VA Insider: Unsigned 2018 Catchers
October 16, 2017
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By Jerry Shank
Virginia Director
We continue our updated series of the top uncommitted seniors that we have come across in the past year. You will find either video information or scouting notes on the players that have been at an event or we have had the opportunity to scout.
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Unsigned Senior Catchers
Ty Hanchey
Class of 2018 / C
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2018
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Primary Position: C
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High School: GranbyState: VA
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Height: 5-11Weight: 145lbs
- Bat/Throw: L/R
Statistics
Videos
(10/9/16)
Reese Varley
Class of 2018 / C
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2018
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Primary Position: CSecondary Position: 1B
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High School: BattlefieldState: VA
- Summer Team: Stars Marucci
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Height: 6-0Weight: 205lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Statistics
Scouting Report
6.27.17: Varley is 6-0 with an athletic frame and a strong lower half. He hits from the right side from a balanced athletic stance, strides on line with a quiet load. Some hip explosion with good balance, simple swing. Quick to ball with hands, extends through it, works uphill with a slight pull preference, exit velocity was 85. Behind the plate, some sway to get behind ball, receives out in front, gets into block quickly and slides laterally well. Clean exchange, throws from a higher three-quarters arm slot, short loose arm action, showed some accuracy on throw downs. Pop times were 1.99-2.09 and position velocity was 76.
Videos
(6/27/17)
Player News
- Cunningham Drives Battlefield to Region Title - Jun 2, 2018
- VA/DC 2018 Preseason All-PBR Third Team - Feb 28, 2018
- 2018 VA/DC Rankings Spotlight: Top Uncommitted Catchers - Jan 10, 2018
- VA Insider: Unsigned 2018 Catchers - Oct 16, 2017
- VA Unsigned Senior Spotlight: Reese Varley - Oct 2, 2017
- Top Uncommitted 2018 Catchers - Jul 19, 2017
- Top Prospect Games: Catcher Analysis - Jul 11, 2017
- Rapid Reaction: VA/DC Top Prospect Games - Jun 29, 2017
- Patriot Edges Battlefield In Contest of Northern Virginia Rivals - Apr 22, 2017
- VHSL 6A 2017 Preview - Mar 13, 2017
- Agnos Throws a No-Hitter as Battlefield Wins Opener - Mar 16, 2016
Parker Wilburn
Class of 2018 / C
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2018
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Primary Position: CSecondary Position: 1B
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High School: Trinity EpiscopalState: VA
- Summer Team: Virginia Cardinals
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Height: 6-1Weight: 180lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Statistics
Scouting Report
8.9.17: Wilburn is 6-1 with an athletic frame and hits from the right side from and open athletic stance. Short stride on line, smooth load back, slight wrap, good rhythm to swing. Good lower half and good balance to swing. Quick to ball, works uphill through it with extension, shows barrel awareness and good approach, works gap to gap with some pop to pull side, exit velocity was 92. Behind the plate, clean exchange, throws from a three-quarters arm slot, short arm action. Position velocity was 70 and pop times were 2.15-2.25. 60 yard dash was 7.19.
2.11.17: Wilburn is 6-1 with an athletic frame, hits from the right side from an open athletic stance. Short stride on line, smooth load back with slight wrap, good hips and balance throughout swing. Swing works uphill with extension, showed a pull approach and some power potential, exit velocity was 90. In the outfield, gets behind the ball well and fields with average hands. Clean exchange, throws from a low three-quarters arm slot with a longer arm action, outfield velocity was 74. Behind the plate, clean exchange, throws from low three-quarters arm slot with a short arm action, catcher velocity was 72, pop times were 2.16-2.20. Solid receiver, gets into blocks well and sways body behind ball.
Videos
(8/9/17)
Player News
- VA Insider: Unsigned 2018 Catchers - Oct 16, 2017
- VA Unsigned Senior Spotlight: Parker Wilburn - Sep 8, 2017
- Unsigned Senior Games Analysis: Catchers - Aug 30, 2017
- Top Uncommitted 2018 Catchers - Jul 19, 2017
- Sneak Peek: Updated VA/DC 2018 Rankings - May 5, 2017
- VA/DC Player Of The Week: April 18 - Apr 18, 2017
- Virginia 2017 Private School Preview - Mar 6, 2017
- Preseason All State: Outfield Analysis - Mar 6, 2017
- Preseason All State: Catcher Analysis - Feb 28, 2017
- Rapid Reaction: Preseason All State - Feb 13, 2017
- Preseason All State: Results Released - Feb 12, 2017
- Pre-Summer Trials Statistical Leaders - May 27, 2016
- Daily Roundup: May 5 - May 6, 2016
Michael Warley
Class of 2018 / C
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2018
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Primary Position: CSecondary Position: 3B
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High School: HanoverState: VA
- Summer Team: RISE Baseball
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Height: 5-9Weight: 185lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Statistics
Scouting Report
4.10.17: Warley has an athletic frame. Ran a 4.88 to first on a groundout, can handle the bat with a bunt single in his first at-bat of the game. Behind the plate, 2.10-2.19 pop times, average arm from a high three-quarters arm slot with a short action. Looked fine catching Dragum and Plummer.
