Prep Baseball Report

Tennessee Top Prospect Games: Catcher Reports


Prep Baseball Tennessee Staff

NASHVILLE & MURFREESBORO, TN — The Tennessee Top Propsect Games was held at Vanderbilt University & Riverdale High School on May 27th and 28th that featured top talent from the 2026-2029 classes. Players went through a pro-style workout with TrackMan, Blast Motion, and VALD Performance tech, while pitchers threw in a game play setting and were able to get data and metrics on our TrackMan unit.

Some prospects built on past showings, while others made strong first impressions.

We continue our post-event coverage with a look at the scouting reports on all catchers who attended the Tennessee Top Prospect Games.

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CATCHER REPORTS

KJ Anderson, COOKEVILLE (TN), 2027
Positional Profile: C3B
Body: 6-0, 195 pounds. High HP motor that continues to gradually add lean mass with each showing.
Hit: LHH. Exceptional feel for his using backleg throughout the swing. Shows a simple setup with a wider base, rocks to load his backside before launch. Pullside. Backspin. Uses his very quick hands very well as he looks to ambush the baseball. Has natural launch to his swing that will play extremely well as he moves forward. 72.5 mph bat speed with 23g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 102 mph max exit velocity (95.8 avg.); 346-foot max batted distance. Pullside. Backspin. Uses his very quick hands very well as he looks to ambush the baseball. Has natural launch to his swing that will play extremely well as he moves forward.
Arm: RH. C - 82.00 mph. INF - 88.00 mph. Powerful arm action with a compact swing.
Defense: 1.81-1.87 pop time range; Gets out of his crouch very well from a 1kd setup. In the infield is compact with his actions with good range to either side.

Will Brick, CHRISTIAN BROTHERS (TN), 2027
Positional Profile: C3B
Body: 6-2, 190 pounds. Tall, skinny build with good mechanics and body control
Hit: RHH. Wide in his stance with his hands starting above his rear shoulder. He gathers into his back hip with a toe tap into a controlled forward move. Dominates the ball out in front of the plate, shows easy pop to the pullside and has the ability to use the whole field. Had 4 hits during the gameplay section including a no-doubt bomb to left center. 77.6 mph bat speed with 16g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 101 mph max exit velocity (92.9 avg.); 390-foot max batted distance. Dominates the ball out in front of the plate, shows easy pop to the pullside and has the ability to use the whole field. Had 4 hits during the gameplay section including a no-doubt bomb to left center.
Arm: RH. C - 83.00 mph. INF - 90.00 mph. Whippy action with a plus arm at present, shows the ability to work from multiple slots.
Defense: 1.71-1.88 pop time range; Showed the ability to work from multiple setups, from traditional, to 1kd. Gaining great ground and leveraging his legs. In the INF shows confidence and smoothness, early presentation with the glove.

Barrett Brown, White House (TN), 2026
Positional Profile: CSS
Body: 5-11, 180 pounds. Lean-frame with an impressive weight gain over the past year. Longer limbs allow for relaxed movements.
Hit: SH. Simple in his setup pre pitch before working into a very big legkick into his forward move. Hands are in a good position as the swing launches through. Worked exclusively to the pullside, showing the ability to elevate well, but shows inconsistent timing at times. 66.4 mph bat speed with 23g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 mph max exit velocity (82.4 avg.); 310-foot max batted distance. Worked exclusively to the pullside, showing the ability to elevate well, but shows inconsistent timing at times.
Arm: RH. C - 82.00 mph. INF - 89.00 mph. Quick and compact arm action with easy strength at present.
Defense: 1.82-1.98 pop time range; Present plus range to either side, shows very good footwork breakdown through the fielding motion. Behind the plate works out of a traditional stance with quickness out of the squat.

Luke Brown, FRED J PAGE (TN), 2026
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-10, 193 pounds. Medium-build made to maintain muscle with intense athletic actions in all capacities
Hit: RHH. Begins with a narrow stance with his back hip preset, his front side is slightly open but loads into his backside further as his stride back to even. Launches forward at footplant getting off his backside well. Used the entire field with a preference to get the ball out front. Solid batspeed, can continue to develop strength. 68.5 mph bat speed with 18g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 88 mph max exit velocity (82.2 avg.); 307-foot max batted distance. Used the entire field with a preference to get the ball out front. Solid batspeed, can continue to develop strength.
Arm: RH. C - 78.00 mph. INF - 90.00 mph. Easy velo with a short arm action, creating good extension.
Defense: 1.88-1.88 pop time range; Very quick out of both a traditional and 1kd setup, with great ground gain. In the field shows very good athleticism and confident glovework.

