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PeeDee Regional ID - Prospect Analysis 2021 Grads


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PeeDee Regional ID - Prospect Analysis 2021 Grads

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Jacob Adams C / C / Trinity Byrnes Collegiate , SC / 2021

6-foot-1, 165-pound lean frame with length throughout. The right-handed hitter had a max exit velocity of 82 mph (tee). Began in a balanced stance with a relaxed hand set, then used a medium high knee to knee leg kick. Has a flat bat path through contact that was quick out of the zone at times with a level two hand finish. Line drive approach with occasional ability to lag the barrel. Behind the plate, recorded a pop time of 2.02-2. 20. His best recorded velocity during throw downs was clocked at 68 mph; has a clean exchange, consistent footwork and sure hands. Had a quick compact arm action and an OTT slot with consistent accuracy to the bag. During the event, he ran the 60-yard dash in 7.88.

 

 

 

Cub Cook SS / 2B / East Clarendon, SC / 2021

6-foot, 190-pound Strong frame with broad shoulders and a strong lower half. Nearing his projection. The left-handed hitter clocked an exit velocity of 82 mph (tee). Started in a slightly open stance with a high back elbow and hands set just off the back shoulder, used a toe tap stride to push the hands back. Displays quick bat speed with a uphill back to contact and high two hand finish. Wanted to meet the ball out front with extension. Found some barrels during his round with gap to gap power present. In the infield, showed an ability to throw across the field at 75 mph; had soft hands, a clean exchange and athletic footwork. Laterally, his movements were athletic and fielded the ball out front. Had a short arm action with some whip and a L3Q go SA arm slot with consistent accuracy to the base. In the 60-yard dash, he recorded a time of 7.52 with shorter strides and moderate effort.

 

 

 

Qualiek Crawford OF / SS / Marion, SC / 2021

5-foot-10, 175-pound medium athletic frame. The right-handed hitter clocked an exit velocity of 84 mph (tee). Started in a wide stance, had a smooth load that pushes the hands down and back and used a toe tap timing mechanism with a stride that has medium length. Showed good bat speed, an uphill swing plane and level finish. Some feel for the barrel is present, swing can get long at times. Line drive approach in the middle of the field. From the outfield, he displayed a position velocity of 74 mph; had smooth footwork and a clean exchange. Showed an OTT slot with short arm action with avg. carry and accuracy. He showed his athleticism during the event with a sub-seven 60 time of 6.88.

 

 

 

Matthew Guerriero OF / RHP / West Florence, SC / 2021

5-foot-11, 170-pound slender frame. The left-handed hitters best exit velocity was 80 mph (tee). Begins in a taller open stance with a slight bend in the knees, then uses a short stride to start his swing. Loads the hands down and back and works uphill through contact with a high finish. Pull side approach, releases the barrel through contact. From the outfield, his best throws to the bases were 81 mph; has soft hands and smooth footwork. Used an OTT slot and a long arm action. He clocked a 60 time of 7.7 at the event. On the mound, has a full arm action with an OTT angle. He is a drop-and-drive type pitcher and uses moderate effort. Has an athletic balance point and level shoulders. His fastball was clocked at 74-75 mph.Throws his 10/4 curveball (63-65) with some feel. Showed good control of his changeup (70-71).

 

 

 

Jacob Jarrell C / SS / Wilson, SC / 2021

5-foot-11, 180-pound solid frame, moderate projection remaining. The right-handed hitter posted an exit velocity of 90 mph (tee). Starts in a wide stance and loads the hands back into a position deep over the back foot. Has a toe tap stride and works to get on plane early. Ends his swing with extension on his finish. Good feel for the barrel with a lot of loud contact through his rounds. Gap to gap approach. Behind the plate, produced pop times of 2.02-2.15. His best recorded velocity during throw downs was clocked at 73 mph; had a quick exchange, athletic footwork and soft hands. Handles balls well inside the shoulders and was consistent receiving balls at the edges of the zone. Good bend in the hips. In the infield, made throws at velocities up to 78 mph; has smooth feet and a clean exchange. Works around the ball and tries to maintain momentum to 1st base. Had a H3Q slot and a short arm action. He clocked a time of 7.38 in the 60-yard dash.

 

 

 

Robbie Jordan RHP / SS / Florence Christian, SC / 2021

6-foot-2, 190-pound lean frame with length in the lower half and room for additional development in the upper body. Good hand size. On the mound, showed quick arm speed with an OTT arm slot and a long arm action. Deep stabbing take away on the back side with rotation in the shoulders. Moderate effort with a quick arm. Has a tall balance point and uphill shoulders. Lands online, slightly open of his line at times and falls off to the 1st base side occasionally. Produced a fastball that came in at 83-84 mph and carried good life through the zone. Had a 11/5 curveball (67-68) that showed some downer action, he worked the pitch low in the zone with consistency.. His changeup (75-75) had fading action with matching hand speed and good deception. 

 

 

 

Keyshawn McDonald OF / OF / Hartsville , SC / 2021

6-foot-3, 195-pound projectable frame. Began in a balanced tall stance, had a short hand load, coils the barrel at the top, and used a small leg kick with a longer stride length. Displayed quick bat speed, an uphill swing plane and level finish. Quick out of the zone with the barrel at times. Good rotation through the lower half, maximizes his power. He showed some loud contact and found multiple barrels during his round. Natural bat to ball skills. Line drive approach. From the outfield, he displayed a position velocity of 76 mph; has sure hands, smooth footwork and a clean exchange. Used a H3Q slot and a short quick arm action while showing consistent accuracy with avg. carry. 

