Pre-Season All-State: Player Analysis for 2015/2016 Two-Way Prospects

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By Alex Schillig
PBR Michigan Assistant Scouting Director 

*Sorted Alphabetically

 Andrew Dalrymple, RHP/SS, Clarkston HS, 2015
6-foot-1, 160 pounds with a long, lanky frame. On the mound, the right hander throws through a high 3/4 slot with short arm action.  Some effort in delivery.  Offers a 76-77 mph fastball.  His 64-67 mph breaking ball features late breaking 11/5 action. Also uses a 69-70 mph changeup with near fastball arm speed. Ran a 7.04 60 yard dash time.  In the infield, he uses short arm action and topped out at 68 mph.  Shows some quickness in transfer.  At the plate, he uses a balanced setup with short stride.  Level bat path.  Linedrive ability, but needs to work on consistency.  Top exit velocity of 80 mph.

Austin Palo, 1B/RHP, Howell HS, 2015
5-foot-11, 185 pound two way prospect.  At first base, he displays some softness in hands, and some fluidity in footwork.  Throws through a 3/4 slot with short arm action.  Topped out at 70 mph (did sit 78-81 mph on the mound).  At the plate, the right handed hitter displays a compact right handed swing with definite linedrive ability.  Starts with a balanced stance and uses a short stride.  Back foot gains ground through fluid stroke.  Also displayed some fast bat speed, and reached a top exit velocity of 85 mph off the tee.  Ran a 7.38 60 yard dash time.  On the mound he throws through an over the top slot.  Tends to land open.  Features a 78-81 mph fastball that shows slight arm-side run.  His 61-65 mph curve ball displays gradual 12/6 tilt.  Also mixed in a 66-71 mph changeup; tend to slow arm speed.

Austyn Knapper, OF/RHP, Gull Lake HS, 2015
5-foot-11, 155 pounds with a thin frame.  Projects best on the mound.  Throws through a high 3/4 slot with quick arm speed.  Features an 80-84 mph fastball; tended to struggle with command.  Threw a cut fastball that sat between 66-69 mph.  His 64-67 mph curveball displays 11/5 break.  Also has a 65-69 mph that shows some fading action.  Ran a 7.06 60 yard dash time.  Attacks and plays through the ball in the outfield.  Throws with long arm action through a 3/4 slot and topped out at 75 mph.  The right handed hitter uses a balanced setup with leg kick stride. Tends to be stiff.  Uses a level bat path and creates some linedrive production; needs to work on consistency.  Reached a top exit velocity of 80 mph.

Ben Rybicki, RHP/SS, Freeland HS, 2016
6-foot-0, 195 pounds with a solid frame.  Two way 2016 prospect.  Registered a 7.63 60 yard dash time.  In the infield he throws through a 3/4 slot with short arm action.  Topped out at 66 mph.  Average glovework/hands.  At the plate, he uses a slightly open stance with short stride.  Features a short bat path and displays some linedrive ability.  Some fluidity in stroke. Will develop as he works on increasing lower half usage.  Reached a top exit velocity of 80 mph.  Drop and drive type pitcher.  Smooth rhythm delivery with max effort.  70-71 mph straight fastball.  His 58-59 mph breaking ball displays gradual 11/5 movement.  Also used a 57-58 mph changeup with run. 

Cal Malhoit, RHP/OF, Allen Park HS, 2015
5-foot-9, 190 pounds with a thick frame.  Two way player. On the mound, the right hander throws through a high 3/4 slot with short arm action.  Big hip load.  Offers a straight 78-82 mph fastball.  The 64-68 mph breaking ball features late breaking 11/5 movement.  Also uses a 74-76 mph changeup thrown with near fastball arm speed.  Ran a 7.91 60 yard dash.  In the infield, he throws through a high 3/4 slot with short arm action.  Average hands.  Continuing to develop lateral quickness.  The right handed hitter uses a balance stance with subtle toe tap stride.  Tends to land heavy on front foot.  Relaxed approach that uses a level bat path.  Linedrive type with some pull tendencies.  84 mph exit velocity.

