MOKAN Fall Underclass Games: Infielder Analysis

Lean, developing 5-10, 160-pound middle infielder with present athleticism and room to add strength. The right-handed hitter sets up in a tall, balanced stance with a leg kick and small hand load into a short stride. Quick, level bat path through the zone with some feel for the barrel. Line-drive approach, flashing some pull side power. 77 mph bat-exit velocity. Ran a 7.09 60-yard dash. In the infield, displays above average hands with quick exchanges and good footwork around the ball. Made 74 mph throws from a short ¾ arm action with some accuracy.

Lean, developing 5-foot-6, 125-pound middle infielder with athleticism and room to add size and strength as he matures. The right-handed hitter starts in a wide, balanced stance with active hands and a quick toe-tap load into a short stride. Quick, level bat path through the zone, showing some hand speed and consistent line-drive contact up the middle. 73 mph bat-exit velocity. Ran a 7.85 60-yard dash. In the infield, showcases solid hands with clean footwork and developing exchanges. Made 69 mph throws from a long high-¾ arm action with accuracy.

Physically advanced 6-foot-1, 160-pound infielder with present athleticism. The right-handed hitter sets up in a tall stance with quiet hands and a quick hand load into a short stride. Ball jumps off the bat with above average bat speed through the zone. Level bat path with gap-to-gap approach and loud contact. 88 mph bat-exit velocity. Ran a 7.84 60-yard dash. In the infield, showcases soft hands, funneling into his body. Quick, choppy footwork with long high-¾ throws at 82 mph with carry and some accuracy.

Young, long-limbed 5-foot-11, 160-pound infielder with room to add size and strength as he matures. The right-handed hitter sets up in a tall stance with a leg lift into a full body load and stride. Flat bat path through the zone with some hand quickness. Consistent line-drive contact to his mid/pull side, recording an 80 mph bat-exit velocity. Ran a 7.48 60-yard dash. In the infield, shows sure hands with developing footwork. Made 74 mph throws from a short ¾ arm action.

On the mound, the high-waisted right-handed pitcher delivers from a repeatable tall-and-fall delivery out of the wind-up. Square shoulders and landing with tall finish at times. Throws from a long ¾ arm action. Fastball sat 71-74 mph with arm-side run. Curveball sat 58-59 mph with big 11/5 break. Changeup showed heavy action with fade and sink, 65-68 mph. 

Lean, athletic 5-foot-11, 160-pound middle infielder with room to add size. The right-handed hitter starts in an open, narrow stance with some rhythm in his hands. Big leg kick and hand load into a long stride. Uphill swing plane through the zone with loud contact and bat speed during BP. Gap-to-gap approach, mainly line-drives and fly balls with flashes of pull-side pop. 89 mph bat-exit velocity. Ran a 7.38 60-yard dash. In the infield, above average actions with soft hands, quick exchanges, and good footwork. Made 83 mph throws across the diamond from a long high-¾ arm action showing carry and accuracy.

On the mound, the projectable right-handed pitcher works from a quick rocker-step delivery with feel. Athletic balance point, landing open with a strong front-side and good extension. Long high-¾ arm action. Fastball sat 80-82 mph with slight arm-side run for strikes low in the zone. Curveball has 11/5 break with developing spin, 67-69 mph. Changeup shows good fade and sink with swing-and-miss potential, 69-71 mph. Should see velocity increases with added strength and maturity.

Long-limbed, developing 6-foot-2, 177-pound frame with room to add strength. The left-handed hitter sets up in a wide stance with a low handset and his weight on his backside. Knee-to-knee load and short stride into a flat to slightly downhill swing plane. Spray contact during BP with a tall finish. 79 mph bat-exit velocity. Ran an 8.75 60-yard dash. At first base, displays quick footwork with a developing glove and some range around the bag. Made 70 mph throws from a short high-¾ arm action. 

On the mound, the left-handed pitcher works from a quick step-and-turn delivery, reaching a tall balance point before landing closed with a tall finish. Long, deceptive high-¾ arm action, hiding the ball through his delivery. Fastball sat 70-74 mph with slight arm-side run. Slider has 2/8 break with short shape and developing feel, 67 mph. Changeup sat 68-69 mph with heavy fade and sink action. 

Physical 5-foot-11, 200-pound switch-hitting infielder with developing strength. From the right side, sets up in an open, balanced stance with active hands. Toe-tap load and short stride, closing front half into an uphill swing plane with line-drives to the middle of the field. From the left side, identical setup with leg kick load and uphill swing plane. Looks to elevate the ball with easier actions to mid/pull side. Flashed some pull-side power from left-side with some bat speed. 87 mph bat-exit velocity. Nearly all barrels. Ran an 8.36 60-yard dash. In the infield, athletic actions and footwork around the bag. Made 81 mph throws from a long high-¾ arm slot with accuracy.

On the mound, the left-handed pitcher has an easy rocker-step delivery with clean, fluid arm action. Lands square to home with a tall finish. Projectable long, high-¾ arm action. Fastball sat 77-79 mph with arm side run. Curveball shows big 1/7 shape with some depth, 66 mph. Changeup sat 69 mph with fade and sink action.

