Fall Upperclass Games Analysis: Infielders

Keep reading to view reports on all 33 infielders in attendance at the Fall Upperclass Games.

Glenn Green 3B / RHP / Sandy Creek, GA / 2021 Rankings  StateRank: 26 / POS: 1 6-foot-2, 185-pound right-handed hitting two-way prospect, strong, athletic build, lanky frame, will add additional strength as he continues to physically mature, projectable. Ran a 7.19 laser-timed 60. On the mound, arm works long with a full arm swing to a high ¾ slot, quick arm speed as he accelerates out front, repeats well. Low effort in drop and drive delivery, stays on-line, lands square, finishes crossing over with some recoil. Fastball touched 91, sat mostly 87-90 with running action. Slider, tight spin, two plane break to it, present swing and miss type pitch, 75-79, threw some that were absolutely devastating, dropping out of the zone and leaving hitters with little-to-no shot at touching. Also offered up a curveball as his third pitch, 68-71. Offensively, open setup, short drop of the hands on load, leg kick timing trigger, good balance throughout, uses strong lower half well. Gap-to-gap type hitter, creates leverage, gains extension through the zone with an uphill barreal path, looks to elevate the ball and drive it with force, easy bat speed, 86 exit velocity off a tee, has a swagger about him. Went 2-for-3 in-game with a double that he crushed over the center fielders head. Defensively, similarly to how he pitches, the arm works long with quick arm speed, considerable amount of upper body strength in play, accurate with carry, 88 across the infield. Showed good body control in the field, handles his position athletically, soft glove hand, clean and fluid actions. A high follow prospect in the 2021 class.

Nathan Williams RHP / 1B / North Cobb, GA / 2020 6-foot-3, 195-pound right-handed hitting two-way prospect, large frame, projects to add additional strength to already strong build. On the mound, arm action is short to a high ¾ slot, late break of hands, accelerates quickly, repeats and hides the ball well. Drop and drive delivery, turns body towards second, works on-line, lands square, finishes square to home. Fastball sat 82-85 with occasional cut, feel for. Curveball, 12/6 shape, depth to it, showed some bite, 70-72. Changeup, fade action, maintains arm speed, 74-75. Face four batters, allowed one hit and struck out two. Offensively, balanced setup, reverse toe-tap stride, big load as hands drop then head back, balanced at contact. Takes a power approach, when on-time gains extension through the zone and can drive the ball middle/pull, 89 exit velocity off a tee.  Ran a 7.53 laser-timed 60. Defensively, short, quick arm action at first base, gets rid of the ball quickly, 86 across the infield. Good feel around the bag, plays through the ball with fluid and clean actions.

Christian Harmon SS / RHP / Norcross, GA / 2021 5-foot-11, 168-pound right-handed hitting shortstop and right-handed pitcher, strong, athletic build, projects to continue to add strength to all areas of frame. On the mound, arm works clean and loose to a high ¾ slot, accelerates quickly, shows good balance and little effort. Tall and fall delivery, strides towards the third base side of the rubber, lands square, finishes upright. Fastball, sat 84-85, touched 86 with running action, creates good angle and aggressively pulls down on the pitch. Curveball, tight spin as he throws the pitch with fastball arm speed, creates short, late 12/6 break, 77-80. Changeup, heavy sink when located low in the zone, 77-78. Offensively, open setup, short stride, short hand load back, stays balanced through contact. Barrel works on a level plane through the zone creating line drive contact, uses the entire field, consistent in his approach, has an idea at the plate, 81 exit velocity off a tee. Defensively, arm works short and loose from slots ranging from low ¾ to high ¾, is accurate across the infield at 83. Plays through the ball with competent hands, fluid with his footwork and clean on exchanges, showed good body control when making plays on the move.

Kaito Ono 3B / RHP / Duluth, GA / 2020 6-foot, 150-pound right-handed hitting third baseman, lean, raw athlete, ran a 7.20 laser-timed 60. Defensively, long arm action, quick arm speed to a ¾ slot, kept throws around the bag, 83 across the infield. Good athlete on the infield, has a tendency to field the ball deep but makes up for it with his arm strength, clean footwork. Offensively, balanced setup, leg kick timing trigger, big hand drop on load, balanced at contact. Line drive type hitter, some quickness in hands, barrel path is uphill through the zone, 81 exit velocity off a tee. Went 1-for-2 with a single and stolen base in gameplay.

