Summer Preseason I.D.- Infield Analysis

June 8, 2015

By Rob Allison
Prep Baseball Report Iowa

The IA Summer Preseason I.D. was an opportunity for 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018 prospects from all reaches of Iowa to showcase themselves and see where they were at before the Iowa high school summer season. There were many breakout performances, opportunities to see new players, and create an extensive follow list of prospects to see over the course of the Summer. Many individuals placed themselves into the fray for our 2016 and 2017 state-wide player rankings which will be released soon.

The Prep Baseball Report Iowa's Preseason All-State event took place on Sunday May 3rd at WDM Valley HS in W. Des Moines, IA. The showcase featured over 30 prospects who showcased their talents in front of our scouting staff, college coaches, and professional scouts.

Today we will be taking a look at the infielders who attended the event.

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infield Prospects

Gregory Bennett, 2B/RHP, Western Dubuque, 2017
Bennett is a 5-foot-10, 160-pound right-handed hitting 2-way player. Ran a 7.06 60 at the event. Upright slightly open stance to start. Transfers weight well through contact with good extension. Has balance and rhythm in swing. Hands are loose and head is quiet. Stays on top of baseball and uses the middle of the field. Strength in swing is evident with 89 mph exit velocity off tee. Glove is soft and has above average range. Above average ability for second baseman. Throws are accurate and have carry. 81 mph arm strength across. On the mound shows some athleticism. Rock and fire type mechanics. Front foot gets outside of knee. Lands inline and closed to plate. Long extended arm action producing 80-81 mph fastballs with life. Curveball has 11/5 shape with late break for strikes. Has good feel for changeup with varying action in the zone. Overall High Follow as offensive 2B with athletic ability to compete on mound.

Cole Coffin, RHP/3B, Dowling Catholic, 2017
6-foot-3, 175-pound 2-way player. Ran a 7.34 60. Right-handed hitter with solid rhythm and balance in swing. Positions body in good launch position and transfers weight well through swing. Stays inside baseball at contact and uses middle of field with solid contact. 76 mph exit velocity off tee. Fields up to down; late defensive position. Solid glove and has adequate range. Makes routine plays. Has quiet defensive actions with ability to slow plays down. Accurate throws across at 74 mph. Compact delivery on mound. Lands slightly open with good direction to plate. Average finish on release. Short arm action. Has quick arm with fastball. Fastball mostly straight at 73-75 mph. 12/6 breaking ball with loose gradual break. Loses arm speed on off-speed. Tends to shorten arm stroke with changeup. Shows ok fade at the plate at 65-68 mph.

Noah Gyldenvand, 2B, Dowling Catholic, 2017
5-foot-8, 148-pound middle infielder. Ran a 7.72 60. Tall set-up with open stance. Short stride to square. Simple clean swing mechanics. Lower hand set with high back elbow. Set-up causes some loop to contact. Solid extension through contact and routinely squared up baseball to pull side of field. 77 mph exit velocity off tee. Glove and arm are playable in field. Makes routine plays. Better actions when he consistently plays through ball and doesn’t stop. Arm is accurate with average carry across infield. 75 mph arm strength.

Ethan Hayes, OF/IF, Cedar Falls, 2017
Projectable 6-foot-2, 180-pound frame. Ran a 7.31 60. Shows balance and rhythm in swing. Lower hand set. Short to contact with lift. Shows above average pop to pull side of field. Will stand up and pull off at contact sporadically. Shows solid actions in outfield with ability to field ball. Limited use of front side on throws effects carry and accuracy. Short arm stroke from ¾ slot with 84 mph arm strength. Third base actions in infield. Solid glove and ability to make routine plays. Showed accuracy across diamond. Tends to wind-up to throw. Feet are average. 84 mph across infield.

Jonathan Luster, SS, Ballard, 2016
5-foot-10, 155-pound middle infielder. Ran a 7.72 60. Square stance with in-line stride and solid balance. Transfers weight well through swing into contact. Creates hard hit balls to pull side of field. Has bat speed and plane is clean and short to contact. Above average hand-eye coordination and rarely mis-hits. 79 mph exit velocity off tee. Shows average actions in field. Will field up to down at times. Glove is solid and makes routine plays. Average range laterally. Decent carry across infield. Some effort and head jerk on release. Accuracy is solid. 79 mph arm strength across.

Colton Mills, 1B, Johnston, 2016
6-foot-3, 210-pound first baseman that hits right-handed. Ran a 8.18 60. Upright stance. Strides across body to contact. Shows flashes of power to gaps. Has strength in swing. Stays in middle of field. Leans back into contact losing extension. Has made improvements offensively and continues to develop. 87 mph exit velocity off tee. Is active at first base and plays with energy. Soft hands fielding ball. Still developing footwork and moving feet on throws. Moves well around bag and receives throws well. 73 mph arm strength across infield.