Carson Ferry, LHP/OF, Home School/Kalamazoo Cougars, 2015
6-foot-2, 180 pound two way prospect.  On the mound the southpaw throws through a near over the top slot with long arm action.  Shows good sense of direction. Live arm.  His 79-82 mph fastball features some cutting action.  The 12/6 curveball shows above average depth while sitting between 64-66 mph.  Also uses a 73-76 mph changeup.  Still developing command of offspeed pitches.  Ran a 7.22 60 yard dash time.  In the outfield, he plays well through the ball and creates momentum with footwork.  Topped out at 84 mph.  At the plate, the right handed hitter uses a balanced setup with small leg kick stride.  Uses a level bat path, and creates consistent linedrive type production.  Tends to cut off swing not always allowing for full extension.  Reached an impressive 89 mph exit velocity. 

Connor Young, LHP/OF, Milford HS, 2015
5-foot-9, 145 pounds with a slim, athletic frame. Two way prospect.  Ran a 7.00 60 yard dash.  In the outfield, he features fluid footwork, and some softness in hands.  Showed plus accuracy with throws while topping out at 78 mph.  At the plate, the right hand hitter uses a balanced base with short stride.  Uses a short compact swing and offers linedrive type production to all fields.  Projects a high contact rate as he uses a simplistic swing.  Reached a top exit velocity of 75 mph off the tee.  On the mound, he throws through a high 3/4 slot with short arm action.  Needs to work on control consistency with his 75-76 mph fastball.  His 65-67 mph breaking ball shows early 11/5 tilt.  Also mixes in a 70 mph changeup thrown with fastball arm speed.

Daniel Michalak, LHP/OF, De La Salle Collegiate, 2015
6-foot-1, 185 pound two way prospect.  Left handed arm that projects well on the mound.  The southpaw throws through a high 3/4 slot with quick arm speed.  Throws a heavy 81-82 mph fastball.  Best offspeed pitch is his 63-65 mph curveball.  The breaking ball features sharp late breaking 1/7 movement.  Also has a 73 mph straight changeup.  Ran a 7.90 60 yard dash.  In the outfield, he shows some good actions.  Plays well through the ball, and topped out at 80 mph.  At the plate, the left hand hitter uses an open stance with short stride.  Displays a fluid level stroke and generates linedrive type production.  83 mph exit velocity. 

Dillon McInerney, RHP/3B, Richmond HS, 2015
6-foot-1, 190 pounds with an athletic frame.  On the mound, he throws through a 3/4 slot with short arm action.  Smooth delivery.  Fastball features plus arm-side run while sitting between 81-84 mph.  His 66-67 mph curveball shows some sharp 11/5 break.  Also displays feel for his 75-76 mph changeup; features above average sink   Registered a 7.34 60 yard dash time.  Quality defensive third baseman.  Shows some softness in hands, and some fluidity in footwork.  Topped out at 72 mph.  The right handed hitter uses a balanced set up with short stride.  Uses an uphill path.  Fast bat speed (85 mph exit velocity) allows him to create some power potrntial. Tends to arm bar. 

Evan Koning, RHP/3B, Mattawan HS, 2015
5-foot-10, 180 pounds with a solid frame.  Two way prospect.  Ran a 7.72 60 yard dash time.  The third baseman shows some good actions as he attacks and plays through the ball.  Showed consistent accuracy with throws while topping out at 78 mph.  The right handed hitter uses a balanced base with short stride.  Uses a short compact stroke, while showing the ability to hit to all fields.  Top exit velocity of 79 mph.  On the mound, the right hander throws through a high 3/4 slot with short arm action.  Fastball tends to stay straight while sitting between 79-83 mph.  Two different breaking balls.  A 67-70 mph, 11/5 curveball and a 66-70 mph late breaking slider.  Also uses a 76 mph changeup.  Tends to change arm slot with offspeed.

Grant Steinborn, LHP/1B, New Lothrop HS, 2015
6-foot-2, 212 pounds two way prospect.  On the mound, the left hander throws through a high 3/4 slot with long arm action.  Quickness in arm speed.  Fastball sits between 77-80 mph.  His 67-69 mph breaking ball offers some above average depth with 2/8 tilt.  Also mixed in a 72-74 mph changeup with some sink; thrown with near fastball arm speed.  Ran a 7.78 60 yard dash time.  Offers a clean exchange and softness in hands around first base.  Topped out at 71 mph.  The left handed hitter uses a balanced stance with short stride.  Showed the ability to use the entire field.  Offer some gap ability with a fluid swing.  Reached a top exit velocity of 84 mph off the tee.

