2019 Underclass Preview Showcase: Outfield Analysis

November 15, 2017
Phil Wade

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

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OUTFIELD

Tommy Hansen OF / SS / Roncalli, IN / 2019

Rankings StateRank: 75 / POS: 13

tocky, 5-foot-10, 185 pound outfielder has a simple yet powerful swing. Open setup, two-part load into swing. Generates power from upper half, mainly a bottom hand hitter. Gap to gap power is present with more left in the tank as he polishes off his movements. High exit velocity of 94mph. Plays with flat footwork in the outfield. Limited range. Clean, long transfer into high 3/4 throwing slot. Throws topped 85 with some carry. Athletic player with potential as skills get cleaned up.

Patrick Danforth OF / 2B / Monrovia, IN / 2019

6-foot-1, 175 pound outfielder hits from a balanced, slight crouch setup. Short, simple stride and hand load. Quick barrel turn. Creates lift at contact. Presnt gap to gap power. High exit velocity of 88. Defensively, he has average foot speed and angles to the ball. Fluid glove work. Long transfer into a high 3/4 slot. Throws topped 80mph.

Anthony Eggers OF / Hamilton Southeastern, IN / 2019

Rankings StateRank: 126 / POS: 22

5-foot-11, 180 pound outfielder ran a 7.02 60 yard dash. Hits from a slight crouch, balanced setup. Short stride, slightly closed off. Minimal hand load. Good rhythm. Average bat speed. Compact swing with some extension post-contact. Line drive approach in all fields. High exit velocity of 72. Good footwork in the outfield. Shows the ability to take good angles and play through the baseball. High 3/4 slot with throws topping 74mph.

Evan Davies OF / 3B / North Putnam, IN / 2019

6-foot-2, 175 pound outfielder ran a 7.48 60 yard dash. Balanced setup, short stride. Lower half needs refined. Long, level bat path. High exit velocity 77mph. Defensively, plays with flat footwork and above average hands. Clean transfer. Long arm swing into a 3/4 slot. Throws topped 74mph from the outfield.