MO/IL Junior Future Games Trials: Infield Analysis
September 2, 2020
Joey Barboza, De La Salle, 2024, IL
Position: SS
Body: 5-foot-10, 140-pound slim frame
Hit: Started in a balanced stance with a controlled load, then used a long stride. Quick bat speed. Level finish, flat swing.
Power: 78 mph exit velocity. up the middle approach.
Defense: Infield, Soft hands, smooth footwork, fluid exchange. Smooth.
Arm: 78 Infield velocity. Short arm action, high ¾ slot, consistent accuracy.
60-Yard Dash: 7.61
Mason Beno, Parkway West, 2024, MO
Position: SS/RHP
Body: 5-foot-9, 145-pound lanky frame
Hit: Begins in an open stance with a low load, then uses a long stride just before his swing. Raw bat speed. Level finish, short swing.
Power: 80 mph exit velocity. line drive approach.
Defense: Infield, Soft hands, rhythmic footwork, clean exchange. Above average.
Arm: 77 Infield velocity. Short arm action, an-over-the-top slot, consistent accuracy.
Speed: 7.60
Pitching: Projectable. Feel delivery, some effort. High ¾ arm angle, good arm speed, quick arm action. Athletic balance point, in line shoulders, lands soft, an athletic finish.
FB: T80. 77-79 mph. Consistent accuracy, straight movement.
CB: 70-71 mph. Tight action, in the zone control, 2/8 movement.
CH: 73-75 mph. Fading action.
Ryker Benz, Vianney, 2025, MO
Position: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-foot-10, 160-pound slim frame
Hit: Started in an active stance with a big load, then used a toe tap. Above average bat speed. Level finish, flat swing.
Power: 81 mph exit velocity. line drive approach.
Defense: Infield, Sure hands, developing footwork, lengthy exchange. Average.
Arm: 69 Infield velocity. Long arm action, decent accuracy.
Speed: 8.40
Pitching: Average. Drop-and-drive delivery, some effort. ¾ arm angle, some arm speed, short arm action. Consistent balance point, downhill shoulders, lands closed, an athletic finish.
FB: T72. 69-71 mph. Running action, arm side accuracy.
CH: 61-62 mph. Low in the zone control.
SL: 59-62 mph. Gradual action.
Alex Bryan, Francis Howell, 2024, MO
Position: 2B/RHP
Body: 5-foot-5, 110-pound slim frame
Hit: Started in a balanced stance with a arm bar load, then used a long stride to start his swing. Quick bat speed. High finish, level swing.
Power: 72 mph exit velocity. base hit approach.
Defense: Infield, Sure hands, developing footwork, fluid exchange. Average.
Arm: 68 Infield velocity. Short arm action, an-over-the-top slot.
Speed: 8.28
Pitching: Average. Some effort. High ¾ arm angle, consistent arm speed, compact arm action. Tall balance point, uphill shoulders, a clean finish.
FB: T69. 66-68 mph. Straight movement, consistent accuracy.
CB: 56-58 mph. Early action, 1/7 movement.
CH: 57-59 mph. Fading action.
Drew Dickerson, Lee's Summit West, 2024, MO
Position: SS/C
Body: 6-foot-3, 170-pound lean frame
Hit: Starts in a wide stance with a tight load, then uses a toe tap to initiate his swing. Explosive bat speed. High finish, flat swing.
Power: 83 mph exit velocity. gap to gap approach.
Defense: Infield, Twitchy hands, rhythmic footwork, clean exchange. Athletic.
Arm: 75 Infield velocity. Short arm action, high ¾ slot, consistent accuracy.
Speed: 7.29
Tommy Gibbar, Seckman, 2024, MO
Position: OF/3B
Body: 5-foot-7, 150-pound slim frame
Hit: Starts in a wide stance with a low load, then uses a controlled stride to start his swing. Above average bat speed. Level finish, inside-out swing.
Power: 79 mph exit velocity. opposite field approach.
Defense: Infield, Quick footwork, sure hands, lengthy exchange. Projectable.
Arm: 69 Infield velocity. 70 Outfield velocity. An-over-the-top slot, decent accuracy.
Speed: 7.43
Pitching: Fluid. Up-tempo delivery, some effort. Over-the-top arm angle, good arm speed. Athletic balance point, even shoulders, lands square, a clean finish.
FB: T68. 66-67 mph. Straight movement, some accuracy.
