Colorado Preseason All-State: Infield Analysis

Positional Profile: SS/3B

Body: 5’8”  145

Run: 7.27  60

Hit: RHH  Open Shoulder width stance, Rhythm toe tap to in line stride. Hands/Arm Angles have minimal movements.  At launch, Finley in strong launch position. Rear side Acceleration is excellent. Attacking approach with hands.  Aligned and In Sync. Path is has line drive tendency and demonstrates ability to keep hands inside of FB IN. Exit Velo 86.  Middle of the Field approach. Comfortable is box, would consider Finley a Top prospect in the 2023 Class. 

 Power: Projectable power to a given pitch, would see Finley as a Gap to Gap player how turns singles to doubles and doubles to triples

Positional Profile: OF/RHP

Body: 5’11”  185

Run: 6.92  60

Positional Profile: RHP/SS

Body: 5’10”  195

Run: 7.06  60

Positional Profile: RHP/1B

Body: 6’3”  195

Run: 7.84  60

Hit: RHH  Spread out stance.  Has a sway back and high leg lift to stride. Toe opens.  Barrel head in good position, arm angles create some length.   Path is out/around with pull side tendencies. Follow through has good extension with one hand release.  Exit Velo 84. Great energy and effort.

 Power: Can see some Gap to Gap development was he refines length in to quickness in his swing  

Positional Profile: 3B/OF

Body: 5’9”  175

Run: 7.47 60

Hit: RHH  Upright stance, hands start on middle and high.  Hands slowly walk away for load, leg lift to in line stride. 50/50 weight distribution at launch.  Path has some length and strength. Lots of movement in hands Front side opens slightly. Very good contact round in event.  Middle of the field of approach. Exit Velo 87.

 Power: As he quickens his swing, can see potential for power   

 Arm: Arm works with short arc, high ¾ release.  

Positional Profile: SS/2B

Body: 5’8”  130

Run: 7.20  60

Positional Profile: RHP/INF

Body: 6’0” 

Run: 8.18 

Hit: RHH   Upright narrow stance open stance.  Quick leg lift to an open toe stride.  50/50 weight distribution at launch. Hands stay stacked with slight length to arm angles.  Path has some lift with high extended finish. Middle of the field approach and hands got to FB In for pull side ability.   Some retraction at contact. Power:  Wants to lift and demonstrate strength.  As a 2024, can see development of power in future.   +Hands

Arm: Inf Velo 68  Some length in INF arc, good clean finish, accurate High 3/4

Positional Profile: RHP/SS

Body: 6’0”  165

Run:  7.26   

Hit: RHH  Widened base with slight sway and coil to load. Bat head parallel to ground. Hands have some length in path and lift.  Easy rhythm and aggressive hands to contact. Rear side acceleration very good. Pull side approach. Some retraction at point of contact.   Power:  Can see Zach with pull side power.

Positional Profile: 2B/OF

Body: 5’11” 155

Run: 7.70

Hit: RHH  Wide balanced stance, stays in legs well.  Minimal movements to load. Hands stay “attached” to back shoulder, good rhythm and timing.  Hands have downward path with line drive tendency. Slight length in swing. Very good rear side acceleration to torso acceleration.  Creates quick hands and strength Exit Velo 86 Really like balance and timing, believe he will have ability to hit for AVG with all pitches

 Power:  Can see Aaron develop power as he develops strength

Arm: INF Velo 72  High ¾ release with some time.  Good feel for different arm angles

Positional Profile: SS/2B

Body: 6’0”  165

Run: 6.87

Hit: RHH  Runner!   Wide base with leg lift to in line Stride.  50/50 weight distribution and launch. Some length in front arm and tendency to get around.   Slight lift to path. Demonstrated very good rear side acceleration and balance to finish. Pull side tendency.  Good contact in event round. Exit Velo: 84 Raw Tools and quick twitch movements . Lots of talent to work with   

 Power:  Would see Derrick as a guy who turns Singles into Doubles   

 Arm: INF Velo:  79 Short arc, high ¾ release. 

 Defense:  Good footwork t get around ball and create momentum through throw.  Full gather and shuffle to throw.  

Very good tools to work and define skill set.   Demonstrated good energy and effort.

Positional Profile: 3B/RHP

Body: 6’1” 190

Run: 7.52

Hit: RHH  Wide Up right stance.  Gradually lowers into legs with sway load.  Hands high with light load. Hands are in consistent position to hit.  Strong hands. Attacking hands with downward path to ball. Finish is high and has tendency to pull off slightly.  Rear side acceleration is excellent, generates great torso velocity into hands. Still lots of room for growth and improvement   Exit Velo 94  

Power:  Projectable power, like his quick hands and ability to get inside of pitches.  

Arm: Inf Velo:  75 Arm is clean with easy follow through.  Casual, but arm works at different arm angles.  

Positional Profile: SS/RHP

Body: 5’7”  150

Run: 7.62

Hit: RHH  Wide base slightly open, leg lift to stride in line. Weight distribution at 50/50. Hands high and bat upright.  Path has some length, tends to get around ball and create pull tendency.  Had a solid contact round in event. Would benefit from full finish and extension. Exit Velo 81 More in the tank

Power: Would see Ethan as a Singles, Doubles type hitter.  

Arm: INF Velo 69  High ¾ release.  Slight push. 

Positional Profile: SS/2B

Body: 5’8”  175

Run: 7.04  60

Hit: RHH  Wide base as stance, simple in line stride.  Stays stacked on the backside. Hip/Hands create very good torso acceleration.  Exit Velo 93. Very quick hands. Middle of the field approach. Demonstrated great contact in event round.  Long extended one hand follow through.

