Tyler
Humphrey

C Tyler Humphrey (Washington, 2025) showed well at this very event a year ago, and it was much of the same this time around. Currently ranked No. 104 in the state, the 6-foot, 200-pound right-handed hitter has loose, strong hands that work into a flat path, creating a max EV of 90 mph with a max distance of 344’. He had one of the better defensive showings on the day as well, working with a clean glove to hand operation with a quick transfer, gaining ground in-line to second on throws to create a pop-time as low as 1.97 seconds. His arm is also plenty strong, topping out at 79 mph from the chute. Uncommitted backstop to know in the state.

Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 6-0, 200-pounds. Strong, well-proportioned frame.
Hit: RHH. Tall setup, high leg lift with minimal stride, hands load back. Short to the ball with intent to lift, works middle/pull-side. Above-average bat speed at times. 71.6 mph bat speed with 6 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 80.5 mph. 344’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 79 mph. Easy life and carry, clean/compact arm, high 3/4 release.
Defense: 1.97-2.02 pop times. Clean glove to hand, quick transfer, gains ground, throws on a line, soft block.
Run: 7.60 runner in the 60.

C Tyler Humphrey (Washington, 2025) showed off a polished, mature approach at the plate, staying quiet and balanced while creating above-average bat strength and working to both gaps with authority at times. Humphrey registered a max exit velocity of 90.8 mph with a max batted ball of 342’. Behind the plate, Humphrey showed off a clean catch/throw operation that produced pop-times as low as 2.06 seconds (T74 mph). He boasted a clear feel for the position, showing confident actions and efficient footwork out of the crouch. 

Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 6-0, 185-pounds. Strong, durable frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, relaxed setup, fluid load and leg-hang trigger. Athletic, loose swing, fluid and stays through the zone a long time. Natural lift and gap-to-gap approach.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 86 mph. 343’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 74 mph. Arm works with short action from an over-the-top window. Throws play with accuracy.
Defense: 2.06-2.13 pop times. Flashed soft hands behind the dish. Long and low transfer near his waist. Pops up out of the crouch, gains ground towards his target. Natural blocking actions.
Run: 7.82 runner in the 60. 

Body: 6-0, 175-pounds. Athletic build.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, athletic setup. Quiet in the box, hands set low. Balanced throughout, strong swing, easy effort, long path, gap-to-gap approach.
Power: 88.5 max exit velocity, averaged 74.9 mph. 331’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 72 mph. Quick arm action, over-the-top slot. Throws have carry.
Defense: 2.12-2.22 pop times. Athletic receiver, quick feet, clean exchange.
Run: 7.97 runner in the 60. 

Strong, athletic build, listed 5-foot-11, 155-pounds, right-handed catcher. Simple, balanced stance, smooth pre-pitch load into the back leg, short stride. Athletic hands, repeatable, compact swing, gets extended after contact, feel for his swing, catches the ball on the barrel, above average approach for his age. Defensively, athletic setup, quiet feet, soft hands, plus framing, controls the game. Short loose arm action, over-the-top slot. A player to watch as he continues to develop.

Positional Profile: C
Body: 5-9, 146-pounds. Athletic build; advanced for his age.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, smooth load and short stride. Simple, repeatable swing, fluid rhythm, loose athletic hands, bat stays through the zone, uses the whole field and showed above-average feel for the barrel given his age.
Power: 84.29 max exit velocity, averaged 67.68 mph. 280’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 70 mph. Short loose arm action, plays over-the-top.
Defense: 2.30-2.58 pop times. Clean, easy actions, directional out of the crouch. Sure-handed.
Run: 7.87 runner in the 60. 

Another 2025 who showed an advanced feel to hit was C Tyler Humphrey (Washington). Humphrey has a high-waisted, lean, 5-foot-9, 146-pound, frame and a polished right-handed swing. Humphrey is relaxed and quiet in the box, lets the ball travel and stays within himself while creating simple, well-above average bat speed. Humphrey also showed a knack for back spinning line-drives to the opposite field.

Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 6-0, 185-pounds. Strong, durable frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, relaxed setup, fluid load and leg-hang trigger. Athletic, loose swing, fluid and stays through the zone a long time. Natural lift and gap-to-gap approach.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 86 mph. 343’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 74 mph. Arm works with short action from an over-the-top window. Throws play with accuracy.
Defense: 2.06-2.13 pop times. Flashed soft hands behind the dish. Long and low transfer near his waist. Pops up out of the crouch, gains ground towards his target. Natural blocking actions.
Run: 7.82 runner in the 60.