Hoosier Holiday Showcase: Infield Analysis

January 13, 2018

We continue the player analysis from the December 16th Hoosier Holiday showcase with the infielders in attendance.

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Top Prospects

Jacob Daftari 2B / 3B / Hamilton Southeastern, IN / 2018

5-foot-9, 160 pound infielder displayed increased strength and bat speed. Right-handed hitter has a balanced setup with rhythm in load. Long, level path. Line drive approach to all fields. Exit velocity topped 94mph. Defensively, hands are above average with clean transfer. High 3/4 release with accuracy. Throws topped 83mph. He ran a 7.27 60 yard dash.

Jake Stout SS / RHP / Hamilton Southeastern, IN / 2019

Rankings StateRank: 74 / POS: 13

6-foot, 160 pound shortstop displayed quick footwork and soft hands up the middle. Attacks the baseball with efficient angles. Showed the ability to make throws from all arm slots. Accurate throws had carry across infield. High velocity of 87 across. Right-handed hitter loads back with a leg kick used as a timing trigger. Compact swing, lacks extension post-contact. Line drive approach. Average balance, over rotates at times. High exit velocity of 83mph.

Keenan Taylor SS / 2B / Guerin Catholic, IN / 2020

5-foot-9, 165 pound infielder moves well side to side with above average glove work. Clean transfer into high 3/4 release. Plays through the ball. Has added arm strength across the infield by topping 84mph with some accuracy. Right-handed hitter has a balanced setup with smooth load. Long stride, above average use of lower half. Quick barrel turn. Level path, produces consistent line drives. Uses all fields. High exit velocity of 83. Ran a 7.51 60 yard dash.

Best of the Rest (Listed Alphabetically)

Connor Gill RHP / SS / Lapel, IN / 2019

Rankings StateRank: 119 / POS: 39

6-foot-3, 180 pounder hits from a balanced setup with short stride as hands load back. Partial use of lower half. Long, level path to contact. Line drive approach. High exit velocity of 83. Defensively, hands are above average. Flat footwork, clean transfer. Throws topped 79 across the infield.

Aiden Hinds SS / 3B / Delta, IN / 2020

6-foot, 150 pound shortstop hits from a tall, open setup. Big leg kick and barrel tip during load. Has rhythm, foot gets down late at times. Long, level bat path. Some bat speed. Opposite field approach. High exit velocity of 78. Defensively, Hinds has a strong arm across the infield. Ball has carry, topping at 82. Quick transfer and release. Showed the ability to play through the baseball. Ran a 7.35 60 yard dash.

Gabe Landeros 3B / OF / Cathedral , IN / 2020

Lanky, 6-foot-3, 160 pounder displayed a balanced setup with hands preloaded back. Features a leg kick into stride, minimal hand load. Quick barrel turn to contact. Creates extension. Gap to gap power present with more to come. Line drive hitter. High exit velocity of 80mph. Across the diamond throws peaked at 78 mph. Sure hands at 3B with a clean exchange. Ran a 7.28 laser timed 60 yard dash. High ceiling for the sophomore.

Jordan Bradley RHP / 1B / Terre Haute North, IN / 2020

6-foot-2, 170 pound right-handed hitter has a balanced setup with back hand load. Long bat path with average bat speed. Good balance throughout. High exit velocity of 78 mph. Uses all fields, produced line drives. Throws topped at 76 across the infield. Average glove work, clean exchange.

Jarod Gillespie 1B / OF / Franklin Central, IN / 2019

Rankings StateRank: 143 / POS: 5

6-foot-1, 205 pound left-handed hitting first baseman showcased some pull power. Smooth load, lands open. Long, level path to contact with above average bat speed. Lacks extension. High exit velocity of 88. Average hands defensively with some feel for the bag. Throws topped 74 across infield. Ran a 7.81 60 yard dash.

Brock Moore 1B / RHP / University, IN / 2019

Rankings StateRank: 89 / POS: 3

6-foot-6, 240 pounder hits from a tall, balanced setup in the batters box. Slight leg kick as hands load back. Above average use of lower half. Moves well for big body. Good bat speed. High exit velocity of 90mph. Throws topped at 76 mph across the diamond.

Karter Hann 1B / LHP / Harrison, IN / 2021

6-foot, 175 pound left-handed hitter has a balanced setup with high hands. Displayed some bat speed. Choppy rhythm, tendency to dive. High exit velocity of 80mph. Line drive approach. Ran an 8.01 60 yard dash. Throws across the infield topped at 73 mph.

Camden Hair 2B / SS / Reitz Memorial, IN / 2018

5-foot-10, 155 pound infielder displayed a strong arm across the infield topping 86 on the radar gun. Short arm circle, high release on his throws. Footwork is fluid, flat. Above average hands with long transfer. Tall, open setup with some rhythm in load. Opposite field approach with long, level. Creates extension. High exit velocity of 78.

Grant Hickman SS / RHP / New Palestine, IN / 2020

5-foot-10, 150 pound shortstop displayed smooth hands defensively into quick release. Footwork is clean with some lateral quickness. Throws topped 75 across the infield from a 3/4 slot. Offensively, he has a balanced setup with slight leg kick as hands load back. Compact swing with line drive approach. Needs to fill in his frame as he matures. High exit velocity of 77mph.

Landen Southern RHP / SS / Clinton Prairie , IN / 2021

5-foot-5, 130 pound rRight-handed hitter has a tall, open setup. Leg kick used as a timing trigger. Hand load is smooth, back. Average barrel turn. Uses all fields. High exit velocity of 66mph. Defensively, hands are above average with clean transfer. Plays with flat feet. Throws topped 61 across infield.

Brock Schooley 1B / RHP / Franklin Central, IN / 2020

6-foot-3, 165 pound first baseman has a wide, athletic setup in batters box. Short stride, average use of lower half. Hands load back. Creates some barrel drag. Long, level path to contact. High exit velocity of 82mph. Defensively, hands are average with flat footwork. Throws topped 66mph across the infield. He ran a 7.97 laser timed 60 yard dash.

Cole Vassilo SS / 3B / Cathedral, IN / 2019

Rankings StateRank: 127 / POS: 22

6-foot, 180 pound infielder features a tall, open setup. Barrel tip into long stride. Dives forward, quick barrel turn. Long, level path. Pullside approach with ability to drive it into gaps. High exit velocity of 87mph. Defensively, plays tall with average hands. Flat footwork, clean transfer. Throws topped 82 across with some accuracy. Ran a 7.46 60 yard dash.

Dalton Rennaker 1B / RHP / Benton Central , IN / 2021

5-foot-11, 220 pounder hits from a tall, open setup in the batters box. Toe tap into leg kick. Backside collapses. Long, uphill path to contact. High exit velocity of 78mph. 71 mph across the infield.

Matthew Peek SS / RHP / Noblesville, IN / 2019

5-foot-10, 165 pound right-handed hitter has a slight crouch with short stride and hand load. Average use of lower half and bat speed. Contact hitter with ability to use all fields. Defensively, hands are soft with clean, quick transfer. Throws topped 79 across the infield.

Grant Wiegand 2B / SS / New Palestine, IN / 2019

5-foot-8, 145 pound right-handed hitter has a balanced approach with smooth load. Short stride, long path to contact. Opposite field approach. High exit velocity of 73mph. Defensively, plays with flat feet and long transfer. 3/4 release with throws topping 68mph. Creates good angles. Ran a 7.64 60 yard dash.