Prep Baseball Report

Uncommitted Upperclass: Infield Analysis


Brett Harrison
Nevada Scouting Director

The PBR Nevada Uncommitted Upperclass Showcase was an event featuring 2021-2022 players with aspirations of playing at the next level. The event consisted of a Pro-Style Workout that included a Laser Timed 60 Yard Dash, Batting Practice tracked by Blast Motion and Trackman, Catcher Evaluations, Outfield Evaluations, Infield Evaluations and concluded with TrackMan analyzed Pitcher Bullpens. The event was designed highlighted each players abilities using the most advanced technology in the game in Blast Motion and Trackman. Following a Prep Baseball Report event, players received unrivaled access to their advanced ball-tracking and swing metrics through the TrackMan and Blast Connect apps as well as the players metrics snapshot uploaded directly to their PBR Player Profiles. 

Next in the Uncommitted Upperclass Analysis, we look a the infield position highlighted by Joel Lindahl who posted event bests in Infield Velocity (87 mph) and Laser Timed 60's (6.79) after producing one of the top batting practice rounds of the day with a 95 mph Exit Velocity.

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Joel Lindahl III 3B / OF / Las Vegas, NV / 2021

Body: 6-foot-0, 180 pounds. Athletic build with some present strength in the lower half. Present twitch. Room to add size and strength, especially in the upper half.
Defense: IF. Hops into his set up. Feet work well through the ball. Quick glove to hand. Foot speed allows for ranginess to both sides. Feel for the backhand play. Swiss army knife infielder. 
Arm: RH. 87 mph. Short, quick arm.  Carry with accuracy.
Hit: RHH. Athletic, squared set up. Hand lift load with simple stride. Efficient to the ball. Level through the zone. Uses lower half well. Produced one of the best rounds of the day. Line drives to the big part of the yard with some present power to the pull side.
Power: 95 mph Exit Velocity via TrackMan
Run: 6.79 Laser Timed 60

Noah Tschopp 1B / RHP / Rancho , NV / 2022

Body: 6-foot-5, 200 pounds. Continues to develop physically. Lean build with long levers. Some broadness in the shoulders. Has room to add physicality to his frame.
Defense: 1B. Corner IF type. Moves well for his size. Feet work well through the ball. Flashes ranges to both side with some fluidity. 
Arm: RH. 84 mph. Accurate with some carry. Can change arm angles.
Hit: RHH. Tall, squared set up. Bat works down into the zone. Some natural lift through extension. Mostly upper half in his swing. Line drive/flyball filled round.
Power: 93 mph Exit Velocity via TrackMan
Run: 8.00 Laser Timed 60

Justin Walker SS / 2B / Desert Oasis, NV / 2022

Body: 6-foot-3, 170 pounds. Long, lean build. Some wiry strength. Present quick twitch. Room to add size and strength. 
Defense: IF. Middle infield type. Clean, fluid actions through the ball. Confident. Above average feet. Ranges well to both the forehand and backhand sides. Feel for the backhand play. One of the best infielders at the event.
Arm: RH. 83 mph. Short, clean arm. Accurate. 
Hit: RHH. Tall, spread set up. Quick pick up/put down stride. Efficient to the ball. Level swing path through the zone. Some lift through extension. Produced a line drive filled round. Stayed gap to gap. Power potential to the pull side.
Power: 91 mph Exit Velocity via TrackMan
Run: 6.97 Laser Timed 60

Ari Kligman OF / RHP / Cimarron-Memorial, NV / 2022

Body: 6-foot-1, 165 pounds. Lean, athletic build. Some slope in the shoulders. Room to add size and strength. 
Defense: OF. Corner OF type. Feet work well to get him on line. Smooth, efficient exchange. Athletic enough to make the transition to CF if his foot speed continues to improve.
Arm: RH. 80 mph. Some carry with accuracy.
Hit: RHH. Athletic, squared set up. Bat starts rested on the shoulder. Simple bat lift load with pick up/put down stride. Weight tends to shift forward on foot strike. Hands work efficiently to the ball with a level swing path. Natural lift through extension. Line drives in the big part of the yard. 
Power: 91 mph Exit Velocity via TrackMan
Run: 7.22 Laser Timed 60

