Joey
Current

Physical: Compact, efficient 6-foot, 190lb frame with feel evident. 7.33 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Offensively: RHH - Narrow, simple stance with the barrel slotted calmly on the shoulder to begin. Utilized a toe-tap stride and a direct, flat path through the hitting zone to create good rotational power to the pull-side of the field. Accurate top hand and adjusted on pitches in/out on the plate. Recorded a T94 mph bat-exit velocity with wood and added a 335 foot batted ball distance. Doubles power available when getting the head out early. Blocked off the front-side properly, takes his walks in game too with a mature approach. 

Defensively: The primary backstop featured a clean receive from traditional setups. Got out of the crouch athletically with hip mobility and good backside push on the throw (82 mph arm-strength, H ¾ slot). Ability to shut down the run game at times.

Physical: Strong, athletic 6-foot, 190lb frame with a prototypical backstop’s build behind the dish. 7.27 runner in the 60-yard dash. 

Offensively: RHH - Started from a balanced, even stance with a slight bend into a coiled backside. Utilized a short/controlled toe-tap stride to initiate the hands through a flat, whippy path into the hitting zone. Kept the ball off the ground (0% ground ball rate) and peppered the middle/LCF gap with hard contact (56% hard hit rate). Recorded numerous extra-base hits to pull and put on a show with one of his more complete batting practice rounds since we’ve seen him. Flashed early connection and above-average bat to ball skills evidenced by a 98 mph peak bat-exit velocity and 89 mph average. Also worked up to a 353 foot batted ball distance (76 mph bat-speed). 

Defensively: The primary catcher displayed a soft/trusted glove hand that absorbed the baseball at the catch point from traditional setup. Pop times ranged 1.94-2.00 showing a slightly higher position in catch/throw with pre-catch momentum. Likeable qualities out of the crouch, holding low posture and quickly replacing the feet to get directional. In/out of the glove through a short, high ¾ slot with carry on the bag (82 mph arm). Then featured positional flexibility at third base with choppy, active footwork and natural feel in space. Gobbled the ball up off the middle/left side of his body with adequate pace and fired across the diamond showing off a strong arm in all phases (86 mph).

Physical: 6’0 190lb C/ CIF strong athlete who has above average strength and explosiveness. Has improved his 60 yard dash time to a 7.27. Athleticism plays in all aspects of his game

Offensively: RHH starts with a wide base and engages the backside to explode forward towards the pitcher. His hands have a slight pull backwards right before attacking the ball to create a little extra power. Produced a 93 mph exit velo and a 74mph hand speed.

Defensively: Keeps his movements simple with his set up behind the plate. Quick transfer with a good throwing velocity of 83 mph. At 3B he was able to increase the throwing velocity by 3mph up to 86 mph with max intent on his throws. Throws come from a traditional catcher’s arm slot, short and quick from the shoulder.

Physical: Sturdy, well put together 6-foot, 190-pound frame with advanced strength and sneaky athleticism throughout the movements. 7.50 runner in the 60-yard dash. Offensively: RHH. Wide, bent stance with control in the setup as the hands showed slight rhythm flat above the shoulder. Utilized a controlled lift and replace stride allowing the hands to work through an efficient, flat barrel path with noticeable lift after impact. Connected to the ground early and often creating above average rotational power, had no issues getting through towards extension creating easy gap to gap juice with occasional ability to leave the yard. Showcased a mostly pull-side approach during batting practice while notching an impressive 50% line drive rate (33.3% hard hit percentage) according to Trackman Baseball. Hit into a stiff front side at impact and the timing phase of the swing alluded to the fact that he can handle velocity in game action with little extra going on. Recorded a solid 92 mph peak bat-exit velocity with adjustability in the barrel. Defensively: The primary backstop showed off a low setup with good posture throughout, soft glove hand worked effortlessly while receiving. Pop times ranged from 2.08-2.13 using quick transfers and accurate straight line footwork while gaining ground towards the target. Accurate high ¾ slot on throws out of a quick slot with a medium arm circle. Moved athletically to either side when blocking, burying the baseball with the glove in the dirt / downward chest angles. C - 80 mph …… The third baseman flashed a solid base while fielding with adequate footwork in either direction, stayed low generating above average drive towards the target from the lower half that worked in unison with a soft glove hand. Solid secondary position that offers flexibility at the next level. INF - 85 mph

Physical: 6-foot-0, 190 pounds; strong, athletic build. 7.29 runner in the 60.
Offensively: RHH. Wide base with bend in the knees; Shifts weight back. Aggressive with throws his hands at the ball, level plane to the ball finishing uphill.  Line drives up the middle and to the LCF gap; peak Trackman exit velocity of 93 MPH.
Defensively: Low, wide base; Strong lower half powers out of the crouch. Soft hands, clean transfer; Medium arm swing with a high 3/4 arm slot. 2.07-2.15 pop times. C - 80 MPH. INF - 83 MPH.

Physical: 5-foot-11, 175 pounds; broad shoulders, solid build. 7.6 runner in the 60.

Offensively: RHH. Wide base, bent knees, high hands; hands move down, loads into back side without leg lift/stride. aggressive with quick barrel through the zone, finishes uphill; 14 degree bat angle into the zone via Blast Motion. Current is able to produce 17.2 G’s of force with an on-plane efficiency of 72%.  Line drives/flyballs to LCF; average Trackman exit velocity of 78 MPH; peak exit velo was 89 MPH.

Defensively: C: Squared up, elite lower half, gets into throwing position very quickly, Gets rid of the ball quickly, hands on the stiffer side, accurate, quick arm with a 3/4 slot; 1.83-1.90 pop times. C - 80 MPH.  INF: walks into ready position; lets the ball get to him while showing his glove early and fields it in the middle of his body, smooth hands with an easy transfer to a long arm swing with a high 3/4 arm slot. INF 84 MPH. 

5-foot-11, 175-pound right-handed hitter starts from a slightly open stance and initiates his swing with a small heel-raise stride. Showcased a solid feel for the barrel from a high-hands load. Registered a bat exit velocity of 85 mph and ran a 7.50 60-yard dash. Displayed active feet and athletic actions at third base with above average 83 mph arm strength across the diamond. Also displayed solid defensive actions behind the plate with pop times of 2.08-2.15 on throws of 80 mph from the crouch.