Prep Baseball Report

Top Prospect Showcase - Infielder Analysis


Tyler King
PBR Texas Scout

On June 22, our PBR Texas Staff hosted the TX Top Prospect Showcase, a much anticipated showcase and trials at Sam Houston State University. The event featured a highly talented group of prospects in the 2023-2025 classes. Today, we take a look at a breakdown of every infielder in attendance.

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Infielder Analysis

 

Rock Duer SS / OF / Marcus , TX / 2025

Positional Profile: 2B/SS
Body: 5-foot-5, 125 pounds.
Hit: SH. Balanced stance, lean back load trigger with leg kick, slight barrel tilt moving hands back to trigger swing, slightly uphill swing plane, pull side tendency from the left side, middle of the field approach from right side, hit primarily ground balls and line drives.
Power: 79.17 mph max exit velocity in BP, 77.35 mph average exit velocity, 203 feet max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 75 mph. OF - 77 mph. Short arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Worked in infield and outfield. Stays back on the ball, fields the ball out in front, feet keep moving through the throw at times, clean funnel to release on the infield. Fields the ball in rhythm towards target at times, fields the ball off of glove foot, clean funnel to release in the outfield.
Run: 7.40 runner in the 60.

Mason Kinchen LHP / 1B / Grand Oaks , TX / 2025

Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 5-foot-7, 130 pounds.
Hit: LHH. Balanced stance, heel lift load trigger into short stride, hands start back and use slight barrel tilt to trigger swing, downhill swing plane at times, opposite to middle of the field approach hitting line drives and ground balls
Power: 77.31 mph max exit velocity in BP, 68.99 mph average exit velocity, 237 feet max distance.
Arm: LH. INF - 72 mph. Long arm action, 3/4 slot, accurate throws.
Defense: Good footwork to get into position, fields the ball in the center of his body, clean funnel to release with good hands.
Run: 8.36 runner in the 60.

Palmer Simeon SS / 3B / Liberty, TX / 2024

Positional Profile: SS/3B
Body: 5-foot-8, 130 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced stance, lean back load trigger with small leg lift, barrel tilt swing trigger while also shooting hands back, slightly uphill swing plane, middle of the field approach hitting line drives and ground balls.
Power: 80.46 mph max exit velocity in BP, 77.16 mph average exit velocity, 257 feet max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 72 mph. Short arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Good footwork getting into position, stays back on the ball, clean funnel to release, fields the ball in the center of his body.
Run: 7.62 runner in the 60.

Miguel Cabrera SS / RHP / Robinson, TX / 2022

Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-foot-8, 145 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced stance, small leg lift load trigger, body leans forward prior to contact, downhill swing plane, middle of the field to pull-side approach hitting ground balls and line drives.
Power: 85.24 mph max exit velocity in BP, 74.27 mph average exit velocity, 233 feet max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 78 mph. Short arm action, high ¾ slot, accurate throws.
Defense: Good footwork getting into position and working through the throw, clean funnel to transfer with good hands, attacks the ball out in front.
Run: 7.44 runner in the 60.

Jackson Braun SS / OF / Cypress Christian, TX / 2022

Positional Profile: SS
Body: 5-foot-9, 155 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, athletic stance, wide base, leg lift load trigger, barrel tilt load trigger, uphill swing plane, middle of the field approach flashing ability to elevate to pull-side, hitting primarily line drives with a couple fly balls as well.
Power: 92.84 mph max exit velocity in BP, 88.81 mph average exit velocity, 313 feet max distance, and 50% of batted balls over 90 mph exit velocity.
Arm: RH. INF - 79 mph. Short arm action, high ¾ slot, accurate throws
Defense: Fluid footwork getting in position, clean funnel to release with good hands, keeps his feet moving through the throw.
Run: 6.82 runner in the 60.

Cole Todd SS / OF / Needville, TX / 2022

Positional Profile: SS/OF
Body: 5-foot-10, 155 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced stance, leg kick load trigger, barrel tilt swing trigger, uphill swing plane with length, opposite field approach keeping his hands inside the baseball hitting line drives to RCF gap.
Power: 83.87 mph max exit velocity in BP, 81.34 mph average exit velocity, 276 feet max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 85 mph. OF - 88 mph. Long arm action, 3/4 slot, good carry, accurate throws.
Defense: Worked in infield and outfield. Active footwork getting into position, good lateral movement, clean funnel to release with good hands on the infield. Attacks the ball well, fields the ball off of glove foot and in rhythm towards target, clean funnel to release.
Run: 6.74 runner in the 60.

