John
Plattner

10.27.15 - Verbally committed to Kaskaskia Community College.

10.11.15 - Muscle bound 6-foot-1, 200-pound right-handed hitting first baseman and outfielder. Offensively, flashed strength and lift in swing. Balanced, wide setup, and smooth pre-pitch load. Short stride, average balance and uphill bat path at times. Registered an exit velocity of 85 mph. Defensively, at first base quick exchange. Short arm action from an over-the-top slot with some accuracy clocked at 74 mph across the diamond. In the outfield same over-the-top slot as in the infield. Clocked at 76 mph. Also, ran a 7.45 60.

9.13.14 - 6-foot, 180-pound two-way player, athletic build. Right-handed hitter, tall open stance, short stride, high loading action, good balance through contact. Produced pull side line drives, some bat speed present, 81 mph exit velocity from the tee. Defensively played through the baseball athletically, short loose athletic arm action, 73 mph across the diamond, softer hands. 7.74 runner in the 60. Delivery has regular effort, tall and fall approach, stays closed. Arm works from high ¾ slot. Fastball ranged 73-76 mph. Curveball has 12/6 action, 63-66 mph, flashed sharp tighter break. Changeup thrown with near fastball arm speed, 67-68 mph.

8/7/13 - 5-foot-10, 165-pound two way player. Defensively showed solid footwork around the bag, displayed good awareness around the bag. Ran the 60 in 7.95. Arm plays at 68 mph across the diamond, short arm action, showed excellent accuracy. Offensively hits from a balanced stance, short stride. Made solid contact, swing showed effort, 70 mph exit velocity from the tee. On the mound worked from a high ¾ arm slot. Fastball registered at 67-70 mph. Curveball sat 61-63 and changeup at 66-67 mph.