The Prep Baseball Report MN Top Prospect Games event took place on Monday and Tuesday, June 18 & 19, 2018. The event was held at Veteran's Field at Minnetonka High School in Minnetonka, MN. The event featured prospects from the 2019 grad class; and included many breakout performances from this year's participants. Players showcased their talents in front of our scouting staff and 68 college coaches in attendance.

There were a number of great individual performances this year at the MN Top Prospect Games.

As we drill down into the statistics:

+ 65 players ran sub-7.2 60's.
+ 58 players recorded 85+ mph exit velocities
+ 22 players recorded 80+ mph infield throws
+ 9 players recorded 80+ mph outfield throws
+ 20 catchers recorded 70+ mph throws to second base
+ 14 catchers recorded sub-2.1 pop times
+ 48 pitchers were 80+ mph on the mound

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Below we have listed our evaluations for the catchers in attendance at the event.

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catcher evaluations (alphabetical)

Nicholas Baker, C, Cloquet, 2019
5-foot-10, 180-pound right-handed hitting catcher. #105 ranked player in MN 2019 class. 7.27 runner. Good frame with present strength, Tall stance, high back elbow, stiffness in lower half, avg. pop in bat, spray contact, gap to gap approach, 81 mph exit velocity. Good setup behind plate, works pitches back to middle, avg. overall receiver, solid footwork, clean exchange, 73 mph arm strength with 2.01-2.12 pop times. 

Taylor Brodersen, C, Heritage Christian Academy, 2019
6-foot, 190-pound right-handed hitting catcher. #70 ranked player in MN 2019 class. 7.39 runner. Open stance, body load, line drive swing plane, occasionally elevates baseball, gap to gap approach, 90 mph exit velocity. Strong sturdy build, avg. footwork and exchange, solid release, avg. accuracy to bag, easy actions behind plate, confident receiver, works ball to middle, 72 mph arm strength with 2.12-2.21 pop times.

Evan Brown, C, Benilde-St. Margaret’s, 2019
5-foot-10, 175-pound right-handed hitting catcher. #119 ranked player in MN 2019 class. 7.4 runner. Square stance, easy leg kick trigger, line drive swing, short to contact, works middle of field, line drive hitter, 82 mph exit velocity. Solid receiver and moves well behind the dish, clean exchanges, average footwork on throws, solid accuracy to bag, 75 mph arm strength with 2.09-2.18 pop times.

Nolan Conzemius, C, Cretin-Derham Hall, 2019
5-foot-11, 170-pound right-handed hitting catcher. #118 ranked player in MN 2019 class. 6.97 runner. Body load with leg kick trigger, line drive swing plane, solid contact, gap to gap approach, 84 mph exit velocity. Athletic and twitchy behind plate, flexible and moves well, holds pitches in zone, quick release, wrapping arm action, avg. accuracy to bag, 72 mph arm strength with 1.83-2.00 pop times.

Ben Cradle, C/RHP, Bloomington Kennedy, 2019
5-foot-11, 175-pound right-handed hitting 2-way player. #71 ranked player in MN 2019 class. 7.69 runner. Open stance, controlled dive bomb approach, squares baseball consistently, mid/pull approach, line drive and fly ball hitter, 81 mph exit velocity. Flexible behind plate, solid receiver, avg. footwork and release, elevated throws to second, 72 mph arm strength with 2.16-2.32 pop times.

Joey Danielson, C, Eden Prairie, 2019
6-foot-2, 205-pound right-handed hitting catcher. #9 ranked player in MN 2019 class. 6.7 runner. Lean build with above avg. present strength and tools, open stance, looks to lift baseball, inverted plane occasionally, fly ball approach, shows pop in bat, 96 mph exit velocity. Athletic behind plate, above avg. arm strength, simple mechanics, 82 mph arm strength with 1.87-1.95 pop times.

Ben Gallaher, C, Cretin-Derham Hall, 2019
5-foot-11, 170-pound right-handed hitting catcher. #61 ranked player in MN 2019 class. 7.13 runner. Square stance with body and shoulder load, lift in swing plane, looks to elevate, solid pop in bat, 87 mph exit velocity. Smooth receiver, works underneath ball well, keeps balls in front, directs traffic on field, solid accuracy to bag, clean exchange, consistent throws, 76 mph arm strength 1.87-1.9 pop times.

Ty Hawes, C, Eagan, 2019
5-foot-10, 240-pound right-handed hitting catcher. 8.39 runner. Open stance, leg kick trigger, consistent solid contact, present strength, line drive and fly ball hitter, gap to gap approach, 85 mph exit velocity. Solid receiver, works hard in games, keeps ball in front, needs improved flexibility, solid footwork, hitchy arm action, avg. accuracy, 68 mph arm strength with 2.32-2.38 pop times.

Matthew Herold, C, Mounds View, 2019
5-foot-11, 170-pound right-handed hitting catcher. #77 ranked player in MN 2019 class. 7.51 runner. Body load with leg kick trigger, rotational swing, slight uphill path, pull approach with avg. pop in bat, 83 mph exit velocity. Active behind plate, solid receiver, clean exchanges, lower arm slot, accurate but occasionally short to bag, 76 mph arm strength with 1.97-2.06 pop times. 