CB: 56-57 mph. 12/6 movement, gradual action.
CH: 58-59 mph.
Joseph Goldsmith, Warrenton, 2024, MO
Position: 1B/OF
Body: 5-foot-11, 180-pound lean frame
Hit: Started in an active stance with a small load, then used a quick stride to initiate his swing. Average bat speed. Level finish, flat swing.
Power: 79 mph exit velocity. line drive approach.
Defense: Infield, Firm hands, developing footwork, lengthy exchange. Average.
Arm: 66 Infield velocity. Stiff arm action, high ¾ slot.
Speed: 7.63
Dominic Horn, Timberland, 2024, MO
Position: RHP/SS
Body: 5-foot-9, 145-pound slim frame
Hit: Began in a tall open stance with a big load, then used a long stride to start his swing. Above average bat speed. Back foot finish, upward swing.
Power: 75 mph exit velocity. gap to gap approach.
Defense: Infield, Sure hands, lengthy exchange, average footwork. Average.
Arm: 73 Infield velocity. Long arm action, an-over-the-top slot.
Speed: 8.35
Leo Humbert, Francis Howell, 2025, MO
Position: 1B/LHP
Body: 5-foot-11, 165-pound mature frame
Hit: Started in a wide stance with a controlled load, then used a leg kick just before his swing. Above average bat speed. Level finish, short swing.
Power: 83 mph exit velocity. up the middle approach.
Defense: Infield, Clean exchange, rhythmic footwork, sure hands. Above average.
Arm: 61 Infield velocity. An-over-the-top slot.
Speed: 7.65
Pitching: Fluid. Slow-tempo delivery, easy effort. Over-the-top arm angle, some arm speed, short arm action. Athletic balance point, in line shoulders, lands square, a clean finish.
FB: Straight movement.
CB: Early action, in the zone control.
Nolan Jaworowski, N/A, 2024, MO
Position: LHP/OF
Body: 6-foot-3, 200-pound lanky frame
Hit: Begins in a wide stance with a small load, then uses a leg kick before his swing. Above average bat speed. High finish, flat swing.
Power: 77 mph exit velocity. up the middle approach.
Defense: Infield, Developing footwork, sure hands, clean exchange. Above average. Outfield, Sure hands, consistent footwork, developing exchange. Average.
Arm: 61 Infield velocity. 67 Outfield velocity. Stiff arm action, high ¾ slot, consistent accuracy.
Speed: 8.40
Pitching: Projectable. Easy effort. High ¾ arm angle, good arm speed. Tall balance point, even shoulders, lands closed, an athletic finish.
FB: Running action.
CB: Some action, 1/7 movement.
CH: Gradual action.
Trey Jozwiakowski, Rockwood Summit, 2025, MO
Position: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-foot-9, 175-pound slim frame
Hit: Starts in an athletic stance with a controlled load, then uses a controlled stride to initiate his swing. Explosive bat speed. Back foot finish, flat swing.
Power: 78 mph exit velocity. aggressive approach.
Defense: Infield, Developing footwork, firm hands, natural exchange. Average.
Arm: 70 Infield velocity. Short arm action, high ¾ slot.
Speed: 8.19
Pitching: Projectable. Slow-tempo delivery, easy effort. High ¾ arm angle, good arm speed, short arm action. Athletic balance point, in line shoulders, lands closed, a falling off finish.
FB: Straight movement, in the zone accuracy.
CB: 1/7 movement, gradual action.
Mason Lee, Pattonville, 2025, MO
Position: 1B/LHP
Body: 5-foot-10, 130-pound slim frame
Hit: Begins in a balanced stance with a small load, then uses a short stride to initiate his swing. Some bat speed. Level finish, flat swing.
Power: 69 mph exit velocity. line drive approach.
Defense: Infield, Sure hands, smooth footwork, clean exchange. Above average.
Arm: 68 Infield velocity. Short arm action, ¾ slot.
Speed: 8.34
Pitching: Projectable. Some effort. High ¾ arm angle, good arm speed, quick arm action. Athletic balance point, even shoulders, lands soft, a clean finish.
FB: Straight movement, up in the zone accuracy.
CH: 57-60 mph. Straight movement.
SL: 54-56 mph. Slight action.
Drew Lochmann, Eureka, 2024, MO
Position: INF/OF
Body: 6-foot-1, 145-pound slim frame
Hit: Began in a wide stance with a arm bar load, then used a long stride. Some bat speed. Level finish, long swing.
