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South TX Rising Stars Games: Player Analysis


By: Prep Baseball Texas Scouting Staff

On Tuesday, June 2nd, the PB Texas staff traveled to Rice University in Houston, TX, to host the South TX Rising Stars Games, an invite-only event for 2030 & 2031 grads.

Players made their way to Rice and participated in a pro-style workout, gathering unrivaled access to data through our state-of-the-art tech partners, as well as in-depth scouting analysis from our Prep Baseball Texas staff.

We have already released a Statistical Analysis from the event, highlighting more of the traditional statistical categories, as well as a Quick Hits, highlighting some of the events top performers, while also posting Data Dives for both Pitchers and Position Players.

Today, we conclude our post-event rollout by taking a look at the scouting reports on every player in attendance from the event.

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ALL PROSPECTS (LISTED ALPHABETICALLY)

Chase Adam, St. Francis Episcopal (TX), 2031
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP RHP/RHH/INF. Projectable two way prospect with a long frame and considerable room for continued physical development. Shows present impact in the RH bat with a 91 mph max exit velocity, controlled actions on the dirt and a three pitch FB/CB/CH mix on the mound.
Body: 6-0, 170 pounds. Long, projectable frame with present length and room to continue adding strength.
Hit: RHH. RHH. Balanced setup with a controlled load and simple move into foot strike. Hands work into a solid hitting position with a direct path into the zone, showing present barrel control and strength through contact. Uses the middle of the field with the ability to create leverage when extended. Overall offensive impact should continue to progress as strength is added to the frame.
Power: 91 mph max exit velocity (80.2 avg.); 326-foot max batted distance. Present power for the age with the ability to drive the baseball in the gaps.
Arm: RH. INF - 73 mph. Clean throwing action with developing arm strength. Gets the ball out efficiently with direction across the diamond, with additional velocity expected as strength and arm speed progress.
Defense: INF. Controlled mover on the dirt with active feet into the baseball. Works low with the glove presented out front and shows body control moving through the play. Clean exchange with the feet continuing toward the target into release. Length fits the corner infield profile with room for the overall defensive operation to continue quickening.
Athletic Testing: 7.68 runner in the 60-yard dash; Controlled runner with developing acceleration out of the start. Gets into stride once underway and maintains direction through the finish.

Delivery: Controlled operation with a deliberate gather into the leg lift before working down the mound. Stays balanced over the rubber and maintains direction into foot strike. Works through the front side into a controlled finish with a repeatable foundation. Length in the frame provides room for the operation and velocity to continue developing.
Arm Action: RH. Clean arm path with developing arm speed, working through a consistent release. Shows the ability to repeat the action across the arsenal with solid extension through release.
FB: T79, 76-78 mph. Shows lively arm side action through the zone with some carry, giving the pitch movement in both planes. Comes out of the hand clean with present feel to attack the zone. Projectable frame and developing arm speed give the fastball room to continue trending upward. T2161, 2119 average rpm.
CB: 66-68 mph. Breaking ball with more depth and vertical action, giving him a distinct secondary shape off the FB. Shows present feel to land the offering while also having the ability to work it below the zone. Continued arm speed should help tighten the shape and increase the finish. T1990, 1911 average rpm.
CH: 70-71 mph. Shows quality arm side fade with separation from the FB. Maintains a similar look out of the hand and gives the arsenal a useful change of pace, particularly against opposite handed hitters. Complements the deeper CB well, giving him three distinct pitch shapes. T1415, 1409 average rpm.

