Prep Baseball Report

Underclass Trials: Outfielders Analysis




Trey Sofio
Louisiana Scouting Director

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On Saturday, May 21, more than 40 underclass prospects from across the state of Louisiana participated in the Prep Baseball Report Underclass Trials at St. Thomas Aquinas high school in Hammond, LA.

Over the last few days we have released the Stats Breakdown of the event, which can be viewed HERE.

As well as, the Top Tools Breakdown article, which can be viewed HERE.

Today, Prep Baseball Report Louisiana takes a look at the outfielders that were in attendance.

Outfielders

+ Ryan Achee, OF, St. Michael HS(2018)
A 5-foot-6, 130-pound outfielder with an average, athletic frame.  Left-handed hitter that hits from balanced, athletic setup, smooth load and short stride. Line-drive type hitter with some fluidity to his rhythm, short path and bat speed that produced an exit velocity of 67 mph. Solid defender with average hands, fluid footwork, and clean exchanges. Short arm action into high-3/4 release that produced a positional velocity of 65 mph. Also posted a 7.71 60 yard dash.

+ Carson Balthazar, OF, Central(BR) HS(2018)
A 6-foot, 165-pound outfielder with a physical, athletic frame. Quality defender with average hands, fluid footwork, clean exchange and plays through balls well. Short arm action into high-3/4 release with accuracy on throws that produced a positional velocity of 80 mph. Right-handed hitter that hits from balanced, athletic setup, smooth load, leg kick, and strong lower half. Line-drive, gap to gap type hitter with fluid rhythm, level path and explosive bat speed that produced an exit velocity of 86 mph. Also posted a 6.8 60 yard dash.

+ Branyan Bounds, OF, Northshore HS(2019)
A 5-foot-9, 165-pound outfielder with a strong, athletic frame. Quality athlete that posted a 6.94 60 yard dash. Solid defender with average hands, fluid footwork and clean exchanges. Long arm action into high-3/4 release with some accuracy on throws that produced a positional velocity of 77 mph. Right-handed hitter that hits from athletic setup, smooth load, short stride, and solid balance. Line-drive, gap to gap type hitter with fluid rhythm, slightly uphill path and bat speed that produced an exit velocity of 80 mph.

+ Roderick Coffee, OF, Central(BR) HS(2018)
A 6-foot-1, 150-pound outfielder with a lean, athletic, projectable frame. Quality defender with average hands and clean exchanges. Long, loose arm action into high-3/4 release with accuracy and life on throws producing a positional velocity of 85 mph. Right-handed hitter that hits from tall, athletic stance, smooth load, and leg kick. Gap to gap, power type hitter with some rhythm, slightly uphill path with length and bat speed that produced an exit velocity of 92 mph. Also posted a 7.33 60 yard dash.

+ Juwan Fitch, OF, Dunham HS(2018)
A 5-foot-8, 135-pound outfielder with a lean, athletic frame. Quality defender with soft hands, fluid footwork, clean exchanges and fields athletically. Long, loose arm action into high-3/4 release with accuracy and carry on throws that produced a positional velocity of 80 mph. Left-handed hitter that hits from an athletic setup, smooth load, and short stride. Line-drive type hitter with fluid rhythm, short path and bat speed that produced an exit velocity of 80 mph. Also posted a 7.2 60 yard dash.

+ Lamarcus Jones, OF, Dutchtown HS(2019)
A 5-foot-11, 180-pound outfielder with a strong, athletic frame. Explosive, fast-twitch athlete that posted a 6.65 60 yard dash. Right-handed hitter that hits from balanced, athletic stance, smooth load, and short stride. Line-drive, gap to gap type hitter with some rhythm.  Still a fairly raw product as a hitter, but shows bat speed and strength at contact that produced an exit velocity of 84 mph. Solid defender with average hands, fluid footwork, and clean exchange. Long arm action into over the top release with accuracy on throws that produced a positional velocity of 82 mph.

+ Jake Mareno, OF, Destrehan HS(2018)
A 6-foot, 185-pound outfielder with a strong, athletic frame. Solid defender with average hands and clean exchanges. Short arm action into high-3/4 release with some accuracy on throws that produced a positional velocity of 77 mph. Right-handed hitter that hits from athletic setup, smooth load, and short stride. Line-drive type hitter with fluid rhythm, level path and bat speed that produced an exit velocity of 82 mph. Also posted a 7.2 60 yard dash.

+Jace Pendarvis, OF, Live Oak HS(2019)
A 5-foot-10, 150-pound outfielder with a projectable, strong frame. Right-handed hitter that hits from balanced, athletic setup, smooth load and short stride. Line-drive type hitter with rhythm, short path and bat speed that produced an exit velocity of 81 mph. Quality defender with soft hands, fluid footwork, clean exchanges and fields athletically. Short arm action into high-3/4 release with accuracy and some carry on throws producing a positional velocity of 84 mph. Also posted a 7.2 60 yard dash.

+ Michael Stutes, OF, Northshore HS(2018)
A 5-foot-7, 145-pound outfielder with a medium, athletic frame. Quality athlete that posted a 6.9 60 yard dash and showed solid athletic actions. Left-handed hitter that hits from balanced, athletic setup with a smooth load, short stride, explosive lower half and quality balance. Line-drive, gap to gap type hitter with fluid rhythm, barrel awareness and a short, level path. Recorded an exit velocity of 84 mph. Quality defender with soft hands, fluid footwork, and quick, clean exchanges. Long, loose arm action into high-3/4 release with accuracy and carry on throws that produced a positional velocity of 78 mph.

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