Harrison Milen, 3B/C, North Farmington, 2015
5-foot-7, 140 pounds with a small, solid frame. Two way prospect.  On the mound, the right hander throws through a high 3/4 slot with long arm action.  Uses a big leg kick, while being a near max effort type delivery.  Pounded the zone with a 76-79 mph straight fastball.  Features a plus breaking ball.  The 60-61 mph curveball features 11/5 movement with plus depth.  Also uses a 67-71 mph changeup thrown with near fastball arm speed.  Ran a 7.68 60 yard dash.  At third base, he shows some fluidity in footwork.  Behind the plate, he recorded pop times between 2.31-2.35 while topping out at 67 mph.  The right handed hitter uses a balance setup with long stride.  Uses a level bat path, and creates contact type production.  Swing gets long from time to time.  Top exit velocity of 84 mph. 

Jake Schmidt, RHP/1B, Richmond HS, 2015
6-foot-6, 220 pounds with a long, projectable frame.  Two way prospect.  On the mound, the right hander throws through a 3/4 slot with long arm action. Will continue to develop as he works on fully incorporating his lower half.  Shows command of his 79-82 mph straight fastball.  Still developing offspeed pitches.  Uses a 69-71 mph breaking ball, and a 70-73 mph changeup.  Ran a 7.80 60 yard dash.  The first baseman features some fluidity in footwork, and a clean exchange.  Topped out at 75 mph across the diamond.  At the plate, he uses a slightly open setup with short stride.  Uses a compact swing while creating some gap power.  Solid round of BP as he consistently barreled pitches.  Reached an 89 mph exit velocity. 

Jake Velisek, RHP/1B, Clarkston HS, 2015
6-foot-5, 220 pounds with a big, long frame.  Projectable right handed arm. Throws through a near over the top slot with long arm action.  Uses some effort in delivery, and features some plus arm speed.  Fastball sits between 81-84 mph while showing some late life.  His best offspeed pitch is his 70-74 mph changeup; thrown with near fastball arm speed and shows some plus fading action.  He is still working on developing consistent feel for his 69-71 mph curveball.  At first, he displays a high motor while moving well around the bag.  Topped out at 78 mph.  At the plate, the right handed hitter uses a balanced base with short stride.  Uses an uphill bat path, and shows gap to gap ability.  Strong swing that consistently barreled pitches, and reached a top exit velocity of 82 mph. 

Joe Rybicki, 3B/C/RHP, Freeland HS, 2016
5-foot-10, 175 pounds with an average frame.  Two way 2016 prospect. Clocked in a 7.53 60 yard dash time.  The third baseman throws through a 3/4 slot with long arm action.  Shows the ability to play through the ball.  Can quicken transfer.  Topped out at 64 mph.  The right handed hitter uses a balanced base with short stride.  Using a level bat path, he offers contact type production.  Tends to be somewhat stiff in the box.  79 mph exit velocity.  On the mound, the right hander features a 70-73 mph fastball.  His 60 mph breaking ball shows gradual 11/5 depth.  Also used a 59-61 mph changeup. 

Jordan Swiss, SS/RHP, Petoskey HS, 2015
6-foot-0, 185 pounds with a solid, athletic frame.  Offers plenty of tools, and could very well be a two-way guy at the next level. Throws through a high 3/4 slot with quick arm speed. Everything seems to come natural for Swiss. In the field, he shows fluid/quick footwork while taking good angles to the ball. Also displays softness in hands, and a plus arm (topped out at 84 mph).  Clocked in a 6.88 60 yard dash time.  At the plate, the right handed uses an open setup with small leg kick type stride.  Rotational mechanics.  Using a slightly uphill bat path, he consistently barreled pitches driving them to all parts of the field.  Swing is somewhat violent, while producing plus bat speed.  Gap to gap type production.  Reached a top exit velocity of 85 mph off the tee.  On the mound, he throws through a 3/4 slot with long arm action.  Plus arm speed, and uses a clean repeatable motion.  Fastball features some natural cutting action while sitting between 85-86 mph.  His breaking ball shows sharp slurvy like movement, while sitting between 71-72 mph.  Also has a 75-76 mph changeup.

Joseph Stasa, RHP/3B, Harper Creek HS, 2015
5-foot-11, 170 pounds with an average frame.  Two way prospect.  On the mound, he throws through a high 3/4 slot with short arm action.  Regular effort through a somewhat smooth delivery.  Uses a 76-79 mph straight fastball.  His 66-68 mph breaking ball displays gradual 11/5 tilt.  The 74 mph changeup features some plus arm side run.  Also mixed in a 66 mph slider.  Registered a 7.84 60 yard dash time.  At third, he uses a different arm slow throwing through a near low 3/4 slot.  Shows some softness in hands, and some fluid footwork.  Topped out at 78 mph.  The right handed hitter uses a balance stance with short stride.  Shows some fluidity in swing.  Uses a slightly uphill path and generates linedrive type production.  Top exit velocity of 85 mph off tee.