Lean, developing 6-foot, 154-pound infielder with room to add strength. The right-handed hitter sets up in a tall, open stance with some rhythm in his hands. Toe-tap load into a flat swing plane making consistent line-drive contact to his mid/pull side. Some bat speed, 84 mph bat-exit velocity. Ran a 7.58 60-yard dash. In the infield, hands funnel into the body with developing footwork and exchanges. Made 72 mph throws from a short high-¾ arm slot.

On the mound, the right-handed pitcher works from the stretch with a repeatable tempo. Reaches a tall balance point before landing closed with a falling off finish. Long high-¾ delivery. Fastball sat 70-74 mph with slight arm-side fade. Curveball has 11/5 break with developing spin, 54-55 mph. Changeup sat 59-61 mph, with fade action and thrown with good hand speed. Cutter has slight action, 66 mph.

Athletic 5-foot-10, 170-pound switch-hitting outfielder. From the right-side, sets up in a wide, open stance with active hands using a toe-tap and hand load down into a flat to slightly downhill swing path. Similar set up from the left-side, with a more level swing plane through the zone. Mid/pull approach with hard line-drives and ground balls during BP. 82 mph bat-exit velocity. Ran a 7.25 60-yard dash. Quick, active footwork with aggressive routes to field, sure hands to field. Made 78 mph throws from a quick ¾ arm action with some accuracy.

Lean 5-foot-10, 150-pound middle infielder with room to add strength. Right-handed hitter who starts in a tall, open stance with a hand load and long stride into his swing. Flat swing plane with some bat speed. Line-drive approach to his mid/pull side with consistent contact. 79 mph bat-exit velocity. Ran a 7.57 60-yard dash. In the outfield, active footwork with aggressive routes when fielding. Adequate glove, making 78 mph throws from a long ¾ arm action with accuracy. In the infield, quick footwork with clean exchanges, making 74 mph throws across the diamond.

Lean 5-foot-10, 142-pound catcher with room to add size and strength. The right-handed hitter starts in a wide stance with his weight slightly on his backside and active hands. Leg kick and short stride into a level swing plane through the zone. Solid line-drive contact to all fields, registering a 77 mph bat-exit velocity. Ran a 7.40 60-yard dash. Behind the plate, quiet receiver with ability to block laterally. Quick transfers and footwork with good momentum on throwdowns. Made accurate 72 mph throws to second, yielding pop times between 2.09-2.20 seconds. In the infield, active footwork with sure hands to field. Made 75 mph throws across the diamond from a short high-¾ arm action.

Lean, developing 5-foot-10, 140-pound infielder with room to add strength. The left-handed hitter starts in an open, crouched stance with his bat resting on his shoulder. Quick leg kick and long stride into a flat swing plane. Line-drive contact to the middle of the field, registering a 71 mph bat-exit velocity. Ran an 8.19 60-yard dash. In the infield, shows athletic actions with quick feet and developing hands/exchanges. Made 68 mph throws across the diamond from a short high-¾ arm action.

On the mound, the high-waisted ambidextrous pitcher works from a repeatable rocker-step delivery. As a LHP, lands slightly closed with a tall finish. As a RHP, landed square with a strong front-side and tall finish. Delivers from a high-¾ arm action from both the left-side and right-side. Fastball sat 71-72 mph with slight fade action for strikes. Curveball thrown at 58 mph with 11/5 (1/7) break and big shape. Changeup has slight fade action, thrown firm at 70 mph.

Strong 5-foot-10, 185-pound infielder with present athleticism. The right-handed hitter sets up in a wide balanced stance with a high handset. Toe-tap and hand load into a quick uphill swing plane. Shows some feel for the barrel, hard line-drive contact to all fields during BP. 85 mph bat-exit velocity. Ran a 7.78 60-yard dash. In the infield, sure hands with athletic actions to field. Works around and through the ball, making 82 mph throws from a high-¾ arm action with some carry and accuracy.

On the mound, the right-handed pitcher displays a strong lower half with a repeatable drop-and-drive delivery. Lands square to home with good direction and an athletic finish. Throws from a clean high-¾ arm action. Fastball has arm-side run for strikes, 79-80 mph. Curveball has tight 11/5 break with good depth, 67-68 mph. Slider shows developing 10/4 spin, 71-72 mph.

Proportional 5-foot-11, 188-pound utility player with room to add strength. The right-handed hitter sets up in a balanced, athletic stance with some rhythm in his hands. Quick leg-kick and short stride into a level swing plane through the zone. Line-drive approach with some power to the gaps. Short to contact, showing some bat speed with an 84 mph bat-exit velocity. Ran a 7.80 60-yard dash. In the outfield, quick choppy footwork fielding to the side of this body. Made 80 mph throws with accuracy from a quick high-¾ arm action. In the infield, quick exchanges and footwork with a developing glove to field, making 79 mph throws across the diamond. 

Lean 5-foot-10, 150-pound infielder with present athleticism and room to add strength. Switch-hitter. Sets up in a balanced, slightly open stance with active hands. Quick leg lift and hand load into an uphill swing through the zone from both sides of the plate. Looks to elevate the ball, with hard line-drives and fly-balls during BP to his mid/pull side. 77 mph bat-exit velocity. Ran a 7.86 60-yard dash. In the infield, short choppy footwork with sure hands and a developing exchange. Made 76 mph throws across the infield from a long ¾ arm action.