 

 

 

Ashani McFarland 3B / SS / Hartsville, SC / 2021

6-foot, 180-pound medium frame with lanky athleticism. The right-handed hitter recorded an exit velocity of 84 mph (tee). Starts with an open stance with some prepitch movement in the hands, then used a quick toe tap stride. Hands load down and back slightly before ending just off the back shoulder at launch. Had a level swing plane that finishes slightly uphill through contact. Quick bat speed and level finish one hand finish. In the infield, displayed a velocity of 75 mph across the field; confident hands and athletic footwork. Rangy movements laterally. Showed a H3Q slot and a short quick arm action. During the event, he ran the 60-yard dash in 7.16.

 

 

 

Bryce McIntosh OF / SS / Lake City, SC / 2021

5-foot-11, 160-pound lean frame, good mix of strength and athleticism at present. The right-handed hitter recorded an exit velocity of 74 mph (tee). Began in a wide stance with a smooth hand load that finishes high off the back shoulder, used a medium high leg kick to time the swing. Steep attack angle that flattens out though contact, level finish. Low line drive hard ground ball contact. In the outfield, his throws to the bases were maxed out at 73 mph; has a fluid exchange and good footwork transitions using a more traditional crow hop. Athletic enough to overcome some mechanical issues. Had a 3Q slot with long arm action avg. to slightly below accuracy and carry. In the 60-yard dash, he clocked a time of 7.05.

 

 

 

Nik Mezzanotte OF / C / Trinity Byrnes Collegiate, SC / 2021

6-foot-1, 186-pound large frame with broad shoulders and strong lower half. The switch hitter had a max exit velocity of 77 mph (tee). Balanced stance is slightly open, has a smooth load that coils the barrel slightly behind the head and pushes the hands back. Uses a short stride with medium length to initiate his swing. Showed quick batspeed, an uphill swing plane and extension on his finish. Wants to elevate the ball. Middle approach. Recorded an outfield position velocity of 75 mph; has a fluid exchange. Behind the plate, pop time was 2.19-2.24. Showed a quick arm action and OTT slot. He recorded a time of 7.35 in the 60-yard dash.

 

 

 

Logan Miles SS / 2B / The Carolina Academy, SC / 2021

6-foot, 145-pound slim frame with rounded shoulders. The right-handed hitter's best exit velocity was 70 mph (tee). Begins in an open stance with a wrapping load, then uses a short stride to start his swing. Showed a level swing plane. Quick into and out of the zone. In the infield, showed ability to throw up to 73 mph across the field; has twitchy hands and quick footwork. Laterally, movements were athletic. Had a H3Q slot and a short arm action. During the event, he ran the 60-yard dash in 7.62.

 

 

Karson Norris SS / Darlington, SC / 2021

5-foot-11, 190-pound strong proportional frame. The right-handed hitter posted an 89 mph exit velocity (tee). Begins in a balanced open stance, has a wrapping load and uses a short stride before his swing. Above avg. bat speed, as well as a level swing plane and good extension on his finish. Consistent contact on the barrel during his BP. Gap to gap approach. In the infield, showed an 80 mph velocity; has sure hands, smooth footwork and a clean exchange. Used a short arm action and a high ¾ slot. In the 60-yard dash, he clocked a time of 7.75. On the mound, he showed quick arm speed, used a short arm action with an OTT arm slot. He is a feel type pitcher and uses some effort. Has an athletic balance point with even shoulders. Lands square. Fell off the mound to the 1B side on the follow through. FB ranged from 73-74 mph and topped out at 75 mph; showed avg. command with some movement. Had occasional two tier break on his curveball that showed 11/5 shape (63-64). He shows fading action on his changeup (71-73) with developing feel.

 

 

 

Caleb Oakley C / OF / Pee Dee Academy, SC / 2021

5-foot-10, 170-pound lean frame with good athleticism. Sloped shoulders and substantial projection remaining.  The right-handed hitter had an exit velocity of 84 mph (tee). Starts in a balanced athletic stance with a short hand load and coil to the barrel. Uses a short stride, quiet throughout with good connection through contact. Showed a level swing plane, slightly uphill at contact as well as quick bat speed and good feel for the barrel. Loud contact in his round. Gap to gap approach. Behind the plate, recorded a pop time of 2.04-2.18. He produced a position velocity of 73 mph during throw downs; has twitchy hands, a quick exchange and quick footwork. Had an athletic setup and some flexibility. From the outfield, he displayed a position velocity of 81 mph; has good footwork, soft hands and a clean exchange. Had a compact arm action and consistent accuracy to the base. He showed off his speed at the event, running a 6.74 60-yard dash.

 

 

 

Thomas Standish RHP / Darlington , SC / 2021

6-foot, 185-pound slender frame with some athletic upside. On the mound, has a H3Q arm slot and a loose arm action with quick arm speed. He is linear through his delivery with a slight scap load and quick tempo. He uses moderate effort in his delivery and lands slightly closed of his line. Has a tall balance point and even shoulders. Showed the ability to throw his changeup (63-65 mph) low in zone with some variance in arm speed. Slider (65-67mph) showed depth at locations in the bottom of the strike zone with early break and 10/4 shape. Threw his fastball 73-75mph with a max of 76 mph; showed slight fade to the arm side and good control.