Ryan Mimbs 3B / OF / East Laurens, GA / 2021 Rankings  StateRank: 214 / POS: 25 6-foot-3, 185-pound right-handed hitting corner infielder, strong frame with the potential to add more. Ran a 7.28 laser-timed 60. Offensively, crouching, open setup, keeps hands high, short leg lift stride to a balanced position at contact. Barrel works with some incline, quick hand speed creates whip, ball comes off bat hot, takes a middle/pull approach, with a more elevated approach can be a real long ball threat, 91 mph exit velocity off a tee. Defensively, short arm action, uses a lower ¾ slot, kept throws around the target, 81 across the infield. Deliberate actions getting to the ball, prefers to get large frame in front of the ball.

Michael Zarrillo SS / 3B / Holy Innocents Episcopal, GA / 2021 Rankings  StateRank: 200 / POS: 25 5-foot-11, 175-pound switch-hitting shortstop and third baseman, athletically built with a strong lower half, muscular with room for more. Defensively, has a short, loose arm action, quick arm speed, quick release, works from multiple slots, anywhere from low ¾ to high ¾, accurate on throws from all over the diamond, throws were true and carried, 81 across the infield. Plays through the ball up the middle in an athletic fashion, glove hand plays softly, is quick and fluid with footwork, quick on exchanges, gets to release fast. Offensively, similar setup from both sides, open, short stride, hands load back, incorporates lower half well from both sides, aggressive hip turn, good balance through contact. Takes a line drive approach working gap-to-gap, flashed the ability to drive the ball, present bat speed, fluid rhythm, has a swagger about him in the box, 86 exit velocity off a tee. Ran a 7.59 laser-timed 60.

Reece Chambers 3B / RHP / Cherokee bluff, GA / 2021 Rankings  StateRank: 196 / POS: 22 5-foot-11, 180-pound right-handed hitting two-way prospect, broad shoulders, strength throughout frame. On the mound, arm plays long and clean with good speed to a high ¾ slot, projects to add more velo given how arm works. Drop and drive delivery, works on-line, lands toe-closed, finishes square to home. Fastball sat 81-83 with late run to it. Curveball, 11/5 shape, depth, 64-68. Changeup, fade action, 77. Struck out three of the five batters he faced, did not allow a ball in play. Offensively, open setup, loads hands back fluidly, short leg kick timing trigger, stays balanced through contact. Takes a power approach at the plate, looks to do damage with each and every swing, used the entire field, going with the pitch, 84 exit velocity off a tee. Defensively, short arm action, some looseness, comes out of a high ¾ slot, 80 across the infield. Sound defender, gets to fielding position early, clean on transfers for the most part, at-times will pack.

Robert Bottoms 2B / SS / West Forsyth , GA / 2021 5-foot-11, 160-pound right-handed hitting middle infielder, strong lower half, good foot speed, ran a 7.19 laser-timed 60. Offensively, crouching, open setup, long hand load back coupled with a long stride. Swing path is long and uphill, allows him to elevate the ball, works center field and pull-side, generates hard contact, 85 exit velocity off a tee. Defensively, arm action is long to an over-the-top slot, accurate with some carry on throws, 79 across the diamond. Plays through the ball, quick on transfers.

Jarrett Burney SS / 3B / North Gwinnett, GA / 2020 Rankings  StateRank: 103 / POS: 16 5-foot-10, 175-pound right-handed hitting shortstop and third base, athletic build with strength throughout frame, projectable. Ran a 7.35 laser-timed 60. Offensively, balanced setup, short leg lift stride, hands load back smoothly, does a good job of incorporating lower half, stays balanced throughout.  Takes a line drive approach, barrel whips through the zone on a level plane, gains extension through the zone, 87 exit velocity off a tee. Went 1-for-2 with a single in game play. Defensively, long arm action, stab on the back-side, arm works from multiple slots, kept throws around the target with some carry, 79 across the infield. Fields position with swagger, slides to the ball, fluid footwork, funnels ball to midsection, clean and quick on exchanges, good body control to both sides.