Seth Barden 1B / RHP / Bishop Gorman, NV / 2022

Body: 6-foot-0, 185 pounds. Added physicality to his frame improved a majority of his metrics. Athletic, wiry build with some present strength in his lower half. 
Defense: IF. Corner infield type actions. Foot speed limits lateral ranges, but does have clean actions through ground balls at him. Relies mostly on his athleticism during fielding process.
Arm: RH. IF – 82 mph. Some carry with accuracy on his throws
Hit: RH. Tall set up with subtle hand rhythm, head high. Medium leg kick. Lifts through his swing path with tendency to get rotational. Stayed mostly middle-pull. Produced mostly flyballs throughout his round with flashes of pull side power.
Power: 94 mph Exit Velocity via TrackMan
Run: 8.02 Laser Timed 60

Blaze Trumble 3B / RHP / Boulder City, NV / 2021

Body: 5-foot-11, 190 pounds. Strong, athletic build. Proportionate with some twitch. 
Defense: IFCorner infield type. Clean actions. Ranges well to both sides. Confidence in the backhand play. Feet work to get around the ball and online to 1B.
Arm: RH. 82 mph. Short, quick arm. 
Hit: RHH. Wide, slightly opened set up. Simple load/stride to square. Efficient hands to the ball. Rotational type swing. Works uphill through the zone. Balanced finish. 
Power: 90 mph Exit Velocity via TrackMan
Run: 7.45 Laser Timed 60

Braxton Bybee LHP / 1B / Arbor View , NV / 2021

Body: 5-foot-11, 196 pounds. Thick, strong build present strength in his lower half. Upper body strength is developing. 
Defense: 1B. Developing footwork off the bag and through the ball. Current foot speed limits lateral range. Tends to be narrow in his feet as he receives the ball. Quality receiver. 
Arm: LH. IF – 81 mph. Can change arm slot to remain fluid. Accurate.
Hit: RHH. Athletic, closed stance. Hands start head high with minimal pre pitch movement. Some heaviness in his foot strike. Efficient hand path in to the hitting zone with natural lift through extension. Stays in his legs well using his strength through his swing with present power to the pull side.
Power: 98 mph Exit Velocity via TrackMan
Run: 7.85 Laser Timed 60

Anthony Villas RHP / 3B / Arbor View, NV / 2022

Body: 5-foot-10, 190 pounds. Thick, athletic buid with preset strength in the lower half. Has room to add size and strength in his upper half. 
Defense: IF. Corner infield type. Works well to get around the ball. Simple actions through the ball. Foot speed limits lateral range. 
Arm: RHH. 80 mph. Accurate. Can change arm slot to maintain fluidity. 
Hit: RHH. Tall, slightly opened set up. Knee to knee load with foot getting down on time. Rotational type swing. Uphill swing path. Lived mostly to the pull side. Present power. 
Power: 100 mph Exit Velocity via TrackMan
Run: 8.23 Laser Timed 60

Shaw Lee 1B / 3B / Churchill County, NV / 2021

Body: 6-foot-1, 205 pounds. Country strong type build. Proportionate throughout. Athletic for his size with present strength used well at the plate.
Defense: IF. Corner infield type. Some raw actions through the ball relying on athleticism through the process. Athleticism could allow him to play both corner infield positions.  
Arm: RH. 80 mph. Quick arm with some carry.
Hit: RHH. Athletic, squared set up. Simple, compact load. Level through the zone. Some rotational features through extension. Uses strength well. Balanced finish. 
Power: 98 mph Exit Velocity via TrackMan
Run: 7.33 Laser Timed 60

