Deegan Miller: C/OF, (2022) St Paul, MA. 6-foot-1, 195-pound physical mature frame. Above average in the box, the right-handed hitter had an exit velocity of 88 mph. (66.70 mph bat speed average). (23.50 mph hand speed average). Starts in an athletic wide stance with a small load, then uses a short stride. Bat speed was above average, displayed a long loose swing plane and good extension on his finish. Had loud contact and found multiple barrels. Aggressive approach. In the infield, recorded a position velocity of 80 mph. Solid in the outfield, his best throws to the infield topped out at 80 mph; had soft hands, developing consistent footwork, and a clean exchange. Fielded the ball out front with developing movement laterally. Behind the plate, his best throw downs of the day reached a max velocity of 73 mph; shows soft developing hands, developing consistent feet, and a clean exchange. recorded a pop time of 2.03-2.08. Athletic calm setup with some flexibility. Consistent accuracy to the bag, used a high ¾ slot with a loose arm action. In the 60-yard dash, he clocked a time of 7.69. 

Scout Evaluation 

Deegan Miller, St Paul, 2022, MA

Position: C/OF

Body: 6-foot-1, 195-pound physical mature frame.

Hit: (RHH) Above average. Began in an athletic wide stance with a small load, then used a short stride. Above average bat speed. Good extension on his finish, long loose swing. Aggressive approach. 

Power: 88 mph exit velocity, average 76.28 mph. 66.70 mph bat speed average. 23.50 mph hand speed average.

Defense: (C) 2.03-2.08 pop times. Soft developing hands, developing consistent footwork, clean exchange. Projectable. Some flexibility and athletic calm setup. (OF) Soft hands, developing consistent footwork, clean exchange. Solid.  Movements laterally were developing and he fields the ball out front. 

Arm: 80 mph infield velocity. 80 mph outfield velocity. 73 mph catcher velocity. Loose arm action, high ¾ slot, consistent accuracy. 

Speed: 7.69 (60-yard).

6-foot-1, 185- pounds with a thick lower half, with a strong wide broad upper half. At the plate, hits from the right-side,  stands wide with his knees facing inward. He has a minimal load and a short swing and topped out 82 mph for his exit velocity. The swing is flat through the zone, and straight to the ball and hit consistent line drives during his round of batting practice. In the outfield, he charges the ball aggressively, feet are active, steps through gaining ground.   Throws from a ¾ slot. He has a strong arm from the outfield getting it up to 83 mph. If he adds more of a load into his swing the exit velocity and power will increase. 

Exit Velocity- 82 mph

Arm Velocity- 83 mph

Sixty-Yard Dash- 7.59

6-foot-1, 170-pound right-handed hitting outfielder and catcher. Deegan showed excellent athleticsm and versatility at the workout. The approach in the outfield is aggressive to the ball. He threw 82 mph from the outfield. He profiles as a corner outfielder at the next level. Behind the dish, he threw 72 mph, with a pop time of 2.06. The feet can continue to improve during the transfer. The ability to receive and soften the catch is trending in the right direction. The bat has a tee exit velocity of 81 mph. The setup is wide in base and the bottom half is under control throughout the swing. The path is flat to and through contact. The hands work freely. The frame can use additional weight and strength added to it. 

Tee Exit Velocity- 81 mph

Catching Velocity 72 mph

Pop Time- 2.06

OF Velocity-82 mph