Logan Hare 3B / RHP / Habersham Central, GA / 2021 5-foot-10, 175-pound right-handed two-way prospect, thick frame with strength throughout, has made gains in overall physique. Offensively, balanced setup with a bend in his knees, high hands load back to a near arm bar, short stride, remains balanced. Takes a power approach at the plate using mainly his upper body in his swing, barrel path is short to the ball and generates loft, 86 exit velocity off a tee. Went 2-for-2 in-game with a home run in his first at-bat and a single in his second, also collected a stolen base. Defensively, profiles as a third baseman, arm is long and loose to an over-the-top spot, has good feel and was routinely accurate on throws across the diamond, topping out at 79. Plays through the ball with fluid footwork, gets his feet working directionally towards the target, clean on exchanges. On the mound, arm action is clean to an over-the-top slot, quick acceleration through release. Drop and drive delivery, smooth rhythm, shoulders work uphill at-times, stays on-line, lands square, finishes crossing over. Fastball flashed cut action, 80-82, touched 83. Curveball, 12/6 shape, tight break, 68-70. Struck out two of the four batters he faced.

Shane Newsome SS / 3B / Holy Innocents Episcopal, GA / 2021 6-foot, 160-pound right-handed hitting shortstop and third baseman, some projection in frame, proportional build. Ran a 7.29 laser-timed 60. Offensively, balanced setup with a leg kick timing trigger, loads weight and hands onto the back half, balanced through contact. Takes a line drive approach, works gap-to-gap, swing path is level through the zone, 82 exit velocity off a tee. Defensively has good feel throughout his game, arm works short and loose from multiple slots, accurate across the diamond at 79 mph. Plays through the ball with soft hands, fluid footwork and clean on exchanges.

Rylan Serna 3B / C / Lanier, GA / 2021 5-foot-11, 200-pound right-handed hitting two-way prospect, thick build. Offensively, sets up open with weight displaced on back-side, fluid rhythm in hands as they load back, long stride, balanced through contact. Barrel works uphill through the zone, looks to elevate the ball and work the gaps, 80 exit velocity off a tee. Ran a 7.65 laser-timed 60. Defensively, short, loose arm action primarily comes out of a high ¾ slot, kept throws around the bag, 78 across the infield. Showed good range to glove-side, feet can be heavy at-times, competent glove work. On the mound, short, clean arm action to an over-the-top slot, some arm speed. Drop and drive delivery, works on-line, lands toe-closed, finishes square to home. Fastball sat 76-78, touched 80, mostly straight, Slider, 11/5 shape, some depth to it, 69-72. Changeup, mostly straight, 72-73.

Bryan Colavecchio 3B / 2B / North Gwinnett, GA / 2021 6-foot, 165-pound right-handed hitting third baseman and second baseman, proportional build. Offensively, open setup, strides long to a balanced position, hands load back and barrel wraps, balanced through contact. Gap-to-gap type hitter, barrel works uphill through the zone, elevates pitches, 68 exit velocity off a tee. Ran a 7.85 laser-timed 60. Defensively, arm work short from a high ¾ slot, some winding up in throwing motion, 77 across the diamond. Fields ball out front, clean transfers and footwork.

Jay Watts 1B / OF / Allatoona, GA / 2021 6-foot-3, 220-pound left-handed hitting, broad frame, strength throughout. Offensively, balanced, reverse toe-tap stride,hands load back with some rigidness, finishes fall over the plate. Strength and quickness in hands through contact, barrel works between level and uphill, at his best when he has some incline in swing and can utilize his strength to elevate and drive the ball with force, 86 exit velocity off a tee. Ran a 7.46 laser-timed 60. Defensively, arm action is long, reaching all the way back and accelerating to a low ¾ slot, 77 across the diamond. Attacks the ball at first, above-average glove work, has a tendency to pack the ball, fluid footwork.

Ethan Grandchamp SS / 2B / North Gwinnett , GA / 2021 5-foot-10, 165-pound switch-hitting middle infielder, proportional build, athletic frame, ran a 7.15 laser-timed 60. Offensively, similar setup on both sides of the plate, open, with a short stride, hands load quickly back, great balance throughout, works lower half into swing. Short, quick swing, level barrel path creates line drive contact, 84 exit velocity off a tee. Defensively, short, clean arm action, works to an over-the-top slot, 76 across the diamond. Fundamental defender, plays through the baseball with fluid footwork, keeps his momentum on-line, clean on exchanges, good body control and overall athleticism on the infield.