Nehomar Caldera, CORDOVA HIGH SCHOOL (TN), 2027
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-10, 150 pounds. Well-developed wide frame for his age
Hit: LHH. Wide and simple stance with his hands working off the back of his body. He uses a small load to get into his backside before the swing launches. Has a mature approach during bp, doing a very good job letting the ball travel. He also showed the ability to jump on balls out front with natural launch, 66.7 mph bat speed with 23g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 99 mph max exit velocity (90.5 avg.); 357-foot max batted distance. Has a mature approach during bp, doing a very good job letting the ball travel. He also showed the ability to jump on balls out front with natural launch,
Arm: RH. C - 76.00 mph. OF - 84.00 mph. Short and quick action into his throwing motion with low, on target throws.
Defense: 1.99-2.07 pop time range; Works out of a traditional setup with a slight pause before getting out of his legs.

Grady Callaway, Davidson Academy (TN), 2028
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 6-2, 181 pounds. Tall, athletic frame with smooth yet explosive actions. Potential for explosive power with further growth
Hit: RHH. Shows simple yet very effective actions in his swing. His feet are slightly open in his stance with his upper body tall. His hands start at the letters with the bat at a 45 degree angle towards the pitcher. The backside resists a small forward move well, creating great stretch before exploding through the swing. Already has plus batspeed, he showed a very mature BP. Primarily working up the middle and the other way with low line drives. Has shown the ability to hit for power in game, has a very high ceiling at the plate. 69.2 mph bat speed with 17g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 mph max exit velocity (83 avg.); 275-foot max batted distance. Already has plus batspeed, he showed a very mature BP. Primarily working up the middle and the other way with low line drives. Has shown the ability to hit for power in game, has a very high ceiling at the plate.
Arm: RH. C - 77.00 mph. Deep turn behind his body with a quick release. Lower 34 armslot.
Defense: 1.93-1.97 pop time range; Primarily works out of a 1kd setup, gains ground well with good drive off of his backleg.

Crew Chance, CHRIST PRESBYTERIAN ACADEMY (TN), 2028
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-9, 185 pounds. Strong, athletic build with exceptional strength for his size
Hit: LHH. Narrow and slightly open in his stance with his hands starting slightly in a good launch position towards the back of his body. Does a good job loading his hands into his scalp while he uses a leg kick into his forward move and launch, Present ability to drive the ball in the air to the pullside. Does a great job creating space to get to the inside pitch. Great batspeed for class, much more power to come as he grows and gets stronger. 70 mph bat speed with 28g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 mph max exit velocity (82 avg.); 334-foot max batted distance. Present ability to drive the ball in the air to the pullside. Does a great job creating space to get to the inside pitch. Great batspeed for class, much more power to come as he grows and gets stronger.
Arm: RH. C - 77.00 mph. Prototypical catcher action with quick release and on target throws.
Defense: 1.81-1.88 pop time range; Uses a one knee down setup, with a very efficient drive into the throwing motion.

Landon Cooper, BRENTWOOD ACADEMY (TN), 2026
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 6-0, 180 pounds. Relaxed, but athletic movements from a lean build
Hit: RHH. Tall and slightly open with his stance, he begins with his back side loaded. Has a small forward move which launches the swing. Wants to get the ball in the air to the pullside, solid pop presently with great batspeed, pointing to more pop on the way. 71.7 mph bat speed with 16g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 83 mph max exit velocity (83.1 avg.); 296-foot max batted distance. Wants to get the ball in the air to the pullside, solid pop presently with great batspeed, pointing to more pop on the way.
Arm: RH. C - 77.00 mph. INF - 82.00 mph. catcher-ish arm action with a low 34 release, gets it out quick and is on target with his throws.
Defense: 1.93-2.10 pop time range; C: Primarily setup with 1kd to second with a good transition into the throwing motion. INF: Shows confidence with his glove with good movement to either side.

