Joey
Polak

2.7.16 Super 60 - South Carolina recruit. Physically advanced 6-foot-4, 225-pound frame, wide shoulders, defined lower half, proportionally strong. Right-handed hitting corner infielder. Balanced, square setup, short stride, arm bar load, longer path, creates leverage and lift in swing, makes strong contact, flashed power potential; recorded 94 mph exit velocity. Defensively, plays both corner infield spots, Troy Glaus-like size at third base if sticks at position. Shows reliable hands at both spots, 81 mph across the infield. Also ran a 7.65 laser-timed 60.

1.19.14 - Physical specimen, 6-foot-4, 200-pound frame, barrel chest, stronger lower half. Possesses big-time power, potentially best right-handed power bat in Illinois’ 2016 class. Hits from tall setup, creates leverage and torque in swing; features explosive bat speed, extension after contact, ball explodes off bat with backspin carry. Does not get cheated in box. Currently has pull-side approach; recorded 89-mph exit velocity.  Defensively, has arm strength, 82 mph across infield, good carry, ball stays on line. Reliable hands, moves well laterally for size, plays through ball well; if continues to grow, could move to first base. Wherever he plays, Polak’s bat will play in a big way at the next level.  Ran a 7.77 60.

Physically advanced two-way talent possesses big power potential and arm strength