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Boychuk

South Carolina commit. 6-foot 210-pounds w/broad slightly slope shoulders very muscular throughout with a bit more strength in the lower half. Defense: Big arm from behind the plate, extremely alert player will create outs for his defense.  Advanced feel for catching and ball blocking not too many free bases for runners against Mill Creek. Offense: really uses his lower half to get the hands out front. Shows power on the pull side and hard line drives away. This is a great player to have man the dish and anchor your offense.

South Carolina commit. 6-foot-1, 205-pound right-handed hitting backstop, athletically built with advanced strength, one of the top rated catchers in the country for his superior defensive abilities, has really swung a hot bat to begin the season. Has an athletic stance with bend in his knees and an upright upper half. Quick hands whip the barrel, gains extension through the zone, drives the ball to all fields. Has a relaxed feel when he is in the box, rarely gets panicked. Went 2-for-3 on the day with two singles, both off breaking balls. Sat back on one, taking it to right field and then squared another up the middle. Defensively, did not get challenged by runners on the basepaths. Is flexible in his lower half and ankles allowing him to sink into a crouching position. Hands receive softly, advanced feel for framing of the ball, blocks well, keeping the ball in front of him. 

Boychuk is a well-traveled standout catcher from Mill Creek. Boychuk possesses a very strong frame and got off good swings at the plate all event. Defensively, he is more than capable and will be an asset at the next level. Boychuk’s ability to be a strong two-way catcher is what has him ranked as one of the top backstops in the state.