Sam Davidson, ST. GEORGE'S (TN), 2026
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-11, 187 pounds. Medium frame with early signs of athleticism, strong aggressive actions
Hit: RHH. Has a relaxed look pre pitch. He is slightly open with his stance with his hands ready to go towards the back of his body. Has a controlled move forward which follows a slight cock of the hands as they get into a loaded position. A footplant he is in a great position as the swing launches powerfully. He does a great job turning the barrel behind his body allowing him to have a long path through the hitting zone. Used the whole field with great barrels, showed the ability to elevate to the pullside. mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 mph max exit velocity (89.4 avg.); 327-foot max batted distance. He does a great job turning the barrel behind his body allowing him to have a long path through the hitting zone. Used the whole field with great barrels, showed the ability to elevate to the pullside.
Arm: RH. C - 77.00 mph. Tight spiral into the throwing motion, with firm on-target throws.
Defense: 1.94-2.10 pop time range; Smooth through his throwing motion with good ground gain, ability to use a traditional and 1KD setup.

Morgan Ferrell, West (TN), 2027
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 6-1, 210 pounds. Heavier build with sound mechanics on both sides of the ball
Hit: RHH. Tall in his stance with his hands at head level slightly in front of the body. Has a slight hover in his leg lift before getting into his forward move. His hands lower into a launch position during the stride forward. Has a present feel for getting the barrel to the ball. He wants to get it elevated to the pullside, where he shows present yet still very raw power. Look for him to polish up his actions within his swing as he continues to develop into his frame physically. 71.6 mph bat speed with 19g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 mph max exit velocity (79.7 avg.); 341-foot max batted distance. Has a present feel for getting the barrel to the ball. He wants to get it elevated to the pullside, where he shows present yet still very raw power. Look for him to polish up his actions within his swing as he continues to develop into his frame physically.
Arm: RH. C - 79.00 mph. Firm throws from a 34 slot, quick release.
Defense: 1.85-1.93 pop time range; Uses a traditional setup. Has a small step forward with his left foot prior to receiving the pitch, giving him great momentum towards second.

Parker Free, OAK RIDGE (TN), 2027
Positional Profile: C/2B
Body: 5-9, 187 pounds. Compact frame with early signs of progressing athleticism
Hit: RHH. Is controlled and methodical through his process. Begins with a wider stance with athletic flex in his knees. Rocks rearward into his backside with a small leg kick, generates good stretch until the swing launches. Looks to get the ball out front with very good barrel control. Was consistently on the barrel with hard line drives. He was a force in the middle of the lineup for schoolball and should continue to develop strength and pop. 72.4 mph bat speed with 7g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 mph max exit velocity (86.7 avg.); 370-foot max batted distance. Looks to get the ball out front with very good barrel control. Was consistently on the barrel with hard line drives. He was a force in the middle of the lineup for schoolball and should continue to develop strength and pop.
Arm: RH. C - 78.00 mph. Twitchy, quick and compact arm action, with a high 34 release.
Defense: 1.91-2.06 pop time range; Utilizes a traditional and 1KD setup, gaining great momentum out of both.

Griffin Hendrickson, Nolensville (TN), 2026
Positional Profile: 3B/C
Body: 6-1, 207 pounds. Big, powerful frame with surprising speed. Will further excel as body control develops
Hit: RHH. Starts with a strong base, feet just past shoulder width with flex in the knees. Loads with his hands before a forward stride giving him room to get his back knee underneath him as the swing launches. Does a great job rotating on his backside which allows him to stay in the zone forever. Easy pullside pop, but has the ability to work gap to gap. Lots to work with now with much more soon to come. 73.5 mph bat speed with 19g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 102 mph max exit velocity (97.9 avg.); 389-foot max batted distance. Does a great job rotating on his backside which allows him to stay in the zone forever. Easy pullside pop, but has the ability to work gap to gap. Lots to work with now with much more soon to come.
Arm: RH. C - 83.00 mph. INF - 86.00 mph. High with his hands break into a short, high 34 release. Solid armspeed.
Defense: 1.90-1.97 pop time range; Shows the ability to use one knee down and traditional, both with great momentum gain towards second & third. In the infield is confident with his actions, using his hips to create timing through the ball.

