Player Spotlight 

Dominic Krupinski: C/SS, (2022) Livonia Churchill, MI. 5-foot-10, 164-pound. Solid in the box, Krupinski clocked an exit velocity of 96 mph. (71.19 mph bat speed average). (21.09 mph hand speed average). Started in an athletic stance with a controlled load, then used a leg kick. Bat speed was efficient, used an uphill swing plane and high finish. In his round he found some barrels with some loud contact. Pull side approach. Fluid in the infield, his best throw was recorded at 73 mph; has a clean exchange, choppy feet, and soft hands. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic. While catching, his best throw downs of the day reached a max velocity of 75 mph; shows a quick exchange, consistent feet, and soft hands. had quick feet and transfers on his throw downs, recording a 1.97-1.99 pop time. Had athletic setup. In the 60-yard dash, recorded a time of 7.25.  (Max spin ; Avg ). 

Scout Evaluation 

Dominic Krupinski, Livonia Churchill, 2022, MI

Position: C/SS

Body: 5-foot-10, 164-pound.

Hit: (LHH) Solid. Begins in an athletic stance with a controlled load, then uses a leg kick. Efficient bat speed. High finish, uphill swing. Pull side approach. 

Power: 96 mph exit velocity, average 86.09 mph. 71.19 mph bat speed average. 21.09 mph hand speed average.

Defense: (C) 1.97-1.99 pop times. Soft hands, consistent footwork, quick exchange. Athletic. Had athletic setup. (IF) Soft hands, choppy footwork, clean exchange. Fluid.  Movements laterally were athletic and he fields the ball out front. 

Arm: 73 mph infield velocity. 75 mph catcher velocity. 

Speed: 7.25 (60-yard).

 Athletic catching prospect doubles as a middle infielder. Showed clean range up the middle at shortstop moving well towards his glove side with soft hands. Behind the dish shows catch and throw ability while popping a 1.94. At the plate has a smooth left hand swing producing line drives. 94 mph exit velocity.

Body: 5-foot-8, 169-pounds. Compact frame.
Hit: LHH. Balanced slightly open setup, short quiet stride and minimal load.  Simple swing, creates present bat speed, short uphill bat path, gap-to-gap approach, fluid rhythm and maintains balance throughout.
Power: 88 mph exit velocity from the tee while swinging a wood bat
Arm: RH. 74 mph C  80 mph. Short clean, quick arm action, works from an over-the-top slot. 82 mph infield velo

Defense: 1.99-2.13 pop times. 

Run: 7.10 runner on laser

Fielding: In the infield shows agile hips and moves light on his feet as he approaches the baseball. Creates clean throwing the lane getting through the ball well. Quick feet and a smooth glove to hand transfer behind the dish. 

5-foot-8, 160-pound athletic frame; C/SS. At the plate, the left-handed hitter had an exit velocity of 85 mph. Begins in a tall stance, has a small load and uses a toe tap just before his swing. Bat speed was above average, had an uphill swing plane and good extension on his finish. Uses a gap to gap approach. He produced a position velocity of 69 mph from a short, 3/4 arm action in the crouch; footwork was consistent and his hands were soft. His pop times were registered at 2.14-2.19; In the infield, showed his ability to throw 71 mph across the diamond. In the 60-yard dash, he clocked a time of 7.39.