Prep Baseball Report

Player Analysis: Midland Open ID



By Aaron Hutchison
Regional Scout

Below, we break down the players from the Midland Open ID. To view the complete statistical results, please click here.

+ Aaron Harlamert, IF/C, Coldwater HS, 2016

Registered a 7.6 60-yard dash.  The multi-position player showed a short ¾ arm action to register 74 mph across the diamond and 72 from the crouch.  Has explosive movements and foot speed from the field and behind the plate.  Needs to stay more compact on throws from the catching position which will help reduce his split time (2.15-2.30).  At the plate he closes off with his front long and has a level bat path.  Line drive to opposite field hitter.

+ Aaron Soto, 2B/OF, Amherst Steele HS, 2013

5-foot-11, 140-pound infielder.  Registered a 7.34 60-yard dash.  Has a high ¾ arm slot with accurate throws to gain a top velocity of 73 from the infield.  Showed fluid footwork, could use to improve lateral quickness.  At the plate showed a balanced stance and downward swing plane generating lots of ground balls.

+ Alex Powell, RHP/OF, Minford HS, 2016

6-foot-2, 150-pound two-way player.  Registered a 7.85 in the 60-yard dash.  Has a lanky body and uses a high ¾ arm slot to reach a maximum velocity of 72 from the outfield.  Uses a wide stance and good balance at the plate with a no load, no stride approach.  On the mound the young righty throws over the top, long arm action to reach a top velocity of 72 mph.  Showed a curve ball that has gradual break at 54 mph.  He also used a change-up from 61-62 mph.

+ Adam McDonough, 3B/RHP, Lakota East HS, 2015

Registered an 8.02 60-yard dash.  Uses a short arm action and high ¾ slot to reach a top velocity of 76 mph.  At the plate he shows good bat speed and stays inside the ball well.  Shows to be a line drive and gap-to-gap hitter, with pull side power.  On the mound he uses a high ¾ arm angle with some use of his lower half.  Stays online well with his lower have and has good rhythm in his delivery.  Fastball recorded between 75-77 mph and an 11/5 breaking ball with gradual break, ranging from 62-64 mph.  Also showed a cutter at 65 mph and a near arm speed change-up at 70 mph.

+ Anthony Lezotte, RHP/SS, Waynesville HS, 2014

6-foot-2, 155-pound right handed pitcher.  Uses an over the top arm action to generate fastball velocity ranging from 78-80 mph.  Showed a 12/6 curveball with gradual break and near fastball arm speed with velocities at 66 mph.  Also showed a slider from 70-72 mph, and uses a change-up between 72-74 mph. 

+ Aric Albers, 2B/OF, Alter HS, 2014

6-foot1, 180-pound middle infielder.  Registered a 7.5 60-yard dash.  Has some carry to his throws and accurate across the diamond, top arm velocity is 78 mph.  Could use to gain some lateral speed and more fluidity in his footwork.  At the plate he possesses a smooth load for a line drive, middle to opposite field approach.  Showed good signs of contact, stays inside and gets on top of the baseball.

+ Austin Jackson, IF, IMG Academy (FL), 2014

Registered a 7.65 60-yard dash.  The middle infielder uses a short ¾ arm action with some life to record a top velocity of 79 across the diamond.  Shows a very fluid and advanced skill set defensively with athletic movements, quick exchange and release.  Spent the 2013 school year at the IMG Academy in Florida.  At the plate he stays inside the ball well with a short compact swing and line drive approach and good hand speed.  Playing for the Ohio Blaze this summer and he is undecided on where he will attend school in Ohio for the 2014 school year.

+ Brian Jewsikow, RHP, Springboro HS, 2015

6-foot, 130-pound right-handed pitcher.  Uses a low ¾ arm slot with regular effort to get good run on his fastball ranging from 75-78.  Showed a good 10/4 slider at 66 mph and also uses a change-up topping out at 71 mph. 

+ Brody Hoying, OF, Coldwater HS, 2015

Registered a 7.10 60-yard dash.  Uses a short high ¾ arm slot reaching a maximum velocity of 79 from the outfield.  His footwork is fluid, could use more of his legs during throws.  At the plate he uses a tall stance with no load and a short stride.  Has a level bat path and showed to be a line drive hitter.

