Illinois Class of 2019 Showcase: Top Overall Prospects

Beiker Fuentes OF / 2B / Crystal Lake South, IL / 2019

5-foot-10, 165-pound switch hitting OF/SS. High level athlete, solidified himself as one of the top players in Illinois at the event. Filled out the state sheet running a 6.79 60-yard dash, plus arm strength throwing 86 mph across the infield and 93 mph from the outfield. Offensively relaxed setup with good balance from both sides of the plate. Linear leg lift stride with plus bat speed and a slightly uphill swing path. Mechanically repeats well from both sides. Presently stronger from right side where he shows a line drive middle of the field approach. 80 mph exit velocity right-handed and 79 mph exit velocity left-handed. Defensively in the outfield shows natural, fluid actions playing theu the ball. Quick footwork, takes efficient routes. Throws showed easy carry at 93 mph. In the infield displayed soft, sure hands with a swift transfer working thru the baseball. Throws showed carry across the infield at 86 mph.