Prep Baseball Report

KY College Prospect Showcase: MIF Analysis



By Chris Fuller and PBR Kentucky Staff

On Saturday, January 17, prospects from all parts of the state showcased their abilities at the Kentucky College Showcase at Legends Sports Academy in Louisville.  Over the coming days, we will take a position group by position group look at all of the players in attendance at the event. 

The following is a look at the group of middle infielders in attendance.

Austin Madry, SS, R/R, Lexington Catholic HS, 2016
6-foot-1, 185-pound prospect with strong, athletic frame, right-handed hitter hits from a tall/slightly open stance and gets to square with a short stride, has some pre-pitch hand movement but quiets the hands as pitch is ready to be released, hands are quick and gets the bat through the zone with some barrel whip, added strength has shown up in is ability to drive the baseball, should continue to develop the power side of his offensive game, ran 4.77 home to first base time, 91 mph exit velocity.  Defensively, shows good hands, athletic actions with good body control, has shown an increase in arm strength at 83 mph across the infield, continues to make strides in his game and is definitely a player to keep an eye on this spring.

Braydon Sisson, SS, R/R, South Oldham HS, 2016
6-foot-2, 175-pound prospect with lean and lanky frame and significant room to fill in, right-handed hitter hits from a balanced stance, short stride, shows quick hands, generates good bat speed through the zone, maintains good balance, line drive type hitter with flashes of gap power, ran 4.52 home to first base time, 86 mph exit velocity.  Defensively, shows soft hands, good lateral movement in both directions, quick exchange, good body control with the ability to throw on the move from multiple arm angles, good arm strength at 82 mph across the infield, good upside and projects well at the next level.

Lane Kennemore, SS, R/R, Mayfield HS, 2016
5-foot-10, 165-pound prospect with athletic frame, right-handed hitter hits from a tall/open stance, squares front side with a short stride, hands are quick, loose and easy swing, impressed in batting practice with consistent hard line drives to the gaps, maintains good balance, solid hitter, ran 4.63 home to first time, 85 mph exit velocity.  Defensively, shows soft hands, works through the ball well, quick exchange, high-3/4 release, showed a jump in arm strength at 76 mph across the infield (71 at previous event), solid 2016 prospect with good upside who continues to improve.

Layne Peavler, 2B, R/R, Mercer County HS, 2015
5-foot-9, 160-pound athletic prospect showed off his speed with a 4.05 home to first base time from the right side, hits from a slightly open stance, mid-length stride, shows good hand quickness, level swing path with flat finish, line drive type hitter, could be a top of the order guy at the next level, registered 83 mph exit velocity.  Defensively, shows good athleticism and lateral movement, tends to field ball with throwing hand away from glove leading to longer exchange, short arm action, high-3/4 slot, 79 mph velocity across the infield with accurate throws.

Austin Price, 2B, R/R, Fairdale HS, 2018
5-foot-8, 142-pound, young prospect, right-handed hitter hits from an open stance, uses a long stride, average balance, level swing path, has some offensive tools that should continue to develop with physical maturity, ran a 5.09 home to first base time, 66 mph exit velocity.  Defensively, hands work, made all plays with some lateral movement, high-3/4 release, developing arm strength across the infield at 60 mph.