2019 Underclass Preview Showcase: Infield Analysis

November 16, 2017
Greg Vogt
Assistant Indiana Scouting Director

We continue to the 2019 Underclass Preview positional analysis with a look at the infielders in attendance.

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Drew Buhr SS / RHP / Austin, IN / 2019

6-foot, 177 pound left-handed hitter has a smooth, simple swing. Hands load back with rhythm. Heel lift, minimal stride. Above average bat speed. Line drive approach to pull side. Exit velocity topped 84. Defensively, hands are smooth with fluid footwork. Throws from all angles. Plays through the ball with a quick release.

Noah Comstock SS / 3B / Valparaiso, IN / 2019

6-foot-1, 170 pound infielder hits from a slightly open setup with smooth hand load. Heavy front foot in a short stride. Compact swing. Above average barrel turn. Lacks extension. Line drive approach to pull side. High exit velocity of 82. Defensively, works through the ball with above average hands. Clean exchange. Velocity across the infield topped 82mph.

Jarod Gillespie 1B / OF / Franklin Central, IN / 2019

6-foot-1, 205 pound first baseman hits from a tall, balanced setup. Short stride as hands load back. Some rhythm. Over rotation of lower half. Some bat speed. Compact swing, line drive approach to pull side. Lacks extension. High exit velocity of 86.

Brian Keeney C / 2B / Roncalli, IN / 2019

5-foot-9, 160 pound has the ability to play up the middle defensively as well. Above average glove work with quick release. Quick, choppy footwork. Plays through the ball. Hits from a balanced setup and smooth load. Has rhythm. Above average use of lower half, spins at times. Contact hitter, uses all fields. High exit velocity of 85mph.

Andrew (AJ) Klimek LHP / 1B / Saint Joseph, IN / 2019

5-foot-10, 185 pound left-handed hitter has a balanced setup with short stride. Smooth rhythm. Partial rotation of lower half. Average bat speed. Pull side approach. High exit velocity of 78. Defensively, he has fluid feet and above average hands. Quick release from left side. Throws topped 69mph.

Isaac Housman RHP / 1B / Reitz Memorial, IN / 2019

6-foot-4, 210 pound right-handed hitter has a balanced setup with short stride and minimal hand load. Above average bat speed. Exit velocity topped 85. Stiff hands, level path through the zone.

Maalik Houston SS / RHP / Lawrence North, IN / 2019

Athletic 5-foot-9, 160 pound infielder hits from a balanced setup and high back elbow. Simple, line drive approach. Short stride, hands load back. Uphill path to contact. Uses all fields. Finds the barrel consistently. High exit velocity of 80mph. Defensively, showcases range to left and right. Above average hands with quick transfer. Ability to throw from different angles. Velocity topped 76 across infield.

Tyler Kapust C / 3B / Silver Creek, IN / 2019

5-foot-10, 175 pounder, offensively, Kapust has a wide setup with fluid hand load. Front foot comes back to squared in stride. Slightly uphill path to contact with quick barrel turn. Line drive approach, potential power if he continues to get stronger. High exit velocity of 85mph. Sure hands defensively with arm strength (80mph).

Dylan Oakley RHP / 1B / Westfield, IN / 2019

6-foot-2, 160 pounder hits from the right side with a balanced setup. Toe tap into long stride. Hands drag at times. Long, level path to contact. Good balance. High exit velocity of 80. Fundamentally sound at first base with clean transfer. Accurate throws topped at 71 across the infield.

Brayden Lentz 1B / RHP / Carmel, IN / 2019

6-foot-4, 170 pound first basemen has a long, lanky frame with projectabilty if strength is added. Wide, slight crouch in setup. Fluid, short hand load. Minimal stride. Has rhythm and balance through swing. Pullside approach with average bat speed. High exit velocity of 71. Defensively, above average glove with clean transfer. Plays with flat footwork. Works well around the bag. Accurate throws made topping 68mph.