Drew Kelly, C, Triton, 2019
5-foot-10, 180-pound right-handed hitting catcher. #116 ranked player in MN 2019 class. 6.77 runner. Squats into hitting position, limited use of lower half, raw swing with strength, spray contact, 86 mph exit velocity. Simple turn and throw mechanics, avg. accuracy to bag, keeps ball in front well, needs continued development receiving, 76 mph arm strength with 1.95-2.02 pop times.

Jakob Kouneski, C, Minneapolis Southwest, 2019
6-foot-1, 200-pound right-handed hitting catcher. #20 ranked player in MN 2019 class. 7.14 runner. Durable frame with present strength, pre-set hands, slight rhythm, loaded body, flashes pop in bat, mid/pull approach, line drive and fly ball hitter, 86 mph exit velocity. works through plate, clean exchange with quick release, online throws to bag with carry and accuracy, 79 mph arm strength with 1.89-2.02 pop times. 

Kam Larson, C, Chaska, 2019
5-foot-7, 145-pound right-handed hitting catcher. 7.12 runner. Smaller frame, balanced swing, quick hands to contact, gap to gap hitter, consistent barrel to baseball, 81 mph exit velocity. Quick feet behind dish, works through plate, online throws to bag, receiving ability, quick twitch actions behind plate, 75 mph arm strength with 2.00-2.22 pop times.

Nicolas Linarte, C, Henry Sibley, 2019
5-foot-9, 180-pound right-handed hitting catcher. #52 ranked player in MN 2019 class. 7.32 runner. Body load with pre-set hands, looks to elevate baseball, shows solid bat speed, flashes fly ball pop in bat, mid/pull approach, 88 mph exit velocity. Smooth movements, keeps balls in front, low target, holds pitches in zone, quick feet, clean exchange, has accuracy to bag, 74 mph arm strength with 1.96-2.1 pop times.

Nicholas Magnuson, C, Rosemount, 2019
5-foot-9, 195-pound right-handed hitting catcher. #120 ranked player in MN 2019 class. 7.38 runner. Compact strong build, crouched stance, uphill path, some stiffness, fly ball hitter, solid pop, 88 mph exit velocity. Solid receiver, bounces occasionally on off-speed pitches, holds pitches in zone, works through plate, clean exchanges, online throws, accurate to bag, 74 mph arm strength with 1.91-2.06 pop times.

Daniel Marxen, C, Maple Grove, 2019
6-foot-1, 195-pound right-handed hitting catcher. 7.32 runner. 88 mph exit velocity. Good setup, moves well to block, has strength to hold pitches in zone, loses balance occasionally, works around plate, long arm action effects release and accuracy, 74 mph arm strength with 2.05-2.12 pop times.

Robert Moore, C, Deer River, 2019
6-foot, 220-pound right-handed hitting catcher. 7.5 runner. Square stance, slight body load, flat swing plane, solid spray contact, gap to gap approach, 80 mph exit velocity. Solid/avg. glove, works hard behind plate, avg. footwork, tall stance on release, ¾ arm slot causing tailing action on throws, 71 mph arm strength with 2.19-2.37 pop times.

Kirby Pieri, C, Coon Rapids, 2019
5-foot-9, 160-pound right-handed hitting catcher. #53 ranked player in MN 2019 class. 7.03 runner. Square stance, shoulder load, line drive hitter, consistent hard contact, works gap to gap, 85 mph exit velocity. Low target and is flexible, sticks pitches, quick twitch actions, up tempo behind plate, quick release, avg. footwork but feet move quickly, avg. accuracy to bag, 75 mph arm strength with 1.87-2.02 pop times.

Tucker Rinehart, C, Woodbury, 2019
5-foot-9, 170-pound right-handed hitting catcher. #87 ranked player in MN 2019 class. 7.52 runner. Body load, strides across body, line drive swing plane, mid/pull approach, avg. pop in bat, 79 mph exit velocity. Present strength, holds pitches in zone, avg. flexibility, works through plate well on throws, clean exchange with quick release, 71 mph arm strength with 2.07-2.19 pop times. 

Zachary Selchow, C, Eastview, 2019
6-foot-1, 190-pound right-handed hitting catcher. #27 ranked player in MN 2019 class. 7.52 runner. Projectable frame, leg kick trigger with easy hand load, line drive and fly ball hitter, flashes of pop in bat, mid/pull approach, 85 mph exit velocity. Good hands behind plate, sticks pitches in zone, wider setup limits flexibility, works through plate, clean exchange, quicker release, solid/avg. accuracy to bag, 74 mph arm strength with 1.97-2.02 pop times.

Parker Stroh, C, Grand Forks Central (ND), 2019
6-foot, 170-pound left-handed hitting catcher. #122 ranked player in MN 2019 class. 7.44 runner. Body load, aggressive swinger, lift in swing plane, fly ball approach, pull hitter, looks to elevate, 81 mph exit velocity. Good setup with quick feet behind plate, plays with confidence, keeps balls in front, clean exchange, longer release, solid accuracy to bag, 77 mph arm strength with 2.04-2.13 pop times.

Samuel Tanner, C, Prior Lake, 2019
6-foot-3, 175-pound right-handed hitting catcher. #62 ranked player in MN 2019 class. 7.21 runner. Tall stance, body load, clean path, solid contact, gap to gap approach, 90 mph exit velocity. Flexible behind plate, works hard in games, good low target, keeps ball in front and smothers blocks well, avg. footwork, longer arm action, solid accuracy, 76 mph arm strength with 2.14-2.25 pop times.