Logan Ellis: OF/LHP, (2023) St clair, MI. 5-foot-9, 175-pound. Begins in a balanced stance with a compact load, then uses a toe tap stride. Had a level short swing plane and a good extension on his finish. Line drive gap to gap approach. Capable from the outfield, his best throws to the bases were registered at 83 mph; has choppy feet, firm hands, and a fluid natural exchange. Fields the ball one hand to the side. Showed off his speed at the event, running a swift 6.92 60-yard dash. Smooth solid on the mound, uses a ¾ arm angle and an moderate arm action. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who uses easy effort. Has a strong balance point with even shoulders. Shows balanced finish. Slider (67-69 mph). Threw his fastball 76-78 mph and topped out at 79 mph; throws a tight fastball with running action and command around the zone. (Max spin 2179; Avg 2032). His 11/5 curveball shows in the zone control and slurvey action. (Max spin 2206; Avg 2133). Showed arm side control and sinking action on his changeup. 

Player Spotlight 

Logan Ellis: OF/LHP, (2023) St clair, MI. 5-foot-9, 175-pound. Solid during batting practice, the left-handed hitter's best exit velocity was 89 mph. (65.10 mph bat speed average). (22.15 mph hand speed average). Starts in a tall athletic stance with a controlled load, then uses a leg kick. Bat speed is some and exhibits a simple level swing plane. Line drive approach. Solid from the outfield, he made throws to the infield at velocities up to 77 mph; had sure hands, a clean natural exchange, and consistent footwork. Fields the ball to the side, movements laterally were athletic. During the event, ran the 60-yard dash in 7.39. Capable on the mound, used a ¾ arm angle with a short arm action while showing developing arm speed. Showed consistent balance point with even shoulders. Lands square. Changeup (65-66 mph). Threw his fastball 74-75 mph; shows some action and consistent control. (Max spin 1985; Avg 1911). Throws a 1/7 curveball (62-66) with late action. (Max spin 1999; Avg 1893). 

Scout Evaluation 

Logan Ellis, St clair, 2023, MI

Position: OF/LHP

Body: 5-foot-9, 175-pound.

Hit: (LHH) Solid. Begins in a tall athletic stance with a controlled load, then uses a leg kick. Some bat speed. Line drive approach. 

Power: 89 mph exit velocity, average 79.14 mph. 65.10 mph bat speed average. 22.15 mph hand speed average.

Defense:  (OF) Sure hands, consistent footwork, clean natural exchange. Solid.  Laterally, movements were athletic and fielded the ball to the side. 

Arm: 77 mph outfield velocity. 

Speed: 7.39 (60-yard).

Pitching:  Capable. ¾ arm angle, developing arm speed, short arm action. Consistent balance point, even shoulders, lands square.

FB: T75. 74-75 mph. (Max spin 1985;  Avg 1911). Consistent accuracy, some action. 

CB: 62-66 mph. Late action, 1/7 shape. (Max spin 1999; Avg 1893). 

CH: 65-66 mph. 

Player Spotlight 

Logan Ellis: OF/LHP, (2023) St clair, MI. 5-foot-9, 175-pound. Solid in the box, the left-handed hitter's best exit velocity was 87 mph. Started in an open stance with a controlled compact load, then used a small leg kick. Bat speed was efficient. He found some barrels with loud contact. In the outfield, his best throw of the day was clocked at 79 mph. On the mound, used a quick arm action and a ¾ arm angle while showing quick arm speed. Showed high effort in his delivery. Showed a consistent balance point. an athletic finish. Sat with his fastball at 73-75 mph and topped out at 76 mph; shows control low in the zone and running action. Had tight action and command low in the zone on his 1/7 curveball (66-67). His changeup showed fading action and consistent command. 

Scout Evaluation 

Logan Ellis, St clair, 2023, MI

Position: OF/LHP

Body: 5-foot-9, 175-pound .

Hit: (LHH) Started in an open stance with a controlled compact load, then used a small leg kick. Efficient bat speed. 

Power: 87 mph exit velocity, average 81.30 mph. 66.14 mph bat speed average. 22.70 mph hand speed average.

Arm: 79 mph outfield velocity. 

Pitching: High effort. ¾ arm angle, quick arm speed, quick arm action. Consistent balance point, an athletic finish.

FB: T76. 73-75 mph. (Max spin 2258;  Avg 2116). Low in the zone accuracy, running action. 

CB: 66-67 mph. Low in the zone command, tight action, 1/7 shape. 

CH: Consistent control, fading action.

Pitching: On the mound a left hand arm begins on a slant standing in the middle of the rubber. Attacks the hitters getting ahead in the count with arm side run fastball. Sits well on his back leg throwing from a high 3/4 arm angle. Two pitch mix on the mound showing command. 

Body Type: 5-foot-10, 152 pound athletic frame.
Swing Mechanics: Sets up with a tall stance with his weight shifted to his back leg. Sways his weight and swings with a short swing path using two hands. 
Hit: Contact hitter that produced consistent contact. Line drives at the plate when he squared up the ball. 
Power: 77 mph exit velocity.
Run: 7.74 runner .
Field: Moves well around the bag light on his feet. 
Throw: 70 mph from INF.

Mechanics: Clean mechanics that he repeats on the mound moving to his balance point throwing from a high 3/4 arm angle with ease.
Fastball: Stayed in the strike zone sitting 70-71 mph.
Curve: Gradual breaking curve that had a sweeping action 57-59 mph.
Change up: Sinking action on his change up 62-63 mph.
Defensive Projection: LHP/1B