Maryland 2018 Rankings Breakdown: 51-60
October 17, 2017
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By Jerry Shank
Maryland / Virginia Scouting Director
The Maryland Rankings Breakdown takes an inside look on each player within the PBR Maryland State rankings for the Class of 2018. Our rankings of 185 players consist of those we have had the opportunity to see.
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Maryland 2018 Rankings Breakdown: 51-60
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Scouting Report
Southern Maryland Open 10/7/17
Strong athletic frame at 5-foot-11, 185-pounds. Hits from a slightly open set up at the plate. with high hands in a strong position. smooth load back with leg kick and arm bar into hitting position. Uphill swing path looking to lift the baseball with bat speed. Pull side pop at the plate with nice lower half usage and rhythm throughout. Exit velocity of 92 mph. Athletic actions in the outfield. Works thru ball well with clean exchange throwing from a high three quarter slot. throws have some carry on them at 83 mph. Sound actions in the infield with accurate throws across up to 84 mph. Ran a 6.79 60-yard dash.
MD Travel Championship Scout Blog 7/28/17
Cleaned up his frame filling out and lean with strength. Free hands at the plate, direct to the ball with fast bat speed and pull side pop. Hits from a taller, slightly open set up. Quiet leg kick load to hitting position. Has turned himself into a nice prospect.
2.21.16 - Solid frame at 5-foot-10, 195-pounds. Ran a 7.43 60-yard dash. Hits from a wide, athletic setup and slightly open. Gets to athletic hitting position. Level swing path with some bat speed. Gets lower half to work. Gets uphill at times with swing. Finishes on back leg at times. Exit velocity of 84 mph. Shows power potential. Gap-to-gap type hitter. Active feet in the infield. Clean hands and exchange. Short arm action and throws across the infield at 80 mph.
2.21.15 - Roberts is an intriguing player to watch develop. Has a solid frame at 5-ffot-9, 185-pounds that he should fill out and strengthen as he gets older. Like his potential behind the plate with a short arm action and release. Should continue to work on footwork to increase athleticism. His catcher velocity was 62 mph which translated in to a 2.35 pop. Roberts is more advanced at this age as a hitter. Has a short swing with quick bat speed. Hits from a balanced set up and looks to have some power potential to the pull side. Had an exit velocity of 80 mph with a 60 yard time of 7.75. Is further advanced currently as a hitter, right now is more projectable as a catcher but could move to a corner spot as he matures.