2023 Top 3 Available: Catchers
May 30, 2022
2023 Top 3 Available: Catchers
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Cade Nalder C / OF / Jordan , UT / 2023Rankings State Rank: 8 / POS: 1
2022 Season Stats: G 28 PA 106 AB 90 R 29 H 47 AVG .522 HR 6 RBI 45 2B 11 3B 1 BB 11 SO 8 OB% .575 SLG% .866 OPS: 1.442 3/6/2022 Nalder is an aggressive blue collar catcher that also can play the OF and posts 84 mph online accurate throws and has a quick release with accuracy behind the plate. A strong hitter with power and a straightaway to pull stroke, Nalder has emerging power and participated as a representative for the state in the national power showcase HR derby in Tampa. A 1st Team All-Region catcher, Nalder hit .397 as a sophomore as he dealt with an injury that kept him from everyday service until region play. Once he got his sea legs under him, he took off and was a performing staple in a strong sophomore class for the Beetdiggers. Colleges take notice of this kid, as he has 2 years of HS baseball to really make his mark and create a track record of success. 5/30/2022 As red hot a hitter as there was throughout the state over the past 5-6 weeks of the season. Has taken off this spring, and has now worked his way into definite consideration as a D1 catcher, as well as should get heavy consideration for 5A Player of the Year. Note: If he is not committed by mid-August, Nalder will be a '22 PBR West Coast Games Invite.
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Sawyer Slade C / 3B / Orem, UT / 2023Rankings State Rank: 12 / POS: 2
2022 Season Stats: G 33 PA 134 AB 107 R 31 H 50 AVG .467 HR 9 RBI 47 2B 9 3B 1 BB 18 SO 14 OB% .552 SLG% .822 OPS: 1.375 11/21/21
Sawyer showed a solid catch and throw profile behind the late with on the money throws to 2B. The bat has some kinks to iron out, but the metrics are off the chart. With hand and bat speeds of 25.7 and 84.4, Slade also posted an EV of 97.5 and showed power to all fields and drove a ball on a line and deep, for a HR to RCF in the game that followed the workout. Look for big things from Sawyer as he handles a quality HS staff, that includes an ASU commit fronting the rotation. 5/30/22 Has taken his game to another level and really came into his own this spring. The numbers really jump off the page, but he also handles the staff that includes two D1 commits (Arizona State and Utah Valley). Along with Nalder, Slade should get heavy consideration for 5A Player of the Year. Note: If he is not committed by mid-August, Slade will be a '22 PBR West Coast Games Invite.
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Brexten Starley C / 1B / Crimson Cliffs, UT / 2023Rankings State Rank: 14 / POS: 3
2022 Season Stats: G 27 PA 96 AB 74 R 19 H 31 AVG .419 HR 2 RBI 25 2B 7 3B 1 BB 19 SO 17 OB% .542 SLG% .621 OPS: 1.164 3/6/22 Starley has been a staple at all PBR events and has posted the highest or near high event pop times at all. A sub 2.0 pop is the norm as a physical catcher, he gets his feet into the throwing position quickly and his throws off and online with accuracy. Have seen Starley since he was 10 years old and have a really good feel for his ability. A power bat that posts high 90’s EV’s routinely and has hand and bat speed to go along with a LD bat and pull power. Able to reach the fences in all directions, when his man strength kicks in and he’s close to it, balls should be flying out to LF. Also a 7.0-7.1/60 runner for a catcher, Starley has surprising speed for the position. Hitting in the middle of a talented Crimson Cliffs order, look for Starley to have a big year. Note: Starley hit in the 3-4 hole for the eventual 23-4 Mustangs and led an underclass talented staff to the 4A Utah State Title!!  2021 Preseason All-State 2021 PBR West Coast Games 2021 Utah All-State Games 2022 Preseason All-State 2022 PBR Utah Player of the Week: March 7-12 |
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