Fox Cities Preseason ID: Corner Infield Analysis

March 20, 2015

By Steve Nielsen
Scouting Supervisor - Wisconsin/Illinois

Corner infielders are typically profiled as big bats that can impact the middle of the lineup. Our top five corner infielders from the Fox Cities Preseason I.D. are just that. Griffin Doersching (Greendale, 2017) topped the list with easily the biggest bat of the group. At 6-foot-4, 250-pounds he hit the 100 mph mark on every exit velocity swing he took from the tee, topping at 101 mph. He also showed the best actions around the bag and moved extremely well for his extra-large build. Here's a look at our top corner infield prospects.

Top Corner Infield Prospects

1. Griffin Doersching, 1B, Greendale, 2017
Extra-large frame and build, 6-foot-4, 250-pound right-handed power hitting first baseman, advanced strength for age. Hits from an open stance, smooth loading action, short stride, good balance through contact. Strong swing with bat speed, ball jumps off the bat, athletic hitter with loose hands. Can create more extension with better top hand, shows present power with potential for more. Posted event best exit velocity at 101 mph multiple times. Defensively showed actions around the bag, moves extremely well for size, good footwork, natural first base actions. Athletic arm action, can play well on the move, strong arm at 81 mph across the diamond. 7.71 runner in the 60, laser timed.

2. Max Alba, RHP/1B, Franklin, 2018
Young prospect with huge ceiling, highly projectable frame, long slender build, 6-foot-4, 170-pound left-handed hitting two-way prospect. Currently shows more upside on the mound, although bat really projects as well, average first base defender. Works from a full windup, clean delivery, tall and fall, stays online, good landing and direction, athletic finish. Arm action is short, over the top slot, quick arm that projects well. Fastball is mostly straight, four seam finish, 82-83 mph, pounded the zone. Throws slider that has downward action, occasionally backs up, 72-75 mph, throws aggressively with fastball arm speed. Sinking changeup shows promise, 72-74 mph, throws aggressively. Hits from the left side, balanced stance, short stride, good balance through contact. Short path, lacks extension, slight pull side hitter, hits with rhythm, fast bat, projects well with the bat. 89 mph exit velocity from the tee. Defensively showed average actions at first base, athletic around the bag, shows confidence. Short over the top arm action, 77 mph across the diamond. Ran the 60 at 7.52. High follow 2018 prospect, will be one of the top prospects in Wisconsin’s 2018 class.

3. Evan Bohman, 3B, Appleton North, 2016
5-foot-10, 195-pound third baseman, solid build with strength. Right-handed hitter, open stance, leg kick trigger, athletic setup and load. Loose hands, attacks the baseball, advanced bat speed with whip, strong swing. 89 mph exit velocity from the tee. Power potential bat, pull side lift approach, fluid hitter. Defensively arm plays at 75 mph across the diamond, short over the top slot. Good actions, hands show softness, quick clean exchange, plays through the baseball with natural actions. Solid defender.

4. Jarret Fueger, 3B, Waunakee, 2018
6-foot-1, 182-pound third baseman, young athletic build which projects. Offensively hits from the right side, tall open stance, narrow base, stride is short and gets back to square, good balance. Loose hands with whip, attacks the baseball, athletic hitter. Lower half slightly collapses, can hit off of a firmer front side. Power potential bat, pull side tendency, bat speed with some extension. 89 mph exit velocity from the tee, highly projectable bat. Bat is currently further along than his defense. Showed advance arm strength across the diamond for his age, 81 mph across the diamond, clearly enough arm to stay on the left side. Average actions, is athletic enough to stick at third as an offensive threat. 7.88 runner in the 60.

5. Harrison Collar, 3B/RHP, Appleton West, 2016
6-foot-1, 190-pound third baseman, athletic lean build, projectable frame. Right-handed hitter, balanced stance, short stride, athletic setup. Loose hands, short path to the baseball, line drive type hitter. Flashed occasional pull side pop, 82 mph exit velocity from the tee, shows projection with the bat. Defensively showed some actions at third base, average hands, showed some foot speed in the 60, 7.17 runner, has the ability to show better footwork at third base. Arm plays from a high ¾ slot, 73 mph across the diamond. On the mound, fastball sat 72-74 mph, mostly straight. 11/5 curveball 58-59 mph. Changeup has some arm side run, near fastball arm speed, 64-66 mph.