Keaton Bowman, Homeschool (TX), 2030
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP 1B/RHP/RHH/INF. Long, physical athlete with present strength and defensive versatility between first base, the infield and outfield. Strength shows in the RH bat with a 93 mph max exit velocity and 336’ max distance, while an 80 mph OF arm provides another solid tool.
Body: 6-3, 210 pounds. Large, physical frame with present strength throughout.
Hit: RHH. RHH. Balanced setup with a controlled gather and simple move into foot strike. Uses the length in the frame well, working the hands into a strong hitting position with a direct path into the zone. Shows present strength through contact with the ability to drive the baseball when he gets extended. Can continue to tighten the overall operation and improve barrel consistency to access the strength more frequently.
Power: 93 mph max exit velocity (82.8 avg.); 336-foot max batted distance. Present power in the RH bat with strength and leverage giving him the ability to drive the baseball in the air.
Arm: RH. INF - 77 mph. OF - 80 mph. Solid present arm strength with the ability to handle throws from multiple defensive spots. Arm works cleanly through release with better carry showing from the outfield.
Defense: INF/OF/1B. Moves with controlled actions for the 6-3, 210-pound frame. At first base, presents a large target and shows solid footwork around the bag, working low through the baseball. On the dirt, gets the glove out front with a clean exchange and maintains direction into the throw. In the OF, works to get behind the baseball and play through the catch with momentum into release. Size, arm strength and overall actions give him defensive versatility with a natural fit at the corners.
Athletic Testing: 8.24 runner in the 60-yard dash; Physical runner with developing acceleration. Gets into stride once underway and maintains direction through the finish.

Kian Cooley, Katy Freeman (TX), 2031
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP RHP/RHH/INF. Young two way prospect with defensive versatility, showing reps on both the dirt and in the outfield. Contact oriented RH bat with developing impact and a two pitch FB/CB mix on the mound. Plenty of physical development remains with the 2031 profile.
Body: 5-6, 130 pounds. Young, developing frame with room to add strength and physicality.
Hit: RHH. RHH. Balanced setup with a simple load and controlled move into foot strike. Hands work into a solid hitting position with a direct path into the zone. Shows developing barrel control with a middle of the field approach and ability to work through contact. Additional strength should allow the current swing foundation to produce more consistent impact as he matures.
Power: 78 mph max exit velocity (69.9 avg.); 272-foot max batted distance. Developing power with the current offensive profile built more around contact than raw impact
Arm: RH. INF - 67 mph. OF - 71 mph. Clean throwing action with developing arm strength. Works through the baseball with direction toward the target and shows the ability to get the ball out from multiple defensive spots.
Defense: INF/OF. Controlled mover with developing actions at both spots. On the dirt, works into the baseball with the glove presented out front and shows a clean exchange with the feet continuing toward the target. In the OF, works to get behind the baseball and play through the catch with momentum into the throw. Overall versatility and coordinated actions provide a solid defensive foundation.
Athletic Testing: 7.73 runner in the 60-yard dash; Controlled out of the start with developing acceleration. Coordinated runner once underway with room for speed and stride efficiency to progress as the frame matures.

Delivery: Controlled operation with a balanced gather into the leg lift before working down the mound. Maintains direction toward the plate into foot strike and works through the front side into the finish. Shows a repeatable foundation with additional intent and overall pace available as strength develops.
Arm Action: RH. RH. Clean, developing arm path working through a consistent release. Arm works with low effort and maintains similar action across the arsenal. Additional arm speed should come naturally with continued physical development.
FB: T71, 66-70 mph. Shows present carry through the zone with some arm side action. Comes out of the hand clean with developing feel for location. Velocity and command are still developing, but the pitch provides a solid foundation as arm strength progresses. T1786, 1607 average rpm.
CB: 59-59 mph. Developing breaking ball with gradual shape and depth. Shows the ability to create a different look off the FB, though feel for locating the offering is still developing. Continued gains in arm speed should help tighten the shape and increase the effectiveness of the pitch. T1536, 1536 average rpm.

Easton Davey, Buda Johnson (TX), 2030
Positional Profile: OF/3B 3B/RHH/OF. Athletic, well rounded defender with present speed and arm strength. Runs a 6.98 sixty with an 88 mph OF arm and 86 mph across the INF, while the RH bat shows consistent impact with an 87 mph average exit velocity.
Body: 5-10, 161 pounds. Athletic, proportional frame with present strength and room to continue developing physically.
Hit: RHH. RHH. Balanced, athletic setup with a controlled load and simple move into foot strike. Hands work into a strong hitting position with a direct path into the zone, showing present barrel control and strength through contact. Stays balanced through the swing with the ability to work through the middle of the field and produce consistent firm contact.
Power: 94 mph max exit velocity (87 avg.); 319-foot max batted distance. Present gap impact with a balanced batted ball profile.
Arm: RH. INF - 86 mph. OF - 88 mph. Arm strength is a present tool with carry from both defensive spots. Clean throwing action with arm speed through release, showing the ability to make throws from multiple angles and maintain strength on the move.
Defense: INF/OF. Athletic, versatile defender with active feet and solid body control. On the dirt, works around the baseball with the glove presented out front, showing a clean exchange and ability to maintain momentum through the throw. In the OF, moves efficiently on approach, works to get behind the baseball and plays through the catch with coordinated footwork into release. Speed and arm strength give him the measurable tools to handle multiple defensive spots.
Athletic Testing: 6.98 runner in the 60-yard dash; Athletic runner with quick acceleration out of the start and coordinated actions once underway. Opens the stride well and carries speed through the finish.

