Arizona Summer Review: Outfield Analysis

Pablo Araujo, Nogales  (AZ), 2022
Positional Profile: OF/C
Body: 5-9, 175-pounds. Large frame, athletic body, some present strength, big legs & forearms.
Hit: RHH. Starts from an upright open stance with feet shoulder width apart. Loads hands early, getting connected. Lands square, using a toe tap to change direction to the pitcher. Strength throughout swing. Makes contact out in front of the plate with a level swing & efficient path.
Power: 95 mph exit velocity from the tee. Average bat speed. Accelerates onto the swing plane quickly with good rotation. Mid/oppo approach with some loud contact.
Arm: Right-Handed. OF - 81 mph. Uses a side shuffle to create direction, average arm strength, throwing from a higher arm slot. Throws on a line with some accuracy.
Defense: Athletic footwork with heavier feet. Confident first step. Funnels the baseball with usable hands. Fields the ball deep, dropping to a knee to keep in front at times, clean transfers.
Run: 7.50 runner in the 60. 

Steven Costa, Basha (AZ), 2023
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-11, 200-pounds. Big frame, average body, some strength & durability.
Hit: RHH. Tall narrow base, open stance. Uses a leg lift with some forward movement, landing square. Loads hands back with flat barrel entry.  Shows some body control with an efficient path. Good connection at impact.
Power: 90 mph exit velocity from the tee. Consistent pull approach, looking to hit the ball in the air. Some hard contact.
Arm: Right-Handed. OF - 76 mph. Average arm strength, with length to transfer. Uses little momentum to target. Low release.
Defense: Fields ball deep in the center of his body with two hands. Flat choppy footwork, late first step. Stays underneath the ball on flyball. Firm hands.
Run: 7.75 runner in the 60. 

Prince DeBoskie, Hamilton  (AZ), 2022
Positional Profile: OF/OF Athleticism & potential at the plate makes DeBoskie a high follow.
Body: 5-11, 180-pounds. Large frame, lean body, ultra athleticism, some fast twitch actions.
Hit: SH. Only hit from the RH side on the day; Starts in a relaxed base with feet shoulder width apart. Uses a gathered leg lift to build up energy before taking a short path to the baseball. Slightly upward swing with above average bat speed. Accelerates on-plane quickly with an efficient path. Quick time to contact.
Power: 100 mph exit velocity from the tee. Pull approach with consistent contact. Arguably the best BP display of the day, hitting a handful of balls out with easy effort.
Arm: Right-handed. OF - 84 mph. Short arm action from H3/4 slot. Passive thrower with more in the tank with added intent & momentum.
Defense: Quick athletic footwork, relaxed first step. Funnels the baseball with average glove & usable hands. Created angles & direction to target. Can be refined.
Run: 6.45 runner in the 60. Easy runner.

Alan Matthew Durazo, Nogales  (AZ), 2024
Positional Profile: OF Some upside as a LHH as he physically matures.
Body: 5-6, 125-pounds. Medium frame, thin athletic body, proportional, plenty of maturing to be done, some twitch.
Hit: LHH. Athletic base, slightly open stance. Uses a leg lift, landing square. Small load keeping hands tight on body.  Short quick swing with steep path. Accelerates quickly.
Power: 85 mph exit velocity from the tee. Mid/ oppo approach, varied contact.
Arm: Left-handed. OF - 75 mph. Easy loose arm action, throwing from a 3/4 arm slot. Comes out clean. Above average arm for age. Arm strength will come with physical strength & maturity.
Defense: Good athlete in the OF with a feel for the position. Clean athletic foot work with quick steps, light on his feet.  Stays behind the ball. Soft glove with comfortable actions.
Run: 6.99 runner in the 60. 

