Prep Baseball Report

Top Ten Player Profiles of 2015: No. 6 Jeff Holtz



By Matt Huck
Area Scout

As 2015 comes to a close we wrap up our look at the top ten viewed profiles of 2015. We dove deep into our Google analytics and below you will find a recap of all ten of the most clicked profiles of 2015.


No. 6 Jeff Holtz

Jeff Holtz (Arrowhead, 2018) comes in as the sixth most viewed profile in Wisconsin. Holtz first came on the PBR radar in the summer of 2014 at the Junior Future Games and again impressed again at the GRB college camp in the winter. At 6-foot-3 and 180-pounds, Holtz showed all the tools at an early age leading to a commitment to Indiana at the end of February. He received most hits on his profile the week following his commitment. Holtz played on the varsity as a freshman at Arrowhead High School this spring.  

PBR Scouting Report: 3/15/15- 6-foot-3, 181-pound lanky and athletic right-handed hitting catcher already committed to Indiana. Impressed with advanced catch-and-throw skills, pop times ranging from 2.00-2.01 consistently. 72 mph out of the crouch with carry to second. Short, over-the-top arm slot, carry on throws, plus direction to second out of the crouch, quick footwork, quick/clean, exchange from glove to hand. Impressed with soft hands receiving during bullpens. Also threw 81 mph from the outfield. Hits from a balanced setup, hands load back smoothly, leg kick stride, loose, fluid swing, short path, gets extension, plus bat speed for age, 86 mph exit velocity off the tee. Ran a 7.23 60. High-level prospect in the Midwest to follow over the next four years.

Top Ten Viewed Profiles of 2015

No. 10 Alec Marsh

No. 9 Ryan Schmitt

No. 8 Bryant Jordan

No. 7 Augie Mihlbauer

No. 6 Jeff Holtz