Ashton Long 1B / OF / North Gwinnett, GA / 2021 Rankings  StateRank: 197 / POS: 8 6-foot-4, 195-pound right-handed hitting first baseman, lanky, physical frame, good foot speed for size, ran a 7.22 laser-timed 60. Offensively, tall, open setup, hand load back, leg kick timing trigger, balanced at contact. Takes a power approach at the plate with a pull-side tendency, muscles up his arm, low effort swing, elevates the ball using a level barrel path, 83 exit velocity off a tee. Defensively, arm works short to a ¾ slot, accurate at 76 mph. Keeps ball in front, competent hands, funnels to midsection.

Garrison Coleman SS / 2B / Woodstock, GA / 2021 5-foot-10, 155-pound switch-hitting middle infielder, lean frame, high-waist. Offensively, from both sides of the plate, tall setup, toe-tap stride, loads weight back, hands back with a short drop, balanced at contact. Line drive approach, gets extension from the left-side, short swing from the right-side finishing low, level barrel path through contact, 82 exit velocity off a tee. Ran a 7.45 laser-timed 60. Defensively, short arm action to a high ¾ slot, kept throws on target across the diamond, 75 mph. Has quick, athletic actions on the infield.

Jake Edwards 1B / RHP / Kell , GA / 2021 6-foot, 190-pound right-handed hitting first baseman, strength throughout the frame, especially noticeable in lower half, powerful figure. Offensively, balanced setup, loads hands smoothly back, short stride, balanced at contact. Takes a power approach at the plate, gains extension through contact, hits everything with force, 88 exit velocity off the tee. Went 1-for-1 with a single and a walk in gameplay. Defensively, long arm action to a ¾ slot, 75 across the diamond. Uses his big body well to keep the ball in front, funnels up, showed feel around the bag.

Cole Ellis SS / OF / Etowah, GA / 2021 5-foot-8, 150-pound right-handed hitting middle infielder, athletically built, wiry strength, ran a 7.02 laser-timed 60. Defensively, long arm action on the back-side, some stiffness, cones out of a mostly high ¾ slot, accurate across the diamond at 75. Fields position athletically, glove work is exceptional, soft hands, funnels into mid section, fluid footwork, clean on exchanges, displayed good body control to both sides. Offensively, tall, open setup, long stride, hands load back smoothly,  turns aggressively on front leg. Takes a line drive approach, barrel works level through the zone, uses the middle of the field, 84 exit velocity off a tee. Went 2-for-3 in game with two singles and an RBI.

Sean Murphy SS / 2B / Lanier , GA / 2021 5-foot-10, 145-pound switch-hitting middle infielder, lean frame. Defensively, short, loose arm action, comes out of a high ¾ slot, accurate on throws across the infield at 75 mph. Plays through the ball, showed good range to both sides and body control as he tracked, fluid footwork, quick on exchanges. At the plate, wide, balanced setup, reverse toe-tap stride, short hand load back, hands a tendency to hit off his front side from the left-side, balanced at contact from right-side. Swing path is uphill from both sides of the plate, uses the gaps, elevating the ball, fluid rhythm, 81 exit velocity.

Elijah Padgett RHP / 3B / Adairsville, GA / 2021 6-foot-1, 182-pound right-handed hitting two-way prospect, proportional build. Offensively, balanced, short stride, hands load back and drop, turns hard on his front-side. Barrel works level through the zone, gaining extension, generated line drive contact from gap-to-gap with fluid rhythm, consistent in his approach, 81 exit velocity off a tee. Ran a 7.75 laser-timed 60. Defensively, loose arm to a high ¾ slot, kept throws on target at 75. Keeps feet moving on approach, good glove presence, fluid and clean on exchanges. On the mound, short arm action to an over-the-top slot, accelerates out front with some arm speed. Stays tall in his delivery, works on-line, lands square, finishes crossing over. Fastball sat 74-76, touched 78. Curveball, 12/6 shape, gradual break, 65-68.

