Dylan
Whitney

Verbally committed to Johns Hopkins.

Uncommitted junior. Currently ranked No. 104 in the IL 2020 class. 5-foot-10, 150-pound infielder, wiry frame with athleticism in actions. Started at shortstop and hit leadoff for OPRF, finished with four QABs and a line: 1-for-2, 3B, R, RBI, BB, SB. Ranges with ease at SS, quick and under control footwork, sure handed and rhythmic actions from gather to release, confident. Short  and loose arm action with a quick release, average carry across. Triple was hit to left/center and was aided by the wind, 15/20 mph gusts. Active pre-pitch with bat wiggle, smooth load, short stride. Fluid bat path, short to the ball, loose and handsy type, flashed some bat speed. Able runner on the base paths, coasted into third on his triple, 4.44 on the turn. Also aggressive, stole third and attempted to take home on the pass ball, can change a game on the bases. Gamer type, runs everything out and plays till the last out. Talent suggests he won’t remained unsigned for long.

5-foot-10, 150-pound shortstop, lean athletic frame, thin build, some projection. Defensively showed all the actions, played well on the move, hands played soft, reacts well and plays on the balls of feet, above average range. Excellent body control, threw out a 4.6 runner on a tough slow roller. Arm plays athletic, multiple slots, accurate when on the move. Right-handed hitter, hits leadoff, short stroke with spray approach, handels the bat well, barrel control, hit behind a hit and run for a four whole knock. Showed ability to use the whole field, average pop, could see more as he fills out. 4-for-7 in two games with a pair of doubles.

2/10/19 - 5-foot-10, 150-pound, wiry, right-handed hitting infielder. Offensively, balanced setup, coiled load and short leg-kick timing trigger. Creates whip and bat speed at times, line-drive approach, occasional hard contact to the pull-side gap and 86 mph exit velocity from a tee. Defensively, steady hands, quick feet, clean release, loose quick arm action, accurate throws the topped at 83 mph across the infield. 7.09 runner in the 60, laser-timed.

5.10.18 - 5-foot-11, 150-pound, lean, athletically-built middle infielder. Balanced, slightly open offensively, level barrel path, line drive approach. Loose, fluid rhythm. Sprayed the ball around the field in route to a 3-for-4 with a run scored against York.  Showed the ability to recognize pitches. Good hand-eye coordination and approach, took a breaking ball to the opposite field in a two-strike count.

2.18.18 - 5-foot-11, 145 pound, lean, wiry, right handed hitting infield prospect. At the plate, balanced, slightly open setup, smooth load, short leg kick stride. Loose swing, fluid rhythm, short, level bat path, good extension, line drive hitter. Exit velocity topped 83 mph off a tee. Defensively, soft hands, clean exchange, plays through the ball. Loose arm action, high ¾ arm slot, throws topped 80 mph across the infield. Ran a 7.55 laser timed 60.

10.22.17 - 5-foot-11, 145-pound, wiry, right-handed hitting infielder. At the plate, athletic, open setup, leg-kick trigger and maintains balance throughout. Loose hands, fluid rhythm, line-drive approach and works the middle of the field; 80 mph exit velocity from a tee. Defensively, fluid footwork, soft hands and gets rid of the ball in a hurry. Long arm action, high ¾ slot, accurate throws clocked at 75 mph. 7.63 runner in the 60, laser-timed.

9.23.17 - 5-foot-11, 145-pound, lanky, athletic frame, right-handed hitting middle infielder. Defensively, athletic actions, moves very well, throws were accurate with carry, fluid footwork, quick, clean transfers, soft hands on back hand, maintains body control.

1.15.17 - 5-foot-10, 130-pound, lean, right-handed hitting infielder. Offensively, simple swing, fluid rhythm, line-drive approach and bat stays level through the zone getting extension at times. Balanced setup, leg-kick trigger and good balanced throughout. 75 mph exit velocity off a tee. Defensively, plays well on the move, feet work quick and flashed steady hands. Arm works from a high ¾ slot, accurate throws and clocked at 76 mph across the diamond. 7.73 runner in the 60.