Jack Ellsworth, Highland (AZ), 2022
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-2, 185-pounds. Large frame, strong-bodied, long limbs, raw athleticism.
Hit: RHH. Strong open stance, uses a leg kick turning his knee inward before landing square. Some rhythm in load with quiet hands. Connected as he starts his down swing.  Short swing with quick time to contact. Shows good bat & hand speed with high force into the baseball. Quick out of the zone at times.
Power: 99 mph exit velocity from the tee. Gap to gap approach with consistent loud contact.
Arm: Right-Handed. OF - 88 mph. Natural arm strength with accuracy. Long arm action from 3/4 slot. Uses small crow hop, stepping in front to create direction to target. Ball jumps out of hand. Good arm strength with easy effort.
Defense: Clean direct footwork to the baseball, showed some quickness with raw athleticism. Confident first step. Natural transfer.
Run: 7.53 runner in the 60. 

Luis Garcia, Salpointe Catholic (AZ), 2021
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-11, 165-pounds.
Hit: SH. Relaxed upright base, slightly open. Uses small pickup to land square. Minimal load/ separation. Handsy upper-body dominant swing with low acceleration.
Power: 83 mph exit velocity from the tee. Mid/ pull approach with some  soft LD contact.
Arm: Right-handed. INF - 75 mph. OF - 88 mph. Natural arm strength. Short easy arm action from 3/4 slot. Put arm strength on display more from the OF.
Defense: Showed some tools in the OF with quick athletic footwork. Fields the baseball out in front. Soft hands with quick transfer & release. Above average body awareness..
Run: 6.90 runner in the 60. Light on his feet.

Carson Gnetz, Chandler (AZ), 2022
Positional Profile: OF/SS
Body: 5-9, 145-pounds. Long thin frame, high waisted with long limbs, projectable body.
Hit: RHH. Hits from a wide squared base, shifts weight to back leg. Uses a small heel lift to transfer weight into the ball. Gets stuck on the backside at times.  Loads hands up slightly.  Takes some time to get on plane with an efficient path.
Power: 84 mph exit velocity from the tee. Mid/oppo approach with some LD contact. Pop should increase as bat speed gets better.
Arm: Right-Handed. INF - 79 mph. OF - 85 mph. Long loose arm action. Showed some natural arm strength with carry. Good intent on crow hop, creating direction & momentum to bag. Easy accuracy.
Defense: Good defensive actions in the OF. Above average feel & body awareness. Clean athletic foot work with quick feet. Confident first step. Soft hands, fielding through the baseball.
Run: 7.58 runner in the 60. 

Austin Graffius, Casa Grande Union (AZ), 2023
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 5-10, 135-pounds. Medium frame, slim body, high waisted with long limbs, plenty of room to hold more weight.
Hit: RHH. Starts in a narrow upright base, using a small leg lift. Mixed in a toe tap at times. Loads deep with stiff elbows. Releases barrel early. Accelerates barrel on plane with efficient path to the ball.
Power: 84 mph exit velocity from the tee. Opposite field approach.
Arm: Right-Handed. OF - 74 mph. Developing arm, throws with long arm action from 3/4 slot, slower release. Small crow hop step with little momentum.
Defense: Still developing feel & body awareness for position. Flat footwork with heavy strides, late first step. Firm hands.
Run: 7.76 runner in the 60. 

Matthew Hart, Canyon View  (AZ), 2023
Positional Profile: OF/RHP High upside with two-way potential, development should be followed closely.
Body: 6-0, 175-pounds. Long frame, athletic projectable body, above average strength. MLB bloodlines.
Hit: RHH. Starts in an athletic upright base with knees inside feet, slightly open. Loads hands down & back. Uses a gathered leg lift, riding his leg down into front foot strike.  High upside hitter, Above average feel & body control. Stays inside the baseball.
Power: 97 mph exit velocity from the tee. Consistent gap to gap approach with consistent hard LD contact.
Arm: Right-Handed. OF - 78 mph. Upper-body dominant throws. Long arm action from a lower arm slot. Easy effort, taking some time to get rid of it.
Defense: Clean footwork with relaxed first step, heavier feet. Fields the ball out front with soft Hands.
Run: 7.75 runner in the 60. 