Power: 71 mph exit velocity. base hit approach.
Defense: Infield, Firm hands, developing footwork, lengthy exchange. Average.
Arm: 59 Outfield velocity. Stiff arm action, an-over-the-top slot, decent accuracy.
Speed: 7.71
Connor Mendell, Fort Zumwalt South, 2024, MO
Position: C/2B
Body: 5-foot-9, 142-pound slim frame
Hit: Began in a wide stance with a small load, then used a leg kick to initiate his swing. Quick bat speed. High finish, level swing.
Power: 74 mph exit velocity. line drive approach.
Defense: Catcher, Consistent hands, average footwork, clean exchange. Average flexibility and calm setup. Infield, Sure hands, consistent footwork, clean exchange. Above average.
Arm: 71 Infield velocity. 71 Catcher Velocity. 2.22-2.39 pop times. Short arm action, high ¾ slot, decent accuracy.
Speed: 7.69
Pitching: Average. Up-tempo delivery, easy effort. High ¾ arm angle, good arm speed, short arm action. Tall balance point, in line shoulders, lands closed, a clean finish.
FB: Straight movement.
CB: Some action, in the zone control.
Caynen Patterson, Troy Buchanan, 2025, MO
Position: C/SS
Body: 5-foot-3, 110-pound slim frame
Hit: Began in a wide crouched stance with a small load, then used a quick stride to initiate his swing. Quick bat speed.
Power: 71 mph exit velocity. up the middle approach.
Defense: Infield, Consistent hands, choppy footwork, clean exchange. Average.
Arm: 70 Infield velocity. 63 Catcher Velocity. 2.22-2.38 pop times. Short arm action, high ¾ slot.
Speed: 8.29
Nicholas Phillips, DeSmet, 2024, MO
Position: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-foot-1, 150-pound lanky frame
Hit: Started in a wide stance with a low load, then used a leg kick before his swing. Above average bat speed. High finish, short swing.
Power: 77 mph exit velocity. line drive approach.
Defense: Infield, Developing footwork, consistent hands, lengthy exchange. Average.
Arm: 74 Infield velocity. 68 Catcher Velocity. 2.55-2.59 pop times. Loose arm action, high ¾ slot, decent accuracy.
Speed: 7.91
Pitching: Average. Up-tempo delivery, some effort. High ¾ arm angle, some arm speed, loose arm action. Strong balance point, even shoulders, lands square, a clean finish.
FB: T75. 72-74 mph. Running action, up in the zone accuracy.
CB: 60-62 mph. 12/6 movement, low in the zone control.
CH: 64-65 mph. Fading action.
Carson Ramos, Holt, 2025, MO
Position: C/3B
Body: 5-foot-10, 155-pound slim frame
Hit: Started in a wide stance with a small load, then used a controlled stride just before his swing. Quick bat speed. Level finish, flat swing.
Power: 70 mph exit velocity. line drive approach.
Defense: Catcher, Quick footwork, sure hands, clean exchange. Average. Staggered setup with some flexibility. Infield, Sure hands, clean exchange, choppy footwork. Fluid.
Arm: 67 Infield velocity. 64 Catcher Velocity. 2.40-2.64 pop times. Short arm action, low ¾ slot.
Speed: 8.25
Matthew Robb, Eureka, 2024, MO
Position: 3B/OF
Body: 5-foot-9, 112-pound lanky frame
Hit: Begins in a crouched stance with a small load, then uses a quick stride just before his swing. Some bat speed.
Power: 66 mph exit velocity. line drive approach.
Defense: Infield, Developing footwork, firm hands, natural exchange. Average. Outfield, Quick footwork, sure hands, natural exchange. Projectable.
Arm: 64 Infield velocity. 70 Outfield velocity. An-over-the-top slot.
Speed: 7.96
Pitching: Average. Easy effort. High ¾ arm angle, short arm action. Low balance point, downhill shoulders, lands square, a clean finish.
FB: T65. 60-62 mph. Straight movement, in the zone accuracy.
CB: 54-56 mph. Gradual action.
CH: 58-60 mph.
Brek Sloan, Grain Valley, 2024, MO
Position: C/SS
Body: 5-foot-9, 140-pound slim frame
Hit: Started in an open stance with a small load, then used a long stride to initiate his swing. Above average bat speed. High finish, level swing.
Power: 77 mph exit velocity. up the middle approach.
