Player Spotlight

Persian Austin: 1B/OF, (2024) Rogers Heritage, AR. 6-foot, 205-pound solid physical build. Begins in a balanced athletic stance with a smooth controlled load, then uses a long small leg kick. Bat speed was above average efficient, used a short uphill swing plane and high good extension on his finish. He found lots of barrels with a lot of loud contact. Up the middle gap to gap approach. Projectable fluid at the plate, Austin's best exit velocity was 95 mph. (78.68 mph bat speed average). (23.17 mph hand speed average). Capable fluid in the infield, displayed a velocity of 72 mph; had a clean natural exchange, firm consistent hands, and consistent rhythmic footwork. Laterally, movements were average developing and fielded the ball out front one hand. Used a short consistent arm action with uninterrupted slot while showing consistent accuracy to the base. During the event, clocked a 60 time of 7.3.  (Max spin ; Avg ).

Scout Evaluation

Persian Austin, Rogers Heritage, 2024, AR

Position: 1B/OF

Body: 6-foot, 205-pound solid physical build.

Hit: (RHH) Projectable fluid. Starts in a balanced athletic stance with a smooth controlled load, then uses a long small leg kick. Above average efficient bat speed. High good extension on his finish, short uphill swing. Up the middle gap to gap approach.

Power: 95 mph exit velocity, average 84.27 mph. 78.68 mph bat speed average. 23.17 mph hand speed average.

Defense:  (IF) Firm consistent hands, consistent rhythmic footwork, clean natural exchange. Capable fluid.  Movements laterally were average developing and he fields the ball out front one hand.

Arm: 72 mph infield velocity. Short consistent arm action, uninterrupted slot, consistent accuracy.

Speed: 7.30 (60-yard).

Player Spotlight

Persian Austin: 1B/OF, (2024) Rogers Heritage, AR. 6-foot, 195-pound physical proportional frame. Fluid during batting practice, the right-handed hitter had a max exit velocity of 90 mph. Begins in a balanced open stance with a smooth controlled load, then uses a small leg kick. Bat speed was average, displayed a short upward swing plane and high finish. He created loud contact and found lots of barrels. Gap to gap approach. Solid while in the infield, registered his best throw across the diamond at 72 mph; has sure consistent hands, smooth rhythmic feet, and a quick clean exchange. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were average. During the event, ran the 60-yard dash in 7.3.

Scout Evaluation

Persian Austin, Rogers Heritage, 2024, AR

Position: 1B/OF

Body: 6-foot, 195-pound physical  proportional frame.

Hit: (RHH) Begins in a balanced open stance with a smooth controlled load, then uses a small leg kick. Average bat speed. High finish, short upward swing. Gap to gap approach.

Power: 90 mph exit velocity, average 82.00 mph. 69.81 mph bat speed average. 23.71 mph hand speed average.

Defense:  (IF) Sure consistent hands, smooth rhythmic footwork, quick clean exchange. Solid.  Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were average.

Arm: 72 mph infield velocity.

Speed: 7.30 (60-yard).

Player Spotlight Persian Austin: C/1B, (2024) Rogers Heritage, AR. 6-foot, 195-pound mature frame. Confident at the plate, the right-handed hitter recorded an exit velocity of 88 mph. Began in a balanced athletic stance with a smooth controlled load, then used a small leg kick. Bat speed was efficient, displayed a short uphill swing plane and good extension on his finish. Found lots of barrels with loud contact. Gap to gap approach. Projectable while in the infield, made throws up to 73 mph; has consistent hands, average developing feet, and a lengthy fluid exchange. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were average. Behind the plate, throw downs to second topped out at 65 mph; has firm hands, consistent choppy feet, and a natural exchange. Had consistent pop times of 2.30-2.40. Some flexibility and clean setup. Consistent accuracy to the bag, used a short arm action and an-over-the-top slot. Scout Evaluation Persian Austin, Rogers Heritage, 2024, AR Position: C/1B Body: 6-foot, 195-pound mature frame. Hit: (RHH) Started in a balanced athletic stance with a smooth controlled load, then used a small leg kick. Efficient bat speed. Good extension on his finish, short uphill swing. Gap to gap approach. Power: 88 mph exit velocity. Defense: (C) 2.30-2.40 pop times. Firm hands, consistent choppy footwork, natural exchange. Capable. Clean setup with some flexibility. (IF) Consistent hands, average developing footwork, lengthy fluid exchange. Projectable. Movements laterally were average and he fields the ball out front. Arm: 73 mph infield velocity. 65 mph catcher velocity. Short arm action, an-over-the-top slot, consistent accuracy.

5-Foot-10, 165-Pound frame, solid frame with room for strength, ran a 7.60, Offensively; simple set up, hand dig to leg lift, weight goes outside left leg to load, backside leverages underneath barrel cocked at foot strike, short stroke, phill finish, slight tilt to backside, 80 mph exit velo, Defensively; step with left to receive, transfer away from body, body leaks left out of shoot, 65 mph arm strength, 2.22-2.26 pop time.