Charles
Evans

Physical: The body keeps getting more physical, now at 5-foot-10, 175lbs. 6.73 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Offensively: RHH - Balanced, slightly bent stance with the hands flashing rhythm pre-pitch above the shoulder. Utilized a leg-hang stride and plenty of separation in the load to create a flat, whippy path through the hitting zone. Worked towards a one-handed finish on the backside that stays in the zone for length. Line drive tendencies and recorded a T99 mph bat-exit velocity on his best swing. Starting to develop more natural pull-side juice as he matures. 

Defensively: The primary outfielder showcases a quick first step and clean reads off the bat in either direction. Puts the foot in the ground and attacks the ball off his left side with a clean exchange and personal best 88 mph arm-strength from his position. CF actions.

Physical: Well put together, athletic 5-foot-9, 165-pound frame with sneaky strength throughout and advanced feel for his body in all phases of the game. Winthrop commit, 6.73 runner in the 60-yard dash. 

Offensively: RHH. Balanced, even stance with a high posture in the setup as the hands showed rhythm at the shoulder. Utilized a leg-lift stride with a methodical move backwards to the shoulder in the load in order to initiate a whippy, slightly uphill barrel path into the hitting zone. Showcased obvious success at the plate during batting practice repetitively barreling up baseballs in the zone to all fields. Led off the Future Games for Team PA with a double to RCF and kept the momentum going, finished with four hits in three games with a short time to contact and mature approach in the box, hunts the hard stuff early but can sit back and drive offspeed mistakes hard towards either gap. Athletic and adjustable at the plate making him a tough out in the box, recorded a peak bat-exit velocity of 96 mph according to Trackman Baseball with a 43 % hard hit rate and 29% line drive rate.  

Defensively: The primary outfielder begins from a low setup using a quick first step with natural instincts in space to cover plenty of ground in either direction. Feel for the drop step technique to go and get balls in the air, played with active footwork downhill through the baseball on singles while fielding off of his left foot, soft glove hand with above average catch and throw skills / high ¾ slot with a full arm circle showing carry on the throws… should be able to handle any of the three outfield positions at the next level. OF - 81 mph 

5-foot-9, 160-pound right-handed hitter continues to get better every time we see him. He starts from a narrow, slightly open stance and utlizes a leg-hang stride to begin. Showcased advanced barrel awareness and the ability to create backspin. Registered a bat exit velocity of 89 mph and ran a 6.91 60-yard dash. Advanced defender will be a difference maker in center field at the next level. Gets excellent reads and takes precise routes to the baseball. Displayed 87 mph arm strength on this date.

5-foot-9, 150-pound right-handed hitter starts from a slightly open stance and utilizes a controlled, lift-and-replace stride to begin. Showcased loose hands and an advanced feel for the barrel. Registered a bat exit velocity of 84 mph and ran an event best 6.72 60-yard dash. Extremely fluid and athletic in his defensive actions while routinely playing through the baseball. Showcased advanced 89 mph arm strength with straight line carry to home plate. Well rounded prospect continues to get better. Overall skill set will continue to develop through physical maturity and strength gains.

5-foot-9, 150-pound right-handed hitter starts from a square stance and initiates his swing with a toe-tap stride. Hands work well through contact and displayed the ability to use all fields in a solid round of batting practice. Registered a bat exit velocity of 83 mph and ran a 7.17 60-yard dash. Showcased athletic actions while playing through the baseball routinely in the outfield with accurate 84 mph arm strength. Sat 79-81 on the mound with heavy arm-side run out of a high 3/4 arm slot. Arm action is short in back with a hook. Curveball has two-plane 11/5 rotation at 66-69 and changeup sat 71-72 at near fastball arm speed.

5-foot-8, 140-pound right-handed hitter starts from a square stance utilizing a toe-tap stride and a shoulder-load to initiate his swing. Found consistent barrels during batting practice registering a 78 mph bat-exit velocity. Displayed adequate foot-speed recording a 7.19 60-yard dash. Demonstrated athletic actions in the outfield as well as above-average footwork to notch throws of 84 mph from his position. The right-handed pitcher starts from an even stack using a high 3/4 arm-slot to feature a 77-79 mph fastball. Evans pounded the zone with 66-68 mph curveballs that showcased 11/5 rotation. 68-69 mph slider was thrown with adequate sell.