork, may project as his best position. Above average runner at his age, 7.43 in the 60. On the infield showed some actions, ability to funnel the baseball. Posted pop times at 2.50-2.61 out of the crouch.

Noah Hermann, RHP/1B, Stockbridge, 2020
5-foot-11, 140-pound two-way player, lean frame. On the mound delivery works with regular effort, closed landing. Arm action plays from a high ¾ slot, shorter action. Fastball flashed slight cut action, misses were up, 70-72 mph. Sweeping slider action, showed true action, ability to consistently drop for strikes, 60-63 mph. Changeup flashed cut action as well, 63-66 mph. Offensively hits from the right side, slightly open stance, short stride, hands drop at load. Uphill path, 73 mph exit velocity from the tee. 7.75 runner in the 60.

Brady Jurgella, SS, Menasha, 2020
5-foot-6, 117-pound left-handed hitting shortstop with a lanky, athletic frame. Defensively has a short arm action from a high ¾ arm slot. Accurate throws throwing 63 mph across the infield. Athletic actions with fluid footwork and soft hands. Showed good body control on the run thru. Offensively hits from balanced, open stance with a toe tap stride and loose hands. Line drive, gap-to-gap hitter. 76 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.75.

Kole Kaldunski, 3B, Marathon, 2020
5-foot-3, 110-pound right-handed hitting third baseman. Defensively has a long arm action from a ¾ slot. Soft hands with a clean exchange and solid footwork. Threw 63 mph across the infield. Offensively hits from a narrow balanced setup. Loads hands to backside with a short stride. Short, level swing path. 64 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 8.49.

Tucker Kohl, C/3B, New London, 2020
5-foot-10, 145-pound catcher/third baseman, athletic shape. Right-handed hitter, balanced stance, short leg lift stride. Fast bat, short path, line drive gap to gap type hitter, showed looseness. Defensively arm played from a high ¾ slot, 59 mph across the infield, 62 mph out of the crouch. Showed solid actions out of the chute, pop times ranged 2.51-2.69. Above average runner for his age, 7.23 in the 60.

Kaden Krueger, LHP/1B, Appleton West, 2020
5-foot-8, 130-pound left-handed two-way player, lean athletic frame. Projects well on the mound, tall and fall delivery, lower lift to balance point, works on line and upright. Arm action is quick, high ¾ slot, short arm action. Fastball has arm side run, excellent finish, 74-76 mph, touched 77 mph. Curveball has 11/5 action, slip pitch, 58-60 mph. Changeup has good action, advanced pitch for his age, fastball arm speed, arm side action, 59-61 mph, good feel. Left-handed hitter, open stance, athletic balance. Loose hands swing showed feel, pull side approach. 70 mph exit velocity from the tee. Ran the 60 at 7.80 runner in the 60. Defensively showed athleticism around the bag and in the outfield. Looks more confident in the outfield, moved with fluid footwork, solid hands around the bag. Arm played at 72 mph from both positions.

Brennen Miller, 3B/RHP, Denmark, 2021
5-foot-7, 125-pound left-handed hitting 3B/RHP with a lanky frame. Defensively has a short arm action from a high ¾ arm slot. Fields the ball out front with soft hands. Fluid footwork with a long exchange. Threw 62 mph across the infield. At the plate hits from a wide base with a slightly closed stance. Gap to gap hitter with a level swing path. 65 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 8.46. On the mound works from an over the top arm angle with a short arm action. Tall and fall, online delivery. Falls off to first base side after release. Fastball was mostly straight with occasional sinking action at 64-67 topping out at 68 mph. Curveball has 12-6 shape with depth at 56-59 mph. Changeup has sinking action at 58-62 mph for strikes.