Gabe Hendriks, GRACE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (TN), 2026
Positional Profile: SS2B
Body: 6-0, 160 pounds. Proportional, athletic build. Will develop more power as he gains more feel for his body.
Hit: RHH. Begins with a shoulder width stance with his hands beginning over his rear shoulder. Hovers with his front leg which gathers his backside as the hands move into a launch position. Solid separation out of a linear move. Stays through the zone well with quick hands, showed varied contact at times with his hardest hit balls coming when he stayed towards the middle of the field. 66.4 mph bat speed with 14g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 mph max exit velocity (88.8 avg.); 322-foot max batted distance. Stays through the zone well with quick hands, showed varied contact at times with his hardest hit balls coming when he stayed towards the middle of the field.
Arm: RH. C - 76.00 mph. INF - 88.00 mph. Long arm action presently with a 34 release, still early in physical development more to come.
Defense: 1.96-2.12 pop time range; Works off of a 1 knee down setup, with a shorter forward move that is very up and down. INF: Moves very well to both sides with confident use of his glove, loose hips allow him to let his arm work.

Brayden Holland, BRIARCREST CHRISTIAN (TN), 2027
Positional Profile: CRHP
Body: 6-1, 191 pounds. Tall, athletic frame with good control of the upper half
Hit: RHH. Wide base to start with his hands in an active position. He rocks to load his backside, then creates space behind him with a small forward move. His barrel stays though the zone for a long time allowing him to take the ball to all fields, present pop to the pullside that will continue to develop. A big showing during gameplay that saw him have a double and a bomb. More to come. 71.6 mph bat speed with 12g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 97 mph max exit velocity (83.8 avg.); 351-foot max batted distance. His barrel stays though the zone for a long time allowing him to take the ball to all fields, present pop to the pullside that will continue to develop. A big showing during gameplay that saw him have a double and a bomb. More to come.
Arm: RH. C - 84.00 mph. Easy zip with a compact 34 arm slot, more velo in there as he gets stronger.
Defense: 1.81-1.87 pop time range; Ability to use traditional and 1KD, getting powerful leg drive towards target with both.

Jay Insani, RIVERDALE (TN), 2027
Positional Profile: CRHP
Body: 6-2, 188 pounds. Big, tall frame with aggressive body movements
Hit: RHH. Has a wider stance with his hands already in a launch position behind the body. He has a leg kick and goes with a small forward move. He rotates extremely well. Swings with high intent to drive the ball up the middle and the other way. Hits the ball consistently hard with more to add in terms of strength. 66.1 mph bat speed with 21g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 97 mph max exit velocity (85.2 avg.); 315-foot max batted distance. Swings with high intent to drive the ball up the middle and the other way. Hits the ball consistently hard with more to add in terms of strength.
Arm: RH. C - 79.00 mph. Throws from his rear ear with a very quick spiral out of his hand.
Defense: 1.81-1.87 pop time range; Uses a 1KD setup with very good transition into the throwing motion.

Colton Karkau, RAVENWOOD (TN), 2027
Positional Profile: C3B
Body: 6-0, 185 pounds. Medium frame with quick, athletic actions
Hit: RHH. Athletic base with his weight 6040 favoring his backside. His hands begin at his back shoulder with the bat mostly vertical. The load begins with a small shift rearwards before a small stride forward as he launches around his back leg. He rotates very well with great batspeed, as he looks to catch the ball out front. Mainly producing line drives up the middle and to the pullside. 72 mph bat speed with 26g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 mph max exit velocity (91.4 avg.); 348-foot max batted distance. He rotates very well with great batspeed, as he looks to catch the ball out front. Mainly producing line drives up the middle and to the pullside.
Arm: RH. C - 82.00 mph. Very quick release with on-target firm throws. Has a lower 34 release.
Defense: 1.80-1.95 pop time range; Primarily uses a 1KD setup, getting out of it very quick with great ground gain towards the target.

