Top Prospect Milwaukee: Catcher Analysis
August 21, 2017
By Matt Huck
Area Scout
The Inaugural Top Prospect Games Milwaukee took place on Tuesday July 25th at The Rock Sports Complex in Franklin, WI. Today we start the player analysis with the catcher reports. 6-foot-4, 220-pound right-handed hitting Jacob Kaiser (Catholic Memorial) stood out among the catchers making consistent hard contact in game and showing off a strong arm in workouts.
Scouting Reports (Listed Alphabetically)
Brandon Bannon, C/2B, Richmond Burton (IL), 2018
5-foot-11, 160-pound right-handed hitting C/2B with an athletic frame. At the plate hits from a slightly open setup with a short leg lift stride and average balance. Pull hitter with a long, uphill swing path and loose hands. 81 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.29. Defensively has a short arm action. Quick transfer and footwork. Popped 1.94-2.01 and threw 76 mph out of the crouch. In the infield moves well laterally. Threw 76 mph across the diamond.
Kade Bohlman, C/1B, Janesville Parker, 2018
6-foot-1, 190-pound right-handed hitting C/1B with a strong frame. At the plate hits from a balanced setup with a short stride and good balance. Pull, power hitter with an uphill swing path and fast bat. Showed strength thru contact with 92 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.64. Defensively behind the plate has a short arm action from an over the top slot. Clean exchange with fluid footwork. Popped 2.11-2.15, accurate throws with carry, 74 mph out the crouch. Also took drills at first base, throwing 78 mph across the diamond.
Parker Burch, C, Madison Memorial, 2018
5-foot-11, 170-pound right-handed hitting catcher. At the plate hits from a balanced setup with a leg lift stride and average balance. Line drive hitter with a long swing path. 83 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 8.00. Defensively has a long arm action from a ¾ slot. Popped 2.19-2.32 and threw 74 mph from the crouch.
Ben Cameron, C, Waukesha West, 2018
5-foot-11, 190-pound right-handed hitting catcher. At the plate hits from a balanced setup with a short stride and average balance. Gap to gap hitter with fluid rhythm and a fast bat. Showde strength thru contact with 91 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.26. Defensively has a short arm action from an over the top slot. Popped 2.21-2.15 and threw 74 mph out of the crouch.
Gino D’Alessio, C, Pius XI, 2018
6-foot-3, 195-pound right-handed hitting catcher with a lanky, athletic frame. At the plate hits from a balanced setup with a leg lift stride and good balance. Line drive, gap to gap hitter with a short, level swing path and fast bat. Shodwed strength thru contact with 91 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.67. Defensively has a short arm action from an over the top slot. Quick footwork and accurate throws. Popped 2.05-2.11 and threw 74 mph out of the crouch.
Tanner Fields, C, Badger, 2018
6-foot-1, 170-pound right-handed hitting catcher. At the plate hits from a slightly open setup with a leg kick stride and average balance. Line drive hitter with a short, level swing path. 84 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.86. Defensively has a long arm action from an over the top slot. Accurate throws. Popped 2.12-2.25 and threw 71 mph from the crouch.
Jacob Kaiser, C, Catholic Memorial, 2018
Physical, strong, wide shouldered frame at 6-foot-4, 220-pounds. Right-handed hitting catcher. At the plate hits from a crouched, balanced setup with a leg lift stride and good balance. Power hitter works gap to gap with a fast bat. Ball jumps off bat in games. 92 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.37. Defensively Has a short arm action from an over the top slot. Throws showed carry at 82 mph from the crouch. Gets out of the crouch quick with quick footwork and a clean exchange. Popped 1.93-2.01.
Kolton Koch, C, Monona Grove, 2018
5-foot-10, 165-pound left-handed hitting catcher with a strong, compact frame. Offensively hits from a crouched, open setup with a leg kick stride and average balance. Level swing path, creates whip. 83 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.50. Defensively has a long arm action from a high ¾ slot. Long exchange. Popped 2.18-2.26 and threw 73 mph out of the crouch.
Matt Miller, C, Sussex Hamilton, 2018
5-foot-11, 185-pound right-handed hitting catcher with a strong frame. Stands out for his defensively work behind the plate. Has a short arm action from an over the top slot. Accurate throws with carry throwing 80 mph out of the crouch. Athletic actions, quick out of the crouch with fluid footwork and soft hands. Popped 2.00-2.07. Offensively hits from a balanced, slightly open setup with a short stride and good balance. Pull hitter with a short, uphill swing path. Showed strength thru contact with 91 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 8.00.
Jack Pawlak, C, Grafton, 2018
6-foot-2, 210-pound right-handed hitting catcher with present strength. At the plate hits from a balanced setup with a short stride and good balance. Line drive hitter with an uphill swing path and a fast bat. Showed strength thru contact with 91 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.80. Defensively has a short arm action from an over the top slot. Accurate throws with carry throwing 77 mph out of the crouch and popping 2.01-2.12.