Bryce Farlander SS / RHP / Plano West, TX / 2022

Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-foot-11, 160 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced stance, small foot lift load trigger into short stride, slight barrel tilt swing trigger, uphill swing plane with length, middle of the field to pull-side approach hitting primarily line drives.
Power: 88.72 mph max exit velocity in BP, 79.65 mph average exit velocity, 295 feet max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 78 mph. Short arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Stays back on the ball, fields the ball out in front and in center of his body, clean funnel to release at times.
Run: 7.10 runner in the 60.

Brady Boozer 3B / OF / Grapevine , TX / 2025

Positional Profile: 3B/OF
Body: 5-foot-11, 155 pounds.
Hit: SH. Balanced, upright stance, small leg lift load trigger, takes hands back to trigger swing, level swing path, middle of the field approach from both sides, hitting a mix of ground balls and line drives.
Power: 79.92 mph max exit velocity in BP, 70.16 mph average exit velocity, 260 feet max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 68 mph. OF - 71 mph. Short arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Worked in the infield and outfield. Stays back on the ball, fields the ball deep into his body and in the center of his body, clean funnel to release at times in the infield. Fields the ball off his glove foot at times, clean funnel to release at times, stays back on the ball.
Run: 7.19 runner in the 60.

Nolan Harsy SS / 2B / Southlake Carroll, TX / 2022

Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-foot-11, 155 pounds.
Hit: RH. Balanced stance, wide base, leg lift load trigger, takes hands back to trigger swing, slightly uphill swing path with some length to finish, middle of the field approach hitting primarily line drives.
Power: 91.93 mph max exit velocity in BP, 83.51 mph average exit velocity, 282 feet max distance and 28.6% of batted ball over 90 mph exit velocity.
Arm: RH. INF - 81 mph. Short arm action, 3/4 slot, accurate throws.
Defense: Good footwork getting into position, fields the ball out in front, smooth funnel to release with good hands.
Run: 7.07 runner in the 60.

Brian Navarro 3B / SS / Brennan, TX / 2024

Positional Profile: 3B/SS
Body: 5-foot-11, 155 pounds.
Hit: RH. Balanced stance, wide base, leg lift load trigger, hands go back slightly to trigger swing, level swing path, middle of the field hitting mainly line drives.
Power: 89.94 mph max exit velocity in BP, 84.06 mph average exit velocity, 260 feet max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 83 mph. Short arm action, 3/4 slot, accurate throws.
Defense: Good footwork getting into position, fields the ball out in front, clean funnel to release with good hands, attacks the ball aggressively.
Run: 7.56 runner in the 60.

Cayden Box SS / 2B / San Angelo Central, TX / 2022

Positional Profile: 3B/SS
Body: 5-foot-10, 165 pounds.
Hit: RH. Balanced stance, small leg lift load trigger, takes hands back to trigger swing, slightly uphill swing plane, gap to gap approach hitting mainly deep fly balls and line drives.
Power: 90.37 mph max exit velocity in BP, 86.43 mph average exit velocity, 322 feet max distance, and 14.3% of batted balls over 90 mph exit velocity.
Arm: RH. INF - 81 mph. Short arm action, 3/4 slot, accurate throws.
Defense: Good footwork getting to the ball at times, clean funnel to release with good hands, keeps his feet moving through the throw, fields the ball out in front.
Run: 6.99 runner in the 60.

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

Positional Profile: SS/OF
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: 89.94 mph max exit velocity in BP, 84.06 mph average exit velocity, 260 feet max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 87 mph. OF - 87 mph. Short arm action, 3/4 slot, accurate throws.
Defense: Worked both in the infield and outfield. Good footwork getting to the ball, stays back on the ball at times, clean funnel to release with good hands on the infield. Good footwork getting to the ball, fields the ball in rhythm moving towards target, clean funnel to release on the outfield.
Run: 6.99 runner in the 60.

