Ian
Bach

12/12/15 - Bach is a 5-foot-9, 185-pound catcher who graduated from Covington Catholic HS in 2014. He began his college career at Tiffin University and is now playing at Owens Community College and will be looking to transfer to a four-year school after this spring. Right-handed hitter hits from an open stance and squares up with a short stride, short swing path and generates good bat speed though the zone, shows flashes of gap to gap power, has added significant strength since high school and it shows, registered 91 mph exit velocity, ran 4.65 down the line. Very solid receiver and blocker behind the plate, very quick transfer and release, quick footwork that stays online, made solid throws to the bag, 74 mph arm strength, pop times ranged from 1.88-1.95.

 
2/18/13 - 5-foot-9, 185-pound prospect with strong lower half, good setup behind the plate, stays low, good receiving skills, boxes and frames well, solid blocking skills, quick glove to hand transfer, feet work, 69 mph arm strength from the crouch on this occasion (has been up to 70 mph, 2.04), pop times ranged from 2.10-2.22.  At the plate, starts with a wide base, slightly crouched with some hand movement.  Uses a heel lift to load, good power with strong lower half and weight shift into the contact point.  He finishes behind a stiff front side with a big follow through, registered 85 mph tee exit velocity.

1/21/13 - 5-foot-9, 185-pound prospect with strong lower half, good setup behind the plate, stays low, good receiving skills, boxes and frames well, solid blocking skills, quick glove to hand transfer, feet work, 70 mph arm strength from the crouch.  At the plate, hits from crouch setup, short path to the ball, quick swing, registered 79 mph tee exit velocity.