Prep Baseball Report

OK Fall Upperclass Games: Infielder Reports


Scott Hood
OK/MO/KS Assistant Scouting Director

PBR Oklahoma hosted the OK Fall Upperclass Prospect Games at The University of Central Oklahoma that featured 68 prospects from the 2022 and 2023 classes.  The event was highlighted by some impressive by both guys having recently committed, some that committed shortly after the event, as well as a few still looking to land a home at the next level.  Today we take a look at the 37 infielders from the event with some guys putting up some impressive numbers on both sides of the ball.  You can view full stats and event details by clicking here.

 

Braydon Sanford, Owasso (OK), 2023
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-3, 170-pounds. Athletic and projectable build with room for added strength and size in the future.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open stance with an athletic posture.  Hands get set just above shoulder height with a high back elbow and a flat barrel angle.  Quick weight shift into the back.  Uses a short and traditional stride back to neutral position.  Lower half works rotationally through the zone into a firm front leg. Shows quick hands through the zone and good overall bat speed.  Hands work short to the ball with a rotational path.  Pull side approach with a slightly uphill bat path.  Tries to work the ball up in the air.  Maintains balance throughout the swing.
Power: 94.75 max exit velocity, averaged 71.32 mph. 351’ max distance. Shows some strength at contact.
Arm: RH.  INF - 88 mph.  High 3/4 arm slot with a short and quick arm action.
Defense: Attacks the ball with short and choppy footwork.  Fields the ball out in front of the body with a feel for glove action and soft hands.  Shows rhythmic routes to the ball.  Fields the ball on the move well and shows good lateral range.
Run: 7.61 runner in the 60. 

Tre Speer, Glencoe (OK), 2023
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-1, 177-pounds. Athletic and projectable build with room for added strength and size in the future.
Hit: RHH. Open stance with an upright posture.  Hands get set quickly into position at shoulder height with a high and tucked back elbow and slightly wrapped barrel angle.  Short weight stack onto the back leg with a 50/50 weight distribution at contact.  Lower half works short and rotational through the zone into a firm front leg. Rotational path with the hands.  Works the barrel to the outside part of the ball and uses a pull side approach.  Level bat path with a line drive approach.  Hips open slightly early with rotation around the core.
Power: 84.1 max exit velocity, averaged 70.58 mph. 175’ max distance.
Arm: RH.  INF - 88 mph.  High 3/4 arm slot with a loose and clean arm action.
Defense: Attacks the ball with direct routes and shorter steps.  Fields the ball out in front of the body with soft hands and good glove action.  Plays underneath the ball really well with good posture.  Fields the ball on the move well.
Run: 7.74 runner in the 60. 

Chandler Fowler, Jenks (OK), 2023
Positional Profile: SS
Body: 6-1, 165-pounds. Athletic and projectable build with room for added strength and size in the future.
Hit: RHH. Neutral stance with an athletic posture.  Hands get set at shoulder height with a relaxed back elbow and 45 degree barrel angle.  Strong weight stack onto the back leg.  Traditional stride with weight ending at 50/50 distribution between the feet at contact. Rotational path with the hands and works them hard to the inside part of the ball.  Strong rotation around the core.  Slight uphill bat path and works the ball up in the air.  Shows the ability to drive the ball to all fields.  Gets good extension and takes good routes to the ball.  Maintains balance and athleticism throughout the swing.
Power: 83.89 max exit velocity, averaged 68.43 mph. 292’ max distance. Wiry strength with good in game pop.
Arm: RH.  INF - 87 mph.  3/4 arm slot with a loose and clean arm action.
Defense: Attacks the ball with shorter strides and controlled rhythm.  Sets the hips and shoulders to create good angles to the bag.  Fields the ball out in front of the body with good glove action and soft hands.  Clean exchanges out of the glove and shows good lateral range and ability to field it on the run.
Run: 6.96 runner in the 60. 

John David Muse, Ada (OK), 2022
Positional Profile: SS
Body: 5-11, 160-pounds. Athletic build with room for added strength and size in the future.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open stance with an athletic posture.  Hands get set at shoulder height with a high back elbow and a 45 degree barrel angle.  Quick weight shift into the back leg.  Utilizes a simple stride with foot getting down early.  Lower half works rotational through the zone into a firm front leg. Hands work quickly through the zone and shows good overall bat speed.  Short and compact swing with hands working rotationally through the zone.  Does a good job of getting the barrel on plane early and through extension.  Strong rotational acceleration metrics.
Power: 90.1 max exit velocity, averaged 84.05 mph. 297’ max distance. Shows some strength at contact.
Arm: RH.  INF - 85 mph.  High 3/4 arm slot with a short arm action.
Defense: Attacks the ball with short and choppy footwork and controlled rhythm.  Fields the ball out in front of the body with a feel for glove action and quick exchanges out of the glove.  Plays underneath the ball well.  Fields the ball on the move well.
Run: 7.31 runner in the 60. 

