Prep Baseball Report

PBR All Colorado Team: Middle Infielders/Utility



 

Matt Burkart SS/RHP, Eaton 2016

Our choice as 3A player of the year, the University of Northern Colorado commit was a four-year starter finished his high school career hitting .620 for the Reds with 9 doubles, 4 triples, and 4 homeruns. The 6-foot-1, 195-pounds. Bats and throws right. At the plate has open stance, leg kick approach. Comes off as smooth and has ability to drive the ball through the outfield. Liked his rhythm, and bat speed is very fast through the zone, and ball jumps off the bat. Strong lower half, good extension through the zone with 2 hands.  Had a 88 mph exit velocity off the tee. At SS showed good actions and attacks the ball. Gains ground on his throws with good feet and hands. Threw 81 mph to first base. On the mound is very deceptive and displayed a loose arm with a slight stab out of the glove.  Arm speed is quick and over the top. Hides ball extremely well, hard to pick up. Good balance point all owed shoulders to stay level and landing to be square to the plate.  Fastball was 84-85 with slight run and good command both in and out in the zone.  Knuckle Curve was on display and registered 75-77 with sharp 12/6 break. Was thrown for strikes low and out in the zone. Throws a slider at 76 mph, and has a 77-78 mph change.

Cole McKissock, SS, Air Academy, 2016

The Appalachian State commit helped lead the Kadets to the 4A State playoffs with a stellar season. The SS hit .472 with 34 RBI's, 5 doubles, and 6 homeruns. A 6-foot-1, 180-pound right-handed hitting SS/3B. We love McKissock's skills. Cole hits from a tall slightly open balanced stance, short stride with slight leg kick, and lets hands do the work in the swing which is simple, bottom hand dominant with one hand finish. Has fast bat speed and registered an 89 MPH exit velocity off the tee.  Defensively, we have had him throw 83 MPH across the diamond from short, ¾ arm slot with accuracy.  McKissock can play any infield position. Might project as a 3B, but can handle SS, 2B, 3B, and even 1B in a pinch due to skills. Athletic and showed good feet during defensive portion of the event.  Ran a 6.96 60 time. Made the Junior Sunbelt Classic team his sophomore and junior years.

Judah Wilbur, SS/RHP Denver North, 2017 (Utility)

Wilbur did everything for the Vikings in 2016 leading the program to their best year in many years leading the team to a 16-0 league record. The SS/RHP was 2nd in 4A hitting with a .593 batting average driving in 28 runs and scoring 32. Wilbur also hit 12 doubles, hit 2 homeruns, and stole 13 bases. A A 5-foot-11, 145-pound right hand hitting 2B/SS who ran a 7.37 60.  Balanced at the plate with a high leg kick and long stride on the pitch.  He shows good lower leg drive and good extension out front on contact.  He had an 87 MPH exit velocity off the tee.  In the field he is athletic with smooth actions on balls left and right. Liked his actions in the field.  He has a quick transfer and accurate arm from high 3/4 arm slot. His arm velocity was 74 MPH across the diamond.

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