Christian Day, Kinkaid (TX), 2031
Positional Profile: SS/2B RHH/INF. Young middle infielder with a lean, developing frame and present feel for the barrel. Shows a line drive oriented offensive profile with solid actions on the dirt, while also displaying two way ability with a FB/CB combination on the mound.
Body: 5-6, 131 pounds. Lean, developing frame with plenty of room to add strength and physicality.
Hit: RHH. RHH. Balanced setup with a simple, controlled load into foot strike. Hands work into a solid hitting position with a direct path to contact. Shows feel for the barrel and stays through the middle of the field with a line drive approach. Overall impact should continue to progress as strength is added to the frame.
Power: 86 mph max exit velocity (74.6 avg.); 269-foot max batted distance. Developing strength should allow more of the current barrel consistency to translate into extra base impact.
Arm: RH. INF - 71 mph. Compact throwing action with developing arm strength. Gets the ball out cleanly with solid direction toward the target.
Defense: INF. Controlled mover on the dirt with active feet working into the baseball. Presents the glove out front and works through the catch with a clean exchange. Shows body control moving laterally with the feet continuing toward the target into release. Overall actions provide a solid foundation for the middle infield.
Athletic Testing: 7.69 runner in the 60-yard dash; Controlled runner out of the start with developing acceleration. Gets into stride once underway with coordinated actions and maintains direction through the finish.

Delivery: Controlled, repeatable operation with a balanced gather into the leg lift. Works down the mound with direction toward the plate and stays under control into foot strike. Finishes through the front side with solid balance. Plenty of physical development remains, giving the overall operation room to gain additional intent as he matures.
Arm Action: RH. RH. Clean, developing arm action with a repeatable path through release. Works from a consistent slot and maintains the arm action across both pitches. Present arm speed should continue to progress with strength.
FB: T73, 70-72 mph. Shows quality arm side life through the zone with carry from the release. Movement gives the pitch natural action away from left handed hitters and in on right handed hitters. Present feel to work around the zone with additional velocity expected as the frame develops. T1851, 1774 average rpm.
CB: 55-57 mph. Big, sweeping breaking ball with considerable horizontal action and depth. Shape is distinctly different from the FB and gives him a second look with the ability to move the baseball to the glove side. Developing feel for the offering with consistency in the zone still to come. T2027, 1959 average rpm.

Jonah Fernandez, Legacy Ranch (TX), 2031
Positional Profile: SS/C RHH/INF. Young, developing athlete with versatility on the dirt. Shows a simple RH swing with developing impact and coordinated defensive actions. Plenty of physical development remains with the 2031 profile.
Body: 4-10, 85 pounds. Young, developing frame with significant room for continued physical growth and strength.
Hit: RHH. RHH. Balanced setup with a wider base and simple load. Uses a controlled stride while the hands work back into position. Direct path into the zone with a contact oriented approach, showing the ability to work through the middle of the field. Developing strength is the primary separator between the current swing and future impact.
Power: 67 mph max exit velocity (62.6 avg.); 194-foot max batted distance. Developing power that presently plays through contact and line drives, with additional impact expected as physical strength is added.
Arm: RH. INF - 62 mph. Developing arm strength with a compact throwing action. Gets the ball out cleanly and shows the ability to maintain direction through release.
Defense: INF. Active feet with developing actions on the dirt. Works around the baseball and presents the glove out front, showing the ability to play through the catch. Clean exchange with feet continuing toward the target into release. Overall defensive profile should benefit from continued physical development and added quickness.
Athletic Testing: 8.98 runner in the 60-yard dash; Developing runner with coordinated actions once underway. Can continue to improve initial acceleration, stride length and overall speed as the frame matures.

