Noah
Winkelman

Transferred to Ranger (TX)

Committed to Northwest Florida State College.

January 2016- Winkelman has made significant strides with the bat since last year and looks poised to make a jump in Minnesota’s 2017 rankings. His skill set projects him as a left-handed hitting corner outfielder with a strong arm and power in the bat. Winkelman showed 91 mph arm strength from the outfield and posted a 101-mph exit velocity, exhibiting a line-drive swing plane with cleaner overall hitting mechanics.

5-foot-11, 175-pound catcher/outfielder. Long legs- wide shoulders. Will really fill out and with added strength and maturity. Ran a 7.35 60. Left-handed hitter with upright open stance. Strides in-line with pitcher. Athletic set-up with quick hands to contact. Mid-pull approach with bat speed. Short finish after contact. Would improve with more length through zone after contact creating greater separation. Uses hands well in swing. Proto right fielder in outfield. High ¾ arm slot with carry. Fields balls cleanly and is solid defensively. 88 mph arm strength from outfield. Flexible and strong behind plate. Receives and blocks well. A ton of carry on throws even with low elbow ¾ release. Slot effects accuracy at times.  2.00-2.03 pop times with 73 mph arm strength. Overall High Follow for 2017 class. Has minor things to improve on but his highly projectable and has good tools.