Grayson Connell, Bixby (OK), 2023
Positional Profile: 3B
Body: 6-0, 175-pounds. Athletic and projectable build.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open stance with a narrow base and upright posture.  Hands get set at shoulder height early and quietly into position with a relaxed back elbow and vertical bat angle.  Short weight stack onto a firm back leg.  Short leg lift stride with lower half drifting through the zone into a firm front leg. Short and simple swing with hands working linearly through the zone.  Level bat path and line drive approach.  Uses the middle of the field well.  Maintains balance throughout the swing.
Power: 80.02 max exit velocity, averaged 65.56 mph. 234’ max distance.
Arm: RH.  INF - 84 mph.  High 3/4 arm slot with a clean arm action.
Defense: Attacks the ball with shorter strides and smooth rhythm.  Understands angles and presets the hips and shoulders to align with target.  Fields the ball out in front of the body with developing glove action and a firm glove.  Maintains good body control throughout the fielding process.
Run: 7.29 runner in the 60. 

Jarrett Flaggert, Choctaw (OK), 2022 Eastern Oklahoma JC commit
Positional Profile: SS
Body: 6-3, 195-pounds. Physical and projectable frame with present strength.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open stance with a crouched upper body posture.  Hands get set just above shoulder height with a high back elbow and a 45 degree barrel angle. Strong weight shift into the back side with smooth rhythm.  Quick two tap stride with foot getting down early.  Hits off a soft front leg. Hands work quickly through the zone with good overall bat speed.  Shows the ability to drive the ball to all fields.  Hits with good leverage and shows the ability to get extended.  Strong rotation around the core.
Power: 89.81 max exit velocity, averaged 79.39 mph. 286’ max distance. Very strong hands and power potential.
Arm: RH.  INF - 82 mph. OF - 86 mph. High 3/4 arm slot with a loose arm action.
Defense: In the outfield attacks the ball with shorter strides and controlled rhythm.  Fields the ball out in front of the glove side leg with developing glove action and a firm glove.   Quick shuffle style crow hop with good momentum headed towards the target.  In the infield attacks the ball with shorter strides and a feel for routes working around the ball.  Fields with a high waist bend and some glove action.  Shows good lateral range.
Run: 7.14 runner in the 60. 

Landon Bruce, Norman North (OK), 2023
Positional Profile: 2B/SS
Body: 5-10, 150-pounds. Lean and athletic build with room for added strength and size in the future.
Hit: RHH. Neutral stance with an athletic posture.  Hands work back to shoulder height with a relaxed back elbow and a vertical bat angle.  Strong weight stack onto a slightly bent back leg.  Simple stride with foot getting down early.  Lower half works linearly through the zone into a firm front leg. Hands work quickly through the zone with a level bat path and line drive approach.  Shows the ability to drive the ball to all fields and shows good extension.  Hands work hard through the inside part of the ball.  Maintains balance and athleticism throughout the swing.
Power: 88.97 max exit velocity, averaged 77.71 mph. 260’ max distance.
Arm: RH.  INF - 82 mph.  3/4 arm slot with a short and whippy arm action.
Defense: Attacks the ball with smooth rhythm and shorter strides.  Shows a feel for routes working around the ball with good momentum headed towards the target.  Fields the ball out in front of the body with good glove action and soft hands.  Clean and quick exchanges out of the glove and shows the ability to field the ball on the move.
Run: 6.73 runner in the 60. 

Ryan Huntley, Norman (OK), 2022
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-11, 185-pounds. Stocky build with strength in the lower half.
Hit: RHH. Open stance with an athletic posture.  Hands get set at shoulder height with a relaxed back elbow and 45 degree barrel angle.  Slight turn in with the front shoulder.  Strong weight stack to the inside part of the back knee.  Leg kick stride with lower half working linearly through the zone into a firm front leg. Hands work linearly through the zone with good hand speed.  Sees the ball deep into the zone and shows the ability to work the ball to all fields.  Slight uphill bat path and tries to work the ball up in the air.  Slight lean back in posture at contact point.
Power: 92.44 max exit velocity, averaged 73.68 mph. 297’ max distance. Utilizes the lower half well to get most out of swing.
Arm: RH.  INF - 82 mph.  High 3/4 arm slot with a clean arm action.
Defense: Attacks the ball with direct routes and controlled footwork.  Fields the ball out in front of the body with good glove action and soft hands.  Clean exchanges at the mid section.  Maintains good body control throughout the fielding process.  Shows good slow roller technique.
Run: 7.51 runner in the 60. 

Colt Weaver, Calera (OK), 2023
Positional Profile: 1B
Body: 6-6, 215-pounds. Large and physical projectable frame.
Hit: RHH. Neutral stance with an upright posture in the upper body.  Hands get set above shoulder height with a high back elbow and a 45 degree barrel angle.  Strong weight stack onto a firm back leg.  Simple stride into a narrow base.  Lower half works short and rotational through the zone into a firm front leg.  Shows very quick hands and good overall bat speed.  Strong rotational acceleration metrics.  Does a good job of matching plane with the pitch and works the lower half underneath the ball.  Rotational path with the hands with a slightly uphill bat path. 
Power: 98.41 max exit velocity, averaged 73.64 mph. 303’ max distance. Hits with strong leverage and good hand strength.
Arm: RH.  INF - 82 mph.  High 3/4 arm slot with short arm action.
Defense: Attacks the ball with lateral routes and shifting footwork.  Fields the ball deep into the body with developing glove action and a firm glove.  Shows proper footwork around the bag with controlled rhythm.
Run: 7.31 runner in the 60. 

