Prep Baseball Report

Arkansas Underclass Infielder Breakdown Natural State Games





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SCOUTING REPORT

6/16/21

 

PLAYER SPOTLIGHT

Luke Cornelison: SS/2B, (2025) Har-Ber, AR. 5-foot-8, 145-pound solid proportional frame. Above average in the box, Cornelison's best exit velocity was 87 mph. Started in a balanced athletic stance with a smooth controlled load, then used a small leg kick. Bat speed was above average, showed a short upward swing plane and high finish. Found lots of barrels with a lot of loud contact. Gap to gap approach. Athletic while in the infield, recorded position velocities up to 84 mph; had a quick fluid exchange, sure consistent hands, and athletic rhythmic footwork. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic. Showed a high ¾ slot and a quick arm action with consistent accuracy to the bag. Recorded a time of 7.88 in the 60-yard dash.

SCOUT EVALUATION

Luke Cornelison, Har-Ber, 2025, AR

Position: SS/2B

Body: 5-foot-8, 145-pound solid  proportional frame.

Hit: (RHH) Began in a balanced athletic stance with a smooth controlled load, then used a small leg kick. Above average bat speed. High finish, short upward swing. Gap to gap approach.

Power: 87 mph exit velocity, average 76.70 mph. 62.00 mph bat speed average. 20.79 mph hand speed average.

Defense:  (IF) Sure consistent hands, athletic rhythmic footwork, quick fluid exchange. Athletic.  Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic.

Arm: 84 mph infield velocity. Quick arm action, high ¾ slot, consistent accuracy.

Speed: 7.88 (60-yard).

 


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SCOUTING REPORT

7/13/21

 

PLAYER SPOTLIGHT

Ethan Martin: SS/2B, (2024) Rogers Heritage, AR. 5-foot-9, 142-pound lean athletic frame. Athletic fluid during batting practice, the right-handed hitter's best exit velocity was 83 mph. (56.53 mph bat speed average). (18.35 mph hand speed average). Begins in a balanced athletic stance with a smooth slow load, then uses a short controlled stride. Bat speed is average efficient, uses a short flat swing plane and level good extension on his finish. He barreled up multiple balls with some loud contact. Opposite field line drive approach. Athletic advanced while in the infield, made throws at velocities up to 80 mph; had soft sure hands, a quick clean exchange, and athletic fluid footwork. Movements laterally were athletic quick and he fields the ball out front one hand. Consistent accuracy to the bases, used a ¾ slot and a short quick arm action. Established speed as one of his strengths with an efficient 60 time of 6.93.

SCOUT EVALUATION

Ethan Martin, Rogers Heritage, 2024, AR

Position: SS/2B

Body: 5-foot-9, 142-pound lean athletic frame.

Hit: (RHH) Athletic fluid. Begins in a balanced athletic stance with a smooth slow load, then uses a short controlled stride. Average efficient bat speed. Level good extension on his finish, short flat swing. Opposite field line drive approach.

Power: 83 mph exit velocity, average 74.68 mph. 56.53 mph bat speed average. 18.35 mph hand speed average.

Defense:  (IF) Soft sure hands, athletic fluid footwork, quick clean exchange. Athletic advanced.  Movements laterally were athletic quick and he fields the ball out front one hand.

Arm: 80 mph infield velocity. Short quick arm action, ¾ slot, consistent accuracy.

Speed: 6.93 (60-yard).

 

6/16/21

 

PLAYER SPOTLIGHT

Ethan Martin: SS/2B, (2024) Rogers Heritage, AR. 5-foot-8, 121-pound projectable frame. Recorded a time of 7.7 in the 60-yard dash. Begins in an athletic stance with a smooth controlled load, then uses a controlled stride. Had efficient bat speed, short flat swing plane and high finish. He found lots of barrels with some loud contact. Up the middle approach. Above average at the plate, the right-handed hitter's best exit velocity was 82 mph. Above average in the infield, his position velocity was registered at 76 mph; shows twitchy consistent hands, athletic quick feet, and a quick clean exchange. Laterally, movements were quick and fielded the ball out front. Used a ¾ slot and a long arm action while showing consistent accuracy to the bag.

SCOUT EVALUATION

Ethan Martin, Rogers Heritage, 2024, AR

Position: SS/2B

Body: 5-foot-8, 121-pound projectable frame.

Hit: (RHH) Starts in an athletic stance with a smooth controlled load, then uses a controlled stride. Efficient bat speed. High finish, short flat swing. Up the middle approach.

Power: 82 mph exit velocity, average 77.72 mph. 53.60 mph bat speed average. 17.33 mph hand speed average.

Defense:  (IF) Twitchy consistent hands, athletic quick footwork, quick clean exchange. Above average.  Laterally, movements were quick and fielded the ball out front.

Arm: 76 mph infield velocity. Long arm action, ¾ slot, consistent accuracy.

Speed: 7.70 (60-yard).

 

6/23/20

 

5-Foot-8, 118-Pound frame, thin frame with room for growth, ran a 7.10, Offensively; wide setup, barrel cocked at foot strike, tilted back hip, uphill to contact, short stroke, middle of the field approach, gap to gap power, 80 mph exit velo, Defensively; early settle, fingers up to field, funnel to midline, glove pat to throw, short stroke, average carry, 68 mph arm strength.

Pitching: 3/4 slot, average arm speed, long arm action, good balance point, easy effort, smooth rhythm, falls to 1b, even land, spin front foot to release, high front side, repeats delivery, rhythm to delivery, fastball 73-74 mph, arm side run for strikes, curveball 66-70 mph, early action, gradual break, fastball line, fastball arm speed, threw for strikes. 

