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Hraby

We got our second look at UTIL Tanner Hraby (Medford Area, 2024) in a showcase setting this summer, as the uncommitted prospect once again put together a strong performance on both ends of the field, coming off of an appearance at the Top Prospect Games in Milwaukee. At the plate, Hraby flashed the most power, launching the only home run out of Carson Park during the BP session, which traveled 355 feet, according to TrackMan. From an open stance, Hraby presented a quick barrel and strong hands, a combination that allowed him to spray line drives to all fields, a trait demonstrated a couple of weeks ago in live action and at the aforementioned showcase. The right-handed hitter continued to display his versatility on the defensive end, this time turning in a clean round of infield where he looked capable of playing shortstop at the next level. His smooth hands and natural movements, something we’ve seen in the outfield and on the mound, allowed Hraby to prove himself as a sure-handed defender, giving him multiple options with the glove heading into his senior season as a quality uncommitted prospect at Medford Area HS. His lean physique offers even greater upside, as he already impacts the baseball well in the batter’s box, but still has plenty of room to tack on usable strength that stands to enhance a quality existing batted-ball profile. 

Positional Profile: SS/OF
Body: 6-0, 160-pounds. Lean build that projects. Athletic.
Hit: RHH. Open setup, narrower stance, relaxed loose hands. Short, compact swing. Flat path with some loft to finish. Up-the-middle approach with occasional power to the pull-side.  67.6 mph bat speed with 8 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 84.5 mph. 355’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 73 mph. Short action. Accurate to the bag.
Defense: Quick first step. Two-handed gather. Plays tall. Range to both sides.
Run: 7.40 runner in the 60. 

Positional Profile: OF/SS
Body: 6-0, 160-pounds. Lean, high-waisted frame with room to fill.
Hit: RHH. Open setup with balance. Controlled weight shift load.  Loose, athletic hands. Level bat path, flat through the zone with backspin.  70.6 mph bat speed with 8 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 81.1 mph. 316’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 78 mph. 3/4 slot, with some arm quickness and accuracy.
Defense: One hand gather, modified crow hop.
Run: 7.44 runner in the 60.

Uncommitted. Medford went 5-0 in part due to Hraby’s steady presence at the plate this past week. At the plate Hraby went 11-for-19 with six doubles and a home run, he collected eight RBIs, scored 10 runs and stole four bases.

Hraby stands 5-foot-11, 160-pounds and has room to add on to his wiry/projectable frame. At the plate, the right-handed hitter is short/direct to the ball with a flat path, using the ground well throughout his swing to create power and driving the ball to both gaps. His defensive round looked to be above-average as well, moving with steady hands and athletic actions to pair with a clean transfer on double play turns. 

Positional Profile: SS/OF
Body: 5-11, 160-pounds. Wiry with some projection.
Hits: RHH. Upright stance, open setup, long/gliding stride. Short/direct to the ball, fluid sequence using ground well, flat path with ability to drive balls to both gaps.
Power: 83 max exit velocity, averaged 78.5 MPH. 293' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-71 mph .Medium arc, low 3/4 slot, accurate, loose/quick arm.
Defense: Athletic actions, sure-handed, clean transfer, shows body control on slow roller.