Brandon Creek SS / 2B / Stony Point , TX / 2023

Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-foot-10, 175 pounds.
Hit: RH. Balanced stance, wide base, small leg kick load trigger, slight barrel tilt swing trigger, uphill swing plane, hands stay inside the baseball, middle of the field to opposite approach hitting line drives and fly balls.
Power: 84.02 mph max exit velocity in BP, 76.87 mph average exit velocity, 272 feet max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 85 mph. Short arm action, 3/4 slot, accurate throws.
Defense: Good footwork getting to the ball at times, stays back on the ball at times, keeps feet moving through the throw, clean funnel to release with good hands at times.
Run: 7.73 runner in the 60.

Augie Andersen 1B / 3B / The Woodlands Christian Academy, TX / 2023

Positional Profile: 1B
Body: 6-foot-2, 180 pounds.
Hit: LH. Balanced stance, small heel lift load trigger, brings the barrel off his shoulder to trigger swing, uphill swing plane, pull side tendency hitting ground balls and a few line drives.
Power: 86.69 mph max exit velocity in BP, 71.16 mph average exit velocity, 249 feet max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 63 mph. Short arm action, 3/4 slot, accurate throws.
Defense: Good footwork at times, clean funnel to release with good hands.
Run: 7.32 runner in the 60.

Jacob Kitchens RHP / 1B / Hutto, TX / 2022

Positional Profile: 1B
Body: 6-foot-3, 140 pounds.
Hit: RH. Slightly crouched stance, lean back load trigger with a toe tap, slight barrel tilt to trigger swing, uphill swing plane, middle of the field approach hitting fly balls and some line drives.
Power: 82.67 mph max exit velocity in BP, 75.84 mph average exit velocity, 268 feet max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 73 mph. Short arm action, 3/4 slot, accurate throws.
Defense: Good footwork at times, clean funnel to release at times with good hands, fields the ball out in front.
Run: 8.48 runner in the 60.

Carson Kerbel SS / 2B / A&M Consolidated, TX / 2022

Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-foot-11, 175 pounds.
Hit: RH. Balanced stance, slightly wide base, small heel lift load trigger, brings hands down slightly to trigger swing, uphill swing plane, pull side tendency hitting line drives and fly balls.
Power: 86.98 mph max exit velocity in BP, 81.30 mph average exit velocity, 299 feet max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 74 mph. Short arm action, 3/4 slot, accurate throws.
Defense: Good footwork getting into position, good hands with clean funnel to release, fields the ball out in front and in rhythm, keeps his feet moving through the throw.
Run: 7.18 runner in the 60.

Max Childress 2B / SS / College Station, TX / 2022

Positional Profile: 2B/SS
Body: 5-foot-11, 180 pounds.
Hit: LH. Balanced stance, small leg lift load trigger, barrel tilt swing trigger, uphill swing plane, pull-side tendency hitting line drives. 
Power: 85.57 mph max exit velocity in BP, 80.56 mph average exit velocity, 295 feet max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 76 mph. Short arm action, 3/4 slot, accurate throws.
Defense: Good footwork getting to the ball, clean funnel to release with good hands, fields the ball in rhythm towards his target.
Run: 8.28 runner in the 60.

Andrew Berg RHP / 1B / Conroe, TX / 2022

Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-foot-11, 185 pounds.
Hit: RH. Balanced stance, wide base, short stride with small foot lift load trigger, hands move back slightly to trigger swing, uphill swing plane, middle of the field approach hitting line drives and deep fly balls.
Power: 91.88 mph max exit velocity in BP, 85.79 mph average exit velocity, 339 feet max distance, and 16.7% of batted over 90 mph exit velocity.
Arm: RH. INF - 86 mph. Short arm action, 3/4 slot, accurate throws.
Defense: Good footwork getting into position, fields the ball out in front, stays back on the ball, clean funnel to release
Run: 7.61 runner in the 60.

Harrison Helton SS / 2B / The Woodlands College Park , TX / 2022

Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-foot-11, 190 pounds.
Hit: RH. Balanced stance, small leg lift load trigger, slight barrel tilt to trigger swing, uphill swing plane, middle of the field approach hitting line drives and fly balls.
Power: 90.62 mph max exit velocity in BP, 87.77 mph average exit velocity, 320 feet max distance, and 25% of batted balls over 90 mph exit velocity..
Arm: RH. INF - 80 mph. Short arm action, 3/4 slot, accurate throws.
Defense: Good footwork getting into fielding position, good hands with a quick funnel to release at times, fields the ball in rhythm towards target.
Run: 7.22 runner in the 60.