Adrian Hernandez, Brazoswood (TX), 2030
Positional Profile: SS/RHP RHP/RHH/INF. Athletic two way prospect with speed and arm strength as present tools. Ran a 6.95 sixty while showing an 84 mph OF arm and 80 mph across the INF. Offensively, works with a direct RH swing and developing impact, while also showing a two pitch mix on the mound.
Body: 5-7, 130 pounds. Athletic, developing frame with considerable room to add strength and physicality.
Hit: RHH. RHH. Balanced setup with a simple, controlled load into foot strike. Hands work into a solid hitting position with a compact path into the zone. Shows present barrel control with a direct approach, staying inside the baseball and working through the middle of the field. Additional strength should help more of the athleticism translate into offensive impact.
Power: 91 mph max exit velocity (82 avg.); 281-foot max batted distance. Present ability to produce firm contact. Impact will increase as he learns to backspin the ball a little more.
Arm: RH. INF - 80 mph. OF - 84 mph. Present arm strength for his age with carry across the diamond and from the outfield. Arm works cleanly with quickness through release and gives him defensive versatility.
Defense: INF/OF. Athletic mover with active feet and solid body control. On the dirt, works low into the baseball with the glove presented out front, showing lateral quickness and the ability to play through the catch into a clean exchange. In the OF, gets behind the baseball and works through the catch with momentum into the throw. The combination of speed and arm strength gives him the measurable tools to handle multiple defensive spots.
Athletic Testing: 6.95 runner in the 60-yard dash; Speed is a present tool with quick acceleration out of the start. Shows coordinated running actions, opening the stride once underway and carrying speed through the finish.

Delivery: Athletic operation with controlled tempo into the leg lift, gathering over the back side before working down the mound. Maintains direction into foot strike and uses the lower half well through release. Shows body control through the finish with a repeatable operation for his age.
Arm Action: RH. RH. Clean arm path with present quickness, working through a 3/4 release. Arm comes through freely with extension out front and matches the athleticism seen in the positional throwing actions.
FB: T79, 73-79 mph. Comes out of the hand clean with arm side life through the zone. Shows present feel for the pitch and the ability to attack the strike zone, giving him a solid foundation to build on as arm strength develops. T2090, 2000 average rpm.
CB: 63-65 mph. Sweeping breaking ball with depth and considerable glove side action. Shows feel to land the offering for strikes while also creating a distinct shape away from the FB. T1752, 1611 average rpm.

Nolan Langhorst, Round Rock (TX), 2031
Positional Profile: C/OF RHH/C. Physical young catcher with present strength and offensive impact. Shows the ability to drive the baseball with a 91 mph max exit velocity and 330’ max distance, while providing a developing defensive foundation behind the plate.
Body: 6-2, 205 pounds. Large, physical frame with present strength throughout.
Hit: RHH. RHH. Balanced setup with a controlled load and simple move into foot strike. Hands work into a strong hitting position with a compact path through the zone. Shows present strength through contact with the ability to drive the baseball when on time. Can continue to improve barrel consistency to access the physicality more frequently.
Power: 91 mph max exit velocity (81 avg.); 330-foot max batted distance. Present power for the age with strength playing through the barrel and the ability to drive the baseball for extra base impact.
Arm: RH. C - 69 mph. Compact throwing action from behind the plate with developing arm strength. Maintains direction toward second base through release.
Defense: 2.25-2.50 pop time range; C. Physical presence behind the plate with a balanced setup and steady target. Shows controlled receiving actions and works to present the baseball cleanly. Feet work out of the crouch into the transfer, producing 2.25-2.50 pop times. Can continue to quicken the exchange and throwing operation as the defensive profile develops.
Athletic Testing: 7.88 runner in the 60-yard dash; Physical runner with controlled acceleration out of the start. Gets into stride once underway and maintains direction through the finish.

