MOKAN Junior Future Games Trials: Outfield Analysis
September 1, 2020
Our summer rewind continues with a glance at the outfielders from the MOKAN Junior Future Games Trials.
In alphabetical order:
Hudson Byrd, Blue Valley, 2024, KS
Position: OF/RHP
Body: 6-foot, 140-pound slim frame
Hit: Begins in a tall athletic stance with a controlled load, then uses a toe tap to start his swing. Average bat speed. High finish, short swing.
Power: 69 mph exit velocity. up the middle approach.
Defense: Outfield, Sure hands, athletic footwork, clean exchange. Above average.
Arm: 72 Outfield velocity. Long arm action, an-over-the-top slot.
Speed: 7.35
Pitching: Average. Slow-tempo delivery, easy effort. ¾ arm angle, some arm speed, loose arm action. Low balance point, even shoulders, lands soft, a clean finish.
FB: T72. 71-72 mph. Straight movement, arm side accuracy.
CB: 55-56 mph. Gradual action.
CH: 62-63 mph. In the zone control.
Cameron Carter, Olathe West, 2024, KS
Position: OF/LHP
Body: 6-foot, 155-pound athletic frame
Hit: Started in a tall stance with a low load, then used a leg kick to initiate his swing. Above average bat speed. High finish, upward swing.
Power: 84 mph exit velocity. gap to gap approach.
Defense: Outfield, Sure hands, choppy footwork, clean exchange. Above average.
Arm: 81 Outfield velocity. Stiff arm action, an-over-the-top slot, consistent accuracy.
Speed: 6.70
Pitching: Projectable. Tall-and-fall delivery, some effort. Over-the-top arm angle, good arm speed, short arm action. Consistent balance point, even shoulders, lands open, an athletic finish.
FB: T81. 80-81 mph. Running action, around the zone accuracy.
CH: 65-66 mph. Some action.
Cole Chinnock, Shawnee Mission East, 2025, KS
Position: OF/SS
Body: 5-foot-9, 155-pound slim frame
Hit: Started in a balanced stance with a tight load, then used a small leg kick to initiate his swing. Average bat speed. Level finish, flat swing.
Power: 79 mph exit velocity. pull side approach.
Defense: Outfield, Sure hands, average footwork, clean exchange. Average.
Arm: 72 Outfield velocity. Quick arm action, an-over-the-top slot.
Speed: 7.72
Pitching: Average. Up-tempo delivery, some effort. Over-the-top arm angle, some arm speed. Strong balance point, even shoulders, lands square, a clean finish.
FB: T70. 68-70 mph. Straight movement.
CH: 63-64 mph. Early action.
Landon Christiansen, Blue Valley Southwest, 2024, KS
Position: OF/LHP
Body: 5-foot-10, 155-pound slim frame
Hit: Started in a crouched stance with a small load, then used a short stride. Above average bat speed. Level finish, short swing.
Power: 84 mph exit velocity. gap to gap approach.
Defense: Outfield, Quick footwork, firm hands, fluid exchange. Projectable.
Arm: 76 Outfield velocity. An-over-the-top slot, decent accuracy.
Speed: 6.99
Pitching: Projectable. Feel delivery, easy effort. Over-the-top arm angle, consistent arm speed. Athletic balance point, even shoulders, a falling off finish.
FB: T69. 66-69 mph. Running action, in the zone accuracy.
CB: 57-58 mph. Some action.
CH: 58-59 mph.
Justin De La Rosa, Olathe North, 2024, KS
Position: OF/RHP
Body: 5-foot-9, 133-pound slim frame
Hit: Began in a tall open stance with a small load, then used a controlled stride just before his swing. Average bat speed. High finish, upward swing.
Power: 69 mph exit velocity. line drive approach.
Defense: Outfield, Developing footwork, firm hands, clean exchange. Average.
Arm: 74 Outfield velocity. Long arm action, high ¾ slot.
Speed: 7.47
Jackson De Lautour, Blue Springs South, 2024, MO
Position: RHP/OF
Body: 5-foot-10, 137-pound slim frame
Hit: Starts in a crouched stance with a small load, then uses a controlled stride. Above average bat speed. High finish, upward swing.
Power: 75 mph exit velocity. pull side approach.