Eli Overstreet SS / OF / Stephen F. Austin , TX / 2023

Positional Profile: SS
Body: 5-foot-11, 185 pounds.
Hit: RH. Balanced stance, leg kick load trigger, barrel tilt swing trigger, uphill swing plane, middle of the field to pull side approach hitting line drives and fly balls.
Power: 92.80 mph max exit velocity in BP, 83.44 mph average exit velocity, 333 feet max distance, and 11.1% of batted balls over 90 mph exit velocity.
Arm: RH. INF - 80 mph. Short arm action, 3/4 slot, accurate throws.
Defense: Good footwork getting into position at times, clean funnel to release with good hands at times, fields the ball in rhythm towards target at times.
Run: 7.39 runner in the 60.

Chase Mora SS / RHP / Tomball, TX / 2022

Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-foot, 150 pounds.
Hit: RH. Balanced stance, narrow base, leg kick load trigger, takes hands down slightly to trigger swing, slightly uphill swing plane, middle of the field to pull side approach hitting mainly line drives.
Power: 87.90 mph max exit velocity in BP, 74.01 mph average exit velocity, 316 feet max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 90 mph. Short arm action, 3/4 slot, accurate throws, good carry.
Defense: Quick footwork getting to the ball, good hands with a clean funnel to release, feet keep moving through the throw.
Run: 7.11 runner in the 60.

Aidan Coleman 3B / RHP / Reagan, TX / 2023

Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-foot-1, 185 pounds.
Hit: RH. Balanced stance, slightly wide base, leg kick load trigger, brings hands down to trigger swing, slightly uphill swing plane, middle of the field approach hitting primarily line drives.
Power: 93.00 mph max exit velocity in BP, 90.09 mph average exit velocity, 52 feet max distance, 50% of batted balls over 90 mph exit velocity.
Arm: RH. INF - 88 mph. Short arm action, 3/4 slot, accurate throws.
Defense: Good footwork getting into fielding position, good hands with quick funnel to release at times, feet keep moving through the throw, fields the ball in rhythm towards his target.
Run: 7.42 runner in the 60.

Brenden Vasquez RHP / 3B / John Paul II, TX / 2022

Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-foot, 175 pounds.
Hit: RH. Balanced stance, small leg lift load trigger, long stride, brings hands down slightly to trigger swing, uphill swing plane, pull side tendency hitting line drives and fly balls.
Power: 88.64 mph max exit velocity in BP, 78.63 mph average exit velocity, 321 feet max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 78 mph. Short arm action, 3/4 slot, accurate throws.
Defense: Stays back on the ball, fields the ball out in front and in center of his body, clean funnel to release
Run: 7.07 runner in the 60.

Juan Diego Amescua SS / RHP / Central Catholic , TX / 2025

Positional Profile: SS/3B
Body: 6-foot, 173 pounds.
Hit: RH. Balanced stance, heel lift load trigger, slight barrel tilt swing trigger, uphill swing plane with good bat speed, middle of the field approach hitting primarily line drives.
Power: 77.65 mph max exit velocity in BP, 71.91 mph average exit velocity, 277 feet max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 76 mph. Short arm action, 3/4 slot, accurate throws.
Defense: Good hands with a clean funnel to release, good footwork getting into fielding position, fields the ball in rhythm moving towards target.
Run: 7.95 runner in the 60.

Sully Hill 3B / SS / Centerville , TX / 2022

Positional Profile: 3B/SS
Body: 6-foot, 180 pounds.
Hit: SH. LH: Balanced stance, leg lift load trigger, takes hands back slightly to trigger swing, uphill swing plane, middle of the field approach. RH: Balanced stance, quick leg lift load trigger, slight barrel tilt swing trigger, slightly uphill swing plane, middle of the field approach hitting primarily line drives and deep fly balls.
Power: 92.62 mph max exit velocity in BP, 81.85 mph average exit velocity, 325 feet max distance, and 16.7% of batted over 90 mph exit velocity.
Arm: RH. INF - 80 mph. Short arm action, 3/4 slot, accurate throws.
Defense: Stays back on the ball, clean funnel to release, good footwork getting into position, feet keep moving through the throw.
Run: 7.38 runner in the 60.