 

6/17/20

 

5-Foot-8, 118-Pound frame, thin frame with room for growth, ran a 7.10, Offensively; simple set, hand load, barrel cocked at foot strike, limited backside rotation, back hip tilt to contact, short stroke, flat finish, some tilt to finish in back hip, 81 mph exit velo, Defensively; active feet athletic actions, fingers down to field, funnel to midline, short stroke, average carry, 70 mph arm strength. 

 


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SCOUTING REPORT

7/13/21

 

PLAYER SPOTLIGHT

Weston Speir: 3B/1B, (2024) Brookland, AR. 6-foot-1, 185-pound long proportional build. Solid projectable during batting practice, Speir had a max exit velocity of 88 mph. (63.81 mph bat speed average). (19.40 mph hand speed average). Starts in a tall athletic stance with a smooth compact load, then uses a long controlled stride. Has above average efficient bat speed, short upward swing plane and level back foot finish. Found lots of barrels with loud contact. Gap to gap aggressive approach. Solid projectable in the infield, his best throw was recorded at 77 mph; has a quick natural exchange, athletic consistent feet, and soft sure hands. Fields the ball out front one hand, movements laterally were quick average. Using a quick short arm action, showed consistent accuracy to the base from a high ¾ slot. During the event, recorded a 60 time of 7.47.

SCOUT EVALUATION

Weston Speir, Brookland, 2024, AR

Position: 3B/1B

Body: 6-foot-1, 185-pound long proportional build.

Hit: (RHH) Solid projectable. Starts in a tall athletic stance with a smooth compact load, then uses a long controlled stride. Above average efficient bat speed. Level back foot finish, short upward swing. Gap to gap aggressive approach.

Power: 88 mph exit velocity, average 76.88 mph. 63.81 mph bat speed average. 19.40 mph hand speed average.

Defense:  (IF) Soft sure hands, athletic consistent footwork, quick natural exchange. Solid projectable.  Fields the ball out front one hand, movements laterally were quick average.

Arm: 77 mph infield velocity. Quick short arm action, high ¾ slot, consistent accuracy.

Speed: 7.47 (60-yard).

 

6/09/20

 

6-Foot-1, 180-Pound frame, physical frame with present strength, ran a 7.10, Offensively; simple set simple load, barrel cocked at foot strike, big swing, turn of backside, over rotates past contact, firm front leg, big extension, pull side power, 83 mph exit velo, Defensively; active feet, fingers down to field, athletic actions, funnel to midline, short stroke, above average carry, 77 mph arm strength.

Pitching: low ¾ slot, quick arm speed, long arm action, good balance point, some effort to delivery, short front side, closed toe landing heavy sink, fastball 74-78 mph, sink, late action, slider, 62-65 mph, 10-4 shape, sweepy action, late action, covers plate, threw for strikes, change up 69-71 mph, fastball arm speed, stays arm side, arm side run.

 


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SCOUTING REPORT

6/15/21

 

PLAYER SPOTLIGHT

Aden Velasquez: SS/RHP, (2024) Cabot, AR. 6-foot-3, 160-pound athletic projectable frame. Starts in a balanced stance with a smooth controlled load, then uses a toe tap. Bat speed is above average, displays a short simple swing plane and high finish. Found lots of barrels with loud contact. Gap to gap approach. Projectable at the plate, the right-handed hitter's 92 mph exit velocity ranks him 1st at the event. Athletic in the infield, his position velocity was registered at 76 mph; has quick smooth feet, a quick clean exchange, and sure consistent hands. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic. Consistent accuracy to the bases, used a quick arm action with a ¾ slot. In the 60-yard dash, he clocked a time of 7.38. Projectable on the mound, had a high ¾ arm angle and a short arm action with quick arm speed. Feel type pitcher who shows easy effort. Has an athletic balance point with even shoulders. Lands square with an athletic finish. Threw his fastball 77-80 mph; showed consistent command and tilt with straight movement. Threw a straight changeup (65-70) with arm side command and fading action. Threw a 10/4 slider (60-64) that showed gradual action and glove side control.

SCOUT EVALUATION

Aden Velasquez, Cabot, 2024, AR

Position: SS/RHP

Body: 6-foot-3, 160-pound athletic  projectable frame.

Hit: (RHH) Started in a balanced stance with a smooth controlled load, then used a toe tap. Above average bat speed. High finish, short simple swing. Gap to gap approach.

Power: 92 mph exit velocity, average 86.74 mph. 64.87 mph bat speed average. 17.55 mph hand speed average. Ranks #1 with ev at the event.

Defense:  (IF) Sure consistent hands, quick smooth footwork, quick clean exchange. Athletic.  Laterally, movements were athletic and fielded the ball out front.

Arm: 76 mph infield velocity. Quick arm action, ¾ slot, consistent accuracy.

Speed: 7.38 (60-yard).

Pitching: Projectable. Feel delivery, easy effort. High ¾ arm angle, quick arm speed, short arm action. Athletic balance point, even shoulders, lands square, an athletic finish.

FB: T80. 77-80 mph. (Max spin 1998;  Avg 1674). Consistent accuracy, tilt, straight movement.

CH: 65-70 mph. Arm side command, fading action, straight movement.

SL: 60-64 mph. Glove side control, gradual action, 10/4 movement. (Max spin 2017; Avg 1931).

 


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