Josh Errico, Edmond Memorial  (OK), 2023
Positional Profile: 2B/OF
Body: 5-9, 155-pounds. Lean and developing build with room for added strength and size in the future.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open stance with an athletic posture.  Hands get set at shoulder height tucked to the body with a tucked down back elbow and a flat barrel angle.  Heavy shoulder coil with weight shifting into the back leg.  Gets strong push off the back leg utilizing a quick knee knock stride into a wider base.  Lower half works linearly through the zone into a firm front leg. Rotational path with the hands with a strong top hand release.  Level bat path with a line drive approach.  Plays the ball out in front of the plate and shows the ability to use the whole field.  Maintains balance well throughout the swing.
Power: 90.88 max exit velocity, averaged 78.29 mph. 326’ max distance. Shows some strength at contact with the hands.
Arm: RH.  INF - 81 mph. OF - 83 mph. High 3/4 arm slot with a clean arm action.
Defense: In the outfield attacks the ball with controlled rhythm and footwork.  Fields the ball out in front of the glove side leg with good glove action and soft hands.  Utilizes a quick shuffle crow hop technique with strong momentum headed towards the target.  In the infield attacks the ball with longer strides and a feel for routes working around the ball.  Shows good lateral range.  Soft hands and good glove action.  Fields the ball well on the run.
Run: 6.81 runner in the 60. 

Luke Johnson, Norman North (OK), 2022
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-1, 155-pounds. Long and lean build with room for added strength and size in the future.
Hit: RHH. Neutral stance with a wide base and crouched posture.  Hands get set below shoulder height with a relaxed back elbow and 45 degree barrel angle.  Strong weight sink into the back leg.  Traditional stride with the lower half working linearly through the zone into a firm front leg with slight scissor action with the back foot.   Hands work quickly through the zone and shows a strong ability to match plane with the pitch.  Level bat path and line drive approach.  Works the ball to all fields and plays the ball out in front of the plate.  Hands work hard to the inside part of the ball.
Power: 81.45 max exit velocity, averaged 71.22 mph. 247’ max distance.
Arm: RH.  INF - 81 mph.  3/4 arm slot with a short arm action.
Defense: Attacks the ball with active feet and direct routes.  Fields the ball out in front of the body with good glove action and soft hands.  Clean transfers out of the glove.   Fields the ball well on the move and shows good slow roller technique.
Run: 7.33 runner in the 60. 

Daniel Yardley, Mustang (OK), 2023
Positional Profile: C
Body: 5-11, 225-pounds. Stocky build with strength in the lower half.
Hit: RHH. Neutral stance with a slightly crouched posture.  Hands get set slightly below shoulder height with a high back elbow and flat barrel angle.  Strong weight stack on to the back leg with the lower half working linearly through the zone into a firm front leg. Hands work very quickly through the zone with good overall bat speed.  Uphill bat path and tries to work the ball up in the air.  Lean back in posture at contact.  Stays behind the ball and swings with maximum effort.
Power: 89.95 max exit velocity, averaged 77.46 mph. 317’ max distance. Maximum effort swing with good hand strength.
Arm: RH. C - 72 mph. INF - 80 mph.  High 3/4 arm slot with a short arm action.
Defense: Receives the ball with high posture and one knee in the dirt.  Feet work quickly out of the crouch and gains a lot of ground on throws to second with footwork.  Throws had developing accuracy and carry to the bag.  Shows quick blocking technique with good posture.  In the infield attacks the ball with short strides and active feet.  Works around the ball with some rhythm and fields with a high waist bend and soft hands. 
Run: 7.90 runner in the 60. 

Miles Lock, Deer Creek (OK), 2022 NOC Enid Commit
Positional Profile: SS
Body: 5-9, 160-pounds. Lean and athletic build with room for added strength and size in the future.
Hit: RHH. Neutral stance with an athletic posture.  Hands get set tight to the body below the shoulder with a relaxed back elbow and a 45 degree bat angle.  Strong weight stack onto the back leg.  Quick leg lift stride with lower half working rotationally through the zone into a firm front leg. Short and compact stroke with hands working linearly through the zone.  Hands work hard to the inside part of the ball.  Level bat path and line drive approach.  Maintains balance and athleticism throughout the swing.  Hands work quickly through the zone and takes good routes to the ball.
Power: 89.19 max exit velocity, averaged 82.52 mph. 244’ max distance. Shows potential gap power.
Arm: RH.  INF - 80 mph.  High 3/4 arm slot with a clean arm action.
Defense: Attacks the ball with smooth rhythm and feel for routes working around the ball.  Fields the ball out in front of the body with good glove action and soft hands.  Shows good lateral range.  Fields the ball on the run well.  Shows good bounce and rhythm throughout the fielding process.
Run: 6.87 runner in the 60. 