Amari Lewis 2B / SS / Collins Hill, GA / 2021 5-foot-7, 140-pound right-handed hitting middle infielder. Offensively, crouching setup,hands load back and drop, short stride, balanced at contact. Barrel works uphill through the zone, hands drift forward, creates line drive contact, 78 mph exit velocity off a tee. Ran a 7.53 laser-timed 60. Defensively, long arm action, full arm swing, utilizes a high ¾ slot, 75 across the diamond. Plays through the ball with relatively clean actions, fluid footwork, showed good body control while making plays on the run.

Dillon Dankowski 1B / 3B / Denmark , GA / 2021 Rankings  StateRank: 115 / POS: 4 6-foot-1, 195-pound right-handed hitting corner infielder, broad, muscular build, strength throughout, will only continue to add to frame. Ran a 7.31 laser-timed 60. Offensively, tall, open setup, leg kick timing trigger, hands drop and load back smoothly, aggressive with hips, turns over on front leg through contact. Takes a power approach at the plate, looks to turn on the ball and drive it with force to the pull-side, strength in hands and wrists give him a chance even on mis-hits, fluid rhythm, 87 exit velocity. Defensively, worked out at first base, arm plays short to a high ¾ slot, some looseness, accurate, 73 across the infield. Good feel around the bag, is athletic with his movement and actions, smooth glove hand, fluid footwork and clean on exchanges.

John Raines RHP / 3B / Harrison, GA / 2021 6-foot, 160-pound left-handed hitting third baseman and right-handed pitcher, lean, lanky frame. Defensively, arm works short from multiple slots, primarily will uses a ¾ to low ¾ window, kept throws around the bag, 73 across the infield. Hands played softly, moves fluidly on the infield with clean exchanges. Offensively, open setup. Short stride, hands load back extending into an arm bar, good balance. Line drive type hitter, looks to pull middle/inside pitches, 78 exit velocity off a tee. Ran an 8/31 laser-timed 60. On the mound, arm works short with a methodical draw on the back-side to a ¾ slot. Stays tall throughout delivery, works on-line, lands square, finishes whipping his leg through, crossing over. Fastball sat 74-76, mostly straight, some sink at-times. Slider, sweeping action, 65-66. Changeup, sinking action, flashed fade, 68-72. Fly ball pitcher, induced three of his fly batters to fly out to right field.

Davis Richardson 1B / LHP / LaFayette, GA / 2021 5-foot-10, 215-pound left-handed hitting first baseman and left-handed pitcher, thick, strong build, carries strength throughout frame. Offensively keeps things simple, balanced setup, leg kick timing trigger, does not gain ground with, barrel is upright as hands load back short, good balance through contact. Barrel works mostly level through the zone creating line drive contact, peppered right field during batting practice, 83 exit velocity off a tee. Went 1-for-2 with a single in game play. Defensively, short arm action to a high ¾ slot, 73 across the infield. Has feel around the bag, moves with some fluidity, clean on exchanges, has a tendency to pack the ball. Ran an 8.14 laser-timed 60. On the mound, reaches all the way back with arm, keeps the swing of it short on the back-side, over-the-top slot, creates angles. Drop and drive delivery, works on-line, lands square, finishes crossing over. Fastball sat 77-78, mostly straight. Slider, 1/7 shape, depth. Changeup, fade action, 72-73.

Owin Gunyon 2B / RHP / Fideles Christian School, GA / 2021 5-foot-10, 175-pound right-handed hitting infielder, strength in lower half. Offensively, balanced setup, short stride, short load back, maintains good balance at contact. Swing path is level through the zone, some quickness in swing, gets to the ball out front with extension, with additional strength will add more power to swing, 80 exit velocity off a tee. Ran a 7.76 laser-timed 60. Defensively, short arm action, low ¾ slot, 72 across the infield. Gets to the ball and fields out front with a short funnel to mid section, clean footwork, packs the ball at-times.

Todd Hill 2B / 3B / Buford, GA / 2020 5-foot-6, 165-pound right-handed hitting second and third baseman, agile prospect, ran a 7.15 laser-timed 60. Offensively, open setup, leg kick timing trigger, hands start high and have a short drop on load, balanced through contact. Takes a line drive approach at the plate, gains extension through the zone, 75 exit velocity off a tee. Defensively, short arm action, some acceleration to a high ¾ slot, accurate on most throws, 72 across the infield. Good feel for glove and body in the field, fluid footwork, fields out front, hands work well, clean on transfers.

