Unsigned Senior Games: Instant Analysis

By: Zac Bottoms
Arkansas Scouting Director

The Unsigned Senior Games were at the University of Arkansas Fort Smith.  An event with solid talent depth from top to bottom. Here is a look at the players who stood out in each specific area of the day.

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Batting Practice

Nick Howard infielder from Vilonia High School impressed during batting practice showing the ability to drive balls to all fields. The left-hander showed doubles power driving balls in both gaps consistently throughout his two rounds.

Pitchers

Hays Cox RHP from Fayetteville High School showed the most arm strength pitching 82-84 mph working up to 86 mph. Cox also showed feel for a change up with arm side thrown 74-76 mph with near fastball arm speed. His curveball was thrown 70 mph with gradual 11/5 break.

Dylan Billingsley from Cabot High School showed the ability to record outs efficiently pounding the strike zone, recording 6 outs in order. His fastball worked 81-83 mph, and flashed up to 85 mph. He showed advanced feel for fastball location, locating on both sides of the plate consistently. He threw a curveball 69-71 mph with late 11/5 break.

In Game Notes

INF- Andrew Howard squared balls up consistently hitting a single early in the game, in his second at bat he had a loud out to the right-center gap.

OF McCall Dail hit an RBI triple to deep to left center gap. He later scored on a passed ball.

Blake McCutchen made a couple of advanced defensive plays, showing soft hands and fluid actions, on a short hop and a smooth exchange on a double play.

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