Will O'Donnell: SS/3B, (2025) Needham, MA. 5-foot-11, 175-pound athletic solid build. Projectable and athletic during batting practice, O'donnell recorded an exit velocity of 94 mph. (70.4 mph bat speed average). (23.4 mph hand speed average). Starts in a balanced athletic stance with a controlled load, then uses a small stride. Bat speed is developing, uses an uphill loose swing plane and high finish. Found multiple barrels with loud contact. Gap to gap aggressive approach. Showed his live arm in the infield with position velocities up to 85 mph. Behind the plate, had soft developing hands, developing athletic footwork, and a natural transfer. Used a high ¾ slot and a loose arm action while showing consistent accuracy to the bag. In the 60-yard dash, recorded a time of 7.0.  (Max spin ; Avg ). 

Will O'Donnell: 3B/SS, (2025) Needham, MA. 5-foot-11, 175-pound lean athletic build. Athletic and above average at the plate, O'donnell clocked an exit velocity of 91 mph. (74.8 mph bat speed average). (23.4 mph hand speed average). Started in a balanced athletic stance with a controlled load, then used a small leg kick closed. Bat speed was  quick, had an uphill, loose swing plane and good extension on his finish. He found multiple barrels with loud contact. Gap to gap aggressive approach. Projectable and athletic in the infield, recorded a position velocity of 83 mph; has athletic developing feet, a clean natural exchange, and developing soft hands. Movements laterally were athletic and he fields the ball out front. Showed a high ¾ slot and a very quick loose arm action with consistent accuracy to the bag. During the event, recorded a 60 time of 7.4. 

Will O'Donnell: 3B/SS, (2025) Needham, MA. 5-foot-11, 175-pound athletic lean frame. Projectable and above average during batting practice, O'donnell's best exit velocity was 94 mph. (76.7 mph bat speed average). (24.6 mph hand speed average). Begins in a balanced athletic stance with a small load, then uses a small stride. Bat speed was above average developing, had a loose swing plane and high finish. Barreled up lots of balls with loud contact. Aggressive approach. Above average projectable in the infield, displayed a velocity of 82 mph; has athletic smooth feet, a clean natural exchange, and soft sure hands. Movements laterally are developing and athletic and he fields the ball out front. Consistent accuracy to the bag, used a high ¾ slot with a loose arm action. In the 60-yard dash, he clocked a time of 7.16. 

Will O'Donnell: 3B/SS, (2025) Needham, MA. 5-foot-9, 160-pound lean athletic build. Projectable in the box, O'Donnell clocked an exit velocity of 84 mph. Starts in a balanced athletic stance with a small load, then uses a short stride. Has developing bat speed, uphill loose swing plane and good extension on his finish. Had loud contact and found multiple barrels. Line drive approach. Athletic in the infield, his best throw was recorded at 76 mph; has developing feet, soft hands, and a clean exchange. Fielded the ball out front with developing movement laterally. Had a loose arm action and a high ¾ slot with consistent accuracy to the base. Showed off his speed at the event, running a swift 6.9 60-yard dash. 

Scout Evaluation 

Will O'Donnell, Needham, 2025, MA

Position: 3B/SS

Body: 5-foot-9, 160-pound lean athletic build.

Hit: (RHH) Projectable. Starts in a balanced athletic stance with a small load, then uses a short stride. Developing bat speed. Good extension on his finish, uphill loose swing. Line drive approach. 

Power: 84 mph exit velocity. 

Defense:  (IF) Soft hands, developing footwork, clean exchange. Athletic.  Movements laterally were developing and he fields the ball out front. 

Arm: 76 mph infield velocity. Loose arm action, high ¾ slot, consistent accuracy. 

Speed: 6.90 (60-yard).