Scott Donahue: C/3B, (2023) Medfield, MA. Massachusetts-Lowell Commit, 6-foot, 185-pound athletic lean build. Projectable and athletic at the plate, Donahue clocked an exit velocity of 99 mph. Started in a balanced athletic stance with a tight load, then used a short stride. Bat speed is developing and displays a long loose swing plane. During his round he produced loud contact and found lots of barrels. Aggressive gap to gap approach. While catching, he made strong throws to second and produced an efficient position velocity of 81 mph; had consistent athletic footwork, a clean natural transfer, and soft sure hands. had quick feet and transfers on his throw downs, recording a 1.98-2.03 pop time. Clean setup. Had a loose arm action and a high ¾ slot with consistent accuracy to the bag. In the 60-yard dash, his time was 7.1.  (Max spin ; Avg ). 

Scott Donahue: C/3B, (2023) Medfield, MA. 6-foot, 182-pound lean athletic frame. Athletic and projectable in the box, the right-handed hitter had a max exit velocity of 96 mph. (71.9 mph bat speed average). (21.5 mph hand speed average). Starts in a balanced athletic stance with a small load, then uses a short stride. Had above average quick bat speed, loose swing plane and good extension on his finish. Barreled up lots of balls with loud contact. Gap to gap aggressive approach. While catching, he made strong, efficient throws to second at velocities up to 80 mph; has a natural fluid transfer, developing consistent feet, and soft sure hands. displayed next-level catching ability by boasting a 1.88-1.90 pop time. Average flexibility and calm quiet setup. Used a loose arm action and a high ¾ slot while showing consistent accuracy to the bag. 

Scout Evaluation 

Scott Donahue, Medfield, 2023, MA

Position: C/3B

Body: 6-foot, 182-pound lean athletic frame.

Hit: (RHH) Athletic and projectable. Began in a balanced athletic stance with a small load, then used a short stride. Above average quick bat speed. Good extension on his finish, loose swing. Gap to gap aggressive approach. 

Power: 96 mph exit velocity, average 85.3 mph. 71.9 mph bat speed average. 21.5 mph hand speed average.

Defense: (C) 1.88-1.90 pop times. Soft sure hands,  consistent footwork, natural fluid exchange. Capable and athletic. Calm quiet setup with average flexibility. 

Arm: 80 mph catcher velocity. Loose arm action, high ¾ slot, consistent accuracy. 

Scott Donahue: C/3B, (2023) Medfield, MA. 5-foot-11, 175-pound lean slim build. Projectable at the plate, the right-handed hitter clocked an exit velocity of 90 mph. (66.15 mph bat speed average). (20.06 mph hand speed average). Begins in a balanced athletic stance with a controlled load, then uses a short stride. Bat speed was developing, displayed  a level, loose swing plane and high finish. He barreled up multiple balls with loud contact. Gap to gap approach. Behind the plate, he produced a position velocity of 75 mph during throw downs; showed a clean exchange, sure hands, and consistent developing feet. had consistent pop times of 2.00-2.09. Has an  athletic setup. Had a loose arm action and a high ¾ slot. Recorded a 60 time of 7.4 at the event. 

Scout Evaluation 

Scott Donahue, Medfield, 2023, MA

Position: C/3B

Body: 5-foot-11, 175-pound lean slim build.

Hit: (RHH) Projectable. Begins in a balanced athletic stance with a controlled load, then uses a short stride. Developing bat speed. High finish, level loose swing. Gap to gap approach. 

Power: 90 mph exit velocity, average 81.84 mph. 66.15 mph bat speed average. 20.06 mph hand speed average.

Defense: (C) 2.00-2.09 pop times. Sure hands, consistent developing footwork, clean exchange. Above average. Has athletic setup. 

Arm: 75 mph catcher velocity. Loose arm action, high ¾ slot. 

Speed: 7.40 (60-yard).

5-foot-11, 175-pound right-handed hitting catcher. He is progressing very well in his development as his measurables keep rising. The skill set behind the dish is solid, throwing 78 mph down to second base with a pop time of 1.96. The feet work during the transfer and he shows good accuracy to his throws. The receiving is solid, soft and secures the catch. The bat has an exit velocity of 91 mph. The setup is even in base and he shows a pick up and put down of the front foot as the ball approaches the hitting zone. The path is flat to contact and he has good plate coverage. He is better each time we see him. 

Exit Velocity- 91 mph

Catching Velocity- 78 mph

Pop Time -1.96

5-foot-10, 155-pound right-handed hitting catcher. He ran a 7.31 sixty at the event. The approach and skill set behind the dish is solid, he threw 74 mph down to second base with a pop time of 2.0. The receiving is solid and he moves athletically behind the plate at all times. The bat has an exit velocity of 85 mph. The setup is even in base and the front foot steps into the swing as the ball approaches the hitting zone. The path is flat to contact and with the addition of physical strength the bat should develop nicely

Exit Velocity- 85 mph

Catching Velocity- 74 mph

Pop Time -2.0

5-foot-10, 155-pound right-handed hitting catcher. He ran a 7.63 sixty at the event. The skill set behind the dish is solid as he receives with confidence and shows good actions during the receiving. The pop time was 2.06 and he threw 72 mph down to second base with accuracy. The arm path is simple, short and clean. The bat has an exit velocity of 87 mph. The setup is even in base and the front foot steps into the swing as the ball approaches the hitting zone. The path is slightly uphill and the hands work freely. Adding strength to the frame will be imperative in his development. 

Exit Velocity- 87 mph

Catching Velocity- 72 mph

Pop Time- 2.06

5-foot-10, 155-pound, longer, thin, wiry strong athletic frame, longer neck, squared off shoulders, with room for added weight gains. A right-handed hitting catcher, at the plate, feet are even, just outside shoulder width. The hands are loose and relaxed at shoulder height, more of a flat setup. For timing uses a small, smooth leg kick, shifts weight to backside, gains ground with stride foot, hands are back on foot strike. The swing is level through the zone, rolls the hands late, stays through it on the backend. Front chest opens, creating a bit more to pull side, exit velocity was clocked at 86 mph and ran a 7.78 sixty-yard dash. Defensively, threw 72 mph down to second, with a pop time of 2.02-2.15. Looks to be very athletic in setup, glides through transfer, gaining ground. The arm works from a natural slot, smooth and clean. The hands are strong on the catch, moves well, gets behind the ball whrn receiving. Big follow for me.

Exit Velocity: 86 mph

Arm Velocity: 72 mph

Sixty-Yard Dash: 7.78

5-foot-10, 155-pound right-handed hitting catcher and infielder. Behind the dish he threw 75 mph down to second base with a pop time of 2.08. The feet and transfer are solid and with maturation should improve. The receiving of the pitches is solid. The bat has a tee exit velocity of 78 mph. The setup is athletic in base and the bottom half is under control. The path is long to contact. The frame needs additional strength to aid the development of his game.  Solid young catching prospect. 

Tee Exit Velocity-78 mph

Catching Velocity- 75 mph

Pop Time- 2.08

5-foot-9, 140-pound right-handed hitting catcher. Ran a 4.88 home to first at the workout. The showing was very good by him as he can catch and throw. His best days are in front of him. The receiving is solid and he moves athletically. Threw 72 mph down to second base with a pop time of 2.19. The transfer and feet must continue to improve. The bat has a tee exit velocity of 76 mph. The setup is even in base, front foot steps into the swing. The path is long and flat, small amount of bat wrap to start. Good looking player. 

Tee Exit Velocity- 76 mph
Catching Velocity- 72 mph
Pop Time- 2.19