Kenan Harvey, Williams Field  (AZ), 2023
Positional Profile: OF/RHP Shows some upside especially on the mound throwing with more intent.
Body: 6-3, 175-pounds. Tall, long body, plenty of room to hold more weight. long limbs.
Hit: SH. Starts in a balanced squared base with knees inside feet. Minimal choppy load. Uses a leg kick with stiff hips, landing hard on the front leg.  Slightly downward swing plane. Above average rotational acceleration. Finishes through the baseball.
Power: 85 mph exit velocity from the tee. Makes contact out in front of the plate. Pull approach, varied contact.
Arm: Right-handed. OF - 79 mph. Long arm actions, throwing from a lower slot. Uses modified crow hop to create some direction. Keeps throws down.
Defense: Clean footwork with heavy steps approaching the baseball. Confident first step. Soft hands, fields the ball out front. Drifts to the baseball, taking some time changing directions.
Run: 8.15 runner in the 60. Stiff runner.

Zach Koss, Horizon (AZ), 2023
Positional Profile: OF/C
Body: 5-8, 150-pounds. Medium compact frame, athletic body, proportional, good athleticism.
Hit: RHH. Narrow upright base, open stance. Uses slight leg lift, riding into front foot strike. Weight stays on the backside through swing. Loads hands back with some rhythm.  Downward swing plane, accelerating on plane with some quickness. Middle approach.
Power: 90 mph exit velocity from the tee. Hard ground balls with a couple hard LD's up the middle. Gets started late at times.
Arm: Right-Handed. OF - 83 mph. Throws from a higher arm slot with average arm action. Varying accuracy to the bag.
Defense: Flat foot work in the OF with heavier feet. Late first step. Raw hands, stabbing with his glove. Runs with glove up.
Run: 6.87 runner in the 60. 

Andrew Lyon, Prescott (AZ), 2024
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-10, 140-pounds. Average frame, still maturing, long limbs, high waisted.
Hit: RHH. Set up in a squared base, slightly spread out. Uses a front foot pick up with minimal forward movement, lands closed off at times. Hands load slightly back with flatter barrel entry.  Level path to the baseball, finishing low.
Power: 76 mph exit velocity from the tee. Middle approach, varied contact.
Arm: Right-Handed. OF - 69 mph. Developing arm strength. Long arm action from 3/4 slot. Flys open early with lengthy release. Inconsistent accuracy.
Defense: Developing feel and body awareness. Showed some quick footwork to the baseball with some intent. Created some angles.
Run: 7.69 runner in the 60. 

Andrew Mings, Chaparral (AZ), 2022
Positional Profile: OF/LHP High upsidet with some two-way potential. Development should be followed.
Body: 6-0, 173-pounds. Large frame, lean projectable body, good athleticism. Gets a bit stronger every time you see him.
Hit: LHH. Athletic open stance, leg lift trigger with some length to stride. Smooth consistent load of the hands.  Hand dominant swing, pulling the bat into rotation. Gets on plane with low acceleration.
Power: 87 mph exit velocity from the tee. Mid/ pull approach with some  soft LD contact.
Arm: Left-handed. OF - 86 mph. Throws from a higher arm slot with above average accuracy. Strong arm with some effort, showed some arm speed with a quick transfer and release.
Defense: Above average feel & body awareness in the OF. Clean athletic footwork, fielding the ball out front with fast feet & quick first step.
Run: 7.33 runner in the 60. 

Ryan Proctor, The Thacher School (CA) (CA), 2021
Positional Profile: OF/1B. Body, Athleticism & upside at the plate should make Proctor a high follow.
Body: 6-5, 215-pounds. XL frame, physical specimen, plus strength, good athleticism.
Hit: RHH. Strong powerful base, spread-out balanced stance. Uses leg lift with minimal forward movement. Raw load of the hands, loading into a barrel tilt. Aggressive swing with inconsistent path.
Power: 100 mph exit velocity from the tee. Elite bat speed with quick hands. Generates a ton of force. Natural power.
Arm: Right-Handed. OF - 80 mph. Aggressive to the baseball, using a step behind with some direction. Forces throws with stiff arm action & a high release. Varying accuracy on the day. More arm strength in the tank with some more refinement.
Defense: Good pre-pitch movement with above average feel for position. Athletic footwork with quick easy strides. Confident actions & first step. Fields ball on side with usable hands. Clean transfers.
Run: 7.10 runner in the 60. Deceptive runner. 