Luke Reed 2B / RHP / Coahulla Creek, GA / 2021 5-foot-10, 160-pound right-handed hitting infielder, thick lower half. Offensively, balanced setup, leg lift stride, no load, balanced through contact. Swing path is long to the zone, barrel works level, flicks wrist through contact, generates line drive contact, 78 exit velocity. Collected two singles during gameplay. Defensively, short arm action to a ¾ arm slot, kept throws around the bag at 72 across the diamond. Fundamentally sound fielder, fields out front with soft glove work, clean on transfers.

Donson Morain 1B / RHP / Young Americans Christian, GA / 2021 6-foot-2, 205-pound right-handed hitting first baseman and right-handed pitcher, strength throughout frame. Offensively, tall, open setup, leg kick timing trigger, cocks barrel upright on load. Takes a power approach at the plate, looks to elevate the ball and give it a ride, strength in wrists and hands, worked primarily middle/pull, 88 exit velocity off a tee. Ran an 8.02 laser-timed 60. Defensively, short arm action to a high ¾ slot, little effort, kept throws around the target. Comfortable around the bag, hands work competently. On the mound, arm plays long to a high ¾ slot, loose wrist action. Drop and drive delivery, works on-line, lands square, finishes crossing over. Fastball sat 74-76, touched 77, flashed run. Curveball, 11/5 shape, has some depth to it, 67-66. Changeup, mostly straight, faded at-times, 68-71. Stuck out two batters out of the four he faced in live gameplay.

Matthew Schlein 1B / RHP / Westside , GA / 2020 6-foot-1, 200 pound first baseman and right-handed pitcher. Large presence in box. Calm, upright stance. Simple approach with effortless swing.Hand load is straight back and efficient to the ball. Minimal strike with up-and-down front foot timing. Looks to backspin balls up in the zone. Easy swing to right-center when on time. Defensively, fields ball out front with reliable glove-presence, early. Sure defender on the corner. Showed a three-pitch-mix on the mound. Stays balanced throughout delivery and finish; stays on line to the plate. Short arm motion from a H3/4 slot. Fastball sat 70-72 mph with solid control. Curveball is still developing with shades of tight spin at times; 12/6 action, sitting 62-65 mph. Schelin hows same arm speed on changeup and comes out well from the short action; 64-66 mph. Mixes up looks out of the stretch with simple rocker and slide-step.

Landon Youngblood 2B / SS / Bethlehem Christian, GA / 2020 5-foot-10, 170 pound frame with a thick, strong lower-half. Hits from upright stance with active hands. Sees ball deep in the zone with short, quick hands to the ball. Middle-of-the-field and opposite-field approach. 84 mph exit velocity off tee. Hands work free and sprays hard line drives; high finish. Defensively, gets around ball and works through it. Uses strong base with reliable hands. 7.47 runner; plays faster in-game. Active on base paths with multiple dirt-ball reads. High energy player with solid in-game IQ.

Brendan Kraus 2B / SS / Campbell, GA / 2021 5-foot-10, 170 pound MIF with a frame that will surely add quicker-twitch and strength. Offensively, hits from wide base. Simple load with consistent front-foot movement and landing. Flat bat path that produces line drives. Battles well in-game and shows good awareness for strike zone. Defensively, Kraus has active feet on approach; breaks down early as ball is arriving. Fields with a solid, wide base. Two-handed fielder with solid fundamental approach. Accurate arm across the infield; 68 mph across.

Jerrod Miller 2B / 3B / Savannah Christian, GA / 2021 5-foot-9, 165 pound left-handed hitting middle infielder. Hits from an athletic base with fluid lower-half. Gets on front-side upon contact. Hands work well through the zone; good barrel awareness. Gets to consistent hitting position. Miller has ability to hit to all fields as shown in solid BP rounds. 81mph exit velocity off tee. Defensively, shows short footwork. Funnels with solid hands. Gets rid of the ball quickly with good internal clock, 68 across the infield.

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