Prep Baseball Report

North TX Upperclass Games - OF Analysis


Tyler King

On July 20th, our PBR Texas Staff hosted the North TX Underclass Games, a much anticipated showcase and trials at Texas Christian University. The event featured prospects in the 2022-2023 classes. Today, we take a look at a breakdown of every outfielder in attendance.

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Outfielder Analysis

Bryan McLennan OF / OF / Atascocita, TX / 2022

Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-foot-10, 155 pounds.
Hit: RH. Balanced stance, slightly wide base, foot lift load trigger, barrel tilt swing trigger, uphill swing plane hitting line drives and fly balls up the middle and to pull-side gap.
Power: 88.5 mph max exit velocity in BP, 79.9 mph average exit velocity, 324 feet max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 82 mph. Short arm action, ¾ slot, good carry with accurate throws at times.
Defense: Good footwork getting into position at times, stays back on the ball slightly, fields the ball in rhythm towards target at times, clean funnel to release at times.
Run: 6.91 runner in the 60.

Connor Keithley OF / RHP / Alvin, TX / 2022

Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-foot-10, 165 pounds.
Hit: RH. Slightly open stance with wide base, leg kick load trigger, slight barrel tilt swing trigger, uphill swing plane hitting line drives and ground balls up the middle and to pull-side gap.
Power: 90.4 mph max exit velocity in BP, 83.9 mph average exit velocity, 320 feet max distance, 12% of batted balls over 90 mph exit velocity.
Arm: RH. OF - 86 mph. Long arm action, ¾ slot, good carry with accurate throws at times.
Defense: Good footwork getting into position and working through the ball well, fields the ball in rhythm towards his target, clean funnel to release.
Run: 6.82 runner in the 60.

Jair Myles OF / 3B / Young Men's Leadership , TX / 2023

Positional Profile: OF/3B
Body: 5-foot-9, 175 pounds.
Hit: RH. Balanced stance, narrow base, leg lift load trigger, takes hands back to trigger swing, downhill swing plane hitting balls to opposite field.
Power: 70.9 mph max exit velocity in BP, 63.5 mph average exit velocity, 198 feet max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 70 mph. INF - 62 mph. Short arm action, ¾ slot.
Defense: Okay footwork at times getting into position, stays back on the ball, slow funnel to release on both the outfield and infield. 
Run: 7.13 runner in the 60.

Connor Crayton OF / 2B / Mansfield Legacy, TX / 2022

Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-foot-9, 180 pounds.
Hit: RH. Balanced stance, foot lift load trigger, barrel tilt swing trigger, slightly uphill swing plane hitting line drives and fly balls consistently up the middle.
Power: 90.6 mph max exit velocity in BP, 87.6 mph average exit velocity, 324 feet max distance, 16% of batted balls over 90 mph exit velocity.
Arm: RH. OF - 75 mph. Long arm action, ¾ slot, good carry at times with accurate throws at times.
Defense: Good footwork getting into position and working through the ball, clean funnel to release, fields the ball with good rhythm towards his target.
Run: 6.86 runner in the 60.

Charlie Barker OF / LHP / Coppell, TX / 2022

Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-foot-10, 170 pounds.
Hit: LH. Balanced stance, small leg lift load trigger, brings hands down with a slight barrel tilt to trigger swing, slightly uphill swing plane hitting line drives and fly balls up the middle and to the pull-side gap.
Power: 92.3 mph max exit velocity in BP, 89.1 mph average exit velocity, 335 feet max distance, 41% of batted balls over 90 mph exit velocity.
Arm: LH. OF - 80 mph. Medium arm action, ¾ slot, good carry with accurate throws at times.
Defense: Good footwork getting into position and working through the throw, fields the ball in rhythm towards his target, clean funnel to release.
Run: 6.79 runner in the 60.

Damien Johnson OF / SS / Spring , TX / 2022

Positional Profile: OF/SS
Body: 5-foot-10, 170 pounds.
Hit: RH. Balanced stance, small leg lift load trigger, takes hands back to trigger swing, uphill swing plane hitting balls up the middle and to the pull-side.
Power: 91.3 mph max exit velocity in BP, 84.3 mph average exit velocity, 324 feet max distance, 11% of batted balls over 90 mph exit velocity.
Arm: RH. OF - 81 mph. INF - 76 mph. Short arm action, ¾ slot, good carry with accurate throws at times.
Defense: Worked both in the outfield and on the infield. Good footwork getting in position, fields the ball with good rhythm towards his target, clean funnel to release in the outfield. Good footwork getting into position, clean funnel to release, fields the ball deep into his body at times on the infield.
Run: 6.74 runner in the 60.

Ethan Bourg SS / OF / Magnolia West, TX / 2022

Positional Profile: OF/SS
Body: 5-foot-10, 175 pounds.
Hit: RH. Slightly open stance, leg kick load trigger, hands come down from shoulder to trigger swing before attacking the ball, quick swing, slightly uphill swing plane, middle of the field approach hitting line drives and a few fly balls.
Power: 96.7 mph max exit velocity in BP, 88.9 mph average exit velocity, 298 feet max distance, 53% of batted balls over 90 mph exit velocity.
Arm: RH. OF - 89 mph. Short arm action, ¾ slot, good carry with accurate throws at times.
Defense: Good footwork getting into position and working through the throw, clean funnel to release, fields the ball with good rhythm and momentum towards his target.
Run: 7.08 runner in the 60.