Ian Moller, C/INF, Dubuque Senior (IA), 2021
5-foot-10, 165-pound catcher/infielder, solid frame with some physicality. Right-handed hitter, balanced stance, short stride, aggressive lower half, good balance. Explosive bat speed for his age, gap to gap bat with pop. Athletic hitter with strong hands, projects as a premium high level bat. Defensively showed natural, advanced actions behind the plate, easy receiver with soft hands, loose low setup, agile lower half. Exchange is quick and clean, advanced transfer and actions out of the crouch. Arm action is short and over the top, showed exceptional carry for his age, 74 mph. Pop times ranged 2.04-2.16, premium catch and throw prospect for his age. On the infield showed good hands and actions as well, projects as a third base type, good body control, arm played similarly and at 79 mph across the diamond. Moller project to be a high level prospect at a premium position behind the plate, high follow 2019 prospect.

Caden Mulhollon, 2B, Wilmot, 2021
5-foot-2, 111-pound right-handed hitting second baseman. Only took part in the offensive workout. Hits from a balanced setup with a short, leg kick stride and good balance. Line drive gap-to-gap hitter with an uphill swing path. 68 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 8.12.

Thomas Otto, C/3B, Appleton North, 2020
5-foot-11, 160-pund catcher/third baseman. Right-handed hitter, balanced stance, leg lift stride with solid balance. Strong bat, showed bat speed, pull side power type bat. 79 mph exit velocity from the tee, above average bat strength. Defensively posted pop times at 2.44-2.50. Short over the top arm action out of the crouch (65 mph), solid actions out of the chute, sturdy body type for the position, blocks well, soft/quiet receiver for his age. On the infield action are solid, actions played with some effort. Arm is 64 mph across the diamond.

Kolbe Pike, 2B/RHP, Kaukauna, 2020
5-foot-7, 105-pound right-handed hitting 2B/RHP. Defensively has a short arm action from a high ¾ arm slot. Plays thru the ball with a clean exchange and quick footwork. Threw 61 mph across the infield. Offensively hits from a slightly open stance with a drop load and leg lift stride. Opposite field hitter with an uphill swing path. 69 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 8.28. On the mound works from an over the top arm angle with a short arm action. Tall and fall, online delivery with a square landing and smooth rhythm. Good balance throughout delivery. Fastball was straight at 62-64 topping out at 65 mph. Curveball has 12-6 shape at 50-52 mph. Maintained arm speed on changeup that showed fading action at 54-55 mph for strikes.

Tanner Smith, C/RHP, Appleton East, 2020
5-foot-7, 140-pound two-way player. Right-handed hitter, open stance, short stride, good balance. Showed an ability to make hard contact, exit velocity was 78 mph from the tee. Defensively arm action played with length, high ¾ slot, some accuracy, 65 mph out of the crouch. Pop times ranged 2.66-2.69, exchange can be shortened up. Ran the 60 at 7.33. On the mound showed solid feel, high ¾ slot, longer arm action, easy effort. Fastball had slight sink, 67-68 mph, touched 70 mph. Slider has 10/4 action, thrown for strikes, 59-60 mph. Changeup is 53-58 mph.

Jason Van Den Langenberg, C/OF, Seymour, 2021
5-foot-3, 120-pound right-handed hitting C/OF. Offensively hits from a closed, crouched setup with a short stride and fair balance. Gap to gap hitter with a short, uphill swing path and early rhythm. 62 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 8.43. Behind the plate has a long arm action. Popped 3.07-3.17 and threw 57 mph from the crouch. From the outfield has a short arm action form a ¾ slot. Some accuracy on throws. Plays thru the ball with a quick exchange. Threw 61 mph from the outfield.

Cole Wilcox, OF/2B, Shiocton, 2020
5-foot-1, 85-pound right-handed hitting OF/2B. Defensively in the outfield has a short arm action from a high ¾ arm slot. Accurate throws, plays thru the ball with fluid footwork. Threw 67 mph from the outfield. In the infield displayed ok hands with solid actions and quick footwork. Threw 62 mph across the infield. Offensively hits from a slightly open stance with a short toe tap stride. Pull hitter with a short, uphill swing path. 63 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.82.

Fox Cities Future Prospects: Analysis

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