MOKAN Underclass Games: Catchers Edition

Positional Profile: C/RHP

Body: Proportional 6-foot, 175-pound frame with strong lower half.

Hit: RHH. At the plate starts in a tall, balanced stance with a high handset. Toe-tap and full body load back creating separation with his hands. Long, flat swing through the zone with some whip. Line-drive and fly ball contact to mid/pull side. Gets vertical through contact with a front foot finish. 

Power: 84 mph exit velocity off the tee and 89 mph exit velocity in BP.

Arm: RH. C - 74 mph. Short over-the-top arm action with accuracy around the bag.

Defense: 2.06-2.18 pop times. Behind the plate, side-straddle setup with average footwork and glove. Clean exchanges with a developing release.

Run: 7.47 runner in the 60.

Positional Profile: C/OF

Body: Athletic, developing 5-foot-11, 175-pound frame with room to add strength.

Hit: RHH. At the plate starts in a balanced, slightly closed stance with a low handset. Toe-tap and full body load back into a slight uphill swing plane. Quick inside-out swing, taking several line-drives to the opposite field.

Power: 78 mph exit velocity off the tee and 86 mph exit velocity in BP.

Arm: RH. C - 69 mph. Short ¾ slot with some sling in his release.

Defense: 2.15-2.31 pop times. Tall crouch, adequate glove with developing exchanges and release on throw downs to second.

Run: 7.29 runner in the 60.

Positional Profile: C/OF

Body: Proportional 6-foot, 175-pound build with room to add strength.

Hit: RHH. At the plate starts in a balanced stance. Early toe tap and weight shift back getting separation in his hands. Uphill swing plane looking to elevate the baseball. Quick upper half with mid/pull approach.

Power: 82 mph exit velocity off the tee and 80 mph exit velocity in BP.

Arm: RH. C - 69 mph. Short over-the-top slot with accuracy and developing arm strength.

Defense: 2.10-2.25 pop times. Behind the plate, solid receiver and good blocking ability. Quick feet and exchanges, developing release.

Run: 7.96 runner in the 60. 

Positional Profile: C/RHP

Body: Athletic 5-foot-11, 170-pound build.

Hit: RHH. At the plate starts with a wide, balanced stance. Small leg kick and full body load back into an uphill swing plane through the zone. Looks to elevate, spraying balls to all fields.

Power: 79 mph exit velocity off the tee and 80 mph exit velocity in BP.

Arm: RH. C - 72 mph. Short high-¾ arm action with some accuracy around the bag.

Defense: 1.94-2.12 pop times. Behind the plate, good flexibility starting low and working up through the pitch. Shows ability to frame and receive around the zone. Average footwork with developing exchanges and quick release.

Run: 7.87 sec runner in the 60.

Positional Profile: C/RHP

Body: Athletic, young 5-foot-10, 165-pound frame with room to add strength.

Hit: RHH. At the plate starts in a narrow, tall stance. Quick leg lift and hand load into uphill swing plane. Shows solid bat speed and extension through the zone. Gap to gap approach with hard line-drive contact.

Power: 84 mph exit velocity off the tee and 88 mph exit velocity in BP.

Arm: RH. C - 73 mph. Short over-the-top arm action with accuracy around the bag.

Defense: 2.00-2.06 pop times. Behind the plate, shows quick footwork and exchanges. Flexibility and receiving ability both present.

Run: 7.27 runner in the 60.

Positional Profile: C/2B

Body: Athletic, lean 5-foot-11, 160-pound build with room to add strength.

Hit: LHH. At the plate starts in a quiet, balanced stance with some rhythm in his hands. Quick leg kick and hand load back into a short stride. Slight uphill bat path through the zone. Line-drives with some feel for the barrel to all fields.

Power: 76 mph exit velocity off the tee and 84 mph exit velocity in BP.

Arm: RH. C - 75 mph. Short high-¾ arm action with some accuracy around the bag.

Defense: 2.05-2.07 pop times. Behind the plate, works low to high with flexibility and good blocking technique. Quick footwork on throw downs with developing exchanges. 

Run: 7.41 runner in the 60.

Positional Profile: C/2B

Body: Proportional 5-foot-10, 175-pound with some strength in his lower half.

Hit: RHH. At the plate starts in a narrow, open stance. Quick leg kick and short stride into a level swing plane through the zone. Quick hands through the zone. Fly ball and line-drive to his mid/pull side. 

Power: 88 mph exit velocity off the tee and 89 mph exit velocity in BP.

Arm: RH. C - 68 mph. Short high-¾ arm action with accuracy around the bag.

Defense: 2.00-2.06 pop times. Behind the plate, shows flexibility and quick feet. Clean exchanges with developing release and arm strength. 

Run: 7.86 runner in the 60.

Positional Profile: C/OF

Body: Athletic 5-foot-10, 165-pounds frame with developing strength.

Hit: RHH. At the plate starts in an open, balanced stance. Controlled body load and weight shift back into a long stride. Aggressive uphill swing plane through the zone with quick hands. Rotational with his upper half at times. Pull approach with fly ball and line-drive contact.

Power: 89 mph exit velocity off the tee and 92 mph exit velocity in BP.

Arm: RH. C - 75 mph. Quick over-the-top arm action with accuracy and some carry.

Defense: 1.96-2.05 pop times. Behind the plate, displays quick footwork and exchanges on throw downs to second. Clean release. Shows solid flexibility and blocking ability.

Run: 6.90 runner in the 60.

Positional Profile: C/1B

Body: Young, developing 5-foot-10, 150-pounds with room to add strength.

Hit: RHH. At the plate starts with a wide, athletic stance and flat bat angle. Toe tap load and weight shift back into a level swing through the zone. Shows good hand speed and extension. Line-drive contact to all fields.

Power: 78 mph exit velocity off the tee and 78 mph exit velocity in BP.

Arm: RH. INF - 66 mph. C - 63 mph. Short high-¾ arm action with some accuracy.

Defense: 2.09-2.22 pop times. Behind the plate, good blocking ability and quick feet. Some flexibility. Developing glove and exchanges on throws to second. At first base, smooth actions and footwork. Clean release and feel around the bag. 

Positional Profile: C

Body: Lean 5-foot-10, 165-pound frame with present athleticism and room to add strength.

Hit: RHH. At the plate starts with a narrow, upright stance and high handset. Arm-bar load and quick stride into level swing plane. Quick through the zone with some feel for his hands. Line-drive contact to all fields.

Power: 83 mph exit velocity off the tee and 83 mph exit velocity in BP.

Arm: RH. OF - 82 mph. C - 74 mph. Low ¾ sling arm action.

Defense: 1.90-2.00 pop times. Behind the plate, shows above average receiving and blocking ability with solid sway. Quick footwork and exchanges with a developing release.

Run: 7.30 runner in the 60.

Positional Profile: C/1B

Body: Proportional 6-foot, 175-pound frame.

Hit: RHH. At the plate starts in a balanced, square stance with quiet hands. Quick stride into a level swing path through the zone. Shows some hand speed. Line-drive approach to the middle of the field.  

Power: 81 mph exit velocity off the tee and 87 mph exit velocity in BP.

Arm: RH. C - 66 mph. Short over-the-top arm action.

Defense: 2.09-2.25 pop times. Behind the plate, shows quick footwork and exchanges on throws. Developing glove and blocking ability. 

Run: 7.30 runner in the 60.