MO Underclass Games: Outfield Analysis

Positional Profile: OF

Body: 5-foot-10, 175-pounds, proportional frame

Defense: aggressive to the baseball in the outfield, clean transfers and footwork, aggressive crow hop 

Arm: left-handed, OF - 79 mph, high three-quarter release, 

Hit: Left-handed, balanced stance, quite load with hands, some tilt to his barrel, in line stride, high finish with hands, remains balanced throughout, barreled up quite a few balls during batting practice, exit velocity of 84 mph. 

Positional Profile: OF / RHP

Body: 5-foot-11, 180-pounds, athletic build

Defense: good actions in the outfield, aggressive to the baseball, momentum towards target, clean transfers

Arm: Right-handed, OF - 82 mph, high three-quarter release, long arm action, 

Hit: Right-handed, balanced set up with lower half, reverse toe tap into load, slightly closed off stride, some rhythm to his hands, flat bat path, exit velocity of 90 mph at the event. 

Run: 7.51 second 60

Delivery: Unique set up, slightly crouched as he comes set, works primarily from the stretch,  higher but controlled leg lift, aggressive as he moves down the mound, some rhythm in delivery, downhill, athletic finish

Arm Action: Right-handed, high three-quarter release, clean arm action, 

FB: T80, 76-78 mph, thrown for strikes, arm side run, locates to the bottom of the zone

CB: 65 mph 

Positional Profile: OF / INF / P

Body: 6-foot, 204-pounds, solid frame, shows strength and physicality for his age

Defense: OF - 81 mph, aggressive to the ball, clean footwork, momentum towards target, INF - 76 mph, athletic actions, glove tap into transfer, quick high three-quarter release, strong arm, shows range on the infield

Arm: Right-handed, long arm action, quick arm, carry on throws

Hit: Right-handed, shows physicality at the plate, smooth load, small leg lift into load, uphill path to swing, barreled a lot of baseballs during round, contact out in front of the plate, swing produced mainly fly ball contact, exit velocity of 83 mph. 

Run: 7.44 second 60

Delivery: physical presence on the mound, works at a slower tempo, gains momentum down the mound, directional towards target, athletic finish, repeats delivery with regular effort, creates downhill tilt with shoulders

Arm Action: Over the top release, clean arm action with some quickness to it

FB: T77 mph, sits 74-77 mph, thrown for a high percentage of strikes

Positional Profile: OF

Body: 5-foot-10, 165-pounds, proportional frame, athletic, room to add strength 

Defense: OF - 75 mph, aggressive to the baseball, smooth actions, clean transfers, momentum towards target 

Arm: Right-handed, over the top release, smooth and clean arm action 

Hit: Right-handed, balanced set up at the plate, slightly wider stance, simple weight shift load, quiet hands, some tilt to his barrel, in line stride, minimal head movement throughout swing, shows ability to control the barrel, primarily line drive and fly ball contact during round, exit velocity of 87 mph. 

Positional Profile: OF / RHP

Body: 6-foot-1, 170-pounds, wide shoulders, bigger frame, room to grow and add strength

Defense: OF - 72 mph, controlled approach to the baseball, clean transfers 

Arm: long arm stroke, high three-quarter release

Hit: Right-handed, starts slightly wide but with a balanced stance, some rhythm to his hands, in line stride, minimal head movement, remains balanced throughout swing, exit velocity of 91 mph at the event. 

Run:  7.42 second 60

Delivery: Projectable frame on the mound, arms and legs coming at the hitter, controlled leg lift, works at a slower tempo, gains momentum down the mound, downhill tilt with shoulders, slight fall off towards glove side after release.

Arm Action: long arm action, high three-quarter release

FB: T76 mph, 74-76 mph, around the strike zone, creates good angle when fastball is located at the bottom of the zone

Body: 5-foot-6, 148-pounds, proportional frame

Defense: INF-78 mph, moves well side to side, quick transfer to release, OF - 81 mph, controlled approach to the ball, glove tap into transfer, momentum towards target

Arm: Left-handed, long smooth action, high three-quarter release, strong arm with some carry

Hit: Left-handed, starts in a narrow stance, knee pinch into his load, looseness to his wrists, quick bat, looks to lift the baseball, primarily line drive and fly ball contact during round, exit velocity of 84 mph 

Run: 7.60 second 60

Delivery: Compact delivery, short rocker step into a controlled leg lift, varies tempo to disrupt hitter’s timing, directional towards target, falls toward glove side after release, strong glove side for added deception

Arm Action: quick arm, clean action, throws from a high three-quarter release

FB: T78, 76-78 mph, arm side run, thrown for strikes

CB: 64-66 mph, near fastball arm speed, sharp at times, 1-to-7 shape

Positional Profile:  OF

Body: 5-foot-9, 160-pounds, lean build, long limbs, room to add strength

Defense: OF - 60 mph, aggressive to the baseball, clean transfers, works behind the baseball

Arm: Right-handed, long loose arm action, high three-quarter release

Hit: Right-handed, athletic stance, reverse toe tap into load, quiet hands, quick bat, flat bat path, produced hard contact during round, exit velocity of 79 mph

Positional Profile: OF/SS

Body: 6-foot, 170-pounds, athletic build, room to add more strength

Defense: INF - 75 mph, good actions, light on his feet, flashes range to both sides, OF - 76 mph, controlled approach to the baseball, clean transfers, momentum towards target 

Arm: Right-handed, long arm action, three-quarter release, developing arm strength

Hit: Right-handed, balanced and athletic stance, simple load, some rhythm to his hands, feel for the barrel, contact out front, quick bat, hard contact and flashes some pop with exit velocity of 94 mph at the event. 

Run: 7.14 second 60