Cody Collins: 3B/2B, (2023) out of Westfield, MA. is a 5-foot-9, 180-pound infield prospect. During batting practice, the left-handed hitter's best exit velocity was 84 MPH, with a (65.01 MPH bat speed average) and (19.87 MPH hand speed average). He begins in a balanced, wide stance with the hands set just off the back shoulder. A slow load and a closed stride allow the bat to take a flat swing plane path through the hitting zone. He finishes on plane with the barrel, using a gap to gap approach. In the infield, his best throw registered 71 MPH, while  showing sure hands, a clean exchange, and consistent feet. Collins also recorded a 60 time of 7.95 at the event.

Cody Collins: 3B/2B, (2023) Westfield, MA. 5-foot-9, 180-pound sturdy frame. Athletic during batting practice, Collins best exit velocity was 86 mph. Began in an open stance with a controlled load, then used a short stride. Has an uphill swing plane, quick bat speed and high finish. Found some barrels with some loud contact. Line drive approach. In the infield, displayed a velocity of 72 mph.  Movements laterally were average. While catching, shows soft hands, consistent feet, and a clean exchange. Decent accuracy to the bases, used a ¾ slot with a loose arm action. 

Scout Evaluation 

Cody Collins, Westfield, 2023, MA

Position: 3B/2B

Body: 5-foot-9, 180-pound sturdy frame.

Hit: (LHH) Began in an open stance with a controlled load, then used a short stride. Quick bat speed. High finish, uphill swing. Line drive approach. 

Power: 86 mph exit velocity, average 81.00 mph.

Defense: (C) Soft hands, consistent footwork, clean exchange. Solid.  Laterally, his movements were average. 

Arm: 72 mph infield velocity. Loose arm action, ¾ slot, decent accuracy. 

5-foot-9, 170-pound left-handed hitting infielder. We have seen Cody a number of times and he is getting better as he matures in age. He ran a 8.5 sixty at the event. The approach in the infield is appropriate as he works the feet through the ball. The hands needs to relax as he fields the ball so he can react as he plays. He threw 71 mph across the diamond during the defensive portion of the workout. The bat has an exit velocity of 83 mph. The setup is wide in base, the front foot dives into the plate as the swing is produced. The path is long to contact, sweeps across the zone to contact. The hands work free and clean during the swing. 

Exit Velocity- 83 mph

INF Velocity- 71 mph

5-foot-8, 160-pound left-handed hitting infielder. The approach in the infield is under control and online, as the movements are athletic. The glove is soft and he works his feet appropriately as he fields the ball. He threw 70 mph during the infield portion of the workout. The arm works freely. The bat continues to get better, in my opinion. I do believe the addition of physical strength would aid his bat immensely as he matures in age. The tee exit velocity of 74 mph. The setup is even in base, front foot dives into the plate as the swing is produced. The hands work free and clean. He showed bat wiggle prior to getting into separation. The path is clean and simple, can be flattened as he matures for plate coverage. 

Tee Exit Velocity- 74 mph

INF Velocity- 70 mph

5-foot-8, 160-pound, strong, solid athletic frame. Rounded shoulders has room for added weight. A left-handed hitting corner infielder. At the plate, slightly open stance, shoulder width. The hands are relaxed, back elbow extended out, swing path is level to up, swing is short to contact, could stay through it a tick longer. Finishes the swing with two hands above the shoulders. The tee exit velocity was clocked at 76 mph, driving the baseball from gap to gap. An average runner for his age, ran a 4.69 from home to 1st. Defensively, moves well, gets off the blocks quick to glove side, fields out front, working low to the ground. The arm was clocked at 67 mph, its super loose and whippy action. Turns and feeds were performed correct. Continued strength training will aid in development.

Tee Exit Velocity: 76 mph

Arm Velocity: 67 mph

Home to 1st: 4.69 

5-foot-8, 155-pound left-handed hitting infielder. Ran a 8.1 sixty on the laser at the event. The approach in the infield is solid, glove and hands are soft. The feet need to remain active during the fielding process. Threw 69 mph across the diamond at the workout. The bat has a tee exit velocity of 76 mph. The setup is wide in base, front foot dives into the plate as the ball approaches the hitting zone. The hands work freely to contact, and finishes through the ball.

Tee Exit Velocity- 76 mph
INF Velocity- 69 mph

JUNIOR FUTURES
5-foot-6, 145-pound left-handed hitting infielder. Ran a 8.62 sixty on the laser at the event. The glove is solid defensively. and the feet need to active with prep steps to and through the ball. Threw 68 mph across the diamond during the workout. The bat has a tee exit velocity of 66 mph. The setup is wide in base, high back elbow to start. The front foot has a pick up and put down of the front foot as the ball approaches. The bat has a small wrap to it, and the path is long to contact.