Prep Baseball Report

MoKan Summer Open: Outfielders Edition


Scott Hood
OK/MO/KS Assistant Scouting Director

Prep Baseball Report hosted the MoKan Summer Open on June 29th at Mac N Seitz's training facility.   The event was a pro-style workout of 32 players coming from both Missouri and Kansas.  Although the event was smaller in numbers it was not small on talent with multiple players posting some impressive numbers on the day.  You can click on the player's name to access their individual player profile.  Today we look at the 7 outfielders and break down their swing mechanics, defensive actions, and more.

Gavin Williams posted an elite home to first time of 3.77 seconds blazing down the line.  Carter Renick came in at 4.22 seconds with Liam Liggett and Caden Carter posting home to first times of 4.25 seconds and Tommy Lapour coming in at 4.27 seconds.

Tommy Lapour showed off elite outfield arm strength at 92 mph from the outfield with aggressive routes to the ball and really good hand speed.  Caden Carter posted an 80 mph arm and Gavin Williams right behind him at 78 mph.

Tommy Lapour showed off his power game with a 94 mph exit velocity off the tee.  Stefan Pennington came in at 92 mph off the tee with Liam Liggett coming at 85 mph and Carter Renick posting an exit velocity of 84 mph.

Full event stats and details can be found here.

Benjamin Burton C / OF / Olathe East , KS / 2026

Positional Profile: C/OF

Body: Young, lean 5-foot-10, 140-pound build with room to add strength as he matures.

Hit: RHH. At the plate starts in an upright, open stance with a high back elbow and hands set by his ear. Small step to square and hand load into a level, rotational swing through the zone. Line-drive contact to the middle of the field.  

Power: 73 mph exit velocity off the tee and 76 mph exit velocity in BP.

Arm: RH. OF - 70 mph. C - 65 mph. Long high-¾ arm action with accuracy to the bag.

Defense: 2.50-2.55 pop times. In the outfield, displays sure hands and developing footwork to field with some length in his release. Behind the plate, shows quick, raw footwork and exchanges. Developing blocking ability and transfers on throws. 

Run: 4.65 runner home to first.

Caden Carter OF / LHP / Lees Summit West, MO / 2024

Positional Profile: OF/LHP

Body: Lean, developing 5-foot-10, 148-pound frame with room to add strength.

Hit: LHH. At the plate starts with an open stance and his weight shifted back. Active hands, leg kick and hand load into a flat to slight downhill swing plane. Consistent line-drive contact to the middle of the field, generating some backspin.

Power: 80 mph exit velocity off the tee and 83 mph exit velocity in BP.

Arm: LH. OF - 80 mph. Short high-¾ arm action with some carry.

Defense: In the outfield, displays quick, aggressive footwork with direct routes to field. Clean glove to field.

Run: 4.25 runner home to first.

Tommy Lapour RHP / OF / Blue Springs South, MO / 2023


Positional Profile: RHP/OF. Follow in the 2023 class.

Body: Physical, projectable 6-foot-3, 220-pound frame with present strength and athleticism.

Hit: RHH. At the plate starts in an upright, slightly closed stance. Weight shifted off his front foot. Flat swing plane through the zone. Raw athleticism and mechanics. Pull approach with flashes of pop. Quick hands through the zone.

Power: 94 mph exit velocity off the tee. Above average bat speed.

Arm: RH. OF - 92 mph. Long over-the-top arm action. Above average arm speed with carry and accuracy.

Defense: In the outfield, displays solid actions with quick footwork and release. Direct routes to field with a good glove.

Run: 4.27 runner in the 60.

Liam Liggett OF / Blue Springs, MO / 2023

Positional Profile: OF

Body: Lean 5-foot-8, 150-pound frame with room to add strength.

Hit: SH. From the left side, starts with an open stance and hands resting on his shoulder. Quick knee-to-knee load and stride. Slight arm-bar. Uphill swing plane with pull-side approach. Line-drive contact. From the right side, upright narrow stance. Toe-tap and hand load down. Long level swing through the zone. Line-drives to mid/pull side.

Power: 85 mph exit velocity off the tee and 84 mph exit velocity in BP.

Arm: LH. OF - 77 mph. Long over-the-top arm action.

Defense: In the outfield, quick aggressive footwork with direct routes to field. Clean glove and smooth exchange/release. 

Run: 4.25 runner home to first.

Stefan Pennington OF / 2B / Lees Summit West, MO / 2024

Positional Profile: OF/2B

Body: Compact 5-foot-7, 150-pound with athleticism and room to add strength.

Hit: RHH. At the plate starts in an athletic stance with rhythm in his hands. Leg kick and full body load. Body works forward through contact. Slight uphill swing plane. Solid line-drive contact to all fields with feel for the barrel. Extension through contact. Balanced finish. 

Power: 92 mph exit velocity off the tee and 79 mph exit velocity in BP.

Arm: RH. OF - 71 mph. Long over-the-top arm action with accuracy.

Defense: In the infield, short choppy footwork with clean hands and glove. Smooth transfers with ability to throw from multiple arm angles. In the outfield, aggressive routes to field. Adequate glove and exchanges. Big crow hop and throw with some length in release.  

Run: 4.41 runner home to first.

Carter Renick OF / OF / Odessa, MO / 2023

Positional Profile: OF

Body: Compact 5-foot-8, 150-pound frame with room to add strength.

Hit: LHH. At the plate starts in an upright, balanced stance. Simple toe-tap load and stride into a level swing through the zone. Consistent line-drive contact to the middle of the field. Balanced finish.

Power: 84 mph exit velocity off the tee and 86 mph exit velocity in BP.

Arm: LH. OF - 72 mph. INF - 69 mph. Long ¾ arm action with some arm speed.

Defense: In the outfield, short choppy footwork. Solid first step with direct routes to field and a clean glove. Fluid exchanges and quick release. Developing arm strength.  

Run: 4.22 runner home to first.

Gavin Williams OF / OF / Blue Springs South, MO / 2022

Positional Profile: OF

Body: Lean 5-foot-11, 160-pound build with present athleticism.

Hit: RHH. At the plate starts in an athletic, balanced stance with active hands. Leg kick and hand load with some rhythm. Long, level swing plane with some barrel whip through the zone. Mid/pull approach with line-drive contact. 

Power: 80 mph exit velocity off the tee and 86 mph exit velocity in BP.

Arm: RH. OF - 78 mph. Long high-¾ arm action.

Defense: In the outfield, shows direct routes with aggressive footwork to field. Reliable hands and glove with quick exchanges and release.

Run: 3.77 runner home to first. Above-average runner.

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