Blake Lundy, BAYLOR (TN), 2027
Positional Profile: C3B
Body: 6-3, 225 pounds. Impressive physicality and muscle retention for his age. Thicker, lower half that generates his impressive power.
Hit: RHH. Wide and powerful look in his stance with his hands preloaded behind his body, with a slight bat wag. Loads reward into his back hip with his torso before making an aggressive forward move. Showcases elite bat speed and pop, especially to the pullside. With the ability to work from pole to pole. 76.3 mph bat speed with 16g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 101 mph max exit velocity (88.3 avg.); 397-foot max batted distance. Showcases elite batspeed and pop, especially to the pullside. With the ability to work from pole to pole.
Arm: RH. C - 84.00 mph. INF - 91.00 mph. Plus arm for his position, more as he develops. Easy armspeed with a 34 release.
Defense: 1.73-1.75 pop time range; Looks comfortable going to either side with smooth footwork in the infield. Behind the plate is 1KD with a smooth, powerful transition into the throw.

Lucas Penland, INDEPENDENCE (TN), 2027
Positional Profile: COF
Body: 6-0, 168 pounds. Compact frame with sound mechanics in the lower half
Hit: RHH. Begins with his balance even in an athletic stance just past shoulder width apart. His hands begin in their launch position at the rear shoulder. A small leg lift turns his body rearward slightly in a load, prior to launch at footplant. Works the gaps well, with his hardest hit balls coming to the LCF gap. Has a very good base with his swing that will continue to produce harder contact as he grows and develops physically. 64.7 mph bat speed with 17g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 85 mph max exit velocity (82.4 avg.); 305-foot max batted distance. Works the gaps well, with his hardest hit balls coming to the LCF gap. Has a very good base with his swing that will continue to produce harder contact as he grows and develops physically.
Arm: RH. C - 79.00 mph. Tight move into his throwing motion, catcher-ish arm action with on target throws. More arm strength in there.
Defense: 1.88-1.97 pop time range; Works off of one knee with quick transfer into the throwing motion.

CJ Potter, WATERTOWN (TN), 2026
Positional Profile: C3B
Body: 6-0, 219 pounds. Strong frame with focus on power from the legs and shoulders. Powerful actions.
Hit: RHH. Strong base, with his feet past shoulder width and knees bent and his hands ready to go at his rear shoulder. A slight shift rearward in his weight starts a toe tap as a gather prior into a small forward move. Shows great feel for his back leg throughout the swing. Present feel for getting the ball elevated without selling out for it, showed the ability to use the whole field both in BP and in gameplay. Shows better physicality with each showing still has the best on the near horizon. 72.4 mph bat speed with 8g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 100 mph max exit velocity (92.9 avg.); 374-foot max batted distance. Present feel for getting the ball elevated without selling out for it, showed the ability to use the whole field both in BP and in gameplay. Shows better physicality with each showing still has the best on the near horizon.
Arm: RH. C - 79.00 mph. INF - 86.00 mph. Short and compact with his arm action with an over the top release.
Defense: 1.88-1.94 pop time range; Uses a traditional setup, with a smooth transfer into the throwing hand. Will get out of his crouch smoother as he develops further. INF: Moves with confidence, with high intent through the ball.

Hayden Redd, ST. GEORGE'S (TN), 2027
Positional Profile: C2B
Body: 5-9, 160 pounds. Lean, compact frame with smooth body action.
Hit: RHH. Active in the box with loosetwitchy action. His stance even in weight distribution with hands in a great position towards the back of the body. Slight rock rearward as he gets into a larger leg kick, with some forward ground gain. Is in a great launch position with good separation as the swing goes. Works through the middle of the field with good intent, producing mainly line drives. Rotates well with a lot of physical growth still to come. 62.8 mph bat speed with 24g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 87 mph max exit velocity (77.3 avg.); 318-foot max batted distance. Works through the middle of the field with good intent, producing mainly line drives. Rotates well with a lot of physical growth still to come.
Arm: RH. C - 80.00 mph. INF - 80.00 mph. Short action behind the body with a 34 release.
Defense: 1.90-2.06 pop time range; Works off of a one knee down stance with great momentum into the throwing motion.

