PNW Spotlight - Uncommitted 2024 INF
January 23, 2023
As we prepare for our preseason events, we continue to look back at various prospects who impressed throughout the 2022 year and project to have big 2023 seasons.
Today we're spotlight 5 uncommitted INF prospects from both Washington and Oregon who look primed to have big seasons in 2023
PNW SPOTLIGHT
UNCOMMITTED 2024 INF
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TYLER JONESSS / RHP / WOODINVILLE , WA / 2024Rankings StateRank: 21 / POS: 4
6’2, 195 lbs. Strong framed with an athletic build. Offensively, Jones starts with a wide, balanced stance just narrowly open to the pitcher. Loose, active hands prior to load. Uses a push back move with hands during forward stride then lands in an athletic base. Easy swing with a flat path into contact and slight uphill finish. Manipulates barrel easily with ability to spray contact to all fields. Hits with leverage and has more power on the way. Defensively, athletic mover with quick feet and clean actions. Works around the ball then aggressively comes through the play and right into throwing motion with rhythm. Funnels ball in front a wide base with low hip hinge that keeps chest over the ball. Loose, whippy arm with a ¾ slot and ability to manipulate slot when working up the middle. |
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CHRISTOPHER PARKINSS / RHP / COLUMBIA RIVER, WA / 2024Rankings StateRank: 51 / POS: 9
Strong, stocky build at 6’0, 185 lbs. Sets up with an open lower half and relaxed, upright stance. Loose hand with slight rhythm, movement. Slow, controlled load onto backside then a short forward stride. Hands use a short push back load. Fluid swing with easy barrel action into contact. Hands control the barrel. Stays connected with strength at point of contact. ‘Hitterish’ actions in the box. Defensively, worked out at both OF and SS. Runs well enough with the athleticism to handle multiple positions. In the OF, shows long, easy stride and comes through the ball with solid tempo with high ¾ release. At SS, has quick, active feet with reliable body control. Moves well laterally and controls a confident glove hand. Shows some burst with first step. Short arm action from ¾ slot. |
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GUNNAR PEDERSENSS / 2B / WESTVIEW, OR / 2024Rankings StateRank: 9 / POS: 4
6’1, 160 lbs with a wide upper half and projectable frame. At the plate, starts open with some bend in the lower half and an upright stance. Low, relaxed hands in set-up. Stays tall with a short leg lift as hands stretch up & back with a tight load. Levers stay short, compact in swing with barrel consistently inside of the ball. Gap to gap power with quality plate coverage and bat to ball skills. Strong front side at contact. At SS, moves easily with steady, consistent tempo and a natural feel for the speed of the play. Feet stay underneath him then he comes through the ball with momentum/rhythm into the throw. Soft glove hand with a fluid exchange. Plays low for a taller INF prospect. High, tight arm action with a ¾ release and compact motion. Has the versatility to handle multiple INF spots. |
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FRANKIE RUTIGLIANOSS / 2B / NORTH MEDFORD, OR / 2024Rankings StateRank: 22 / POS: 6
Lean, athletic build with wiry strength at 6’0, 150. At the plate, starts narrow with lower half slightly closed off and tall posture. Hands above rear shoulder to start then uses a tight, subtle scap load as he takes forward stride. Hands work down to the ball and create flat path through the zone. Worked mostly middle of the field with consistent line drive contact. Stays tall with leverage as he rotates through the ball with a balanced finish. Low, athletic pre-pitch set up on defense. Stays down on the ball with loose hips and a hip hinge at the waist. Glove hand receives ball just to the left side of stance & allows for a smooth transition into the throw. Glove tap exchange into tight arm action with ¾ release. Easy carry out of hand with accuracy across the diamond. |
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TALAN ZENKSS / OF / MOUNTLAKE TERRACE , WA / 2024Rankings StateRank: 36 / POS: 6
5'10, 170 lbs, average build with athletic frame. In the box, sets up tall with an open stance and hands loaded above rear shoulder. Upright posture. Closes off with a toe tap into forward stride and slight hip hinge. Short, quick load with the hands as he gets into landing. Keeps flexion in levers and rotates easily into contact. Line drive approach with enough lift for gap to gap power.. Consistent, quality contact with strong avg. EV numbers to all fields. Defensively, starts in a wide base as ball approaches. Opens up to his glove side and allows ball to travel into his left hip so he can keep momentum behind the ball and then work thru the play. Soft glove hand while receiving with a consistent exchange. Actions sync up well & he shows consistent rhythm. Arm action stays short & tight with a high 3/4 release. |
UPCOMING EVENTS
| SHOWCASE | STATE | DATE | LOCATION |
| Seattle Preseason ID (SOLD OUT) | WA | 01/28 | EL1 Sports - Puyallup, WA |
| Super 60 Pro Showcase | NATIONAL | 02/05 | The MAX - McCook, IL |
| Pacific Northwest Preseason ID | WA | 02/05 | NW Sports Hub - Centralia, WA |
| Central Washington Preseason ID | WA | 02/11 | The SIX Athletic Training Facility - Moses Lake, WA |
| Seattle Preseason ID - Session 2 | WA | 02/18 | EL1 Sports - Puyallup, WA |
| 2022 Scout Day - Baden Baseball | WA | 02/20 | EL1 Tacoma |
| Pacific Northwest Preseason All-State (Invite-Only) | WA | 02/21 | NW Sports Hub - Centralia, WA |
| Oregon Preseason ID | WA | 02/25 | PK Park - Eugene, OR |
| Portland Rising Stars ID | WA | 03/05 | Sherwood High School - Sherwood, OR |
| Hillsboro Rising Stars ID | WA | 04/08 | Field in the Forst - Hillsboro, OR |
| Boise Rising Stars ID | WA | 05/07 | Capital High School - Boise, ID |