Gage
Messner

5/31/17
A 5-foot-11, 155-pound lean frame with room to add size and strength. Offensively, the left-handed hitter bats from a slightly open, wide, and athletic set-up. Uses a short stride, is short to the ball, good extension, high finish. Shows a middle of the field, flat approach in BP, mostly barrels, 79 mph exit velo. Runs a 7.03 60. Defensively, shows active feet and good hands, throws from a low-3/4 slot with a quick release, 77 mph across the diamond. An above average outfielder as well, charges the ball well, all around confident actions, 79 mph. In the game, went 1-for-2 with a single and a pop out to third base. 

10-29-17
A 6-foot, 160-pound lean frame with room to add size and strength. Offensively, the left-handed hitter bats from an open, knock-kneed, and slightly back leg heavy set-up with some rhythm in his hands. Uses a small leg lift with a moderate stride before pulling his hands through on a slightly uphill path with some quickness in his hands. In BP, shows a middle to pull approach with some lift, found a few barrels. Exit velo of 82 mph. Ran a 6.70 at this event and has been reported as low as the mid 6.6s. A versatile defender who can hold his own in the infield and the outfield and would hold value at the next level. In the outfield, shows athletic and aggressive actions, charges the ball very well. Throw from an over the top slot with a long and loose arm action with accuracy and advanced arm strength, 86 mph. On the infield, shows above average hands and feet, throws from multiple arm angles with improving accuracy, 80 mph.  In the game, showed some barrel control.