MO/IL Junior Future Games Trials: Outfield Analysis
September 2, 2020
In alphabetical order, here's a glance at the OF group from the MO/IL JFG Trials:
Jackson Carter, Fort Zumwalt East, 2024,
Position: OF/RHP
Body: 5-foot-10, 155-pound athletic frame
Hit: Starts in a wide stance with a wrapping load, then uses a quick stride to start his swing. Quick bat speed. High finish, flat swing.
Power: 76 mph exit velocity. line drive approach.
Defense: Outfield, Packing exchange, developing footwork, firm hands. Average.
Arm: 76 Outfield velocity. Long arm action, an-over-the-top slot.
Speed: 6.90
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.
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.
Jake Mcghee, CBC, 2024, MO
Position: OF
Body: 5-foot-5, 135-pound slim frame
Hit: Begins in a balanced stance with a smooth load, then uses a controlled stride just before his swing. Above average bat speed. Level finish, simple swing.
Power: 83 mph exit velocity. gap to gap approach.
Speed: 7.51
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.
Max Spillman, CBC, 2024, MO
Position: LHP/OF
Body: 5-foot-8, 160-pound slim frame
Hit: Begins in a wide stance with a big load, then uses a quick stride before his swing. Average bat speed. Level finish, flat swing.
Power: 68 mph exit velocity. line drive approach.
Defense: Outfield, Lengthy exchange, developing footwork, consistent hands. Average.
Arm: 66 Outfield velocity. Long arm action, an-over-the-top slot, consistent accuracy.
Speed: 8.18
Pitching: Average. Up-tempo delivery. Over-the-top arm angle, some arm speed, long arm action. Strong balance point, in line shoulders, lands soft, a clean finish.
FB: Straight movement.
CB: Some action, glove side control.
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.
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