Sam Lewandowski RHP / 1B / Guerin Catholic, IN / 2019

6-foot-1, 200 pounder hits from a balanced setup. Two part swing. Long, level path. Middle of the field approach. High exit velocity of 81mph. Above average glovework defensively. Accurate throws topped 70 across the infield.

Andres Manzur 2B / 3B / Westfield, IN / 2019

5-foot-10, 160 pound middle infielder has above average hands with quick transfer. Clean fundamentals. Plays through the ball. Throws topped at 73 across the infield. Hits from a balanced setup with short stride. Some rhythm in load. Average bat speed with line drive approach. High exit velocity registered at 84mph.

Andrew Olssen RHP / SS / Carmel, IN / 2019

5-foot-11, 150 pound right-handed hitter has a balanced setup, slightly open. Heavy front foot in short stride, tendency to dive forward. Hands load back. Flat path to contact. Average bat speed. Line drive approach in the middle of the field. Quick, fluid feet defensively. Ability to play through the ball. Short arm swing after a clean transfer. Throws topped 80mph across the infield. Ran a 7.25 60 yard dash.

Ryan Nastav C / RHP / Lebanon, IN / 2019

6-foot-1, 170 pounds, has a tall, balanced setup in the box. Toe tap into short stride. Minimal hand load. Average bat speed with an opposite field approach. High exit velocity of 82mph. At third base, he plays with flat footwork, needs to work through the ball more. Clean transfer. Throws across the infield topped 69mph.

Nicholas Reams RHP / 3B / Brownsburg High School, IN / 2019

6-foot-1, 175 pounder hits from a balanced setup, high hands. Short stride, smooth hand load. Creates lift at contact. Quick barrel turn. High exit velocity of 86. Defensively, he plays with quick footwork and clean transfer. Throws topped 86 from a loose, wiry arm.

Justin Reed SS / 2B / Martinsville, IN / 2019

5-foot-10, 160 pound infielder possesses above average glove work with clean transfer. Accurate throws topped 75 across the infield. Right-handed hitter has an open setup with slight leg kick. Smooth load. Long, slightly uphill path to contact. High exit velocity of 82mph. Ran a 7.8 60 yard dash.

Reece Rodabaugh RHP / SS / Lewis Cass, IN / 2019

6-foot-2, 175 pound right-handed hitter has a tall, open setup. Short stride, above average balance. Slight over rotation on lower half. Flat path to contact. High exit velocity of 90mph. Defensively, he works through the baseball into clean transfer and release. Athletic movements. Throws topped 85 across the infield.

Nicholas Rensberger 1B / 3B / Westview, IN / 2019

6-foot-5, 250 pound infielder has an open setup with power potential in the batters box. Long stride, big hand load. Has rhythm and some balance. Long, uphill path to contact. High exit velocity of 87mph. Defensively, he moves well around the bag. Possesses above average glovework with clean transfer. Throws topped at 74mph.

Michael Schroeder RHP / 3B / St. Joseph, IN / 2019

5-foot-11, 190 pounder hits from a tall, open setup. Short stride while hands load back. Average bat speed with long path to contact. High exit velocity of 79mph. Above average hands at third base. Plays with flat footwork, good body control. Throws from a 3/4 slot topped at 75 across the infield.

Kaleb Sotebeer 3B / 1B / Concord, IN / 2019

6-foot, 175 pound infielder has a tall, slightly open stance in the box. Incorporates a leg kick in load. Long path to contact. Average to above average bat speed. Exit velocity topped at 81mph. Middle of the field approach. Defensively, fields it deep with average hands. Clean, fluid transfer into a high 3/4 release. Throws topped 74 across the infield. Ran a 7.43 60 yard dash.

Brevan Rivers RHP / 3B / Wapahani, IN / 2019

6-foot-2, 210 pounder hits from a tall, open setup. Leg kick into short stride. Partial use of lower half. Lacks separation. Level path to contact. Creates some extension with a quick barrel turn. High exit velocity of 86mph. Defensively, hands are average with clean transfer into release. Throws topped 75 across the infield with some accuracy.