Samuel Olson, SS, Dowling Catholic, 2017
6-foot, 160- pound lean middle infielder. Ran a 7.4 60. Square stance with in-line stride to contact. Shoulder turn load. Some length to swing and stiff at times with sort finish. Consistently squares baseball with solid contact to middle of field. 76 mph exit velocity off tee. Plays down to up with good energy in field. Glove is above average and shows quick twitch ability. Short clean arm action with quick release. Accuracy is above average and throws have carry. Body is flexible and fields athletically. 74 mph arm strength across infield. Interesting follow with increased strength and minor mechanical adjustments offensively.

Carson Parker, SS/RHP, Mason City, 2017
5-foot-8, 150-pound 2-way player. Ran a 7.34 60. Right-handed hitter with solid balance and rhythm in swing. Closed stance and strides across body cutting off hips. Low hand set creating lift in swing and flashes of pop to pull side of field. Loose hands and creates above average bat speed. 78 mph exit velocity off tee. Shows quality feet defensively. Quiet actions and plays down to up with energy and feel for position. Ability to throw from different angles and arm is accurate at 71 mph. Small compact delivery on mound with ability to consistently pound zone. Short balance point. Lands slightly across body to plate losing lower half. Some arm quickness with moderate effort on fastball. Fastball was 71-74 mph with slight sink. Curveball was 60-63 mph with loose spin and 11/5 shape. Wrist was stiff with changeup; losing action at plate at 65-67 mph.

Chandler Poell, RHP/3B, Cedar Rapids Kennedy, 2017
6-foot-2, 175-pound 2-way player. Ran a 7.88 60. Square stance with ok balance. Some rhythm. Simple swing with short finish and works down through baseball creating line-drive contact. 73 mph exit velocity off tee. Shows average actions defensively. Makes routine plays. Arm is playable across the diamond. Still growing into body. 76 mph arm strength across. Stays in control on mound with a lot of moving parts. Good balance and lands slightly closed. Has quality extension to plate. Long arm action and fastball is down-hill to plate at 76-78 mph. Curveball has 12/6 shape with flashes of above average late break. Shows decent feel for changeup; slows arm in delivery. Split is usable with solid action in bottom of zone.

Sam Powell, 3B/RHP/OF, Waukee, 2016
One of the surprise players of the event. Powell is 6-foot-1, 177-pound player who projects very well physically. Ran a 6.94 60 at the event. Had solid numbers across the board working out at multiple positions. Tall stance with balance. Short to contact and has flashes of above average power. Has loose hands and uses them well in swing. Would benefit from staying in zone longer with swing and improving extension through and after contact. 85 mph exit velocity off tee. Aggressive routes and shows athletic actions in outfield. Arm is long and loose with good accuracy to target. 85 mph arm strength from outfield. Shows soft hands and ability in infield. Third base actions. Ok range laterally. Throws flat-footed at times across diamond affecting carry and accuracy. 81 mph infield velocity. Projectable body on mound. Throws downhill and fastball shows life. Has hand speed and arm is quick. Fastball was 81-83 mph and projects to increase. Curveball had 12/6 shape with tight spin and late break. Split is heavy and shows late running action in bottom of zone. High Follow through summer.

Jon Rozeboom, RHP/1B, Waukee, 2016
Physical 6-foot-3, 210-pound frame. Ran a 7.22 60 at this event. Square stance with deep load. Front heel turn trigger to swing. Swings from backside with minimal weight shift through zone. Has strength and creates above average bat speed. Stays in middle of field and has solid power to gaps. Plays up to down defensively on left side of infield. Glove is solid and range is average. Makes routine plays with average actions and feet. Throws are accurate across at 76 mph. Short 2-piece arm action on mound. Front foot leaks outside of knee effecting balance at times. Fastball is down-hill and heavy. Stays in bottom of zone at 79-82 mph for strikes. Shows average feel for breaking ball with 11/5 shape and sharp late break. Solid feel for changeup in bottom of zone for strikes. Ground ball type pitcher with strong/durable body.

Matthew Schwarz, SS, Des Moines Hoover, 2015
Schwarz is a 5-foot-10, 165-pound middle infielder. Average build with room to get stronger. Ran a 7.1 60 at the event. Medium length stride with front heel turn trigger. Upright stance in box with short load. Uses hands well in swing and is short to contact. Sprayed ball over entire field with average power. 82 mph exit velocity off tee. Solid mechanics in field. Moves with some quickness. Hands are sure and makes routine plays. Arm works well from high ¾ slot and shows accuracy across diamond. 79 mph arm strength across infield.

Dillon Sears, 2B, Harlan, 2017
Sears is a 5-foot-10, 160-pound middle infielder that hits left-handed. Ran a 7.07 60. Knee to knee trigger to swing. Raised front shoulder creating immediate lift in swing plane. Uphill at times. Solid contact to pull side of field. 80 mph exit velocity off tee. Moves well in field and shows solid actions and athleticism. Glove is soft and shows range laterally. Throws from ¾ arm slot. Has average carry with some tailing action on throws. Solid accuracy with 77 mph arm strength across.

Summer Preseason I.D.- Infield Analysis

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