Reese Lueck 2B / RHP / Palo Verde, NV / 2022

Body: 6-foot-0, 152 pounds. Long, lean build with present wiry strength. Some broadness in the shoulders. Room to add significant size and strength.
Defense: IF. Corner infield type. Simple, clean actions through the ball. Stays tall bending mostly at the waist upon receiving balls. Some range to both the forehand and backhand side. Can handle plays outside of his feet. 
Arm: RH. 80 mph. Short, quick arm. Some carry.
Hit: RHH. Tall, squared set up. Minimal pre pitch movement with compact coiled load. Level swing path. Hands work well through the ball with two handed extension. Produced line drives throughout his round with some power potential to the pull side.
Power: 92 mph Exit Velocity via TrackMan
Run: 7.67 Laser Timed 60

Karthik Gondy 1B / RHP / Palo Verde, NV / 2021

Body: 6-foot-1, 205 pounds. Developed build with grown man features. Present strength throughout his frame. Athletic with some twitchy movements for his size.
Defense: 1B. Corner infield type. Clean actions off the bag on plays to second. Tends to field ball slightly deep. Presents a big target at 1B. Receives the ball and moves around the bag well.
Arm: RH. 78 mph. Quick arm action. Accurate.
Hit: RHH. Athletic, tall set up. Starts slightly open. Minimal stride. Subtle rhythm throughout his body for timing. Level through the zone. Line drive filled round, mostly to the pull side. Present pull side power. Middle of the order type bat.
Power: 99 mph Exit Velocity via TrackMan
Run: 7.33 Laser Timed 60

Ben Fitzgerald 3B / C / Bishop Gorman, NV / 2022

Body: 5-foot-9, 170 pounds. Athletic build with some present strength and thickness in the lower half. Room to add physicality in the upper half. Physical development should amplify each part of his game.
Defense: IF. Corner IF type. Current foot speed does limit lateral range. Fluid actions through the ball. Funnels through the midsection. Comfort in both the forehand and backhand. Some quickness in the first step. 
Arm: RH. 76 mph. Ability to change arm angle.
Hit: RHH. Spread, slightly squatted set up. Simple hand load, some arm bar action with medium leg kick. Hands enter the zone early, some casting. Mostly level bat path with some lift through two handed extension. Lived mostly middle/pull through his round. 
Power: 89.4 mph Exit Velocity via TrackMan
Run: 7.57 Laser Timed 60

Nicky Garritano 2B / SS / Green Valley, NV / 2022

Body: 5-foot-8, 135 pounds. Developing, athletic build. Physical maturity has help him improved in each statistical category. Shoulder appear broader with some strength in the lower half.
Defense: IF. Middle infielder type. Fluid, fundamentally sound actions during the fielding process. Positions himself well to work through the ball and get himself on working on-line to his target. Feel for both the forehand and backhand plays. Coaches son type with high baseball IQ.
Arm: RH. 75 mph. Accurate. Actions through the ball help his improving arm strength achieve carry.
Hit: RHH. Athletic, squared set up. Toe tap load with some arm bar action. Rotational type swing. Improving barrel awareness. Lived mostly middle/pull throughout his round. Confidence is key.
Power: 88 mph Exit Velocity via TrackMan
Run: 7.65 Laser Timed 60

Kaiden Regan 1B / LHP / McQueen , NV / 2021

Body: 6-foot-3, 210 pounds. Thick, proportionate build on a large frame. Broad shoulders. Athletic with some present twitch.  
Defense: 1B. Action around the bag continue to improve. Developing footwork through the ball. Big target at 1B, but could sure up his receiving.  
Arm: LH. 74 mph. Accurate with some carry. 
Hit: LHH. Athletic, spread set up. Efficient to the ball. Level bat path through the zone. Some rotational features. Natural lift through extension. Excellent barrel awareness. Present power to the pull side. 
Power: 101 mph Exit Velocity via TrackMan
Run: 7.16 Laser Timed 60

