Prep Baseball Report

Fall Measurables and Evaluation Showcase: Corner Infield Analysis


Greg Williams
Pennsylvania Director of Scouting

The Fall Measurables & Evaluation Showcase took place on November 2nd at Keystone State Baseball Academy giving our staff a final look this fall at prospects from three states. Today we continue a series of articles analyzing the prospects in attendance with a look at those players that participated as primary corner infielders.

+ For complete results for all prospects in attendance CLICK HERE. All prospects will be analyzed and appear in a corresponding article based on their primary positions.

Corner Infield Analysis

Ethan Ferraro, Boyertown HS, 3B/RHP, 2021
6-foot-2, 185-pound right-handed hitter starts from a square stance and initiates his swing from a high hands load with a lift-and-replace stride. Displayed balance throughout and hands that work well through contact. Registered a bat exit velocity of 85 mph and ran an 8.01 60-yard dash. Showcased capable defensive actions with 76 mph arm strength across the diamond out of a long arm throwing motion. The righty also sat 75-77 from a high 3/4 arm slot on the mound with a deliberate, low effort motion. Showed a feel for his curveball with 11/5 rotation at 64-67 and cut to his changeup at 66-68.

Jimmy Kirk, Malvern Prep, 1B, 2021
6-foot-1, 200-pound right-handed hitter took one of the top rounds of batting practice at the event. He starts from a square stance and initiates his swing with a short, leg-hang stride. Showcased an aggressive lower half with above average and a high finish resulting in routine backspin. Registered an event best 92 mph bat exit velocity and ran a 7.89 60-yard dash. Displayed a soft glove hand and active feet around the bag at first base with accurate 70 mph arm strength across the diamond.

Mike Myro, Blue Mountain HS, 3B/RHP, 2022
6-foot, 150-pound right-handed hitter starts from a square stance and utilizes a controlled lift-and-replace stride. Showcased balance throughout while staying behind the baseball showing a feel for the barrel with a high finish. Registered a bat exit velocity of 83 mph and ran a 7.69 60-yard dash. Solid defender gained ground with active feet and showed a short throwing motion with accurate 78 mph arm strength across the diamond. The righty also sat 79-80 from a 3/4 arm slot with a long, loose motion. Curveball showed sweeping 10/4 rotation with late down action. Changeup is an above average pitch thrown with good sell at 67-71 with cutting action. 

AJ Wenrich, Central Dauphin HS, 3B, 2022
6-foot, 170-pound right-handed hitter starts from a square stance and utilizes a lift-and-replace stride to begin. Showcased balance throughout with limited lower half action and loose hands through the hitting zone. Registered a bat exit velocity of 82 mph and ran a 6.89 60-yard dash. Displayed athletic defensive actions while routinely playing through the baseball with solid carry on throws of 80 mph across the diamond.

Perry Wright, Newport HS, 1B/RHP, 2023
5-foot-7, 157-pound right-handed hitter starts from a square stance and initiates his swing from a high elbow load with a lift-and-replace stride. Showcased a feel for the barrel with some length to his swing. Registered a bat exit velocity of 67 mph and ran a 7.31 60-yard dash. Displayed developing defensive skills around the bag at first base with accurate 60 mph arm strength across the diamond.

UPCOMING ANALYSIS SCHEDULE 

UPCOMING EVENTS

SHOWCASE STATE DATE LOCATION
2019 Holiday Showcase PA 12/28 Keystone State Baseball Academy