Sean
Casey

10/12/14:  6-foot-2, 180 pound catcher possesses good athleticism and flexibility.  Aggressive receiver, with some stiffness.   Good blocking ability.  Accurate arm to 2B at 74 mph.  Pop times were between 2.10-2.19.  Needs to shorten up the transfer.  Possesses the tools necessary to become a solid defender  at the next level.  Offensively, starts balanced and loads back.  Short stride with good overall balance.  Showcased average bat speed with a slightly uphill path.  Fluid rhythm throughout the swing.  Up the middle approach with some pop.  Was 83 from the outfield using a long arm action and ¾ slot.  Throws were accurate.  Showcased average hands defensively with a clean exchange.  Plays through the baseball well.  Lacks elite speed.  Ran a 7.34-60.  

2/22/14: 6-foot-2, 180 pound junior was 1.98-2.10 with his pop times at the event.  Casey is an average receiver.  Drops hands during the exchange.  Throws from a ¾ slot. Was 75 mph from the crouch.  At the plate, starts wide with a short stride.  Uses a simple load back.  Displayed good use of his lower half and stays balanced throughout.  Bat speed is above average.  Possesses gap to gap power.  

10/19/13:  6-foot-2, 180 pound catcher possesses a long frame.  Uses a simple setup with short stride.  Hands work and is a high contact hitter.  Displays good rhythm throughout the swing.  Defensively behind the plate uses a narrow base with some agility.  Receives the ball well, but needs to improve framing as he shows some unnecessary movements.  Arm strength is above average.  Pop times were 2.01-2.08.  Interesting follow.

2/23/13: 6-foot-1, 170 pound sophomore was very impressive defensively. Casey showed advanced footwork for his age combined with above average arm strength to show pop times consistently in the 2.0-2.1 range. Casey’s throws were straight and consistently around the bag. At the plate, he gets his front foot down early and creates a small hitch prior to swing.  Maintains good balance with a good lower half. Swing plane is slightly uphill creating good lift.

Casey is a 6 foot, 170 pound C/OF from Bishop Chatard HS in Indianapolis.  From the crouch he was 69 mph and was 2.10-2.17 with his pop times.  Casey blocks the ball well and shows a quick release.  From the OF he was 78 mph.  At the plate he starts with a wide base and shows good balance throughout his swing.  His swing plane is uphill and pulls most pitches.