Jack Rhodes, LIPSCOMB ACADEMY (TN), 2028
Positional Profile: COF
Body: 6-3, 174 pounds. Lean frame and impressive athleticism and power for his size. Has the makings to develop an elite mechanical skillset with added size.
Hit: LHH. Is 6040 with his weight distribution with his hands loose above his rear shoulder, his feet are past shoulder width apart with his weight 6535 on the backside. Uses a toe-tap to gather onto his backside as he moves into a small ground gain. He stays on plane exceptionally well with present bat speed. Already has a feel for using his long levers while still developing maximum body control. Mainly worked to the pull side with line drives, and should develop a feel for backspun lift as he goes. Huge power potential as he develops further. 69.4 mph bat speed with 15g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 96 mph max exit velocity (89.4 avg.); 359-foot max batted distance. He stays on plane exceptionally well with present bat speed. Already has a feel for using his long levers while still developing maximum body control. Mainly worked to the pull side with line drives, and should develop a feel for backspun lift as he goes. Huge power potential as he develops further.
Arm: RH. C - 77.00 mph. Uses an over the top arm slot with a quick release, more in the tank.
Defense: 1.94-1.97 pop time range; Uses a one knee down setup with big push off of his back leg towards the target.

Ethan Scheel, BRENTWOOD (TN), 2027
Positional Profile: CSS
Body: 6-2, 190 pounds. Sizeable presence on the field. Strength base in focused mechanics.
Hit: RHH. Wider base with an athletic flex in the knees, his hands in a launch position at his rear shoulder. Is simple and repeatable in his load, with a slight weight shift rearward and small leglift to a forward move. Generates good torque prior to launch as he drives his back leg through. Has the present ability to drive the ball in the air to the pull-side with authority. He rotates very well, with his hands getting through the zone quickly. Has physical tools that will only get better as he enters the back half of his HS career. 65.7 mph bat speed with 21g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 mph max exit velocity (88.9 avg.); 330-foot max batted distance. Has the present ability to drive the ball in the air to the pull-side with authority. He rotates very well, with his hands getting through the zone quickly. Has physical tools that will only get better as he enters the back half of his HS career.
Arm: RH. C - 82.00 mph. Very tight spiral with firm, on target throws. Easy armspeed.
Defense: 1.81-1.93 pop time range; Uses both 1 knee down and traditional setups with good drive out of squat on both.

Case Stone, MCNAIRY CENTRAL (TN), 2026
Positional Profile: CSS
Body: 5-10, 175 pounds. Compact frame with good control of the upper half. Will generate more power with the development of lower half mechanics.
Hit: LHH. He starts with a slightly open stance that is slightly wider than shoulder width, beginning with his hands at his back shoulder. He gathers onto his back leg using a small leg kick before striding to footplant. His hands drop into a loaded position at the last second before launching with his backside. Has intent to work through the middle of the field, but will attack out front when needed. Can give himself more time to let his swing work, get ready to go, and then launch. Whereas sometimes the swing is loading and he's still trying to load. 65 mph bat speed with 20g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 89 mph max exit velocity (74.7 avg.); 298-foot max batted distance. Has intent to work through the middle of the field, but will attack out front when needed. Can give himself more time to let his swing work, get ready to go, and then launch. Whereas sometimes the swing is loading and he's still trying to load.
Arm: RH. C - 74.00 mph. Very quick into his throwing motion, sacrificing velo but makes it up in time.
Defense: 1.89-2.04 pop time range; Gets out of his crouch very well, staying in his legs gaining great momentum towards the target.

Berrin Zenner, FRANKLIN ROAD ACADEMY (TN), 2027
Positional Profile: COF
Body: 5-11, 195 pounds. Medium frame with compact movements that help generate extra power on all fronts.
Hit: LHH. He looks the part in his setup, with a slightly open stance and knees bent, weight favoring his backside slightly. Hands are in their launch position towards the back of his body. The swing starts with a weight shift to stack on his back leg, with his front shoulder dropping slightly. He uses a slight step back to even before launching his backside, which he does a great job swinging off of. Produces excellent contact, with present pop to the pullside and the ability to use the whole field. Generated a high “hard hit” percentage, with a high percentage of line drives. Swing is going to play as he will only get better and stronger. 60.1 mph bat speed with 32g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 98 mph max exit velocity (87.8 avg.); 354-foot max batted distance. Produces excellent contact, with present pop to the pullside and the ability to use the whole field. Generated a high “hard hit” percentage, with a high percentage of line drives. Swing is going to play as he will only get better and stronger.
Arm: RH. C - 78.00 mph. Quick out of the hand to a firm over the top release.
Defense: 1.87-2.09 pop time range; Works out of a 1 knee down release he is extremely smooth with good momentum towards the target.