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Wyoming Prospect ID Outfield Analysis


PBR Wyoming Staff

 





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The Wyoming Prospect ID took place on Sunday April, 15th in Casper, Wyoming at Mike Lansing Field.  30 prospects from around the state of Wyoming showcased their skills in a pro-style work out for the PBR Wyoming Staff.  Click Here for a complete PDF of the state from this event.
Over the next several days, Prep Baseball Report Wyoming will break down each player by position.  We began our look at the Wyoming Prospect ID with the catching position, now we continue with the outfield position.


Outfield Analysis:

Jared Grenz OF / Cody, WY / 2019

5-foot-9, 170-pound right hand hitting OF who ran an event best 6.80 60. At the plate he stands slightly open with a high leg kick on the pitch.  Hands load back and weight fires through the zone.  Swing path is uphill with good pull side power.  Exit velocity was 85 mph.  In the field he uses his speed to cut the ball down in the gap.  Athletic feet get him in good throwing position and ball is accurate to the bag.  Arm was 78 mph from right field.  Player to follow.

 

 

 

 

Will Clair RHP / OF / Natrona County, WY / 2020

5-foot-11, 155-pound right hand hitting OF/RHP who ran a 7.19 60.  At the plate he hits from a wide stance with a small top tap for timing.  Swing is uphill with a long out front finish.  Exit velocity was 83 mph from the tee and he showed good bat control to all fields.  In the field he attacks the ball and show good athletic actions.  Arm is high ¾ and was 77 mph to the bag.  Stretch pitcher only who uses a kick lift to get to balance.  Arm is over the top with good extension.  He drives to the plate and finishes facing first base.  Fastball was 78 mph with command in and out.  He added a 66-67 mph curve with 12/6 break and finished with a 68-69 mph change. 

 

 

 

Brooks Browning OF / 1B / Kelly walsh, WY / 2019

6-foot-2, 180-pound right hand hitting OF/1B who ran a 7.35 60. At the plate he hits from a balanced stance with a slow load on the pitch.  Good lower leg drive on the swing.  Hands come through the zone and create good whip.  Exit velocity was 84 mph.   In the field he showed good athletic actions and instincts. Moves well through the ball and throws from an over the top slot.  Arm was accurate at 77 mph.

 

 

 

Storm Nelson OF / RHP / Cheyenne, WY / 2021

5-foot-9, 145-pound right hand hitting OF/RHP who ran a 7.47 60. At the plate his approach is simple, stand open with a quick stride to come square.  Swing path is short to the ball and slightly uphill.  Exit velocity was 84 mph.  In the field he shows natural athletic actions.  Fields through the ball and delivers from a high ¾ arm slot.  Arm is accurate to the bag and was 73 mph.

 

 

 

Daniel Roberts RHP / OF / Homeschool, WY / 2019

6-foot-0, 165-pound right hand hitting OF/RHP who ran a 7.50 60. Stand wide at the plate, quick stride and load on the pitch.  Swing path is level through the zone.  Weight stays on the back side during the swing.  Hands whip through the zone and exit velocity was 84 mph.  In the field he showed smooth actions and accuracy to the bag.  Arm was from a high ¾ slot and 74 mph.  On the mound he gets to balance and drives hard to the plate.  Front side opens up on delivery and arm is over the top.  Fastball was 77 mph with good location.  Curveball showed 11/5 shape at 67 mph.  Change was thrown with near fastball arm speed and was 62-64 mph.

 

 

 

Tristan Blatt OF / RHP / Cody High School, WY / 2020

6-foot-0, 165-pound right hand hitting OF/RHP who ran a 7.30 60. Right-handed hitter, Open stance, big leg kick trigger, solid balance. Short loose path, hands create bat speed, projectable traits at the plate. 84 mph exit velocity from the tee. Defensively has was solid in the outfield.  He showed good athletic actions and a quick glove to hand transfer.  Arm was 74 with accuracy. Stretch only pitcher, crouched balance point, directionally in line to home, lands square, finishes athletically, occasionally falls to first base side. Fastball showed some sink, sat 74-75 mph. Curveball had 12/6 shape, in the zone, sat 59-60 mph. Changeup sank, near fastball arm speed, ranged from 66-67 mph.

 

 

 

Travis Wicks OF / RHP / Kelly Walsh, WY / 2019

6-foot-1, 155-pound right hand hitting OF/RHP who ran a 7.25 60. At the plate he has a wide set up with a short stride and quick load.  Swing path is long and uphill.  Shows a quick weight transfer on the swing and hits the ball the other way well.  Exit velocity was 82 mph.  In the field he showed good fundamentals and solid hands.  Glove to hand transfer is quick and arm is over the top.  Arm velocity was 76 mph.  On the mound he stands tall and gets balanced.  Strong lower leg drive to the plate and stays in-line on his delivery.  Arm speed stays consistent on all three pitches.  Delivery is from a high ¾ arm slot.  Fastball was 72 mph with command down in the zone.  He added a 61-63 mph Curve with sweeping break and finished with a 65-67 mph Change with late down movement.

 

 

 

Brenden Thompson OF / 2B / Evanston High School, WY / 2019

5-foot-10, 190-pound right hand hitting OF/2B who ran an 8.07 60. At the plate he hits from a balanced stance with a slow load on the pitch.  Good lower leg drive on the swing.  Hands come through the zone on an uphill path.  Exit velocity was 81 mph.   In the field he showed good athletic actions and instincts.  He fields well through the ball and arm was over the top and accurate.  Arm velocity was 62 mph.

 

 

 

Gavin Mancini OF / RHP / Kelly Walsh High School, WY / 2021

5-foot-3, 110-pound right hand hitting OF/RHP who ran a 7.70 60. At the plate he is balanced and closes himself off on his stride.  Swing is level through the zone and weight gets stuck on his back foot.  Exit velocity was 73 mph with good bat control to all fields.  In the field he moves well and showed solid fundamentals.  Arm is high ¾ and was 63 mph.  On the mound he works quick to his balance and falls to the plate. Throws from a ¾ arm slot and finished in-line with the plate.  Fastball was 64 mph.  He added a 52 mph curve and 51 mph change.

 

 

 

Garrett Clasen OF / Natrona County High School , WY / 2019

5-foot-8, 135-pound left hand hitting OF who ran a 7.50 60. At the plate he stands slightly open with an early load on the pitch.  Hips fire through the zone and swing path is uphill.  Ball showed good carry to the gap.  Exit velocity was 65 mph.  In the field he moves well left and right.  Fielding actions are smooth and glove to hand transfer is quick.  Arm played at 63 mph.