Garrett Lester, Melissa (TX), 2030
Positional Profile: C/3B RHH/C/3B. Physical young catcher with present strength and defensive versatility behind the plate and at the corner infield. Shows a balanced RH swing with developing impact, while a 78 mph INF arm provides a solid defensive tool on the dirt.
Body: 5-6, 187 pounds. Physical frame with present strength throughout.
Hit: RHH. RHH. Balanced setup with a controlled load and simple move into foot strike. Hands work into a solid hitting position with a compact path through the zone. Shows strength through contact with a middle of the field approach and the ability to produce firm line drive contact. Can continue to improve barrel consistency to access the physical strength more frequently.
Power: 89 mph max exit velocity (83.7 avg.); 257-foot max batted distance. Present strength produces solid average impact, with developing raw power.
Arm: RH. C - 69 mph. INF - 78 mph. Shows more arm strength on the dirt with solid carry across the diamond. Behind the plate, works with a compact throwing action and developing arm speed, maintaining direction toward the target through release.
Defense: 2.20-2.30 pop time range; C/INF. Behind the plate, works from a solid base with a steady target and controlled receiving actions. Feet work out of the crouch into the transfer, producing 2.20-2.30 pop times. On the dirt, shows active feet with the glove working out front, playing through the baseball into a clean exchange. Present 78 mph arm strength gives him a solid foundation at the corner infield.
Athletic Testing: 8.04 runner in the 60-yard dash; Physical runner with controlled actions out of the start. Gets into stride once underway with speed presently limited.

Wyatt Peoples, Taylor (TX), 2030
Positional Profile: C/3B RHH/C/3B. Young, physical catcher with versatility on the dirt and present strength in the frame. Shows a balanced RH swing with developing impact, while the defensive profile offers a foundation both behind the plate and at the corner infield.
Body: 5-7, 140 pounds. Solid athletic frame with width to shoulders and back.
Hit: RHH. RHH. Balanced setup with a slightly wider base and hands set high. Controlled load into foot strike with the hands working into a solid hitting position. Direct path into the zone with strength through contact and the ability to work through the middle of the field. Can continue to improve barrel consistency and lower half involvement to allow more of the present physical strength to translate into impact.
Power: 84 mph max exit velocity (71.1 avg.); 283-foot max batted distance. Developing power production for frame. Room to create more consistent impact as barrel frequency improves.
Arm: RH. C - 69 mph. INF - 70 mph. Compact throwing action with developing arm strength. Gets the ball out cleanly from behind the plate and shows enough versatility in the arm action to handle throws across the infield.
Defense: 2.32-2.37 pop time range; C/INF. Behind the plate, works from a balanced setup with a steady target and controlled receiving actions. Feet work out of the crouch into the transfer with 2.32-2.37 pop times, maintaining direction toward second base through release. On the dirt, presents the glove out front and works through the baseball with a clean exchange, showing controlled footwork into the throw.
Athletic Testing: 7.68 runner in the 60-yard dash; Shows solid initial acceleration, getting out of the start with intent and into stride once underway. Maintains direction through the run with coordinated actions.

Jerrian Petry, Atascocita (TX), 2030
Positional Profile: SS/OF OF/RHH/INF. Athletic, versatile defender with developing strength and present movement skills. Shows a balanced RH swing with feel for the barrel, while a 7.29 sixty and matching 75 mph velocities from the INF and OF give him a solid foundation on both sides of the ball.
Body: 5-6, 135 pounds. Lean, athletic frame with plenty of room to continue adding strength and physicality.
Hit: RHH. RHH. Balanced setup with a simple load and controlled move into foot strike. Hands work into a solid hitting position with a direct path into the zone, showing present barrel control and the ability to stay through the middle of the field. Developing strength is beginning to translate into firm contact, with more offensive impact available as the frame matures.
Power: 85 mph max exit velocity (74.8 avg.); 288-foot max batted distance. Quality barrel contact profile. Power is still developing, with additional strength likely to turn more of the current line drive contact into extra base impact.
Arm: RH. INF - 75 mph. OF - 75 mph. Clean throwing action with developing arm strength. Shows the ability to get the ball out efficiently from the dirt and works through throws from the OF with momentum toward the target.
Defense: INF/OF. Versatile defender with controlled actions at both spots. On the dirt, shows active feet with the glove presented out front, working through the baseball into a clean exchange and maintaining direction into the throw. In the OF, works to get behind the baseball and play through the catch with coordinated footwork into the throwing motion. Overall movement skills and positional versatility provide a solid defensive foundation.
Athletic Testing: 7.29 runner in the 60-yard dash; Coordinated runner with controlled acceleration out of the start. Gets into stride once underway and maintains direction through the finish, with additional speed available as strength and explosiveness develop.

