Shai
Robinson

6-foot, 175-pound, high-waisted frame with plenty of more physical development to tap into down the road. Arguably the top defensive shortstop in the state. Plays with extreme ease, especially on the move with the ability to throw from any platform and do so accurately. Smooth, gliding range with advanced body control and high-level hands that play with supreme confidence and comfort. Arm plays naturally from a high ¾ slot and gets easy carry to his throws when he wants to show it off; topped at 88 mph across the diamond. Offensively, impressed the fall with more impactful contact and jump off the barrel. Showed much of the same at the ProCase. Loose, athletic right-handed swing, was consistently on time and peppered the middle of the field throughout most of his BP rounds. Line-drive oriented swing that flashes sneaky power to the pull-side. High-ceiling prospect who continues to improve every time we see him.

Positional Profile: SS
Body: 6-0, 175-pounds. Athletic, lean build.
Hit: RHH. Upright, balance stance, open feet, smooth load into the back leg, short stride to even. Short swing, uphill plane, gets extension after contact, sprays line drive type hitter.
Power: 89.64 max exit velocity, averaged 83.72 mph. 328’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 90 mph. Short, loose, easy arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Highly-athletic defender, works low to the ground, athletic feet, advanced/confident hands, plus body control on the move, plays through the baseball.
Run: 7.05 runner in the 60. 

Positional Profile: SS
Body: 6-0, 165-pounds. High-waisted, athletic frame with plenty of room for continued physical development.
Hit: RHH. Balance setup, smooth load, short stride. Fluid, repeatable swing, loose hands, uphill swing, gap-to-gap approach, looks to control the barrel.
Power: 84 mph exit velocity from the tee. Above 86 mph exit velocity on pitches down and in during BP, per Trackman.
Arm: RH. INF - 81 mph. Short loose arm action, ability to throw from multiple slots. Throws play accurate and flashed carry.
Defense: High-level actions, plays easy and under control. Slows the game down, fluid athletic footwork, plays light on his feet, comfortable on the move, soft sure-hands, clean release, advanced double play turn and body control play. One of the top middle infield defenders in the state.
Run: 7.34 runner in the 60.

Positional Profile: SS Instinctual defender with a smooth swing; high follow in his class.
Body: 5-foot-10, 160-pounds. Athletic, proportional frame. High-waisted.
Hit: RHH. Tall, athletic setup, smooth load, short stride, easy balance through contact.  Loose hands, simple swing, consistently repeats, uphill path, gap-to-gap approach, easy feel for the barrel.
Power: 82 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 78 mph. Short and loose arm action, high 3/4 slot. Ball comes out easy, throws play true across the diamond.
Defense: Athletic easy infield actions, attacks the baseball, fluid footwork, fields in rhythm. Soft hands, quick and clean release, plays through the baseball.
Run: 7.59 runner in the 60. 

Positional Profile: SS
Body: 5-foot-10, 160-pounds. Athletic, proportional frame.
Hit: RHH. Tall, athletic setup, smooth load, short stride.  Loose, simple swing, quick hands, consistently repeats, confident in the box.
Power: 83 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 73 mph. Short arm action, over-the-top slot.
Defense: Athletic easy infield actions, smooth, feet work in fluid rhythm, plays out in front, soft hands, secure transfer, plays through the baseball.
Run: 7.55 runner in the 60. 

Verbally committed to Illinois State.

Positional Profile: SS
Body: 5-foot-6, 125-pounds. Wiry frame.
Hit: RHH. Quiet, balanced setup, smooth load and short stride.  Simple swing, stays balanced, long, uphill bat path, stays within, line-drive approach.
Power: 70 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 66 mph. Short, loose arm action, plays with ease across the diamond.
Defense: Natural middle infield defender. Easy, athletic actions, fluid footwork, maintains body control, soft hands and a quick, clean release.
Run: 5.35 runner home to first. 

Illinois State, currently ranked 24 in Illinois, 6-foot-1, 175-pound, slender athletic build.  Very athletic, competitive, and confident ballplayer. At the plate, ultra-competitive at-bats, never takes an at-bat off. Tall setup in the box; wide base, short stride; loose uphill swing with bat speed that produces line drives with backspin.  Handles velocity; not fooled or off balance versus most offspeed.  Advanced understanding of the strike zone, rarely swings at pitches out of the zone.  Defensively his actions, instincts, footwork, and soft hands make him one of the best shortstops in the state of Illinois regardless of class.  Robinson’s reads off the bat allow him to take efficient angles and field cleanly.  Quick exchange, arm strength is above average; throws from multiple angles. Shortstop profile at the next level.