Prep Baseball Report

Spotlight: Uncommitted 2020 Michael Burton Jr


Jerry Shank
PBR Maryland & Virginia/DC Executive Director

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Michael Burton, Jr.

Class of 2020 / 3B

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2020
  • Primary Position: 3B
    Secondary Position: 2B
  • High School: Atholton
    State: MD
  • Summer Team: Dig In Baseball - Ballance 16u National Team
  • Height: 5-9
    Weight: 180lbs
  • Bat/Throw: R/R

Statistics

Position
7.18
60-yard
(06/25/19)
78
INF Velo
(06/25/19)
88
Exit Velo
(06/25/19)
Position
60-yard
7.18
INF Velo
78
Exit Velo
88
Position
60-yard
7.31
INF Velo
74
Exit Velo
81

Scouting Report

6/25/19

 

MD Top Prospect Games East

Strong, solid body type and 5’8’’, 180 pound frame. Hits from a balanced, square, slightly crouched stance at the plate with hands held low at chest level. Smooth rock back load with a medium sized leg kick and some hand separation. Explosive lower half involvement, quick hands and fast bat speed. Short, slightly uphill swing path. Swings with intent, and gets good extension finishing strong with one hand. Gap-to-gap type hitter with pop. Recorded an 88 mph exit velocity. Plays with active feet in the infield and showed a good, low, athletic set-up to the ball. Surrounds the ball and works through it with soft hands. Throws from a mid three-quarter slot with short arm action at 78 mph across the diamond. Ran a 7.18 60-yard time.

 

 

MD Eastern Shore Showcase 10.21.18

 

 

Athletic, solid body type, strong lower half, and a 5-foot-8 180 pound frame. Hits from a balanced, athletic, slightly open stance at the plate. Smooth back load with a quick, medium sized leg kick. Short, compact, level swing path and fast bat speed. Strong lower half involvement with an exit velo of 81 mph. Swings the bat with intent and gets good extension through contact. Gap-to-gap line drive type hitter with some pop. Plays with active feet in the infield and works through the ball. Showed soft hands and quick, clean exchanges. Throws with short arm action from a low three-quarters slot at 74 mph. Ran a 7.31 60-yard dash.

 


Videos

(6/25/19)



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