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3.17.18 - Unsigned Senior. Currently Ranked No. 234 in Illinois’ Class of 2018, No. 28 C in Illinois. 5-foot-10, 190-pound, strong, wide-shoulders, thick lower-half, left-handed hitting catcher. Offensively, open setup, leg kick timing-trigger, showed situational awareness and feel for the game. Against Lincoln-Way West, with the bases loaded leading by one, pulled the first pitch from a new pitcher to right field, scoring two runs and opening the game up. Next at-bat pulled another ball into right for a single. Finished 2-for-3 with 2 RBI, 1 R, 1 K.

8.9.17 - 5-foot-10, 190-pound, strong, left-handed hitting catcher and outfielder. Offensively, tall, open setup, leg kick timing trigger, gap-to-gap approach, 91 mph exit velocity. Ran a 7.09 60. Defensively, behind the plate, traditional catcher’s arm action, short, over-the-top, throws were around the bag with carry, 74 mph from the crouch. Soft hands, clean exchanges, pop times between 2.04-2.12. From the outfield, short arm action, high ¾ arm slot, quick footwork, clean exchanges, 79 mph from the outfield.   

8.8.17 - 5-foot-10, 190-pound left-handed hitting catcher, strong physical build. Hits from an open stance, leg kick trigger, solid balance. Uphill path with pull side approach, hard top spin contact at times. 88 mph exit velocity from the tee. Defensively arm action is short and over the top, 74 mph out of the crouch. 2.15-2.20 po ptimes. Above average runner at his position, 7.07 in the 60.

6.27.17 - 5-foot-10, 190-pound, strong, muscle build, left-handed hitting catcher. 7.00 runner in the 60, laser-timed. Offensively, aggressive approach, attacks the baseball and present bat strength; exit velocity clocked at 93 mph. Balanced, open setup, leg-lift timing trigger, fluid rhythm, uphill bat path and pull approach. Defensively, natural catcher actions, hands work soft at times, comes out of the crouch clean. Agile blocker, deadens balls in the dirt. Short arm action from an over-the-top slot, clocked at 74 mph from the crouch. Pop times ranged between 2.08-2.26.

10.10.16 - Left-handed hitting catcher, 5-foot-10, 180-pounds, solid strong build. Defensively arm action is short and over the top, solid accurate arm that plays. 73 mph out of the crouch. Showed soft hands at times, tends to get fingers down when receiving the baseball. Clean transfers on pop times, 2.16-2.19 pops. Hits from a taller setup, with even base, short stride. Stays upright, path is uphill, flashed shortness to the baseball, lacked extension. Pull side contact, 85 mph exit velocity from the tee. 7.32 runner in the 60.