PBR West Virginia Updates from around the State: 2021 Parker Redden
April 29, 2019
The 2019 West Virginia High School Baseball season is entering the stretch run and we're ramping up our coverage. In our attempt to bring you coverage from all points of the state, today we continue a series of articles highlighting players from all-over West Virginia.
Shady Spring backstop Parker Redden has been steady so far this season. At the plate, the sophomore has picked up the pace in recent weeks. He is 14-for-45 (.311) with six RBI. In 98 1/3 innings behind the plate, he has thrown out five would-be base thieves.
Parker Redden
Class of 2021 / C
Rankings
StateRank: 16 / POS: 2
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2021
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Primary Position: CSecondary Position: 2B
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High School: Shady SpringState: WV
- Summer Team: US Elite Mid-Atlantic National 2021
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Height: 5-10Weight: 170lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Statistics
Position
7.53
60-yard
(02/24/19)
1.97 - 2.06
Pop Time
(02/09/20)
76
INF Velo
(06/11/19)
75
C Velo
(02/09/20)
86
Exit Velo
(02/09/20)
Videos
(2/24/19)
Player News
- 2019 Central Ohio Limited Series 16U/17U - Pitching Velocities - Jul 26, 2019
- PBR Limited Series: Lebanon Valley College (16U Preview) - Jun 27, 2019
- AA Regional Preview: Road to Power Park - May 18, 2019
- 2021 West Virginia Player Rankings - Mar 17, 2019
- 2019 Preseason All-State Showcase Analysis: Catchers - Mar 11, 2019
- Winter Review & Jr. Future Games Trials Analysis: Catchers - Jan 1, 2019
- Winter Review & Jr. Future Games Trials: Complete Results - Dec 31, 2018
UPCOMING EVENTS
| SHOWCASE | STATE | DATE | LOCATION |
| 2019 West Virginia Top Prospect Games | WV | 06/11 | Frank Loria Field |
| Central West Virginia Summer Kickoff Showcase | WV | 06/26 | Sue Morris Complex |
| Parkersburg College Prospect Showcase | WV | 07/09 | Bennett Stump Field - City Park |
| Eastern Panhandle College Prospect Showcase | WV | 07/16 | Potomac State College |
| West Virginia Deep South College Prospect Showcase | WV | 07/24 | Linda K Epling Stadium |
| Junior Future Games | NATIONAL | 07/30 | LakePoint |
RECENT NEWS
Scouting Report
12.30.18 - Offensively, Redden initiates his swing out of slightly open, neutral position with his hands near his ears. Has a good swing plane and creates good torque when swinging. Showed ability to drive the ball to opposite field well. Registered a 82 mph bat exit velocity.
Defensively, Redden blocks the ball well to go along with a 2.13-2.25 registered pop time. A 67 mph velocity out of the crouch was recorded. His hands work well and are adequate. Shows confidence in receiving and blocking pitches. Redden is a player to follow in the 2021 class.