Prep Baseball Report

Elite Prospect Showcase Spotlight: 2020 3B Quinn Hanafin


Greg Williams
Pennsylvania Director of Scouting

An event that began in 2013 moves into its 6th year of existence with many of the top uncommitted prospects in the tri-state region getting together at Keystone State Baseball Academy in Manheim on October 27th. The Elite Prospect Showcase has seen 186 players go on to make college commitments in just its first five years of existence.

The 2018 roster is a work in progress and will not be released until registrations close on October 20th. CLICK HERE to be directed to the registration page for complete event details.

Today we preview one of a number of talented position players scheduled to participate.

 

Quinn Hanafin

Class of 2020 / 3B

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2020
  • Primary Position: 3B
    Secondary Position: OF
  • High School: Sayre Area
    State: PA
  • Summer Team: Seneca Stars
  • Height: 5-9
    Weight: 180lbs
  • Bat/Throw: R/R

Statistics

Position
7.36
60-yard
(06/25/19)
85
INF Velo
(06/25/19)
94
Exit Velo
4.03
H-1st
(08/07/19)
Position
INF Velo
84
Exit Velo
94
H-1st
4.03
Position
60-yard
7.36
INF Velo
85
Exit Velo
94
Position
60-yard
7.69
INF Velo
84
Exit Velo
88
H-1st
4.4
Position
60-yard
7.45
INF Velo
82
Exit Velo
86
Position
60-yard
7.7
INF Velo
74
Exit Velo
92

Scouting Report

June 25-27, 2018 (NYS Games) 

60 Yard Dash: 
7.7
Exit Velocity: 
92
Positional Arm: 
74

Stocky, strong build. Defensively moves well laterally, clean glove with a quick release, needs to continue to develop more arm-strength to stick at the hot-corner. Compact, strong swing that produces high end bat speed. Generates hard contact consistently. Simple repeatable actions. Short stride. Good balance. Hanafin is a nice looking prospect to follow. 

Preseason - West (February 19, 2018)

Standing a firm 5-foot-9, 180-pounds from a thick stronger lower half. Major improvement on his 60-yard dash from a 7.8 to a 7.44 showing signs of growth and athletic ability. Offensively- At the plate, relaxed setup with a small open front foot, hands back in a power position. On the pitch, back to even with a slight stride, compact and strong path to the ball, barrel path is on the incline with full extension, very fluid with easy power, especially to pull-side, 94 mph exit velocity off a tee. Defensively- high motor player that keeps improving, active lower half, gets through the ball with a soft glove and quick transfer. Arm-strength was 79 mph across the diamond (up 3 from last event) and there's no restrictions with the arm-action. Very sound corner bat from the Southern-tier.

NY Games (June 25-27, 2017)

Athletic 5-foot-9, 175-pound infielder, ran a 7.86/60. Offensively - clean and fluid swing, keeps bat on level path in the strike zone and hands inside the ball, makes consistent barrel contact, comfortable driving ball to the middle third with an exit velocity of 81 MPH; repeatable motion with some of evidence of counter rotation between upper and lower torso, further lower body engagement will add to power. Defensively - agile footwork, soft hands, confident and poised, fundamentally sound, accurate arm across infield at 76 MPH.

Winter Open (February 12, 2017)

 Hanafin stands 5-foot-9, 175-pounds with a thicker lower half. Offensively- At the plate, relaxed setup, slightly open, active hands. On the pitch uses a back load cocking the barrel upright before he powers to the ball from a short path. Fluid swing that generates above average power for his age, 85 mph exit velocity off a tee. Defensively- stays behind the ball with active feet, needs to focus on foot-speed when training. Glove is open with a clean transfer, long and slower release from a long arm-action. 75 mph arm-strength. Overall, there's juice projection in the bat, improved arm and foot-speed will help his overall recruitment.


 

ELITE PROSPECT SHOWCASE RECORDS

60-Yard Dash: 
Jeffrey Billig, OF, Avon Grove HS (PA), 2019 - 6.52 (Uncommitted)

Bat Exit Velocity: 
Lou Testa, 1B, Neumann-Goretti (PA), 2016 - 97 mph (Rowan JC-Gloucester County, NJ sophomore)

Infield Arm:
Dominic Peroni, 3B, Laurel Highlands (PA), 2016 - 92 mph (Potomac State JC, WV sophomore)

Outfield Arm:
Austin Bradbury, OF, Cedar Cliff HS (PA), 2019 - 91 mph (Liberty University commit)

Catcher Arm:
Zack Minnich, C/RHP, Logan HS (WV), 2015 - 82 mph (Campbell University junior)

Catcher Pop Time:
Wes Carson, C/3B, Marriotts Ridge HS (MD), 2014 - 1.95 (Indiana University of Pennsylvania senior)

Pitcher Fastball Velocity:
Jimmy Kingsbury, RHP, Malvern Prep (PA), 2017 88 mph (Villanova University commit)
Cooper Webb, RHP/OF, Spring-Ford HS (PA), 2020 - 88 mph (West Virginia University commit)

WHEN: Sunday, Ocotober 28, 2018
WHERE: Keystone State Baseball Academy - 662 Ditz Drive, Manheim, PA 17545 (Home of Prep Baseball Report Pennsylvania)

CLICK HERE to view complete details and to request an invitation to participate.

UPCOMING EVENTS

SHOWCASE STATE DATE LOCATION
Astro Falcons Scout Day PA 10/21 Bob Cene Park (Struthers, OH)
Elite Prospect Showcase (Invite Only) PA 10/27 Keystone State Baseball Academy (Manheim)
PBR Mid-Atlantic ProCase (Invite Only) PA 10/28 Keystone State Baseball Academy (Manheim)
2018 Holiday Showcase PA 12/29 Keystone State Baseball Academy (Manheim)


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