Dax Joyce, Bishop Mcguinness (OK), 2023
Positional Profile: 3B
Body: 6-0, 200-pounds. Physical build with present strength.
Hit: RHH. Neutral stance with an athletic posture.  Hands get set at shoulder height with a high back elbow and a 45 degree barrel angle.  Slight coil in the shoulders at the set up.  Quick weight stack onto the back leg.  Quick two-tap stride with smooth rhythm.  Short linear push off the back leg with lower half working rotationally through the zone into a firm front leg. Short and compact stroke with the hands.  Rotational path with the hands with a strong top hand finish.  Slight uphill bat path with a line drive approach.  Uses the middle of the field well.  Maintains balance and athleticism throughout the swing.
Power: 88.54 max exit velocity, averaged 80.01 mph. 300’ max distance.
Arm: RH.  INF - 79 mph.  Over the top arm slot with a clean arm action.
Defense: Attacks the ball with shorter strides and feel for routes working around the ball.  Fields the ball out in front of the body with a high waist bend and a feel for glove action.  Clean exchanges out of the glove.  Good slow roller technique.
Run: 7.97 runner in the 60. 

Jackson MacWilliams, Edmond Santa Fe (OK), 2023
Positional Profile: 1B
Body: 6-0, 148-pounds. Long and lean build with room for added strength and size in the future.
Hit: LHH. Open stance with an upright posture.  Hands get set at shoulder height with a high back elbow slightly tucked back with a 45 degree barrel angle.  Short weight stack onto a firm back leg.  Leg lift stride back to neutral to a narrow base.  Lower half drifts forward into a firm front leg. Rotational path around the ball with a strong top hand finish.  Pull side approach with a level bat path and line drive approach.  Sees the ball deep into the zone.  Maintains the balance throughout the swing.  Hands work quickly through the zone.
Power: 79.56 max exit velocity, averaged 67.51 mph. 268’ max distance.
Arm: LH.  INF - 79 mph.  Over the top arm slot with a long arm action.
Defense: Attacks the ball with active feet and shorter strides.  Fields the ball with a sure glove and a feel for glove action.  Clean and quick exchanges out of the glove.  Proper footwork around the bag.
Run: 7.28 runner in the 60. 

Colby Mann, Moore (OK), 2023
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 5-11, 165-pounds. Athletic build with room for added strength and size in the future.
Hit: RHH. Open stance with an athletic posture and wider base.  Hands get set below shoulder height with a high back elbow and vertical barrel angle.  Strong weight shift into the back leg.  Two tap stride at times and leg lift stride at times.  Lower half drifts heavily through the zone into a firm front leg.   Linear path with the hands.  Works the hands to the inside part of the ball.  Shows good extension to the pull side.  Attacks the ball out in front of the plate with a line drive approach.  Maintains balance throughout the swing.
Power: 87.02 max exit velocity, averaged 79.52 mph. 278’ max distance.
Arm: RH.  INF - 79 mph.  3/4 arm slot with a loose arm action.
Defense: Attacks the ball with shorter strides and direct routes.  Fields the ball out in front of the body with developing glove action and soft hands.  Maintains good body control.  Strong backhand technique and good slow roller actions.
Run: 7.70 runner in the 60. 

Brandon Welch, Porter (OK), 2022
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 6-0, 185-pounds. Athletic build with room for added strength and size in the future.
Hit: LHH. Slightly open stance with a narrow base and upright posture.  Hands get set at shoulder height with a with a tucked back elbow and 45 degree barrel angle.  Slow loads weight into the back leg.  Utilizes a kick stride with lower half working rotationally through the zone into a firm front leg.   Hands work quickly through the zone with a level bat path.  Sees the ball deep into the zone with hands working hard to the inside part of the ball.  Line drive approach and shows the ability to use the whole field.  Maintains balance throughout the swing.
Power: 93.28 max exit velocity, averaged 84.72 mph. 336’ max distance. Strength at contact with the hands.
Arm: LH.  INF - 79 mph.  Over the top arm slot with a long and loose arm action.
Defense: Attacks the ball with active feet and good routes to the ball.  Fields the ball out in front of the body with developing glove action and soft hands.  Shows good lateral range and proper footwork around the bag.
Run: 7.31 runner in the 60. 

Jackson Lundquist, Norman North (OK), 2023
Positional Profile: SS
Body: 6-0, 180-pounds. Athletic and projectable build.
Hit: RHH. Neutral stance with a wider base and upright posture.  Hands float back into position above shoulder height with a high back elbow and wrapped barrel angle.  Strong weight stack onto the back leg.  Traditional stride with lower half working linearly through the zone into a firm front leg. Rotational path with the hands with a level bat path and line drive approach.  Plays the ball out in front of the plate and works the hands hard to the inside part of the ball.  Shows the ability to get extension especially to the pull side.  Maintains balance and athleticism throughout the swing.
Power: 90.45 max exit velocity, averaged 73.53 mph. 258’ max distance. Shows good hand strength.
Arm: RH.  INF - 78 mph. OF - 83 mph. Over the top arm slot with a slightly stiff arm action.
Defense: In the outfield attacks the ball with shorter strides and controlled rhythm.  Fields the ball out in front of the glove side leg with soft hands and developing glove action.  Quick shuffle style crow hop technique.  In the infield attacks the ball with shifting feet and lateral routes around the ball.  Fields the ball in the middle of the body with a feel for glove action.  Fields the ball on the move well.
Run: 6.68 runner in the 60. 

