Myers Park HS Scout Day: Infielder Analysis

In mid-October, as many players are hitting their fall peak and looking forward to some downtime as the winter season approaches, Myers Park High School hosted a PBR Scout Day.  The Scout Day featured 36 players from the 2019 – 2022 classes.  32 of the 36 players call Myers Park HS home.

Position players went through a full workout, including a laser timed 60 yard dash, an offensive evaluation in the cages and live on the field, as well as a defensive workout.  Pitchers were able to throw controlled bullpens where their velocities and stuff were evaluated.  As we begin to dive into the Scout Day, we will start with a look at the statistical information gathered from the day.  Running speeds, exit velocities, arm velocities, pop time and more were all recorded giving coaches and scouts their first glimpse at this talented group of players.

The infielders from the workout included 7 players from the 2019 - 2021 classes.  Each showed an ability to catch the baseball consistently.  Several corner infielders showed pop with the bat in the cages and during their live BP.  Players that worked out as infielders and pitchers will be featured later in a dual position article.

By The Numbers:
+ 36 players took part in the Scout Day
+ 14 pitchers threw controlled bullpens with Keener leading the way, bumping 88
+ 3 players ran sub 7.00 sixties on the laser timer with another 6 below 7.30.
+ 90 mph was the top exit velocity offensively with 2019 Evan Barbaryka and 2021 Jake Hasner each reaching the number. 
+ 11 hitters flashed an exit velocity of 85 mph or better

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Infielder Analysis

 

 

Evan Barbaryka 1B / 3B / Myers Park, NC / 2019 6 foot, 180-pound strong build.  Hits from the right side using a slightly open setup.  Gets his weight going back in his load with a small leg kick, using a short stride.  Hands get to a good launch position during his load and gets his lower half through the ball.  Barrel works short to the ball with a gap to gap approach, getting extension out front.  Fluid swing with his exit velocity topping at 90 mph.  Plays through balls at first base with average hands.  Longer arm action, throwing from a high ¾ slot with accuracy to his throws.  Recorded a 7.21 in the 60-yard dash.

 

 

Luke Dilsworth 3B / 2B / Myers Park, NC / 2020 5-foot-10, 162-pound average build.  Offensively he works from the left side using a tall, slightly open setup.  Smooth load with a medium stride, gliding into the ball.  Good balance with a fluid swing working gap to gap.  Some barrel awareness with his bat working level through the zone, getting extension out front.  Exit velocity recorded at 81 mph.  Plays through balls on the infield with average hands.  Funnels to the midsection at catch with clean exchanges and short arm action, throwing from a high ¾ slot.  Accurate arm across the diamond that peaked at 76 mph.  Recorded a 7.89 in the 60-yard dash.

 

 

James Goodwin SS / 3B / Goodwin Academy, NC / 2019 6 foot, 180-pound athletic build. Good athlete posted solid numbers throughout the workout.  Offensively he works from the right side using a balanced setup.  Sits into his back leg during his load, with his hands working back and using a short stride.  Shows some feel for the barrel with his bat working level through the zone looking for extension out front.  Works gap to gap showing some power to his pull side during batting practice.  Above average bat speed with his exit velocity peaking at 87 mph.  Athletically plays through balls on the infield, keeping his feet moving through catch and funneling to the center of his body.  Average hands with clean exchanges leading to a short arm action, throwing from a ¾ slot.  Accurate arm across the diamond topping at 84 mph.  Recorded a 7.16 in the 60-yard dash.

 

 

Jake Hasner 1B / C / Myers Park, NC / 2021 6 foot, 240-pound strong build. Hits from the right side using a tall setup.  Short stride during his load with a quiet barrel.  Barrel works level through the zone.  More strength than bat speed currently with his exit velocity topping at 90 mph.  Shows feel for playing first base, playing through balls with average hands.  Nimble feet for his size with quickness present in a short box.  Short arm action, throwing from a high ¾ slot.  Accurate arm that peaked at 71 mph.  Recorded a 7.35 in the 60-yard dash.

 

 

Jesse Hinshaw 2B / OF / Myers Park, NC / 2019 5-feet-9, 165-pound average build.  Hits from the right side using an athletic, balanced setup.  Works smooth back during his load, using a small leg kick and getting his lower half through the ball.  Hands work slightly down and back during his load getting to a good launch position.  Good rhythm to his swing with his barrel working short to the ball and staying through the ball getting extension.  Line drive approach with feel for his barrel, using the whole field.  Exit velocity recorded at 85 mph.  Plays through balls on the infield with average hands and clean exchanges.  Throws from different slots with a long arm action and some stiffness in his arm.  Accurate arm across the diamond that peaked at 76 mph.  Recorded a 7.35 in the 60-yard dash.

 

 

Adrian Sandoval SS / 2B / Myers Park , NC / 2020 5-foot-8, 140-pound athletic build.  Offensively he works from the right side using a balanced, athletic setup.  Smooth load using a leg kick.  Loose swing with good rhythm and feel for his barrel.  Keeps his barrel in the zone using the whole field with a line drive approach.  Above average bat speed with his exit velocity recorded at 85 mph.  Athletically plays through balls on the infield with quick, fluid feet.  Clean exchanges with a short arm action and throwing from different slots.  Accurate arm with carry to his throws peaking at 73 mph across the diamond.  Recorded a 7.47 in the 60-yard dash.

 

 

RJ Scholtus SS / 3B / Myers Park , NC / 2020 6-feet-1, 165-pound average build.  Hits from the right side using a tall, slightly open setup.  Some rhythm to his swing using a toe tap during his load.  Works mostly middle to his pull side with his barrel working level through the zone, looking to get extension out front.  Average bat speed with his exit velocity recorded at 81 mph.  Plays through balls on the infield with fluid feet and average hands.  Long arm action throwing from a high ¾ slot.  Accurate arm with some carry to his throws.  Arm peaked at 81 mph across the diamond.  Recorded a 7.35 in the 60-yard dash.