Justin Steele, 1B/RHP, Brighton HS, 2015
6-foot-5, 205 pound two way prospect.  Big projectable frame.  At the plate, he uses a balanced stance with small leg kick stride.  Showed plenty of jump off his bat offering gap to gap capabilities.  Compact fluid swing that projects a fairly high contact rate.  In the field, he featured some good zip on throws topping out at 81 mph.  Uses a high 3/4 slot with loose arm action.  Also displayed soft hands and fluid footwork throughout his workout.  Clocked in a 7.44 60 yard dash time.  Also projects well on the mound.  Displays long arm action with plus arm speed.  Smooth easy effort type delivery.  Throws a hard 85-86 mph fastball that features some cutting action.  Uses a 60-62 mph sweeping curveball; tends to slow arm speed.  Also mixes in a 64 mph changeup. Off speed pitches are still developing, and will be interesting to see how they  progress. 

Lennon Gwizdala, LHP/1B, Bay City Central HS, 2015
5-foot-11, 175 pound two way prospect.  On the mound, the southpaw throws through a high 3/4 slot with long arm action.  Displays quick arm speed, and is a max effort type pitcher.  Still working on throwing his 78-80 mph fastball consistently for strikes.  His 68-69 mph curveball displays early breaking 12/6 action.  His best offspeed pitch is his 69 mph changeup that features plus sink.  Ran a 7.38 60 yard dash time.  At first, he offers a quick exchange and release.  Shows softness in hands, and plays well around the bag.  Topped out at 73 mph.  At the plate, he uses a closed stance with short stride.  Features linedrive type ability with some occasional gap pop.  Slightly uphill bat path.  Reached a top exit velocity of 77 mph. 

Lukas Veinbergs, C/RHP, Pinckey HS, 2015
6-foot-0, 175 pounds with an average, athletic frame.  Offers plenty of tools.  His defensive skill sets him apart from the others.  Quick feet and quick release.  Recorded pop time splits between 1.97 and 2.06, but consistently stayed around the 2.00 mark.  Offered solid accuracy keeping throws around the bag while topping out at 80 mph.  As a hitter, he continues to show growth with overall consistency.  Uses a balanced stance with short stride.  Displays quickness in bat speed (84 mph exit velocity), while using a level bat path.  Shows good balance, while taking a short path to the ball.  Offers linedrive type production with smooth fluidity to his swing.  Definitely opened some eyes over the weekend.  Ran a 7.22 on a slow track, but has been clocked at a 6.72 at previous showcases.  Offers upside on the mound as well.  Throws through a 3/4 slot with long arm action.  Quick arm speed. Tends to land closed.  Uses an 83-87 mph fastball that features arm side run.  His 70-72 mph curveball offers late 11/5 movement; tends to change arm slot with curve.  Changeup sat between 74-76 mph. 

Nameer Hanna, LHP/OF, Cousino HS, 2015
5-foot-9, 165 pounds with a small frame.  Two way prospect.  In the outfield, he displays average hands and footwork.  Needs to work on increasing momentum playing through the ball. Topped out at 71 mph.  At the plate, the left handed hitter uses a slightly open stance with toe tap stride.  Contact type left hand hitter that uses a slap type approach.  Reached a 71 mph exit velocity.  On the mound, the southpaw throws through a 3/4 slot with short arm action.  Will increase effectiveness by fully incorporating his lower half.  Fastball sat between 72-76 mph.  Uses two different breaking balls.  The 62-63 mph curveball displays above average depth with 2/8 tilt.  The 64-65 mph slider features some sharp bite.  Also uses a 64-65 mph changeup. 

Noah Wittkopp, OF/RHP, Grand Haven HS, 2015
6-foot-3, 200 pounds  with a long, lanky frame.  Offers tools both as an outfielder, and on the mound. Ran a 7.05 60 yard dash time.  Best tool is his right handed arm.  Topped out at 86 at this event, but has been up to 91 mph in the past.  Plays through the ball.  At the plate, the right handed hitter uses a balanced base with short stride.  Creates impressive bat speed and reached a top exit velocity of 88 mph.  Showed linedrive ability in the cage, but definitely has some gap power potential.  On the mound, he throws through a high 3/4 slot with long arm action.  Plus arm speed.  Easy effort delivery.  Uses a fastball/slider combo.  Features a hard 81-84 mph 2-seam fastball with significant arm-side run.  His 70-71  mph slider offers plus late sweeping action. 