Brae Alonzo, Norman North (OK), 2022
Positional Profile: 2B/OF
Body: 5-10, 178-pounds. Athletic and proportional build with room for added strength and size in the future.
Hit: RHH. Neutral stance with an upright posture.  Hands work above shoulder height with a very high back elbow and slightly wrapped barrel angle.  Strong weight shift into a slightly bent back knee.  High leg kick stride working to an athletic base.  Lower half works short and linear into a firm front leg. Slight uphill bat path and tries to work the ball up in the air.  Strong rotation around the core.  Hands work well to the inside part of the ball and shows the ability to get extended.  Slight lean back in the posture at contact.  Works the lower half underneath the ball well to help with matching plane.
Power: 86.83 max exit velocity, averaged 75.5 mph. 249’ max distance.
Arm: RH.  INF - 78 mph. OF - 76 mph. High 3/4 arm slot with a short and clean arm action.
Defense: In the outfield attacks the ball with aggressive rhythm and longer strides.  Fields the ball out in front of the glove side leg with a firm glove and developing glove action.  Utilizes a quick shuffle crow hop technique.  In the infield attacks the ball with lateral footwork.  Fields the ball deep into the body with softer hands.  Fields the ball on the run well.
Run: 7.08 runner in the 60. 

Jackson Califano, Piedmont  (OK), 2023
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 6-4, 200-pounds. Physical and mature frame with present strength.
Hit: LHH. Neutral stance with an upright posture.  Hands get set at shoulder height with a tucked back elbow and vertical bat angle.  Strong arm bar posture with the lead arm.  Quick weight shift into the back leg.  Traditional stride with foot getting down early.  Lower half works rotationally through the zone into a firm front leg. Rotational path with the hands and a strong top hand finish.  Uphill bat path and tries to work the ball up in the air.  Sees the ball deep into the zone and shows the ability to use the whole field.  Strong lean back in posture at contact.
Power: 88.71 max exit velocity, averaged 78.03 mph. 314’ max distance.
Arm: LH.  INF - 78 mph.  High 3/4 arm slot with a short and quick arm action.
Defense: Attacks the ball with shifting feet and shorter strides.  Fields the ball out in front of the body with developing glove action.  Shows good lateral range and ability to field the ball on the move.  Shows proper footwork around the bag.
Run: 7.56 runner in the 60. 

Jared Hinkle, Putnam City North  (OK), 2023
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-0, 150-pounds. Long and lean build with room for added strength and size in the future.
Hit: RHH. Neutral stance with an upright posture in the upper body.  Hands get set tight to the body at shoulder height with a tucked back elbow and a vertical bat angle.  Quick weight stack onto the back leg.  Traditional and quick stride with foot getting down early.  Lower half works linear through the zone into a firm front leg. Flat bat path and line drive approach.  Hands work short to the ball and work hard to the inside part of the ball.  Drives the ball to all fields.  Maintains balance throughout the swing.
Power: 81.91 max exit velocity, averaged 71.85 mph. 263’ max distance.
Arm: RH.  INF - 78 mph.  Over the top arm slot with a short arm action.
Defense: Attacks the ball with shorter strides and a feel for routes working around the ball.  Fields the ball deep into the body with a high waist bend and a feel for glove action.  Good body control throughout the fielding process.
Run: 7.60 runner in the 60. 

Jared Mulvaney, Rogers (OK), 2023
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 6-3, 180-pounds. Long and projectable build with room for added strength in the future.
Hit: LHH. Neutral stance with a slightly crouched posture.  Hands get set at shoulder height with short extension and a 45 degree barrel angle.  Quick weight shift into the back leg.  Utilizes a short leg kick stride with chest working down over the plate. Rotational path with the hands and strong top hand finish. Level bat path and line drive approach.  Sees the ball deep into the zone and utilizes the middle of the field well.  Strong rotation around the core.
Power: 83.56 max exit velocity, averaged 66.83 mph. 280’ max distance.
Arm: LH.  INF - 78 mph.  High 3/4 arm slot with a loose arm action.
Defense: Attacks the ball with shorter strides and active feet.  Fields the ball out in front of the body with developing glove action and firm glove.  Quick and clean exchanges out of the glove and shows good lateral range.
Run: 7.64 runner in the 60. 

Jackson Archambeau, Bishop Kelley (OK), 2023
Positional Profile: 2B
Body: 6-3, 160-pounds. Long limbed and projectable frame.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open stance with an athletic posture.  Hands get set at shoulder height with a high and tucked back elbow and a 45 degree barrel angle.  Short weight shift into the back leg.  Traditional stride with foot getting down early.  Lower half works hard and linear through the zone into a firm front leg. Slight uphill bat path and tries to work the ball up in the air.  Rotational path with the hands and gets good extension especially to the pull side.  Plays the ball out in front of the plate.  Weight finishes on the front foot at contact.  Strong rotation around the core.  Hands work quickly through the zone.
Power: 87.93 max exit velocity, averaged 80.4 mph. 302’ max distance.
Arm: RH.  INF - 77 mph.  High 3/4 arm slot with a short and quick arm action.
Defense: Attacks the ball with shorter strides and lateral routes.  Fields the ball out in front of the body with soft hands and developing glove action.  Fields the ball with a high waist bend.  Proper slow roller technique with clean exchanges out of the glove.
Run: 7.22 runner in the 60. 