Best of the Rest (Listed Alphabetically)

Pierce Blohowiak, C/3B, Xavier, 2018
5-foot-10, 155-pound catcher/third baseman, medium frame, young build, projectable. Defensively showed more polish behind the plate. Arm action is short, over the top slot, arm stayed online, 71 mph out of the crouch. Posted pop time at 2.18-2.26, well above average for his age. Blocks well, shows upside behind the plate. At third base, arm played similar, 71 mph across the diamond, longer transfer. Hits from the right side, balanced stance, longer stride, linear lower half. Feet can stay steadier, occasionally lunges. Bat speed present for age, gap to gap type hitter, good path. 7.14 runner in the 60, laser timed. Good athlete with upside, strong follow.

Dylan Callahan, 1B, Sheboygan South, 2016
6-foot-4, 235-pound first baseman, extra-large frame, carries strength. Open stance, short stride back to even, average balance. Strong swing, looks to lift, power stroke, good bat speed. Pull power approach, 86 mph exit velocity from the tee. Defensively plays with a long arm action, high ¾ slot, 73 mph across the diamond. Shows feel around the bag, footwork works well, slightly heavy. 7.91 runner in the 60.

Ryan Dougherty, 3B, Green Bay Preble, 2016
Thin build, 5-foot-11, 170-pound third baseman, projectable frame that can fill out. Right-handed hitter, balanced stance, leg kick stride, slightly dives over the plate. Compact swing, gets on front foot some, arms can get extended more, showed some bat speed. 81 mph exit velocity from the tee. 7.18 runner in the 60.

Aaron Ferkovich, 3B, Bay Port, 2017
5-foot-10, 165-pound third baseman, lean build. Defensively moved well to his glove hand side, firm actions. Arm plays over the top, 72 mph across the diamond. Ran the 60 at 7.36, laser timed. Right-handed hitter, balanced stance, short stride. Moderate bat speed, worked mostly back up the middle of the field. 76 mph exit velocity from the tee.

Nate Goddard, 1B, Bay Port, 2017
5-foot-11, 190-pound first baseman. Left-handed hitter, balanced stance with short stride, average balance. Late trigger, mostly opposite field contact, some lift in his swing. 74 mph exit velocity from the tee. At first base arm action is short, high ¾ slot, played at 66 mph across the diamond. Hands showed well enough to play around the bag for his age. Ran an 8.00 60 yard dash.

Mike Gross, 3B/RHP, Hortonville, 2016
6-foot-1, 198-pound two-way player, large build, carries strength. Offensively hits from the right side, short stride, good balance. Strong swing, some uppercut, long path, power potential. Can get more out of lower half. Good bat speed, 89 mph exit velocity from the tee. Defensively showed average hands, lacked footspeed. Arm action is long, high ¾ slot, 75 mph across the diamond. Could project as a power hitting first baseman. 8.11 runner in the 60.

Jacob Hiltunen, 3B, Appleton North, 2017
5-foot-11, 165-pound third baseman, long legged, body has some projection. Hits from a balanced stance, short stride, repeats well. Works linearly to the baseball, occasionally lunges, simple swing mostly driven by hands. 79 mph exit velocity from the tee. At third base showed adequate hands and enough lateral movement for the position. Arm action is short, high ¾ slot and showed accuracy. 67 mph across the diamond. Ran the 60 at 7.38.

Nicholas Imhoff, LHP/1B, Appleton North, 2017
6-foot, 160-pound left-handed two-way player, lanky frame. Tall and fall delivery, works down the hill, squared landing, over the top slot. Fastball showed cut action, 74-76 mph. Curveball has slurve type action, 63-66 mph. Changeup has fastball similar arm action, 69-72 mph. Offensively hits from the left side, slightly open stance, good balance. Slight opposite field approach, 77 mph exit velocity from the tee. Defensively arm played short from a high ¾ slot, average arm strength, 75 mph across the diamond.

