James
Duncan

Positional Profile: OF/1B
Body: 6-2, 185-pounds. Projectable frame, lean and lanky.
Hit: LHH. Slightly open stance, short stride gets squared up, smooth load, excellent balance. Loose hands and swing, short path with well above average bat speed, creates line drive gap to gap contact. 73.7 mph average bat speed per BLAST.
Power: 93.88 max exit velocity, averaged 87.05 mph. 316’ max distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 90 mph. Long loose arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Fluid actions with soft hands, plays through the baseball in stride, step behind transfer, works in rhythm.
Run: 7.29 runner in the 60. 

Positional Profile: OF High ceiling middle of the order corner outfield profile.
Body: 6-foot-2, 175-pounds. High ceiling frame, athletic lean build that projects well for holding added strength.
Hit: LHH. Sets up balanced, quiet throughout, short stride and subtle loading action. Athletic hands play loose through swing, efficient path, short to the baseball, advanced bat speed. Line drive gap to gap approach, fluid rhythm.
Power: 88 mph exit velocity from the tee. Power potential bat.
Arm: LH. OF - 86 mph. Long loose arm action, high 3/4 slot, played on line and showed occasional carry.
Defense: Easy actions, plays through the baseball in stride with soft hands and fluid footwork. Athletic defender profiles at a corner outfield position.
Run: 7.29 runner in the 60. 

Verbally committed to Illinois State.

+ 2022 OF James Duncan (Arrowhead HS, WI) was one of the clear winners of the day as he produced firm contact in each plate appearance with multiple hits to show for it. Possessing an athletic build at 6-foot-1, 170-pounds with some natural strength throughout, Duncan is able to keep the barrel in the zone for a long period of time while providing coverage of the whole plate. He is balanced in his approach with advanced pitch recognition and a smooth load before showcasing impressive bat speed with a strong bottom hand. He utilized the whole field to collect each of his hits, and already looks the part of a mature hitter.

3.20.18 - 6-foot, 150-pound left-handed two-way player, long lean frame, athletic shape, projects well. Offensively hits from an open setup, leg kick stride, athletic lower half, solid balance. Path is short with loose live hands, hands create above average bat speed. Spray line drive contact, 81 mph exit velocity from the tee, high upside bat. Defensively moves easy and athletic, natural actions both around the bag and in the outfield. Arm play loose and easy, 72 mph across the infield, 75 mph from the outfield. 7.44 runner in the 60. On the mound fastball plays with run to arm side, controls the zone, 71-73 mph, touched 74 mph. Changeup sinks, near fastball arm speed, ranged 59-64 mph.

3.15.17 - 5-foot-10, 135-pound, lanky, left-handed two-way prospect. Defensively, loose arm action from high ¾ slot, accurate, 71 mph from the outfield and 68 mph across the infield. Plays through the ball athletically, soft hands, fluid footwork, clean exchange. Offensively, balanced setup, smooth load, short stride, maintains balance, short barrel path, 78 mph exit velocity. On the mound, low ¾ arm slot, loose action. Tall and fall delivery, works on-line, lands square, finishes athletically. Fastball sat 64-68 mph. Changeup, near fastball arm speed, flashed cut, 61-64 mph. Ran a 7.91 60.