Colin Sheardwright: C/OF, (2023) E.O. Smith, CT. 5-foot-10, 170-pound athletic mature build. Projectable and athletic at the plate, Sheardwright's 92 mph exit velocity ranks him 2nd at the event. (70.7 mph bat speed average). (21.4 mph hand speed average). Begins in a balanced athletic stance with a controlled load, then uses a small stride. Bat speed was developing, used an uphill loose swing plane and good extension on his finish. He barreled up multiple balls with loud contact. Gap to gap aggressive approach. While catching, throw downs to second topped out at 73 mph; showed a clean natural transfer, athletic quick feet, and soft sure hands. showed his ability to throw runners out with an efficient pop time of 1.94-2.06. Clean calm setup. Consistent accuracy to the bag, used a high ¾ slot and a loose arm action. 

Colin Sheardwright: C/OF, (2023) out of E.O. Smith, CT. is a 5-foot-10, 170-pound catching prospect. During batting practice, Sheardwright recorded an exit velocity of 93 mph with a (62.9 mph bat speed average) and (19.6 mph hand speed average). He begins in a balanced, athletic stance with the hands relaxed just off the back shoulder. He then used a short stride to initiate a simple, flat swing that whips through the hitting zone into his finish. During his rounds, Sheardwright showed a quick bat, hit a lot of hard line drives and utilized a gap to gap approach. Behind the plate, he was up to 72 mph during throw downs, with a pop time range of 2.13-2.20, while showing sure hands, smooth consistent feet, and a fluid transfer. His initial setup is clean. His feet are square, the chest is tall and the glove is relaxed in the center of the chest. He also recorded a time of 7.65 in the 60-yard dash.

Exit Velocity: 93 mph

Arm Velocity: 72 mph

Sixty-Yard Dash: 7.65

5-foot-10, 170-pound athletic solid frame. Above average during batting practice, the right-handed hitter's best exit velocity was 90 mph. (67.6 mph bat speed average). (20.1 mph hand speed average). Begins in an athletic balanced stance with a rhythmic load, then uses a controlled stride. Had electric bat speed, simple flat swing plane and high finish. Had tons of loud contact and found multiple barrels. Gap to gap approach. While catching, throw downs to second topped out at 72 mph; had a twitchy transfer, quick footwork, and soft hands. he had a pop time of 2.03-2.25. Above average flexibility and athletic wide setup.Consistent accuracy to the bases, used an-over-the-top slot with a short quick arm action. During the event, clocked a 60 time of 7.66.

Exit Velocity: 90 mph

Arm Velocity: 72 mph

Sixty-Yard Dash: 7.66

Colin Sheardwright: C/OF, (2023) out of E.O. Smith, CT. is a 5-foot-10, 160-pound catching prospect. In the box, the right-handed hitter had a max exit velocity of 91 MPH, with a (61.98 MPH bat speed average) and (19.41 MPH hand speed average). He started in a balanced, wide stance with a slow load and used a toe tap to trigger the swing that takes a flat path into a high finish. Behind the plate, he recorded a velocity during throw downs of 69 MPH, with a pop time range of 2.19-2.26. His initial setup is clean, with the glove set in the middle of the chest. As he transitions to throw, he has a clean transfer, smooth consistent feet, and sure hands. In the 60-yard dash, he recorded a time of 7.38. 

Colin Sheardwright: C/OF, (2023) E.O. Smith, CT. 5-foot-10, 160-pound lean frame. Solid in the box, Sheardwright recorded an exit velocity of 84 mph. (65.06 mph bat speed average). (19.37 mph hand speed average). Begins in a balanced stance with a wrapping load, then uses a small leg kick stride. Had an uphill swing plane, developing bat speed and high finish. Had loud contact and found some barrels. Line drive approach. While catching, throw downs to second topped out at 68 mph; had developing footwork, soft hands, and a clean exchange. recorded pop times of 2.12-2.16. Calm setup with some flexibility. Consistent accuracy to the bag, used a high ¾ slot and a quick arm action. During the event, clocked a 60 time of 8.0. 

Scout Evaluation 

Colin Sheardwright, E.O. Smith, 2023, CT

Position: C/OF

Body: 5-foot-10, 160-pound lean frame.

Hit: (RHH) Solid. Begins in a balanced stance with a wrapping load, then uses a small leg kick stride. Developing bat speed. High finish, uphill swing. Line drive approach. 

Power: 84 mph exit velocity, average 74.15 mph. 65.06 mph bat speed average. 19.37 mph hand speed average.

Defense: (C) 2.12-2.16 pop times. Soft hands, developing footwork, clean exchange. Capable. Some flexibility and calm setup. 

Arm: 68 mph catcher velocity. Quick arm action, high ¾ slot, consistent accuracy. 

Speed: 8.00 (60-yard).

5-foot-9, 145-pound right-handed hitting catcher. He ran a 8.22 sixty at the event. The skill set behind the dish is improving as he goes. He threw 65 mph down to second base with a pop time of 2.34. The feet can clean up during the transfer and he needs to work downhill as he throws. If the frame can add strength and weight that should aid the development of his game. The bat has an exit velocity of 79 mph. The setup is even in base and the weight gets shifted to the front foot very soon in the process. He hits off the front foot foot. The hands work clean and the path is flat through contact with the baseball. 

Exit Velocity- 79 mph

Catching Velocity - 65 mph

Pop Time -2.34

5-foot-9, 145-pound right-handed hitting catcher. He ran a 8.25 sixty at the event. The skill set behind the dish is still developing. He threw 61mph down to second base with a pop time of 2.3. The receiving is a work in progress as securing the catch and softening the glove must be continued to be worked on. The addition of physical strength will aid his entire development. The bat has an exit velocity of 79 mph. The setup is even in base, double tap of the front foot as the ball approaches the hitting zone. The front foot dive into the swing as the path is long to contact. The finish needs to be all the way through the ball.

Exit Velocity- 79 mph

Catching Velocity - 61 mph

Pop Time - 2.3

5-foot-9, 145-pound, average athletic frame, sloped shoulders, longer neck, showing room for added weight. A right-handed hitting catcher/outfielder. At the plate, slightly open, hands are loaded at the shoulders, titled setup. The lower half has some movement, longer toe tap for timing, gaining ground. The swing is level through the zone, hands are inside the baseball, line drive to middle of the field approach. The tee exit velocity was clocked at 78 mph, baseball jumps off the bat. An average runner, ran a 4.43 from home to 1st. Defensively, from the outfield threw 64 mph, shorter arm path, throwing from his ear. The approach is under control, stepping through and gaining ground during transfer. Behind the plate, arm was clocked at 63 mph, and had a pop time of 2.37-2.4. The feet move quick gaining ground, glove to hand is quick, needs to close down front side. Brings value, being able to play two positions.

Tee Exit Velocity: 78 mph

Arm Velocity: 64 mph

Home to 1st: 4.43