+ Cameron Alldred, 1B/LHP, Cincinnati Country Day, 2015

6-foot-3, 200-pound athletic switch hitting first baseman.  Registered an 8.12 60-yard dash.  Uses a ¾ arm slot with a top velocity of 75 mph.  From the right-side he showed to make better contact and a more balanced swing.  From the left-side he possesses more power and starts open to closed in his swing.

+ Cameron Roth, OF, Milford HS, 2015

Registered 7.57 60-yard dash. Uses a long ¾ arm action to get good distance on his throws from the outfield with a top velocity of 74 mph.  At the plate he stays inside the ball well and looks to be a line drive to opposite field hitter.

+ Chris Quinn, OF/SS, Indian Hill HS, 2014

6-foot, 165-pound utility player.  Registered a 7.3 in the 60-yard dash.  Uses a long arm action from a high ¾ slot to get good carry on his throws from the outfield to reach a top velocity at 75 mph (76 from infield).  Could use to improve his overall footwork.  At the plate he uses a tall stance with a good launch position to stay inside the ball and generate good bat speed.  Gets on top of the ball and is a ground ball hitter.

+ Court Zeppernick, 1B, Dublin Jerome HS, 2015

Strong bodied player registered an 8.1 60-yd dash.  Has a high ¾ arm slot from 1B with accurate throws topping at 75 mph.  Could use to improve lateral foot speed and footwork around the bag.  At the plate he uses a closed stance and short stride with some use of his lower half.  Showed line drive approach.

+ Daniel Nyquist, OF/RHP, Lebanon HS, 2014

5-foot-10, 190-pound outfield and right-handed pitcher.  Showed great speed to register a 6.72 in the 60-yard dash.    From the field he uses a short ¾ arm action to generate a maximum velocity of 70 mph.  At the plate he uses a balanced stance to stay inside the ball and uses the opposite field.  On the mound he has a high ¾ arm slot with short arm action.  Remains athletic through his delivery, fastball ranging from 75-77 mph.  Has gradual break on his curveball which stayed between 66-68 mph.  Also showed a slider from 68-71mph and curveball from 67-69 mph.

+ Derek Thobe, RHP/3B, Coldwater HS, 2015

6-foot-2, 170-pound lanky built two-way player posted a 7.13 60-yd dash.  Uses a high ¾ arm slot with good accuracy and life to his throws to generate a maximum velocity of 78 mph from 3B.  Showed clean mechanics and played through the ball well.  At the plate he uses a good balanced stance and gets extension through the ball.  Showed the possibility of being a two-way player with some run to his fastball ranging from 80-83 mph.  Showed a 12/6 breaking ball with late action at 65-66 mph and a slider at 64 mph.  Also has a change-up sitting between 74-76 mph. 

+ Drew Deaton, OF, Lakota East HS, 2014

Registered 7.23 in 60-yard dash.  Showed a lot of carry on throws from outfield with good accuracy and life on the ball, top velocity reaching 81 mph.  Has soft hands and a clean exchange, played through the ball.  At the plate he uses a tall stance and no stride.  Looks to be a line drive and ground ball hitter.

+ Gary Sunday, C/3B, Amelia HS, 2014

5-foot-11, 205-pound catcher.  Registered an 8.28 in the 60-yard dash.  Stays compact through his throws with a longer arm action to reach a maximum velocity of 70 mph from the crouch.  Could use to follow through his throws more to help reduce his split time of 2.4-2.5.  At the plate he uses a tall set up with a short stride for a middle to opposite field approach.  Hands are tight into the body and stays inside the ball.

+ Joey Piscsalko, OF, Jefferson Area HS, 2014

The small framed outfielder ran a 7.51 60-yard dash.  Uses a ¾ arm slot from the outfield with good accuracy to reach a maximum velocity of 76 mph.  Showed fluid and clean footwork for a quick exchange from the field.  At the plate showed a good load and stayed inside and on top of the ball.  Could use to get more extension through the ball.

+ Josh Grubaugh, C, Owassa HS (OK), 2014

5-foot-7, 150-pound small catcher posted a 7.68 60-yard dash.  Uses a high ¾ short arm action with great accuracy to register a top velocity of 70 mph from the crouch.  Could use to stay more compact through his throws to reduce his split time (2.25-2.36).  Has a balanced stance and stays inside the ball well, possess a slight uphill path at contact.