Noah Zambeck, RHP/3B, Jefferson HS, 2015
6-foot-0, 195 pound two way prospect.  Ran a 7.25 60 yard dash.  In the infield, he plays through the ball and offers a clean exchange.  Topped out at 72 mph.  At the plate, the right handed hitter uses a balanced base with short early stride.  Compact swing that allows for good plate coverage.  Linedrive ability.  Reached a top exit velocity of 82 mph.  On the mound, the right hander throws through an over the top slot with long arm action.  Fastball sits between 79-80 mph.  Offers a plus curveball.  The 69-70 mph curveball shows sharp late breaking action.  Tended to slow arm speed with 70 mph changeup.  Command will continue to improve as he works on using a more repeatable motion.

Nolan Butcher, 3B/OF, Gull Lake HS, 2015
5-foot-11, 165 pounds with an average frame.  Two way player.  Ran a 7.53 60 yard dash time.  In the infield, he showed some plus lateral quickness.  Topped out at 70 mph.  The right handed hitter starts with an open stance, and uses a short stride.  Level bat path with relaxed approach.  Will continue to develop as he works on incorporating lower half.  81 mph exit velocity.  On the mound, the right hander throws through a high 3/4 slot with short arm action.  Shoulders tend to fly open.  Displayed solid command for his 74-76 mph straight fastball.  Uses a 55-58 mph, 11/5 curveball with gradual movement.  Showed some feel for his 60-63 mph changeup. 

Pete Zeimis, MIF/RHP, Eisenhower HS, 2015
6-foot-0, 180 pounds with an average frame.  Plays the game with confidence. At the plate, the right handed hitter uses a slightly open stance with short stride.  Shows quick hands and plus bat speed.  Displays sufficient use of his lower half, which allows him to create some gap to gap production.  Stroke features smooth fluidity and registered an 84 mph exit velocity.  At shortstop, Zeimis displays soft hands and a quick transfer, but his best tool is his arm.  He showed the ability to use different arm angles while topping out at 87 mph across the infield.  Registered a 7.63 60 yard dash time.  Also shows plenty of upside on the mound.  The right hander throws through a high 3/4 slot with long, loose arm action.  Smooth, fluid delivery with noticeably quick arm action.  Features plus command of his 83-85 mph fastball.  Uses a hard 72-73 curveball that displays sharp 11/5 tilt.  Also showed feel for his 76-78 mph changeup thrown with fastball arm speed.  2015 prospect that offers plenty of tools.

Thomas Burke, RHP/3B, Grosse Point North HS, 2015
6-foot-3, 203 pounds with a big, solid frame.  On the mound the right hander throws a high 3/4 slot with long arm action.  Smooth delivery.  Consistently locates his 79-80 mph fastball down in the zone. Offspeed is still developing.  Uses a 72 mph changeup with arm side run, and a 66-67 mph breaking ball.  Ran a 7.78 60 yard dash time.  At third he plays through the ball while offering some fluid footwork.  Throws with long arm action and topped out at 80 mph.  The right handed hitter uses a balance set up with toe tap stride.  Displays good extension through contact, while using a somewhat violent swing.  Linedrive ability with some gap potential.  Needs to work on balance throughout swing.  Reached an 84 mph exit velocity.

William Mullen, RHP/OF, Pontiac Notre Dame Prep HS, 2015
6-foot-4, 210 pounds with a big, long frame.  Western Michigan Commit.  On the mound, he throws through a near over the top slot with short arm action.  Projectable pitchers body.  Regular effort in delivery.  Features plus command of his 79-83 mph fastball with slight arm side run.  His 69-71 mph breaking ball shows gradual 11/5 movement.  Changeup is thrown with near fastball arm speed and sits between 74-77 mph.  Also has a 68-71 mph slider.  Registered a 7.61 60 yard dash time.  In the outfield, he displays smooth, natural actions.  Fluid footwork with some softness in hands.  At the plate, the right handed hitter uses a balanced setup with short stride.  Tends to arm bar.  Creates a sufficient amount of power while using a slightly uphill bat path.  80 mph exit velocity.