Christian Roncal, Sunrise Mountain (AZ), 2023
Positional Profile: OF/3B Strong follow as outfield prospect.
Body: 5-10, 165-pounds. Lean body, large frame, good strength & athleticism, big legs.
Hit: RHH. Strong base, athletic balanced setup, squared stance. Uses toe tap trigger to land square. Starts hands back, pre-stretched with minimal load.  Accelerates on plane quickly, showing good bat speed.
Power: 97 mph exit velocity from the tee. Aggressive pull-approach, hard contact with some consistency.
Arm: Right-Handed. OF - 86 mph. Above average arm for age. Quick arm, throwing from a lower slot with long arm action. Used a side step to create direction. Accurate to the bag.
Defense: Above average athleticism in the OF. Good ready position. Rounded the baseball & created angles. Athletic footwork with fast feet, quick first step. Showed some intent.
Run: 7.13 runner in the 60. 

Sal Valenzuela, Nogales (AZ), 2024
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-11, 140-pounds. Thin projectable body, high waisted, plenty of room to gain strength.
Hit: LHH. Squared base, leg kick trigger with long stride, lands square. Weight drifts forward early at times.  Flat swing with mid/oppo approach. Developing timing.
Power: 81 mph exit velocity from the tee. Inconsistent contact with some hard LDs up the middle.
Arm: Left-handed. OF - 76 mph. Arm should get better as he matures. Short arm action from 3/4 slot. Ball tails off to the arm side, showing some accuracy.
Defense: Good pre-pitch, on-time first step. Took good angles, creating direction to the target. Usable glove & feet.
Run: 7.96 runner in the 60. 

Andrew Vasquez, Hamilton  (AZ), 2021
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-0, 160-pounds. Large balanced frame, average body, some present strength.
Hit: RHH. Narrow upright base, knees slightly locked. Natural load. Turns his hips in before usings a small pick up with little forward movement, opening up knee into heel strike.  Raw level swing, Accelerates on plane quickly.
Power: 88 mph exit velocity from the tee. Gap to gap approach, some hard LD contact.
Arm: Right-Handed. OF - 73 mph. Developing arm strength, lengthy transfer with slower release.
Defense: Fields the ball out front. Clean footwork with slow-tempo, relaxed first step. Direct path to the ball. Average glove with usable hands.
Run: 7.60 runner in the 60. 

Dakota Wells, Basha (AZ), 2021
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-0, 160-pounds. Large frame, athletic body, proportional, some projectability.
Hit: RHH. Starts in an athletic base with back knee inside toe, slightly open stance. Loads hands back with some rhythm. Uses toe tap trigger, landing open at times.  Flat swing with raw path. Accelerates quickly, snaps wrists early.
Power: 81 mph exit velocity from the tee. Varied pull approach, hard ground ball contact
Arm: Right-Handed. OF - 83 mph. Created direction to the bag while keeping feet moving with a strong arm. Accuracy with slight run on throws.
Defense: Fields out front, playing through the baseball with clean direct footwork. Confident first step. Usable hands, making transfers on the side of the body.
Run: 7.37 runner in the 60. 

Hustyn Wheeler, Sandra Day O’Connor  (AZ), 2024
Positional Profile: OF/LHP. High follow in 2024 class.
Body: 5-11, 165-pounds. Large frame, athletic body with some present strength & projectability, long limbs.
Hit: LHH. Athletic base with comfortable open stance, uses leg kick trigger, turning hips in. Lands square with higher load.  Short quick swing with level path to the baseball. Feel for the barrel, releasing early at times.
Power: 92 mph exit velocity from the tee. Mature middle approach, found barrel consistently with some hard contact.
Arm: Left-handed. OF - 82 mph. Long loose arm action, throwing from a 3/4 slot. Lefty armside tail on balls creating average accuracy.
Defense: Good feel for the OF. Clean foot work with fast feet. Quick first step. Fields ball out in front.  Clean transfers with low release. Soft hands.
Run: 7.19 runner in the 60. Easy runner.

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