Keaton Laidley SS / 2B / Aledo, TX / 2022

Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 6-foot-2, 165 pounds.
Hit: LH. Slightly leaning back pre-pitch, wide base, toe tap load trigger, hands go back to trigger swing, uphill swing plane, middle of the field to opposite field gap approach hitting primarily line drives.
Power: 91.63 mph max exit velocity in BP, 89.40 mph average exit velocity, 318 feet max distance, and 80% of batted balls over 90 mph exit velocity.
Arm: RH. INF - 83 mph. Short arm action, 3/4 slot, accurate throws.
Defense: Quick footwork getting to the ball at times, clean funnel to release with good hands, fields the ball in rhythm towards target.
Run: 6.90 runner in the 60.

Joshua Vaughn SS / 2B / Clark, TX / 2022

Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 6-foot-1, 175 pounds.
Hit: RH. Open stance, leg lift load trigger, takes hands back to trigger swing, slightly uphill swing plane, middle of the field to pull side gap approach hitting line drives and fly balls.
Power: 84.40 mph max exit velocity in BP, 74.26 mph average exit velocity, 313 feet max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 74 mph. Short arm action, 3/4 slot, accurate throws.
Defense: Stays back on the ball at times, good footwork getting into position at times, clean funnel to release with good hands, feet keep moving through throw at times.
Run: 7.44 runner in the 60.

Grant Davis SS / RHP / Alvin, TX / 2022

Positional Profile: SS
Body: 6-foot-2, 165 pounds.
Hit: RH. Balanced stance, small foot lift load trigger, tilts barrel slightly to trigger swing, uphill swing plane, pull side approach hitting line drives primarily
Power: 90.64 mph max exit velocity in BP, 82.26 mph average exit velocity, 277 feet max distance, and 20% of batted balls over 90 mph exit velocity..
Arm: RH. INF - 85 mph. Short arm action, 3/4 slot, accurate throws.
Defense: Good footwork getting into fielding position, quick funnel to release at times with good hands, fields the ball in rhythm towards target. 
Run: 7.44 runner in the 60.

Peyton Smith SS / OF / Grapevine Faith Christian , TX / 2022

Positional Profile: SS/OF
Body: 5-foot-8, 170 pounds.
Hit: RH. Balanced stance, small leg lift load trigger, takes hands back to trigger swing, uphill swing plane, middle of the field approach hitting line drives and fly balls.
Power: 78.47 mph max exit velocity in BP, 67.73 mph average exit velocity, 261 feet max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 69 mph. OF - 80 mph. Short arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Worked in the infield and outfield. Stays back on the ball, fields the ball in center of his body and out in front, clean funnel to release on the infield. Fields the ball in rhythm towards target and off of glove foot, clean funnel to release in the outfield.
Run: 7.20 runner in the 60.

Andrew Schultz 1B / RHP / Coppell, TX / 2023

Positional Profile: 1B
Body: 6-foot-1, 190 pounds.
Hit: LH. Balanced stance, leg lift load trigger, takes hands back to trigger swing, slightly uphill swing plane, middle of the field approach hitting primarily line drives.
Power: 90.39 mph max exit velocity in BP, 84.56 mph average exit velocity, 283 feet max distance, and 14.3% of batted balls over 90 mph exit velocity.
Arm: RH. INF - 70 mph. Short arm action, 3/4 slot, accurate throws.
Defense: Good footwork getting into fielding position, clean funnel to release with good hands, fields the ball in rhythm towards target.
Run: 7.70 runner in the 60.

Sean Moore LHP / 1B / Cornerstone Christian, TX / 2022

Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 6-foot, 173 pounds.
Hit: SH. Balanced stance, leg kick load trigger, barrel tilt swing trigger, uphill swing plane, middle of the field approach hitting line drives.
Power: 93.88 mph max exit velocity in BP, 85.12 mph average exit velocity, 317 feet max distance, and 14.3% of batted balls over 90 mph exit velocity.
Arm: LH. INF - 81 mph. OF - 79 mph. Short arm action, 3/4 slot, accurate throws.
Defense: Worked in the infield and outfield. Good footwork getting into fielding position, good hands with a clean funnel to release on the infield. Stays back on the ball, fields the ball off his glove foot and in rhythm towards target, clean funnel to release in the outfield.
Run: 7.86 runner in the 60.