Defense: Catcher, Sure hands, developing exchange, average footwork. Average. Some flexibility and narrow setup. Infield, Quick exchange, choppy footwork, sure hands. Above average.
Arm: 70 Infield velocity. 69 Catcher Velocity. 2.29-2.43 pop times. Short arm action, an-over-the-top slot.
Speed: 7.58
Pitching: Projectable. Easy effort. Over-the-top arm angle, good arm speed, quick arm action. Uphill shoulders, lands soft, a clean finish.
FB: T77. 74-76 mph. Straight movement, in the zone accuracy.
CB: 61-63 mph. Some action.
CH: 67-69 mph. Some action.
Logan Stewart, Home School, 2024, MO
Position: SS/RHP
Body: 5-foot-10, 150-pound slim frame
Hit: Began in an athletic stance with a arm bar load, then used a controlled stride to initiate his swing. Above average bat speed. Level finish, flat swing.
Power: 83 mph exit velocity. gap to gap approach.
Defense: Infield, Sure hands, choppy footwork, lengthy exchange. Average.
Arm: 69 Infield velocity. Short arm action, low ¾ slot.
Speed: 8.12
Pitching: Average. Some effort. Over-the-top arm angle, good arm speed, long arm action. Athletic balance point, even shoulders, lands square, a falling off finish.
FB: Straight movement, consistent accuracy.
CB: Tight action, in the zone control.
Blake Stewart, Oakville, 2024, MO
Position: 1B/RHP
Body: 5-foot-7, 180-pound sturdy frame
Hit: Begins in a wide stance with a tight load, then uses a leg kick. Average bat speed. High finish, rotational swing.
Power: 75 mph exit velocity. pull side approach.
Defense: Infield, Firm hands, developing footwork, lengthy exchange. Average.
Arm: 61 Infield velocity. Long arm action, high ¾ slot.
Speed: 9.48
Pitching: Average. Slow-tempo delivery, some effort. ¾ arm angle, consistent arm speed, short arm action. Low balance point, uphill shoulders, lands closed, a clean finish.
FB: T64. 61-62 mph. Arm side accuracy, straight movement.
CB: Slight action.
CH: 53-57 mph.
Luke Sullivan, Parkway South, 2025, MO
Position: OF/3B
Body: 5-foot-10, 130-pound slim frame
Hit: Began in a balanced stance with a small load, then used a leg kick to initiate his swing. Average bat speed. High finish, short swing.
Power: 71 mph exit velocity. opposite field approach.
Defense: Infield, Firm hands, choppy footwork, fluid exchange. Average. Outfield, Sure hands, fluid footwork, clean exchange. Average.
Arm: 63 Infield velocity. 66 Outfield velocity. Short arm action, an-over-the-top slot.
Speed: 8.38
Pitching: Average. Easy effort. Over-the-top arm angle, good arm speed, consistent arm action. Consistent balance point, in line shoulders, lands soft, a clean finish.
FB: T70. 66-69 mph. Straight movement, around the zone accuracy.
CB: 56-57 mph. Slight action, 1/7 movement.
CH: 57-59 mph.
Jonathan Torres, N/A, 2024, IL
Position: 2B/3B
Body: 4-foot-11, 102-pound slim frame
Hit: Begins in an athletic stance with a slow load, then uses a controlled stride. Quick bat speed. High finish, short swing.
Power: 69 mph exit velocity. line drive approach.
Defense: Infield, Sure hands, quick footwork, lengthy exchange. Confident.
Arm: 62 Infield velocity. Short arm action, high ¾ slot, decent accuracy.
Speed: 9.11
Kaeden Tyler, Troy, 2026, MO
Position: SS/RHP
Body: 5-foot-10, 155-pound slim frame
Hit: Started in a tall open stance with a quick load, then used a leg kick just before his swing. Average bat speed. Level finish, uphill swing.
Power: 73 mph exit velocity. pull side approach.
Defense: Infield, Sure hands, choppy footwork, developing exchange. Raw.
Arm: 66 Infield velocity. Short arm action, high ¾ slot, decent accuracy.
Speed: 8.44
Pitching: Fluid. Some effort. Over-the-top arm angle, good arm speed, short arm action. Strong balance point, in line shoulders, lands soft, a clean finish.
FB: T71. 66-68 mph. Straight movement, in the zone accuracy.
CB: 60-61 mph. Sweeping action.
CH: 63-66 mph. Some action.
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