Jimmy
Rolder

Verbally committed to play football at Michigan.

PBR Fall Championship: Rolder, a recent Illinois recruit after playing for Team Illinois at the PBR Future Games, was stellar all weekend at the plate where his physicality and ability to drive the ball to both gaps stood out. At 6-foot-3, 215-pounds, he looks the part of a middle-of-the-order bat moving forward. An impressive 6.9-runner for his size, there is athleticism at the plate as a short stride squares him off with the hands flowing naturally into a power position before quickly working the barrel through the zone on a slightly uphill plane. There is heaviness to his barrel as it impacts the ball with minimal effort, and he will likely see even more power production in the future.
Stats: 7-for-11, 3B, 3x2B, BB, 2R, 2RBI

Verbally commits to Illinois.

Positional Profile: 3B
Body: 6-foot-2, 200-pounds. Athletic, physical, well-proportioned frame.
Hit: RHH. Open setup, pre-pitch rhythm in hands, quick leg kick trigger.  Physical presence in the box, quick hands, short, level path through the zone, power potential, ball jumps off his bat, smooth rhythm throughout.
Power: 84 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 80 mph. Short arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Fields out in front, secures the baseball, long to release at times, corner infield profile.
Run: 7.37 runner in the 60. 

6-foot-1, 190-pound, physically-advanced, well-proportioned, right-handed hitting infielder. Balanced open setup, stride works back to even and maintains balance through contact. Present bat speed and bat strength, strong wrists, short uphill bat path and pull power potential. 83 mph exit velocity from a tee. Defensively, moves well for size, sure-handed, plays through the baseball, clean release, short arm action, low ¾ slot and throws topped at 71 mph across the infield. 7.51 runner in the 60, laser-timed.