Junior Spotlight: Drake Mullins (Bluefield)
December 22, 2017
As we move into the winter months and begin preparations for 2018 we will periodically highlight prospects that have made an impression over the summer and fall. Today we take a look at Drake Mullins (Bluefield).
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Drake Mullins
Class of 2019 / C
Rankings
StateRank: 23 / POS: 3
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2019
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Primary Position: CSecondary Position: RHP
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High School: BluefieldState: WV
- Summer Team: Richmond Braves
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Height: 6-2Weight: 200lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Statistics
Position
7.15
60-yard
(07/05/18)
1.94 - 1.96
Pop Time
(02/24/19)
74
C Velo
90
Exit Velo
Videos
(7/12/17)
Player News
- 2019 Preseason All-State Showcase Analysis: Catchers - Mar 11, 2019
- Uncommitted 2019 Catchers - Jan 16, 2019
- Southern WV College Prospect Showcase Analysis: Class of 2019 - Jul 11, 2018
- Southern West Virginia College Prospect Showcase Complete Results - Jul 6, 2018
- Junior Spotlight: Drake Mullins (Bluefield) - Dec 22, 2017
- The Hotlist: Uncommitted 2019 Catchers - Oct 18, 2017
- Western PA Fall Scout Day Complete Results - Oct 10, 2017
- Western PA Fall Scout Day Complete Results - Oct 10, 2017
- Western PA Fall Scout Day Roster - Sep 27, 2017
- Summer 2017 Recap: West Virginia Class of 2018 & 2019 Top Performers (Part One) - Aug 10, 2017
- Southern West Virginia College Prospect Showcase Analysis: Class of 2019 - Jul 15, 2017
- Southern West Virginia College Prospect Showcase Complete Results - Jul 13, 2017
- Southern West Virginia College Prospect Showcase Roster and Schedule Released - Jul 10, 2017
upcoming pbr schedule
PBR Evaluation & Measurables Showcase | PA | 12/30 | Keystone State Baseball Academy - Manheim, PA |
Northeastern Pennsylvania Winter Review | PA | 01/06 | ProProspects Training Center - White Mills, PA |
2018 Preseason Preview | PA | 01/13 | Keystone State Baseball Academy - Manheim, PA |
2018 Preseason All-State Showcase Day One (INVITE ONLY) | PA | 01/27 | Keystone State Baseball Academy - Manheim, PA |
2018 Preseason All-State Showcase Day Two (INVITE ONLY) | PA | 01/28 | Keystone State Baseball Academy - Manheim, PA |
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Scouting Report
10/08/17 Initiates swing from neutral set up with stride to slightly open. Mullins works well away from hands and connects on time with back elbow achieving solid separation. He stays behind baseball with good leverage and extension. There is intermittent subtle front knee softness following heel plant reducing bat speed and creating uphill path. Benefit would be gained from aggressive hip turn around a firmer front side following heel plant. Overall mechanics are solid and minor adjustments should result in considerable improvement of recorded bat exit velocity of 84 mph.
Defensively, shows soft, quiet hands in receiving as well as solid framing technique. Feet and hands are quick with clean transfer in throwing. There is tendency to stay high in blocking and throwing motion is slightly long. Pop times of 2.00 to 2.10 were recorded on throws of 72 mph out of crouch.
7/12/17 6-foot-2, 205-pound right-handed hitter. Mullins initiates swing from neutral set up with short, controlled stride. He demonstrates aggressive weight shift and hip turn with quick hands and good separation. There is some lift to swing and he did show ability to generate back spin. Mullins recorded a bat exit velocity of 88 mph. Based on mechanics and approach Mullins has potential to be next level power bat.
Defensively, Mullins recorded pop times of 2.05-2.10. He will have to work hard to improve blocking technique and lateral mobility to stay behind plate