+ Logan Montague, 3B/RHP, Avon Lake HS, 2014

Registered a 7.97 60-yd dash.  Uses a ¾ arm slot from third base reaching 78 mph across the diamond.  Showed soft hands and fluid footwork with strong accurate throws.  At the plate he uses a no load no stride approach with good balance and good extension through the swing.  Displayed line drive power and uses the pull side.  On the mound showed a high ¾ arm slot with short arm action and falls to the glove side.  Gets good run on his 2-seam fastball ranging from 74-76 mph and a 10/4 curve ball at 65 mph.  Also showed a slider 68-69 mph.

+ Lorenzo Constanzo, SS/3B, St. Ignatius HS, 2014

5-foot-9, 160-pound infielder.  Posted a 7.72 60-yard dash.  Uses his small frame to gain a top arm velocity of 68 mph across the diamond with very accurate throws.  At the plate uses a tall setup and closes off in strike to use his lower half.  Has a level bat path with an opposite field approach.  He is a contact hitter with good extension.

+ Peter Rozman, OF, Kenston HS, 2014

6-foot, 180-pound strong built outfielder registered a 7.44 in the 60-yard dash.  Uses a high 3.4 arm slot with good accuracy and life to his ball reached a maximum velocity of 77 mph from the outfield.  Showed clean and crisp footwork to get rid of the ball quickly and had good carry on his throws.  At the plate, uses a tall stance, no load and short stride to make good contact.  Could use to remain more balanced through his swing to generate more power.  Has a line drive to pull approach from the left side of the plate.

+ Richard Nolde, 1B/RHP, Alter HS, 2014

5-foot-11, 205-pound first baseman and right-handed pitcher.  Registered an 8.0 in the 60-yard dash.  Uses a short arm action to reach 71 mph velocity across the diamond.  Could use to improve overall foot speed.  At the plate showed a backside loaded swing with good contact.  On the mound uses a high ¾ arm slot and short arm action with his fastball ranging from 67-70.  Showed a 12/6 curveball ranging from 57-62 mph.  Also uses a change-up at 62 mph.

+ Ryan Langhorst, RHP, Lakota West HS, 2014

5-foot-9, 150-pound right handed pitcher.  Uses a high ¾ arm slot and longer arm action, remains athletic in his direction and finished in a balanced position.  Fastball ranged from 75-77 with little movement and good accuracy.  Showed a 12/6 breaking ball at 58 mph, and also uses a change-up that he throws for a strike at 64 mph.

+ Seth Watts, SS/3B, Edgewood HS, 2015

The infielder registered a 7.5 60-yard dash.  Has loose arm action and a ¾ slot to reach a top velocity of 76 across the diamond.  Showed fluid footwork and played through the ball well with accurate throws.  At the plate he uses a tall set-up and short stride with a level bat path.  The line drive hitter has good hand speed and gets on top of the ball well.

+ Tucker Houston, C, Milford HS, 2015

6-foot, 215-pound catcher.  Registered an 8.47 in the 60-yard dash.  Has quick footwork and correct steps, could use to stay more compact and follow through his throws to reduce his 2.25 pop time.  Recorded a maximum velocity of 71 mph from the crouch.  At the plate he has a strong approach and fast hands, could use to stay inside the ball with a more fluid approach and shorter bat path.

+ Trevor Lind, OF/3B, Western Brown HS, 2014

6-foot-1, 215-pound outfielder registered a 7.5 in the 60-yd dash.  Has a high ¾ arm slot with accurate throws to reach a top velocity of 73 mph.  At the plate he uses a closed stance, stays inside the ball well to hit line drives and gets on top of the ball.  Showed fast hands and good bat speed.

+ Zach Rist, 1B/RHP, Grove City HS, 2015

6-foot-3, 180-pound first baseman and right-handed pitcher.  Registered an 8.14 60-yard dash.  Uses a long arm action to reach a top velocity of 66 mph from the field.  At the plate he showed good contact and gets on top of the ball.  From the mound he uses a high ¾ arm slot and long arm action reaching velocities of 73-74 on his fastball.  Curveball showed gradual break ranging from 61-62 mph and he also uses a change at 65 mph.