Alec Puente, Sonia Sotomayor (TX), 2030
Positional Profile: 1B/LHP LHP/LHH/1B. Physical left handed two way player with present strength in the frame. Shows a contact oriented LH bat with developing power, solid actions around first base and a three pitch mix on the mound with natural movement from the left side.
Body: 5-8, 190 pounds. Physical frame with present strength throughout.
Hit: LHH. LHH. Balanced setup with a controlled gather and simple move into foot strike. Hands work into a solid hitting position with a direct path into the zone. Shows present strength through contact with the ability to stay through the baseball and use the middle of the field. Can continue to improve barrel consistency to allow more of the physical strength to translate into impact.
Power: 86 mph max exit velocity (78 avg.); 298-foot max batted distance. Shows a foundation for quality contact with additional impact available as the barrel consistency develops.
Arm: LH. INF - 61 mph. Compact throwing action with developing arm strength. Shows the ability to get the ball out cleanly with direction toward the target.
Defense: 1B. Physical presence around the bag with controlled actions and a solid target. Works low into the baseball with the glove presented out front and shows the ability to play through the catch. Feet work around the bag with developing quickness and body control.
Athletic Testing: 8.03 runner in the 60-yard dash; Gets out of the start with solid initial acceleration before settling into stride. Speed is presently limited, with room to improve overall stride efficiency.

Delivery: LHP. Controlled tempo with a balanced gather over the back side before working down the mound. Maintains direction toward the plate into foot strike and works through the front side into a controlled finish. Repeats the operation with a solid foundation to continue developing as arm strength progresses.
Arm Action: LH. Clean arm action with a lower 3/4 look through release. Arm works freely with extension out front and maintains a similar action across the arsenal, allowing the secondary offerings to work off the FB.
FB: T71, 66-70 mph. Shows natural arm side run from the LH release with present feel for the offering. Movement gives the pitch a useful look through the zone. Velocity has room to develop with additional arm strength. T1929, 1748 average rpm.
CB: 58-59 mph. Slower breaking ball with sweeping shape and glove side action. Gives hitters a distinctly different look from the running FB. Developing feel for the offering with consistency in and around the zone still to come. T2062, 2016 average rpm.
CH: 56-63 mph. Change of pace offering with separation from the FB. Maintains a similar arm action with developing feel for the pitch. Gives him a third look to disrupt timing and provides another option against right handed hitters. T1980, 1639 average rpm.

Andre Reyna, Artie L Henry Middle (TX), 2031
Positional Profile: SS/2B RHH/INF. Young middle infielder with a developing frame and present feel for the barrel. Shows solid actions on the dirt with developing arm strength, while the offensive profile is presently built around contact with room for considerable growth as strength is added.
Body: 5-3, 120 pounds. Young, developing frame with plenty of room to add strength and physicality.
Hit: RHH. RHH. Balanced setup with a simple, controlled load and quiet move into foot strike. Hands work into a solid hitting position with a compact path to contact. Shows present barrel control with a middle of the field approach and ability to stay through the baseball. Developing physical strength should allow the current swing foundation to produce more impact as he matures.
Power: 80 mph max exit velocity (71.6 avg.); 218-foot max batted distance. Current offensive value is more contact driven, with additional strength and barrel consistency needed to produce more extra base impact.
Arm: RH. INF - 71 mph. Compact arm action with developing strength. Gets the ball out cleanly and maintains direction toward the target, with additional carry expected as arm strength develops.
Defense: INF. Shows active feet and controlled actions on the dirt. Works low into the baseball with the glove presented out front and shows the ability to play through the catch. Clean exchange with the feet continuing toward the target into release. Present actions fit the middle infield, with added quickness and arm strength expected to enhance the profile as he matures.
Athletic Testing: Shows a controlled start with coordinated running actions and solid movement for the age. Gets into stride once underway and maintains direction through the finish.