Kamden Phillips, Deer Creek (OK), 2023
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 6-0, 180-pounds. Athletic and projectable build with room for added strength and size in the future.
Hit: LHH. Slightly open stance with a wide base an upright posture in the upper body.  Hands get set just above shoulder height with a tucked back elbow and flat barrel angle.  Strong weight stack into the inside of the back knee.  Big leg kick stride with 50/50 weight distribution on the feet at contact.  Lower half works short and linear through the zone into the firm front leg. Level bat path and line drive approach.  Hands get on plane with the pitch early and through extension.  Hands work through the zone linearly and inside the ball.  Takes good routes to the ball.  Hits with good leverage.  Maintains balance and athleticism throughout the swing.
Power: 93.08 max exit velocity, averaged 79.07 mph. 304’ max distance. Shows some strength at contact with the hands.
Arm: LH.  INF - 77 mph.  High 3/4 arm slot with a loose arm action.
Defense: Attacks the ball with shorter strides and a feel for routes working around the ball.  Shows good lateral range and ability to change arm slots when the play dictates.  Fields the ball deep into the body with soft hands.  Good footwork around the bag.
Run: 7.52 runner in the 60. 

Hunter Stockton, Cascia Hall (OK), 2023
Positional Profile: 2B
Body: 5-9, 170-pounds. Lean and athletic build with room for added strength and size in the future.
Hit: RHH. Open stance with a narrow base and upright posture.  Hands get set at shoulder height with a high back elbow and wrapped barrel angle.  Strong arm bar posture with the lead arm.  Quick weight stack onto the back leg.  Quick leg lift stride with the lower half working short and linear through the zone into a firm front leg. Rotational path with the hands through the zone.  Pull side approach with a slightly uphill bat path and tries to work the ball up in the air.  Heavy rotation around the core and lean back in posture at contact.  Shows the ability to get extended to the pull side.
Power: 77.42 max exit velocity, averaged 68.53 mph. 255’ max distance.
Arm: RH.  INF - 77 mph.  High 3/4 arm slot with a short and quick arm action.
Defense: Attacks the ball with active feet and a feel for routes working around the ball.  Fields the ball out in front of the body with good glove action and soft hands.  Fields the ball on the move well.  Clean and quick exchanges out of the glove and smooth rhythm.
Run: 7.19 runner in the 60. 

Jarod Fugate, Norman North  (OK), 2022 Hesston JC commit
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-0, 160-pounds. Athletic build with room for added strength and size in the future.
Hit: SH. Starts with a slightly open stance and upright posture.  Hands get set at shoulder height with slight arm bar posture with a mid height back elbow and 45 degree bat angle.  Slow loads the weight into the back leg.  Uses a low leg lift stride to a wider base.  Lower half drifts through the zone into a firm front leg.  Short and compact swing with the hands working to the inside part of the ball.  Strong top hand finish with a pull side approach.  Level bat path with a line drive mentality.  Slight lean back in posture at contact.  Strong rotation around the core.
Power: 85.03 max exit velocity, averaged 75.81 mph. 275’ max distance.
Arm: RH.  INF - 76 mph. OF - 76 mph. High 3/4 arm slot with a long arm action.
Defense: In the outfield attacks the ball with longer strides and aggressive footwork.  Fields the ball out in front of the glove side leg with a feel for glove action and clean exchanges.  Utilizes a quick shuffle crow hop technique with good momentum headed towards the target.  In the infield attacks the ball with active feet and direct routes.  Funnels the ball into the mid chest with clean exchanges.  Works underneath the ball well.
Run: 7.30 runner in the 60. 

Jaden Johannesen, Owasso (OK), 2022 Hesston JC commit
Positional Profile: 3B/SS
Body: 5-10, 165-pounds. Lean and athletic build with room for added strength and size in the future.
Hit: RHH. Starts with a neutral stance and very wide base.  Hands get set at shoulder height tight to the body with relaxed back elbow and 45 degree barrel angle.  Quick weight shift into the back leg.  Very short stride with foot getting down early and maintaining a wide base.  Lower half gets good push off back leg into a slightly bent front leg. Hands work very quickly through the zone and shows a strong ability to get the barrel to match plane with the pitch early in the swing and through extension.  Short and compact swing with a rotational path with the hands through the zone.  Slight uphill bat path and tries to work the ball up in the air.
Power: 87.48 max exit velocity, averaged 75.21 mph. 252’ max distance.
Arm: RH.  INF - 76 mph.  High 3/4 arm slot with a short arm action.
Defense: Attacks the ball with active feet and direct routes to the ball.  Fields the ball out in front of the body with good glove action and soft hands.  Fields the ball on the move well and shows good bounce.  Strong lateral range.
Run: 6.86 runner in the 60. 