Joshua Kunstman, 3B/RHP, Freedom, 2017
Long thin build, 6-foot-3, 165-pound two-way player. Showed arm strength at third base for his age, 79 mph across the diamond, high ¾ slot. Actions funneled the baseball, corner type position player. Hits from a balanced stance, short stride, good balance. Loose hands with some whip, path is short and level, produced line drives, advanced bat speed for age. Linear hitter, could get more out of lower half, 89 mph exit velocity from the tee, has upside with the bat. On the mound fastball had slight run, 73-76 mph, touched 77 mph. Curveball sat 65-71 mph. Changeup has sink, slight fade, 64-69 mph.

Jordon Gomez, 3B/RHP, Marshall, 2016
6-foot, 170-pound two-way player, medium build. Right-handed hitter, balanced setup, short leg lift stride, average balance. Path is mostly level, some length, repeatable contact. 79 mph exit velocity from the tee. Defensively showed some body control, average hands, can get into his legs more when fielding the baseball. Short over the top arm action, solid release, 72 mph across the diamond. Slight drop and drive style delivery, short high ¾ arm action. Fastball is mostly straight, 75-77 mph. Curveball sat 63-66 mph. Changeup is straight, 72-74 mph, fastball arm action.

Jackson Mandella, RHP/3B, Nicolet, 2018
5-foot-8, 145-pound two-way player, average frame. On the mound works with some direction, shoulders dip towards target, crouched balance position, high ¾ slot. Fastball sat 74-75 mph, touched 76 mph. Curveball sat 57-59 mph, slightly decelerated arm action. Changeup is 60-62 mph. Left-handed hitter, balanced stance, smooth loading action, short stride. Handles the bat well, barrel control, spray hitter, good contact. Path is short, line drive type, good bat speed for age. 81 mph exit velocity from the tee. Defensively uses a short arm action, high ¾ slot, arm played at 69 mph across the diamond.

Bryce Parrish, 3B, Whitewater, 2018
Projectable frame, 6-foot-2, 170-pound third baseman, lanky athletic frame. Right handed hitter, balanced setup, short stride, lower half works well, maintains strong balance. Short path, lacks extension, high two handed finish. Line drive gap to gap type hitter, made hard contact, took a solid round. Great bat speed for his age, 85 mph exit velocity from the tee. Defensively showed some actions, plays with wide base, hands work. Arm action is long, over the top slot, accurate across the diamond with some carry. 77 mph across the diamond, strong arm for age. 7.45 runner in the 60. High follow 2018 prospect.

Paul Stefiuk, RHP/1B, Green Bay Preble, 2018
6-foot-2, 200-pound two-way player, primary right-handed pitcher. Lands square, works on line then falls slightly to the first base side. Arm plays from an over the top slot. Fastball is mostly straight, four seam type, 78-79 mph, touched 80 mph. Curveball has gradual 11/5 action, 65-68 mph. Changeup is 69-71 mph with fastball similar arm speed. Right-handed hitter, slightly open stance, short stride that stays slightly open. Long path with some lift, some pop for his age. 85 mph exit velocity from the tee. At first base showed average actions around the bag for his age, showed the ability to play either corner infield spot. Arm works over the top 75 mph across the diamond. 8.51 runner in the 60.

Joey Tadych, RHP/3B, Shawano, 2018
5-foot-8, 135-pound right-handed pitcher/third baseman, thin build. Showed above average infield actions for his age, plays through the baseball, showed some athleticism. Arm played loose, high ¾ slot, good arm strength for his age, 77 mph across the diamond, plenty of arm strength to stay on the left side of the infield. Right-handed hitter, balanced stance, minimal loading action, short stride, static setup. 72 mph exit velocity from the tee. Ran a 7.41 in the 60, laser timed. On the mound uses a long arm action, high ¾ slot. Fastball has feel, showed the ability to throw strikes at 74-75 mph. Slider showed control, 69-70 mph. Changeup also showed feel, controlled it at 69-71 mph.

Jacob Vopal, 1B/3B, De Pere, 2016
5-foot-11, 215-pound corner infielder. Right-handed hitter, open stance, short leg lift stride. Good path, showed bat speed, attacks the baseball with strong swing. 88 mph exit velocity from the tee. Defensively played both corner infield spots, showed better at first base. Arm plays at 74 mph, short over the top arm action. More natural actions at first base, looks comfortable and confident on that side of the field. 8.09 runner in the 60.

Fox Cities Preseason ID: Corner Infield Analysis

Top Corner Infield Prospects

Best of the Rest (Listed Alphabetically)

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