By Chris Fuller & Matt Byrd
PBR Tennessee

Name: Brock Fortner
Height: 5-9
Weight: 160
Position: 2B
High School: Mt. Juliet
Scouting Report: (10/25/15, East TN Fall Prospect Games) The 5 foot 9, 160-pound prospect posted a 7.09 60 time and had a 74 mph position velocity across the infield and a 80 mph position velocity from the outfield. Defensively from the outfield, Fortner showed short arm action, some accuracy, good arm strength, fluid footwork and a clean exchange From the infield, Fortner showed a quick low-3/4 release, soft hands, fields out front and funnels to body, fluid footwork, and average arm strength. Offensively, Fortner hits from the right side and had a 72 mph exit velocity off the tee. Fortner hits from an open setup, has a short stride, uses his lower half, overall good balance, confident approach, solid and repeatable swing that is direct to the ball, fluid rhythm, line drive type hitter had a very good round of batting practice. Fortner went 2 for 4 during game play with a single and a double.
Further Analysis: Fortner projects as a solid offensive second baseman at the next level. His ability to handle the bat could make him a solid two-hole hitter or allow him to provide some punch toward the bottom of the order.