Jaxson Ryon, Fredericksburg (TX), 2030
Positional Profile: 2B/1B RHH/INF. Young infielder with a developing frame and room to add strength. Shows a simple RH swing with developing impact and controlled actions on the dirt. Overall skill set should continue to progress with physical maturity.
Body: 5-10, 140 pounds. Lean, developing frame with room to add strength.
Hit: RHH. RHH. Balanced setup with a simple load and controlled move into foot strike. Hands work into a solid hitting position with a direct path into the zone. Shows developing barrel control with a contact oriented approach, working primarily through the middle of the field. Can continue to incorporate the lower half and stay through the baseball longer to create more consistent impact.
Power: 84 mph max exit velocity (65.9 avg.); 293-foot max batted distance. Developing power profile with present strength still coming.
Arm: RH. INF - 71 mph. Compact throwing action with developing arm strength. Gets the ball out cleanly with solid direction toward the target.
Defense: INF. Controlled actions on the dirt with active feet working into the baseball. Presents the glove out front and works from the ground up, showing the ability to play through the catch into a clean exchange. Feet continue toward the target into release. Can continue to improve lateral quickness and overall pace to the defensive operation.
Athletic Testing: 7.69 runner in the 60-yard dash; Controlled out of the start with developing acceleration. Gets into stride once underway and maintains direction through the finish.

Luc Wood, The Bennett School (TX), 2030
Positional Profile: RHP/C RHP/C/1B/RHH. Physical two way prospect with present offensive impact and arm strength. Reached a 99 mph max exit velocity while showing a solid foundation behind the plate, and the arm strength carries to the mound where the FB reaches 84 mph with a quality SL/CH combination
Body: 5-11, 207 pounds. Physical frame with present strength throughout.
Hit: RHH. RHH. Balanced setup with a controlled gather and simple move into foot strike. Hands work into a strong hitting position with a compact path into the zone, showing strength through contact and the ability to drive the baseball when the barrel gets extended. Physicality plays in the swing with present impact, while continued barrel consistency will allow the strength to show more frequently.
Power: 99 mph max exit velocity (80.5 avg.); 318-foot max batted distance. Present raw power stands out for the age with the ability to produce high end impact when squared.
Arm: RH. C - 74 mph. Present arm strength from behind the plate with a compact throwing action. Works through a clean transfer with direction toward second base and enough carry to support the catching profile.
Defense: 2.15-2.20 pop time range; C/1B. Behind the plate, works from a sturdy base with a steady target and controlled receiving actions. Feet work out of the crouch into the transfer, producing 2.15-2.20 pop times with solid direction through release. At first base, presents a large target and moves around the bag with controlled actions, working low into the baseball and through the catch.
Athletic Testing: 7.54 runner in the 60-yard dash; Moves solidly for the 5-11, 207-pound frame with controlled acceleration out of the start. Gets into stride once underway and maintains direction through the finish.

Delivery: RH. Controlled operation with a balanced gather into the leg lift before working down the mound. Uses the physical lower half to move toward the plate while maintaining direction into foot strike. Works through the front side with a complete finish and shows the ability to repeat the operation across the arsenal.
Arm Action: RH. Clean arm stroke with present arm speed, working through a consistent release. Arm comes through freely with solid extension out front and maintains intent across the pitch mix.
FB: T84, 81-83 mph. Quality foundation to the offering with life through the zone and arm side action. Shows the ability to attack with the pitch, and the combination of present physicality and arm strength gives the FB room to continue trending upward. T2300, 2208 average rpm.
SL: 71-73 mph. Sweeping breaking ball with significant glove side action. Shows feel for creating lateral shape and gives hitters a distinctly different look from the FB. Present spin and movement characteristics give the offering a solid foundation as he continues to sharpen command. T2450, 2385 average rpm.
CH: 71-71 mph. Shows arm side fade with separation from the FB while maintaining a similar arm action. Gives him a useful change of pace and complements the glove side shape of the SL, creating three distinct movement profiles within the arsenal. T1299, 1299 average rpm.

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