Kyle Lewis OF / RHP / Lubbock-Cooper, TX / 2022

Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-foot-10, 185 pounds.
Hit: RH. Slightly open stance, leg kick load trigger, takes hands back to trigger swing, level swing plane hitting balls to the pull-side consistently.
Power: 95.0 mph max exit velocity in BP, 84.6 mph average exit velocity, 342 feet max distance, 14% of batted balls over 90 mph exit velocity.
Arm: RH. OF - 88 mph. Long arm action, ¾ slot, good carry with accurate throws at times.
Defense: Good footwork getting in position and working through the throw, quick funnel to release, fields the ball with good rhythm and momentum towards his target.
Run: 6.90 runner in the 60.

Dalton Carnes OF / OF / College Station , TX / 2022

Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-foot-11, 175 pounds.
Hit: RH. Athletic stance, slightly narrow base, leg kick load trigger, brings hands slightly with a small barrel tilt to trigger swing, whippy swing on an uphill swing plane hitting line drives and fly balls to pull side consistently.
Power: 99.3 mph max exit velocity in BP, 86.5 mph average exit velocity, 361 feet max distance, 50% of batted balls over 90 mph exit velocity.
Arm: RH. OF - 86 mph. Long arm action, ¾ slot, good carry with accurate throws at times.
Defense: Good footwork getting into position and working through the throw, quick funnel to release, fields the ball with good momentum towards his target.
Run: 6.75 runner in the 60.

Cash Riley, III OF / 2B / Jesuit Prep College of Dallas, TX / 2022

Positional Profile: OF
Body: 6-foot-1, 185 pounds.
Hit: SH. Balanced stance with a slightly wide base, leg kick load trigger, takes hands back to trigger swing, level swing plane hitting balls to the pull-side from the right side. Same setup and swing from left side, while hitting balls to all fields.
Power: 94.6 mph max exit velocity in BP, 83.9 mph average exit velocity, 328 feet max distance, 40% of batted balls over 90 mph exit velocity.
Arm: RH. OF - 91 mph. Long arm action, ¾ slot, good carry with accurate throws at times.
Defense: Good footwork getting into position and working through the throw, fields the ball with good momentum towards his target, clean funnel to release.
Run: 7.15 runner in the 60.

Lane Snow 3B / OF / Joshua, TX / 2022

Positional Profile: OF
Body: 6-foot-2, 190 pounds.
Hit: RH. Crouched stance, wide base, heel lift load trigger, takes hands back with slight barrel tilt to trigger swing, uphill swing plane hitting line drives and fly balls to pull side and pull side gap.
Power: 89.6 mph max exit velocity in BP, 85.8 mph average exit velocity, 335 feet max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 83 mph. Long arm action, low ¾ slot, good carry at times with accurate throws at times.
Defense: Good footwork getting into position, fields the ball with good momentum at times, clean funnel to release.
Run: 7.19 runner in the 60.

Christian Key OF / RHP / Sunnyvale, TX / 2022

Positional Profile: OF
Body: 6-foot, 190 pounds.
Hit: RH. Balanced stance, leg kick load trigger, natural rhythm pre-pitch leading into barrel tilt to trigger swing, uphill swing plane hitting line drives back up the middle.
Power: 94.4 mph max exit velocity in BP, 82.5 mph average exit velocity, 327 feet max distance, 28% of batted balls over 90 mph exit velocity.
Arm: RH. OF - 86 mph. Long arm action, ¾ slot, good carry with accurate throws at times.
Defense: Good footwork getting to the ball and through the throw, fields the ball with good momentum towards his target, clean funnel to release.
Run: 7.32 runner in the 60.

Trent Rucker OF / RHP / Lovejoy, TX / 2022

Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-foot-3, 180 pounds.
Hit: RH. Tall stance, foot lift load trigger with toe tap, barrel tilt swing trigger, level swing plane hitting line drives and deep fly balls to the pull side.
Power: 97.7 mph max exit velocity in BP, 87.1 mph average exit velocity, 329 feet max distance, 37% of batted balls over 90 mph exit velocity.
Arm: RH. OF - 87 mph. Long arm action, ¾ slot, good carry with accurate throws at times.
Defense: Quick footwork getting to the ball, fields the ball with good momentum towards his target, quick funnel to release.
Run: 6.70 runner in the 60.

SAWYER VOORTMANRHP / OF / ORANGE LUTHERAN , CA / 2022

Positional Profile: OF
Body: 6-foot, 185 pounds.
Hit: RH. Balanced stance, leg lift load trigger with a toe tap, brings hands back with a small barrel tilt to trigger swing, slightly uphill swing plane to the pull side consistently.
Power: 93.8 mph max exit velocity in BP, 90.3 mph average exit velocity, 335 feet max distance, 50% of batted balls over 90 mph exit velocity.
Arm: RH. OF - 83 mph. Long arm action, ¾ slot, good carry with accurate throws at times.
Defense: Good footwork getting into position, fields the ball with good momentum towards his target, clean funnel to release.
Run: 7.37 runner in the 60.

 

Julian Benford OF / 2B / Prestonwood Christian, TX / 2022

Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-foot-11, 155 pounds.
Hit: RH. Balanced stance, leg kick load trigger, brings hands down slightly to trigger swing, level swing plane hitting balls to all fields.
Power: 90.5 mph max exit velocity in BP, 80.3 mph average exit velocity, 286 feet max distance, 42% of batted balls over 90 mph exit velocity.
Arm: RH. OF - 76 mph. Short arm action, ¾ slot, accurate throws at times.
Defense: Good footwork getting into position at times, fields the ball in rhythm towards his target at times, clean funnel to release at times.
Run: 7.00 runner in the 60.

 

 

 

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