Videos
(5/22/16)
Player News
- VA/DC 2018 Preseason All-PBR Honorable Mention - Feb 27, 2018
- Fall Invite: Catcher and Corner Infield Analyis - Dec 8, 2017
- Rapid Reaction: Fall Invite / Unsigned Senior Showcase - Nov 8, 2017
- VA Insider: Unsigned 2018 Catchers - Oct 16, 2017
- Top Uncommitted 2018 Catchers - Jul 19, 2017
- Liberty Christian Takes 4A Crown - Jun 11, 2017
- Pre-Summer Trials Statistical Leaders - May 27, 2016
Chris Trisler
Class of 2018 / C
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2018
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Primary Position: C
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High School: StaffordState: VA
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Height: 5-11Weight: 195lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Statistics
Scouting Report
3.23.17: Trissler has a strong lower half to his frame. Behind the plate, showed a 2.09 in game pop with a very accurate throw. Quick release with an above average arm. At the plate, hits from the right side, open stance, short stride on line, smooth load back, slight wrap. Explosive hips, good balance to swing. Short quick stroke, level or slightly uphill, line drive swing now with potential for doubles power.
Player News
- Colonial Forge, Cosby, Riverbend, Stafford, Western Albemarle - Apr 9, 2018
- 2018 VA/DC Rankings Spotlight: Top Uncommitted Catchers - Jan 10, 2018
- VA Insider: Unsigned 2018 Catchers - Oct 16, 2017
- Top Uncommitted 2018 Catchers - Jul 19, 2017
- VA/DC 2018 Rankings Breakdown: 71-80 - Jul 12, 2017
- Stafford Comes From Behind to Win - Mar 23, 2017
Ethan Alexander
Class of 2018 / C
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2018
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Primary Position: CSecondary Position: C
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High School: Western BranchState: VA
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Height: 6-1Weight: 175lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Statistics
Scouting Report
6.22.17: Alexander has an athletic frame, hits from the right side and has bat speed to his swing. Gets to the ball quickly and extends through it with some power potential. Showed good approach, using whole field on the weekend. Ran 4.75 on a ground out. Behind the plate, between inning pops were 2.07-2.19, threw a 2.09 in the game with good accuracy.
Player News
- Spartans Explode to Capture Class 6 Title - Jun 9, 2018
- 2018 High School Team Spotlight: Western Branch - Jan 19, 2018
- 2018 VA/DC Rankings Spotlight: Top Uncommitted Catchers - Jan 10, 2018
- Virginia/DC Scout Blog - Nov 1, 2017
- VA Insider: Unsigned 2018 Catchers - Oct 16, 2017
- VA/DC 2018 Rankings Breakdown: 131-140 - Sep 14, 2017
- Western Branch Rallies to Win 6A Crown - Jun 12, 2017
- Patto Fires a 3-Hitter as Bruins Advance - Jun 10, 2017
- VA/DC Score Roundup: March 28-30 - Mar 31, 2017
Peter Buschman
Class of 2018 / C
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2018
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Primary Position: CSecondary Position: 1B
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High School: Lake BraddockState: VA
- Summer Team: Richmond Braves
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Height: 6-0Weight: 175lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Statistics
Scouting Report
12.3.16: Buschman is 6-0 tall with an athletic frame, hits from the right side from a tight, athletic stance. Strides on line with smooth load back, good hips and balance throughout swing. Short to the ball, level swing with a good line drive approach, working gap to gap. Exit velocity was 80. Behind the plate, gains ground on a quick release, short high three-quarters arm slot, position velocity was 71, pop times were 2.10-2.20. Sways well to receive in front of body, athletic sliding into blocks. Home to first was 4.50.
Videos
(12/3/16)
Player News
- Pastel and West Springfield to State Championship Game - Jun 8, 2018
- 2018 VA/DC Rankings Spotlight: Top Uncommitted Catchers - Jan 10, 2018
- VA Insider: Unsigned 2018 Catchers - Oct 16, 2017
- VA/DC 2018 Rankings Breakdown: 141-150 - Sep 7, 2017
- VA/DC 2018 Rankings Breakdown: 101-110 - Jun 22, 2017
- End Of Year Showcase: Catcher and Middle Infield Analysis - Jan 17, 2017
- End Of Year Showcase: Quick Hits and Statistics - Dec 5, 2016
More VA Uncommitted
Scouting Report
10/10/16 - Lefty hitting catcher with advanced feel for receiving. Sub 2.0 pop times between innings, and 1.95 in game. Feet move well, and arm has carry. At the plate starts with back elbow high and bat on his shoulder before utilizing a pronounced leg kick to trigger the hands to hitch down and barrel to straighten out. Good bat speed, and looks to attack pitches with present gap to gap power.
10/8/16 - 2018 C Ty Hanchey (Granby HS, VA) laced a couple line drives for hits for the Old Dominion Hitters, but it was his defense that really stood out. The 5-foot-11, 165-pound Hanchey has a wide frame and presents a good target for pitchers to throw to. He is quiet and relaxed behind the plate, and threw out a runner with a 1.95 pop time.