Dylan Russ: C/2B, (2022) Amity regional, CT. 5-foot-11, 170-pound solid frame. Capable at the plate, the right-handed hitter recorded an exit velocity of 85 mph. Began in a balanced stance with a small load, then used a long stride. Had a long flat swing plane, developing bat speed and good extension on his finish. Found some barrels with loud contact. Gap to gap approach. While in the infield, made throws at velocities up to 71 mph. Behind the plate, he produced a position velocity of 70 mph during throw downs; has developing feet, a clean exchange, and soft hands. he had a pop time of 2.18-2.25. Athletic setup with some flexibility. Used a short arm action and a high ¾ slot. During the event, clocked a 60 time of 7.3. 

Scout Evaluation 

Dylan Russ, Amity regional, 2022, CT

Position: C/2B

Body: 5-foot-11, 170-pound solid frame.

Hit: (RHH) Capable. Started in a balanced stance with a small load, then used a long stride. Developing bat speed. Good extension on his finish, long flat swing. Gap to gap approach. 

Power: 85 mph exit velocity, average 76.48 mph.

Defense: (C) 2.18-2.25 pop times. Soft hands, developing footwork, clean exchange. Capable. Some flexibility and athletic setup. 

Arm: 71 mph infield velocity. 70 mph catcher velocity. Short arm action, high ¾ slot. 

Speed: 7.30 (60-yard).

5-foot-11, 170-pound, average athletic frame, squared off shoulders, wiry strength with twitchy actions and movements. A right-handed hitting catcher, at the plate, has a wider even setup. The hands are held higher, strong, loaded, extended back elbow. The lower half is under control, small pick up and put down, good backside drive, head is stacked over back knee on contact, stays behind the baseball. The swing is level through the zone, a line drive swing, stays in the middle of the field. The exit velocity was clocked at 83 mph. A very good runner for a catcher, ran a 7.07 sixty-yard dash, long strider, with quick feet behind the plate. Defensively, had a pop time of 2.01-2.09, arm was clocked at 71 mph, all throws were on or close to the bag. The arm action sis shorter, working from an over top slot, throwing down hill. Looks to be quick on the block and scramble. Showed well catching the bullpens, hands are strong, secures the pitch. Good looking catcher.

Exit Velocity: 83 mph

Arm Velocity: 71 mph

Sixty-Yard Dash: 7.07

5-foot-10, 160-pound right-handed hitting catcher and second baseman. He ran a 7.2 sixty at the event. The skill set behind the dish is trending up, he threw 70 mph down to second base with a pop time of 2.19. The feet can continue to improve during the transfer and arm strengthening progression is a certain. The receiving needs to soften and securing the catch will come with maturation. The approach in the infield is appropriate as the feet stay active during the fielding of the baseball. He threw 69 mph across the diamond during the infield portion of the defensive workout. The bat has an exit velocity of 77 mph. The setup is wide in base and he uses a pick up and put down of the front foot as the ball approaches the hitting zone. The path is is uphill to contact. The hands needs to free up to maneuver the bat more appropriately. 

Exit Velocity- 77 mph

Catching Velocity- 70 mph

Pop Time - 2.19

INF Velocity- 69 mph

5-foot-150-pound, average athletic frame for his age. Longer neck with sloped shoulders has room for future added weight. A right-handed hitting catcher, stance is very spread out, even feet, higher hands, short quick load, pick up and put down for stride foot. The swing path is level, gets out front with a pull approach. The tee exit velocity was clocked at 78 mph and ran a 7.20 sixty-yard dash. Took a solid second of batting practice. Defensively, had a pop time of 2.22-2.45, arm was clocked at 66 mph. The arm works out of a higher slot, showed carry when staying behind the baseball. Moved well in squat position, balanced, wider setup. Showed feel for the block, quick to his feet. Strength is a must, continue to work on the skill set. 

Tee Exit Velocity: 78 mph
Arm Velocity: 66 mp
Sixty-Yard Dash:  7.20