Brady Cunningham RHP / 3B / Celina , TX / 2022

Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-foot-1, 215 pounds.
Hit: RH. Balanced stance, leg lift load trigger, takes hands back with leg lift to trigger swing, slightly uphill swing plane, all fields approach hitting line drives and fly balls.
Power: 96.32 mph max exit velocity in BP, 90.63 mph average exit velocity, 372 feet max distance, and 62.5% of batted balls over 90 mph exit velocity.
Arm: RH. INF - 83 mph. Short arm action, 3/4 slot, accurate throws.
Defense: Good footwork getting into fielding position at times, clean funnel to release at times with good hands, stays back on the ball at times.
Run: 6.99 runner in the 60.

Cason Davenport SS / RHP / Lake Country Christian, TX / 2023

Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-foot, 190 pounds.
Hit: RH. Balanced stance, leg kick load trigger, takes hands back slightly to trigger swing, uphill swing plane, middle of the field approach a mix of line drives and fly balls.
Power: 93.17 mph max exit velocity in BP, 79.58 mph average exit velocity, 307 feet max distance, and 14.3% of batted balls over 90 mph exit velocity.
Arm: RH. INF - 77 mph. Short arm action, 3/4 slot, accurate throws.
Defense: Clean funnel to release, good footwork getting into fielding position at times, good hands, fields the ball in rhythm towards target.
Run: 7.57 runner in the 60.

Mathew MJ Espinoza RHP / 1B / Smithson Valley, TX / 2024

Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-foot, 190 pounds.
Hit: RH. Balanced stance, wide base, small leg lift load trigger, takes hands back to trigger swing, slightly uphill swing plane, middle of the field approach hitting line drives and fly balls.
Power: 86.57 mph max exit velocity in BP, 78.70 mph average exit velocity, 324 feet max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 66 mph. Short arm action, 3/4 slot, accurate throws.
Defense: Good footwork getting into fielding position, fields the ball in rhythm towards target, clean funnel to release with good hands.
Run: 7.88 runner in the 60.

Dylan Brown 3B / RHP / Prestonwood Christian, TX / 2022

Positional Profile: 3B
Body: 6-foot, 200 pounds.
Hit: RH. Balanced stance, leg kick load trigger, takes hands back in rhythm with load to trigger swing, uphill swing plane, pull side tendency hitting deep fly balls and line drives.
Power: 98.51 mph max exit velocity in BP, 90.29 mph average exit velocity, 373 feet max distance, and 66.7 of batted balls over 90 mph exit velocity.
Arm: RH. INF - 79 mph. Short arm action, 3/4 slot, accurate throws.
Defense: Stays back on the ball, good footwork getting into position at times, clean funnel to release, fields the ball in rhythm towards target at times.
Run: 7.92 runner in the 60.

Jack Casteel 1B / OF / Westlake , TX / 2025

Positional Profile: 1B/OF
Body: 6-foot-3, 185 pounds.
Hit: LH. Balanced stance, leg kick laid trigger, takes hands back to trigger swing, uphill swing plane, middle of the field approach hitting a mix of line drives and fly balls.
Power: 87.19 mph max exit velocity in BP, 77.97 mph average exit velocity, 309 feet max distance.
Arm: LH. INF - 68 mph. OF - 69 mph. Short arm action, 3/4 slot, accurate throws.
Defense: Worked in the infield and outfield. Good footwork getting into fielding position at times, clean funnel to release at times on the infield. Stays back on the ball, fields the ball off of his glove foot, clean funnel to release at times in the outfield.
Run: 7.63 runner in the 60.

Cole Murphy SS / RHP / George Ranch, TX / 2022

Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-foot-3, 180 pounds.
Hit: RH. Balanced stance, wide base, small foot lift load trigger, hands move down slightly to trigger swing, uphill swing plane, middle of the field approach hitting primarily line drives and ground balls.
Power: 88.66 mph max exit velocity in BP, 79.99 mph average exit velocity, 321 feet max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 82 mph. Short arm action, 3/4 slot, accurate throws.
Defense: Good footwork getting into fielding position, clean funnel to release with good hands, fields the ball in rhythm towards target at times.
Run: 7.15 runner in the 60.

 

 

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