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VA Unsigned Senior Spotlight: Mark Evans



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By John Nolan
Virginia Assistant Director and Content Manager

VA Unsigned Senior Spotlight: Mark Evans




Mark Evans

Class of 2018 / SS

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2018
  • Primary Position: SS
    Secondary Position: 2B
  • High School: York
    State: VA
  • Summer Team: Hampton Roads Hurricanes Elite 2018
  • Height: 5-9
    Weight: 160lbs
  • Bat/Throw: R/R

Statistics

Position
6.72
60-yard
79
INF Velo
94
Exit Velo
4.35
H-1st

Scouting Report

8.9.17:  Evans is 5-9 with an athletic frame, hits from the right side from an athletic stance. Short stride on line, smooth load back, some rhythm to his swing. Explosive lower half and some balance to his swing. Short and quick to the ball, works uphill with extension through the ball, pull approach, exit velocity was 92. At short, clean quick feet, fields with a wider base and above average hands. Plays through the ball, clean exchange, throws from a three-quarters arm slot, position velocity was 78. Ran a 6.72 60 yard dash.

6.27.17:  Evans is 5-9 with an athletic frame, hits from the right side from an open athletic stance. Short stride on line, slight load back with wrap, explosive lower half and some balance to swing. Quick to ball, works uphill through contact with extension, fly ball approach, pull preference but can stay inside and drive ball to right, exit velocity was 94. At short, clean footwork, rounds ball and plays through it, above average hands. Quicker clean transfer, throws from a lower three-quarters arm slot, short arm action, infield velocity was 74. Ran a 4.35 home to first.

2.18.17:  Evans is 5-9 with an athletic frame, hits from the right side from an open athletic stance with high hands. Short stride on line, smooth load back, good rhythm. Explosive hips and good balance to swing. Short to ball, working uphill through it with extension, quick bat. Showed good approach using middle of field, line drive swing with gap power and more to come, exit velocity of 94. At short, quick clean footwork, fields with wide base. Above average hands, clean exchange, throws from high three-quarters arm slot with a short arm action, position velocity was 79. Ran a 6.72 60 yard dash.

5.22.16:  Hits from balanced, athletic stance that stands slightly open. Toe to heel stride that does not gain ground. Slight arm bar. Violent, aggressive swing. Bat exit velocity of 90 MPH. Level swing path that stays through the ball. Line drive hitter with gap power. Throws from a high three-quarters arm slot with accuracy. Positional velocity of 79 MPH. Soft hands with quick, clean exchanges. Footwork plays through the ball.


Videos

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