Defense: Outfield, Soft hands, average footwork, clean exchange. Above average.
Arm: 72 Outfield velocity. Long arm action, an-over-the-top slot.
Speed: 7.47
Pitching: Projectable. Drop-and-drive delivery, easy effort. Over-the-top arm angle, consistent arm speed, short arm action. Low balance point, even shoulders, lands square, a clean finish.
FB: T64. 62-64 mph. Straight movement, in the zone accuracy.
CB: 52-53 mph. Sweeping action.
CH: 57-58 mph.
Ethan Hampton, Saint Thomas Aquinas, 2025, KS
Position: RHP/OF
Body: 6-foot-3, 160-pound lanky frame
Hit: Begins in a tall stance with a small load, then uses a long stride to initiate his swing. Above average bat speed. Level finish, short swing.
Power: 76 mph exit velocity. up the middle approach.
Defense: Outfield, Developing footwork, lengthy exchange, sure hands. Projectable.
Arm: 67 Outfield velocity. Loose arm action, an-over-the-top slot, consistent accuracy.
Speed: 7.21
Pitching: Projectable. Some effort. Over-the-top arm angle, some arm speed, long arm action. Tall balance point, uphill shoulders, lands square, an upright finish.
FB: T70. 68-70 mph. Straight movement, consistent accuracy.
CB: 12/6 movement, gradual action.
CH: 49-50 mph.
Davion Harris, Mill Valley, 2024, KS
Position: OF/LHP
Body: 6-foot, 182-pound solid frame
Hit: Starts in a tall open stance with a big load, then uses a long stride to start his swing. Above average bat speed. High finish, long swing.
Power: 74 mph exit velocity. pull side approach.
Defense: Outfield, Sure hands, consistent footwork, developing exchange. Average.
Arm: 70 Outfield velocity. Long arm action, high ¾ slot, some accuracy.
Speed: 8.40
Pitching: Projectable. Feel delivery, easy effort. Over-the-top arm angle, some arm speed, loose arm action. Tall balance point, even shoulders, lands square, a clean finish.
FB: T66. 64-66 mph. Running action, arm side accuracy.
CH: 58-59 mph. Some action.
Sage Huffman, Blue Valley West, 2024, KS
Position: OF/RHP
Body: 5-foot-8, 145-pound slim frame
Hit: Starts in a tall stance with a tight load, then uses a controlled stride before his swing. Quick bat speed. Back foot finish, uphill swing.
Power: 76 mph exit velocity. pull side approach.
Defense: Outfield, Sure hands, athletic footwork, clean exchange. Above average.
Arm: 82 Outfield velocity. Long arm action, an-over-the-top slot.
Speed: 7.05
Pitching: Above average. Feel delivery, some effort. High ¾ arm angle, quick arm speed, consistent arm action. Athletic balance point, even shoulders, lands square, a falling off finish.
FB: T75. 74-75 mph. Straight movement, consistent accuracy.
CB: 58-59 mph. 12/6 movement.
CH: 59-60 mph.
Blake O'Brien, Blue Valley Northwest, 2024, KS
Position: OF/RHP
Body: 5-foot-11, 150-pound slim frame
Hit: Begins in an athletic stance with a smooth load, then uses a small leg kick before his swing. Above average bat speed. High finish, short swing.
Power: 80 mph exit velocity. gap to gap approach.
Defense: Outfield, Soft hands, athletic footwork, quick exchange. Athletic.
Arm: 85 Outfield velocity. Short arm action, an-over-the-top slot.
Speed: 7.42
Pitching: Above average. Feel delivery, some effort. High ¾ arm angle, quick arm speed, long arm action. Athletic balance point, even shoulders, lands square, an athletic finish.
FB: T82. 81-82 mph. Running action, consistent accuracy.
CB: 67-68 mph. Plus action, around the zone command.
CH: 73-74 mph. Some action.
Chase Porter, Kearney, 2025, MO
Position: OF
Body: 5-foot-8, 130-pound slim frame
Hit: Began in a tall stance with a small load, then used a quick stride to start his swing. Quick bat speed. High finish, short swing.
Power: 69 mph exit velocity. opposite field approach.
Defense: Outfield, Sure hands, choppy footwork, lengthy exchange. Average.
