All-State Games: Catcher Analysis

Kason Alexander C / 3B / Archbishop Rummel , LA / 2023

Physical 5’11” 193 lbs. frame. The 2023 RHH hits from a slightly tall, open stance; no negative move in the load as he strides back to the pitcher, landing athletic.  Uses his hands and a direct bat path to create hard contact, really using the middle of the field resulting in an 88 mph exit velocity.  Still developing behind the plate; 2.22-2.32 pop time with average footwork and exchanges.  Ran a 7.60 in the 60.  

Hunter Azemar C / 3B / Southside, LA / 2023

Strong and compact 5’10” 175 lbs. frame. The RHH hits from a balanced stance with an up and down load working from slightly open to even. Hands start shoulder height with rhythm into an aggressive, slightly uphill path with extension through contact producing an exit velocity of 89 mph.  Defensively, uses a balanced setup behind the plate, stays low to the ground.  Good receiver with clean exchanges and simple footwork to produce a positional velocity of 74 mph and a 2.01-2.16 pop time. Ran a 7.70 in the 60.

David Brumfield C / 3B / Albany , LA / 2021

Carson Carey C / RHP / Airline, LA / 2022

Physical, imposing 6’2” 185 lbs. frame. The state’s #2 ranked catcher in the 2022 class hits from a tall, balanced stance starting slightly open, using a modified leg kick to get his swing off.  Violent, aggressive swing with a flat bat path and good extension through the baseball produced an exit velocity of 97 mph; one of the event’s best.  Behind the plate, showed strong hands, consistent footwork, and accurate throws to second base that produced a positional velocity of 78 mph and a 1.94-2.08 pop time.  Much improved runner, as he posted a 7.54 60 yard dash time.

Cameran Christ C / RHP / Live Oak, LA / 2023

Slay Coleman C / RHP / Elizabeth , LA / 2023

Tall, athletic 6’1” 170 lbs. frame with room to add strength.  The RHH hit from a balanced, athletic stance with his hands held at shoulder height.  Some weight pre-set in his back leg.  Simple load and movement.  Really uses his back leg to create bat speed, driving balls gap to gap that produced an exit velocity of 92 mph.  Behind the plate, showed average footwork with quick exchanges and developing arm strength that produced an improved positional velocity of 73 mph and a 2.01-2.14 pop time.  An improved runner as well, as he ran a 7.29 in the 60. 

Kyle DeBarge SS / 3B / Barbe, LA / 2021

Athletic 5’8” 150 lbs. frame with room to add strength.  The 2021 University of Louisiana signee got behind the plate as a catcher for the first time in five years at the Louisiana All-State Games.  Came out of his stance slightly early, but showed excellent footwork, quick exchanges and a plus arm that produced an event best 83 mph positional velocity and a 1.76-1.85 pop time.  Quality receiver and blocker, as he threw out a would be base stealer during the game portion on a block and recover situation.  The RHH hit from an athletic, slightly open stance, using a simple up and down load to get his swing off.  Uphill bat path, showed present pull side power that produced a 94 mph exit velocity.  As an infielder, showed soft hands, advanced footwork, and a plus arm that produced a 92 mph positional velocity across the diamond.  A really good runner as well, as he posted a 6.70 in the 60.

Sam Eppinette C / RHP / Fontainebleau , LA / 2023

Brayden Kuriger C / OF / St. Amant, LA / 2022

Caleb Ougel C / 3B / Vandebilt Catholic, LA / 2022

Wide shoulders, narrow hips 5’9” 175 lbs. frame. The RHH hits from a wider, open stance with his upper half slightly crouched over the plate.  Uses a toe tap load with rhythm in his hands.  Contact hitter who really tries to hit the ball to the opposite gap.  Stayed in his back leg and behind balls throughout his swing that resulted in a 90 mph exit velocity.  Displayed quick feet and exchanges behind the dish that produced pop times of 1.95-2.00 and a positional velocity of 78 mph.  Ran a 7.29 in the 60.

Clayton Pourciau C / 1B / Catholic(BR), LA / 2023

Zach Schoenborn C / RHP / Parkway , LA / 2023

Tall, physical 6’1” 195 lbs. frame. Schoenborn was one of the standouts at the catching position at the Louisiana All-State Games.  The 2023 LHH hits from a tall, open stance using a simple load and stride, getting his barrell in the zone early and staying through the zone a long time with great extension.  Consistently squared up balls in his BP round, showing present pull-side power that resulted in a 94 mph exit velocity.  Above average receiver that showed quality footwork behind the plate and accurate throws to second base that produced pop times of 1.92-2.05 and a positional velocity of 75 mph.  Ran a 7.36 in the 60.

Caleb Webb C / 3B / Walker, LA / 2022

Physical and sturdy 5’10” 185 lbs. frame. The C from Walker HS is another riser in the 2022 class.  RHH hits from an athletic stance with rhythm in his hands, using an almost knee to knee load to get into his hitting position.  Used his lower half extremely well during BP showing present pull side power, as he consistently made hard contact throughout the round that resulted in a 95 mph exit velocity.  Excellent receiver with strong hands, developing footwork, and improved arm strength that produced accurate throws to second base with a positional velocity of 75 mph and 1.90-2.02 pop times.  Also threw 84 mph across the infield and posted a 7.42 in the 60.

Barham White C / SS / Ouachita Christian , LA / 2022

Cooper Winchester C / OF / St. Pauls, LA / 2024

 Developing athlete with a 5’11” 165 lbs. frame. The switch hitting 2024 catcher hits from a slightly wide stance with rhythm in his hands, using a simple load and stride from the left side.  Aggressively attacked the baseball during his BP round, showing a direct bat path and good extension back through the middle of the field that resulted in an 82 mph exit velocity.  Stands tall from the right side with his hands held high.  Showed a slightly steep bat path from the right side with good extension.  Average footwork and exchanges behind the plate produced pop times of 2.05-2.23 and a positional velocity of 70 mph.  Threw 81 mph from the OF and posted a 7.41 in the 60