Karson
Reffner

Physical: Strong / muscular 6-foot, 200-pound frame with increased strength in the lower half. 7.51 runner in the 60-yard dash. 

Offensively: RHH - Started from a crouched, even stance with the hands at a 45 with slight wiggle above the head. Utilized a leg lift stride in order to initiate the hands through a flat path and into the hitting zone. Showed slight lift after impact driving the baseball hard through the LCF gap to the tune of 91 mph bat-exit velocities (46% line drive rate). The timing mechanism really worked and allowed him to get into his legs using impressive ground force in the swing. Could run it out of the yard on occasion (324 foot batted ball distance) but mostly just peppered either gap with above-average consistency. Will be a hitter to follow throughout the year. 

Defensively: Primary backstop flashed solid and quiet receiving abilities from a low one-knee setup. Pop times ranged from 2.27-2.45 with quality straight line footwork getting the hips and shoulders in-line early in the transfer. The ball hung up for a bit after getting into the throwing hand and worked on the bag with a 73 mph arm strength from the crouch. Displayed feel for blocking technique deadening the ball out over the plate on a spiked fastball … The third baseman played moderately low to the ground with comfortability moving from left to right. A soft glove hand worked effortlessly out in front allowing an accurate 79 mph arm strength to work across the diamond and towards the target.

Physical: Solid and thickly built 6-foot, 200-pound frame with projectability in the build. 7.30 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Offensively: RHH. Begins with a crouched, even stance as the hands showed slight rhythm above the shoulder in the setup. Utilized a leg-lift stride in order to initiate a flat barrel path into the hitting zone, generated natural lift after contact yielding a gap to gap approach during batting practice. Repeatedly impacted the ball at the front of the plate with present juice towards the pull-side, strong lower half with sink throughout the swing; recorded a top bat-exit velocity of 93 mph according to Trackman Baseball with a max distance on a batted ball of 327 feet.  

Defensively: The primary backstop featured solid receiving skills while beating the ball to the spot with the lower half and sticking it on the corner. Pop times ranged from 2.10-2.22 with strong straight line footwork gaining ground towards the target; feel for quality catch and throw skills, the arm was accurate through a quick, high ¾ slot. Worked hard while blocking getting around the baseball on either side of the plate. C - 73 mph

Physical: Large, physically advanced 6-foot, 200-pound frame with strength throughout the movements. 7.66 runner in the 60-yard dash . 

Offensively: RHH. Crouched, balanced stance with the hands showing a little bit of wiggle at the ear preload for rhythm. Utilized a leg-kick stride coupled with a quick movement slight backward and down in order to initiate his swing. Displayed plenty of pull-side juice while entering the hitting zone through a slightly uphill path with some fluidity through impact. Showcased the ability to stay on the ball out over the plate and pepper both gaps during batting practice with noticeable extra base hit ability in the box. Connects on plane early and often while hitting into a stiff front side registering an advanced 93 mph bat-exit velocity per Trackman Baseball. Furthest swing of the day went 327 feet to LCF and showed off the natural raw power he possesses. 

Defensively: The primary catcher demonstrated a low setup behind the dish and beat the ball to the spot with solid receiving skill and a soft glove hand at the catch point. Pop times ranged from 2.12-2.20 on short and powerful straight line footwork towards the target with smooth transfers to the throwing ear. The arm worked accurately to the target out of a short, high ¾ slot. Featured feel while blocking to either side of the plate, using his physical frame to get out and around the ball, deadening it over the plate with recovery skills. C - 69 mph

Showcased a large and physically advanced 6-foot, 200-pound frame with present strength in his actions. The right-handed hitter begins with a balanced, even stance utilizing a lift-and-replace stride to initiate his swing. Generated barrel whip through a slightly uphill path using a strong lower half with sink, allowing for natural lift to the middle of the field. Hands worked well through the ball, evidenced by an 85 mph bat-exit velocity during batting practice. Ran a 7.50 60-yard dash. The primary backstop showed off quality receiving skills with a soft glove hand at the catch point. Pop times ranged from 2.06-2.12 on accurate throws of 72 mph from the crouch out of a high ¾ arm-slot. Featured adequate straight line footwork from his setup and smooth, repeatable transfers yielding consistent throws on the bag. Beat the ball to the spot on blocks with a low center of gravity and soft walls on either side of the plate.