Sloan Foster, Putnam City North (OK), 2023
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-2, 160-pounds. Long and lean build with room for added strength and size in the future.
Hit: RHH. Neutral stance with an upright posture in the upper body.  Hands get set just below shoulder height with a high back elbow and vertical bat angle.  Strong weight stack onto the back leg.  Quick leg lift stride with lower half working rotationally through the zone.  Hits from a wide base. Flat bat path with a line drive approach.  Hands work quickly through the zone and shows strong rotational acceleration metrics.  Plays the ball out in front of the plate.  Head finishes toward the front foot at contact.
Power: 81.56 max exit velocity, averaged 53.96 mph. 284’ max distance.
Arm: RH.  INF - 75 mph. OF - 78 mph. High 3/4 arm slot with a short arm action and long release.
Defense: In the outfield attacks the ball with longer strides and controlled rhythm.  Fields the ball on the outside of the glove side leg with a feel for glove action and a high waist bend.  Utilizes a step behind crow hop technique with short momentum headed towards target.  In the infield attacks the ball with shorter strides and lateral routes.  Fields it with soft hands and clean exchanges out of the glove.
Run: 6.83 runner in the 60. 

Stephen Valois, Edmond North (OK), 2023
Positional Profile: SS
Body: 5-11, 165-pounds. Lean and developing build with room for added strength and size in the future.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open stance with an athletic posture.  Hands get set at shoulder height with a high back elbow and slight coil in the shoulders.  Barrel gets set in a slightly wrapped position.   Strong weight stack onto the back leg.  Leg lift stride with good balance.  Lower half works linearly through the zone into a firm front leg. Rotational path with the hands.  Works the hands hard to the inside part of the ball.  Level bat path and line drive approach.  Shows the ability to drive the ball to all fields.  Maintains balance and athleticism throughout the swing.
Power: 85.41 max exit velocity, averaged 78.74 mph. 220’ max distance.
Arm: RH.  INF - 75 mph. OF - 74 mph. High 3/4 arm slot with a short arm action and long release.
Defense: In the outfield attacks the ball with short and choppy footwork.  Fields the ball on the inside of the glove side leg with developing glove action and soft hands.  Utilizes a shuffle crow hop technique with slight momentum headed towards the target.  In the infield attacks the ball with lateral routes.  Fields the ball out in front of the body with a high waist bend.  Good body control throughout the fielding process.
Run: 7.69 runner in the 60. 

Brett Jacobs, Bishop McGuinness (OK), 2023
Positional Profile: 2B/RHP
Body: 6-1, 180-pounds. Athletic and projectable build with room for added strength and size in the future.
Hit: RHH. Neutral stance with a slightly crouched posture.  Hands get set at shoulder height with short extension and a flat barrel angle.  Strong weight shift with the weight into a slightly bent back leg.  Quick two tap stride with foot getting down early.  Lower half works rotationally through the zone into a firm front leg. Hands work quickly through the zone.  Flat bat path and line drive approach.  Strong top hand finish.  Uses the middle of the field well.  Strong rotation around the core. 
Power: 89.94 max exit velocity, averaged 68.42 mph. 237’ max distance.
Arm: RH.  INF - 75 mph.  3/4 arm slot with a loose arm action.
Defense: Attacks the ball with active feet and a developing feel for routes working around the ball.  Fields the ball out in front of the body with a feel for glove action and soft hands.  Fields with a high waist bend and clean exchanges out of the glove.
Run: 7.65 runner in the 60. 

Robert Kerr, Broken Arrow (OK), 2023
Positional Profile: 1B
Body: 6-1, 198-pounds. Physical build with present strength.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open stance with a narrow base and upright posture.  Hands get set at shoulder height with a high back elbow and vertical barrel angle.  Short weight stack onto the back leg.  Short leg lift stride back to neutral with lower half working rotationally through the zone into a firm front leg. Hands work quickly through the zone and shows a strong ability to match plane with the pitch.  Strong rotational acceleration metrics.  Rotational path with the hands with short extension.  Pull side approach with a slightly uphill bat path.
Power: 88.86 max exit velocity, averaged 82.67 mph. 281’ max distance.
Arm: RH.  INF - 75 mph.  Over the top arm slot with a short arm action.
Defense: Attacks the ball with direct routes and short footwork.  Fields the ball deep into the body with a firm glove and developing glove action.  Shows proper footwork on throws to second with good body control.
Run: 7.81 runner in the 60. 

Jacob Wrona, Holland Hall (OK), 2022
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-1, 172-pounds. Long and projectable build with room for added strength in the future.
Hit: RHH. Starts with a slightly open stance and upright posture.  Hands get set just below shoulder height quickly into position with a relaxed back elbow and vertical barrel angle.  Quick weight shift into the lower half.  Low leg kick stride into a wider base.  Lower half works rotationally through the zone into a firm front leg.   Shows quick hands through the zone and strong rotational acceleration metrics.  Short and compact swing with hands working linearly through the zone and quick extension.  Does a good job of matching plane with the pitch.  Level bat path and line drive approach. 
Power: 80.41 max exit velocity, averaged 70.31 mph. 266’ max distance.
Arm: RH.  INF - 75 mph.  High 3/4 arm slot with a loose arm action.
Defense: Attacks the ball with controlled rhythm and shorter strides.  Developing feel for routes working around the ball.  Fields the ball slightly deep into the body with developing glove action and soft hands.  Shows good lateral range especially to the glove side.
Run: 7.27 runner in the 60. 