 Power:  Projectable, but would be limited to specific pitch/zone

Arm: INF Velo  75. Small back side arc, some push.  More in the arm with develoment

Positional Profile: 1B/OF

Body: 6’2”  205

Run: 7.86  60

Hit: RHH  Very wide stance with a quick hip high leg lift for stride. Slight tilt to front side at launch.  Hands load with some front arm extension. Would benefit creating rear side acceleration. Path is downward with a high finish with hands.  Follow through is shortened. Balance is good. Exit Velo 82

 Power: Big strong hitter, needs to use the lower half to create torso velocity connection into hands.  Continuing to develop!

Arm: 1B Velo: 68   Good throwing position Quick arm   High ¾ release.  

Positional Profile: 3B/SS

Body: 6’1”  195   

Run: 6.89  60

Positional Profile: RHP/1B

Body: 5’10”  165

Run: 7.58

Hit: RHH  Shoulder width base, minimal load with a up/down in line stride.  Hands high, bat starts parallel to ground, load creates length from arm and bat head straight up.  Path has slight lift. Solid contact in event round. Maxwell creates good balance, with extended follow through  Exit Velo 76

 Power: Has potential as he develops and syncs lower/upper half of swing. 

 Arm: Quick arm, Quick backside arc with carry

Positional Profile: RHP/INF

Body: 6’1” 185  Still developing Big 8th grader

Run: 8.8 

Hit: RHH Tall Shoulder width slightly open stance. Simple stride weight transfers to front.  Hands high and create downward path with good sync of lower half Good timing, Demonstrates good bat speed, limited on strength at this time.  Has a shortened follow-through. Exit Velo 78 Lots of Potential for a 2024 and projectable growth

Power:  Body says there is power potential, refining mechanics will help define

Positional Profile: 1B/RHP

Body: 6’2 180

Run: 7.15  60

Hit: LHH    Open stance, with rhythm toe tap for stride.  Stays in legs, stride is extended and in line.  Hands are quiet, arm angles have some front arm extension at launch.  Hands stay above ball with middle of the field approach. Finish has full extension with one hand release.  Very aggressive hands. Exit Velo 87

 Power: Still developing, the bat speed and aggression are great.  Potential for Gap to Gap and occasionally get inside if the FB IN for power  

 Arm: 1B Velo 78.  Gets ball out/up short arc with clean finish. Quick arm action 

Defense: Great D actions as 1B.  Hands out-front plays through ball.Good pivots.  See potential as 3B/1B and would like to see continued development as MIF.   Great Potential as Hitter and Infielder!!

Positional Profile: SS/C

Body: 5’10” 185

Run: 7.35

Hit: RHH  Open Shoulder width stance, high leg kick to in line stride.  Highs high, minimal movement load. 50/50 weight distribution at launch.  Creates strength with good rear side acceleration. Engages back knee early.  Demonstrated bat speed. Some length to swing. Exit Velo: 90 Middle of the field approach, some tendency to pull

Power:  Would project as a 1B/2B hitter with max energy.  

Arm: Inf Velo: 83  Quick arm speed and great base and positioning of lower half. 

Positional Profile:   1B/3B

Body: 5’11”  165

Run: 7.49  60

Positional Profile: RHP/1B

Body: 6’0” 145

Run: 7.74  60

Hit: LHH  In Line balanced stance, uses sway and toe tap for load.  Hands high and have minimal movement. Gets in good stacked position, some front arm length prior to swing  Demonstrated quickness and line drivelines Very good rear side acceleration and one handed finish. Exit Velo  78

 Power:  Very good mechanical swing, lacks strength at this time.  Can see him developing power in specific zones

Positional Profile: SS/RHP

Body: 6’2”  190

Run: 7.54  60

Hit: RHH  Shoulder width base.  Slow rhythmic load. Leg lift for in line stride. Torso load and hands have minimal movement. Hands have direct quick path to ball.  Hands stay inside, EXCELLENT! Gets behind ball. Back knees engages creates very good rear side acceleration. Balanced finish with extended follow through.  Exit Velo 88. Very mature approach with attacking hands. Impressive! Power:  Projectable power, yes.  Will’s balanced approach gives reason to believe he can hit FB/SL/CH for avg and progress to power

Arm: Inf Velo  75 High ¾ release, compact throwing, clean follow through.  Excellent feel for variable MIF throws

Defense:  1st step ready.  Gets to left of ball, good approach.  Out front fielding, quick gather to throw.  Shuffle to set feet.

High Ceiling, Top Prospect in Colorado 2022 Class

Positional Profile: SS/2B

Body: 6’1” 175

Run: 6.80

Positional Profile: 3B/1B

Body: 6’0” 175

Run: 7.34 60

Hit: RHH Consistent mechanical approach.  Keaton has an attacking, moving parts swing. Starts open,  Leg kick with coil to open toe stride that remains slightly open.  Hands load with knob to knee movement. Hands get to strong launch position. Path gets out and around ball with quickness and strength.  Intention is to lift and pull hard. Finish is long and one handed. Exit Velo 91

 Power: Strength and Quickness in the bat now.  

Arm: INF Velo 81  ¾ release with quick arm speed.  Good arm strength.  

Positional Profile: RHP/SS

Body: 6’3”  190

Run: 7.49  60

Hit: RHH   Long Levers.  Wide base, simple up/down small leg lift to stride. Arm angles have length in load. Weight slightly forward at launch.  Demonstrated strength in swing Exit Velo 89 Path gets out/around slightly. Middle of the field approach. I see more in Max with potential to progress as a pitcher and possible hitter.  Good Watch Him Grow List.

 Power: As Max refines his quickness in his swing, he could develop power

Arm: Inf Velo  72 High ¾ release clean finish.