Arm: 64 Outfield velocity. Stiff arm action, an-over-the-top slot.
Speed: 7.14
Grant Redd, Park Hill South, 2024, MO
Position: OF/RHP
Body: 5-foot-7, 135-pound slim frame
Hit: Began in a crouched stance with a big load, then used a big leg kick to start his swing. Above average bat speed. High finish, uphill swing.
Power: 82 mph exit velocity. pull side approach.
Defense: Outfield, Sure hands, quick footwork, lengthy exchange. Above average.
Arm: 79 Outfield velocity. Long arm action, an-over-the-top slot, decent accuracy.
Speed: 6.99
Pitching: Raw. Slow-tempo delivery, high effort. Over-the-top arm angle, good arm speed. Strong balance point, even shoulders, lands hard, a falling off finish.
FB: T72. 71-72 mph. action, up in the zone accuracy, straight movement.
CB: 62-63 mph. Some action.
CH: 70-71 mph.
Jaden Reddell, RayPec, 2024, MO
Position: OF/RHP
Body: 6-foot-2, 185-pound lean frame
Hit: Begins in a tall stance with a big load, then uses a toe tap to start his swing. Above average bat speed. Level finish, upward swing.
Power: 78 mph exit velocity. gap to gap approach.
Defense: Outfield, Sure hands, developing footwork, lengthy exchange. Raw.
Arm: 73 Outfield velocity. Stiff arm action, high ¾ slot.
Speed: 6.81
Pitching: Projectable. High effort. High ¾ arm angle, good arm speed, long arm action. Tall balance point, even shoulders, lands square, a falling off finish.
FB: T76. 74-76 mph. Running action, around the zone accuracy.
CB: 62-63 mph. Some action.
Position: OF/3B
Body: 5-foot-6, 115-pound slim frame
Hit: Starts in a crouched stance with a small load, then uses a small leg kick just before his swing. Some bat speed. Level finish, flat swing.
Power: 69 mph exit velocity. base hit approach.
Defense: Outfield, Firm hands, developing footwork, lengthy exchange. Average.
Arm: 60 Outfield velocity. Long arm action, high ¾ slot.
Speed: 8.10
Isaac Stanley, St. James Academy, 2024, KS
Position: LHP/OF
Body: 5-foot-8, 135-pound slim frame
Hit: Starts in a tall stance with a low load, then uses a toe tap just before his swing. Some bat speed. High finish, long swing.
Power: 76 mph exit velocity. base hit approach.
Defense: Outfield, Sure hands, quick footwork, clean exchange. Average.
Arm: 73 Outfield velocity. Loose arm action, high ¾ slot, decent accuracy.
Speed: 7.07
Pitching: Projectable. Feel delivery, some effort. High ¾ arm angle, good arm speed, loose arm action. Tall balance point, even shoulders, lands square, an athletic finish.
FB: T76. 75-76 mph. Running action, in the zone accuracy.
CB: 61-64 mph. Plus action.
CH: 69-70 mph. Some action.
Devin Wassmann, St. Pius, 2024, MO
Position: OF/LHP
Body: 6-foot, 180-pound athletic frame
Hit: Began in an athletic stance with a controlled load, then used a short stride before his swing. Electric bat speed. High finish, upward swing.
Power: 88 mph exit velocity. gap to gap approach.
Defense: Outfield, Sure hands, smooth footwork, clean exchange. Athletic.
Arm: 83 Outfield velocity. Short arm action, an-over-the-top slot.
Speed: 6.95
Patrick White, Blue Valley Northwest, 2024, KS
Position: OF/LHP
Body: 5-foot-11, 160-pound slim frame
Hit: Begins in an athletic stance with a small load, then uses a controlled stride just before his swing. Above average bat speed. High finish, simple swing.
Power: 74 mph exit velocity. gap to gap approach.
Defense: Outfield, Sure hands, athletic footwork, clean exchange. Above average.
Arm: 73 Outfield velocity. Short arm action, high ¾ slot.
Speed: 6.98
Pitching: Above average. Feel delivery, high effort. High ¾ arm angle, good arm speed, short arm action. Athletic balance point, even shoulders, lands open, an athletic finish.
FB: T76. 74-76 mph. Running action.
CB: 64-65 mph. Some action.
CH: 68-69 mph. Plus action.
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