Carson Kelly, Cascia Hall (OK), 2023
Positional Profile: 2B/SS
Body: 5-10, 170-pounds. Athletic and proportional build with room for added strength and size in the future.
Hit: RHH. Starts with a neutral stance and athletic posture.  Hands get set quickly into position just below shoulder height with a relaxed back elbow and 45 degree barrel angle.  Quick weight sink into a bent back leg.  Traditional and simple stride with lower half working short and linear through the zone into a firm front leg. Strong rotational acceleration metrics and does a good job of matching plane with the pitch.  Short and compact swing with hands working hard to the inside part of the ball.  Level bat path and line drive approach.  Uses the whole field well and maintains balance throughout the swing.
Power: 78.86 max exit velocity, averaged 68.59 mph. 232’ max distance.
Arm: RH.  INF - 74 mph.  High 3/4 arm slot with a short arm action.
Defense: Attacks the ball with shorter strides and lateral routes around the ball.  Fields the ball out in front of the body with good glove action and soft hands.  Plays underneath the ball well.  Fields the ball on the move well and shows solid slow roller technique.
Run: 7.53 runner in the 60. 

Landon Riggs, Mount St Mary (OK), 2023
Positional Profile: SS
Body: 5-8, 145-pounds. Lean and developing build with room for added strength and size in the future.
Hit: RHH. Starts with a slightly closed stance and upright posture.  hands get set above shoulder height with a high back elbow and flat barrel angle.  Strong weight shift into the back leg.  Short leg kick stride to an athletic base.  Lower half works linearly through the zone into a firm front leg. Hands work hard to the inside part of the ball and uses the whole field.  Strong rotation around the core with slightly coiled front shoulder.  Slight uphill bat path with a line drive approach.  Maintains balance throughout the swing.
Power: 74.31 max exit velocity, averaged 65.84 mph. 250’ max distance.
Arm: RH.  INF - 72 mph.  3/4 arm slot with a short arm action.
Defense: Attacks the ball with active feet and direct routes to the ball.  Fields the ball out in front of the body with developing glove action and a firm glove.  Shows good lateral range to the glove side.
Run: 7.74 runner in the 60. 

Ben Corley, Bishop McGuinness (OK), 2023
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-10, 148-pounds. Lean and developing build with room for added strength and size in the future.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open stride with an athletic posture. Hands get set at shoulder height with slight arm bar posture in the lead arm.  Relaxed back elbow with a 45 degree barrel set.  Short weight stack into the back leg.  Short leg lift stride back to neutral.   Lower half works short and linear through the zone into a firm front leg. Hands work quickly through the zone.  Level bat path and short and compact routes to the ball.  Line drive approach with a quiet head position.  Maintains balance and athleticism throughout the swing.
Power: 84.26 max exit velocity, averaged 74.21 mph. 282’ max distance.
Arm: RH.  INF - 71 mph. OF - 73 mph. Over the top arm slot with a clean arm action.
Defense: In the outfield attacks the ball with aggressive routes and shorter strides.  Fields the ball out in front of the glove side leg with a firm glove.  Utilizes a quick back knee driven forward crow hop technique with good direction.  In the infield attacks the ball with active feet and a feel for routes working around the ball.  Shows good lateral range and ability to field on the run.
Run: 7.20 runner in the 60. 

Isaac Evans, Edmond Santa Fe (OK), 2023
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-11, 185-pounds. Stocky build with strength in the lower half.
Hit: LHH. Neutral stance with a very wide base and slightly crouched posture.  Hands get set below shoulder height with a high back elbow and vertical barrel angle.  Short weight shift into the back leg.  Two-tap stride without gaining any ground.  Lower half works rotationally through the zone into a slightly bent front leg.   Hands work quickly through the zone with good overall bat speed.  Rotational path with the hands with a strong top hand finish.  Level bat path with level bat path.  Strong top hand finish with strong rotation around the core.
Power: 83.03 max exit velocity, averaged 73.63 mph. 277’ max distance.
Arm: RH.  INF - 69 mph.  3/4 arm slot with a short and loose arm action. 
Defense: Attacks the ball with shorter strides and lateral routes.  Fields the ball deep into the body with developing glove action and firm glove.  Shows solid lateral range and proper footwork around the bag.
Run: 8.44 runner in the 60. 

Lucas Lopez, Putnam City North (OK), 2023
Positional Profile: LHP
Body: 6-3, 220-pounds. Physical and mature frame.
Hit: RHH. Neutral stance with an upright posture.  Hands get set at shoulder height with a high back elbow and vertical barrel angle.  Strong weight stack onto the back leg.  Quick leg lift stride into a wider base.  Lower half works rotationally around the zone into a firm front leg. Good overall bat speed.  Rotational path with the hands with a strong top hand finish.  Strong rotation around the core.  Pull side approach with a slight uphill bat path.
Power: 92.41 max exit velocity, averaged 74.36 mph. 273’ max distance.
Arm: LH.  INF - 68 mph.  3/4 arm slot with a short arm action.
Defense: Attacks the ball with shorter strides and controlled rhythm.  Fields the ball deep into the body with developing glove action and a firm glove.  Clean exchanges out of the glove.
Run: 8.26 runner in the 60. 

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