Florida ProCase Spotlight: OF Derek Crum
May 18, 2018
On May 20th, 2018 at IMG Academy in Bradenton, FL, the top 2019 high school draft prospects will participate in the PBR Florida ProCase which will bring all of the draft potential candidates from throughout the state into one location to showcase their abilities in front of the professional scouting community.
Leading up to the event we will highlight each upcoming participant through their own individual spotlight which includes video, reports, and more. Today we take a look at 2019 OF Derek Crum of Gaither HS, FL.
Derek Crum
Class of 2019 / OF
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2019
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Primary Position: OFSecondary Position: LHP
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High School: GaitherState: FL
- Summer Team: Top Tier Roos Americans 16U
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Height: 6-0Weight: 185lbs
- Bat/Throw: L/L
Statistics
Pitching
89
Max FB
87 - 88
FB
72 - 73
CB
80 - 81
CH
Position
6.89
60-yard
88
OF Velo
89
Exit Velo
Videos
(8/2/17)
Player News
- Florida Diamond Club: West - Yankees - Oct 17, 2018
- FL Limited Series: 25 Uncommitted Standouts - Jul 12, 2018
- 2018 PBR FL ProCase: Top Ten Performers - Jun 5, 2018
- PBR FL 2018 ProCase- Outfielders - May 25, 2018
- Florida ProCase Spotlight: OF Derek Crum - May 18, 2018
- Updated 2019 Overall Rankings Released - Nov 21, 2017
- Uncommitted 2019 Outfielders - Nov 1, 2017
- Updated Florida Class of 2019 Rankings: Risers - Sep 26, 2017
- 2017 Future Games Team Florida Breakdown - Sep 14, 2017
- Updated Overall Class of 2019 Rankings: FL Risers - Aug 29, 2017
- Updated 2019 Overall Rankings Released - Aug 24, 2017
- The Hotlist: 2019 Overall Rankings Risers - Aug 23, 2017
- PBR Podcast: 2017 Future Games - Aug 19, 2017
- On the Hunt: Top 10 Risers From the Future Games (2019s) - Aug 8, 2017
- Florida Five: 2017 Future Games Team Florida Standouts - Aug 8, 2017
- Team FL Future Games Workout Day Recap - Aug 2, 2017
- On The Hunt: Future Games Day 1 - Aug 2, 2017
- Florida Five: Five Team FL Players Ready To Standout At Grand Park - Aug 1, 2017
- The Hotlist: Top Position Players Coming To The Future Games - Jul 26, 2017
- Team FL Future Games Player Spotlight: 2019 OF/LHP Derek Crum - Jul 21, 2017
- FL Insider: Gutcher, Rodriguez Power Gaither In Comeback Win - Mar 15, 2017
- Preseason Top 25 Preview: No. 13 Gaither - Feb 3, 2017
- Preseason All-State: Top 10 Risers - Feb 1, 2017
- On the Hunt: Florida Preseason All State 2018 & 2019 Standouts - Jan 26, 2017
- Preseason All-State: Top Outfield Velocities - Jan 26, 2017
- Preseason All-State: Top 60 Yard Dash Times - Jan 24, 2017
- Preseason All-State Event Preview - Jan 19, 2017
- On the Hunt: Top Uncommitted Underclassmen - Sep 29, 2016
- 2016 Underclass Games: Outfield Analysis - Sep 27, 2016
- 2016 Underclass Games: Pitcher Analysis - Sep 25, 2016
- Florida Class of 2019 Rankings: Newcomers - Sep 22, 2016
- 2016 Underclass Games: Standouts - Sep 21, 2016
Scouting Report
08/06/17- Crum came into the Future Games as one of the most highly touted position players on Team Florida and did not disappoint. He has grown a few inches and added 10-15 lbs of muscle and it showed during the workout portion. He has a wide base and simple load, generating power from a strong lower half. He flashed present pull side power and ability to drive balls from gap-to-gap. The swing transferred well into game play where he showed his above average approach, drawing four walks in three games, as well as consistently finding the barrel including a triple in the first game to the left-center field gap. Crum is also very interesting on the mound, where he featured a quick arm, working a fastball from 87-89 mph. Crum stood out as a true two-way and the bat will really play at the next level. He showed the ability to be a solid outfield defender and a quality bullpen arm in college.
01/21/17- The 5-foot-10, 175 pound left handed hitting OF/LHP only played a position and was very impressive and will be interesting to see on the mound in the spring. The big jump came in the outfield, going from 81 mph to 88 mph with a lot of carry. He also previously did not run and ran a 6.98 60 showing some above average athleticism. Offensively, he really uses the lower half well while showing a short, quick swing driving a hard hit single in the game. Overall, he has impressed previously, but the tools have made a jump and will be interesting to see on the mound as well as at the plate as he continues to develop.
12/15/16- Stands at 5-foot-10, 155 pounds with a lean, athletic build. Displayed a quick bat with good hands at the plate where he was able to use all of the plate, being able to consistently take the ball the other way during batting practice. In the outfield he showed range and the ability to track the ball with accurate throws that had carry. Ran a 7.12-second 60-yard dash time.
9/17/16- The 5-foot-10, 165 pound OF/LHP showed potential on the mound in his 2 innings of work. Striking out hitters with all three of his pitches. Crum throws a knuckleball and curveball along with his fastball that ranged from 83-85 with a quick and easy high ¾ arm action. At the plate, the left handed hitter showed bat speed and quick hands through the zone. With a leg kick trigger creating rhythm, he stays on time and consistently gets quality extension in an aggressive approach. He shows some present pull side power and as he continues to get stronger, with the above average bat speed, he should have above average power. In the outfield he showed athleticism working through the ball well showing strong low accurate throws with some carry. The all around tools will make him a high end D1 prospect in the near future.