Lukas Hutson 1B / RHP / Spanish Springs, NV / 2023

Body: 6-foot-1, 220 pounds. Strong, stock build. Proportionate. Athletic with some quickness for his size. 
Defense: 1B. Athletic movements off the bag. Moves well for his size. Tends to sit back on the ball. Presents a favorable target for ifnielders. Moves well around the bag.
Arm: RH. 74 mph. 
Hit: LHH. Athletic, slightly narrow set up. Quick pick up/put down stride. Tends to get rotational. Relies on present upper body strength. Line drive/fly ball filled round mostly to the pull side. Still has more power available with incorporation of the lower half.
Power: 100 mph Exit Velocity via TrackMan
Run: 7.28 Laser Timed 60

Joseph Giunta 1B / RHP / Boulder City, NV / 2021

Body: 6-foot-3, 185 pounds. Long, lean frame with some wiry strength. Room to add size and strength. 
Defense: 1B. Aggressive off the bag. Competent actions through the ball. Some polish on his fundamentals could see significant benefits. 
Arm: RH. 74 mph. Short, quick arm. Throws were around the bag.
Hit: LHH. Spread, squatted set up. Sinks into his load. Efficient to the ball. Level path with some lift through extension. Produced line drives/fly balls throughout his round. Drove the ball to all fields.
Power: 95 mph Exit Velocity via TrackMan
Run: 7.22 Laser Timed 60

Nicolo Guevara 1B / RHP / Faith Lutheran , NV / 2022

Body: 6-foot-2, 190 pounds. Long, developing build with some present wiry strength room to add size and strength.
Defense: 1B. Works quickly off the bag get himself in position. Some fluid actions through the ball. Presents glove well. Big target, receives well with good feet around the bag 
Arm: RH. 73 mph. Loose arm with some carry. 
Hit: RHH. Wide, squared set up. Bat starts rested on shoulder. Hands load down with uphill swing path. Produced flyballs throughout round. Lives mostly to the pull side.
Power: 85 mph Exit Velocity via TrackMan
Run: 8.05 Laser Timed 60

Spencer Tripp 3B / Rancho, NV / 2021

Body: 6-foot-0, 185 pounds. Athletic build with some stockiness. Present strength in the lower half. Rooms to fill out in his upper half. Defense: IF. Corner infield type. Smooth actions through the ball. Some tendency to field the ball deep. Some lateral range. Showed feel for that backhand.
Arm: RH. 72 mph. Short, quick arm. 
Hit: RHH. Athletic, slightly opened set up. Toe tap load into a lengthened stride. Bat works downhill into the zone. Lifts through extension. Fly ball type swing. Lives mostly middle/pull. 
Power: 96 mph Exit Velocity via TrackMan
Run: 7.24 Laser Timed 60

Jordan Metzger 3B / RHP / Desert Oasis, NV / 2022

Body: 5-foot-11, 150 pounds. Lean build with long limbs. Squared shoulders. Some present wiry strength. Has plenty of room to add significant size and strength.
Defense: IF. Corner infield type. Developing infield actions with some fluidness through the ball. Moves well laterally.
Arm: RH. 76 mph. Quick, accurate arm.
Hit: RHH. Tall, squared set up. Short, rotational type swing. Some lift through extension. Worked mostly middle/pull throughout his round. Pull side power potential. 
Power: 90 mph Exit Velocity via TrackMan
Run: 7.00 Laser Timed 60

Gianni Vallarino C / Reno, NV / 2021

Body: 5-foot-10, 145 pounds. Lean build with room for size and strength gains. Some present twitch.
Defense: C. 2.19-2.23 Pop Time. Developing backstop. Balanced set up. Strength gains in the forearms should improve receiving. 
Arm: RH. 69 mph. On line. One hop throws.
Hit: RHH. Squared set up. Uphill bat path through the zone. Lived in the middle of the yard. Rotational type swing. 
Power: 89 mph Exit Velocity via TrackMan
Run: 7.15 Laser Timed 60

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