Dylan
Seward

From the Class of 2027, SS Dylan Seward (Norco HS, CA) – who’s fresh off a five-tool performance at the Prep Baseball’s ProCase-West – continued his blistering start to the summer with a belted home run late in a blowout victory for a talented Canes National 16U group. Back at the ProCase, Seward posted a 6.17 time in the 60-yard dash, among other electric metrics across the board. The 5-foot-11, 170-pound, wiry athlete is a switch-hitting shortstop who we saw swing from both sides of the dish on the first day of action, but he spent much of his time hitting right-handed against an excess of southpaws from the opposing team. Athletically strong in the box with a relaxed load, he turns the barrel in an instant thanks to quick hands, strong wrists, and top-of-the-class bat speed. Not only is Seward positioning himself as a must-follow for college coaches all over the country, but he is quickly pushing himself into consideration as the best player in the class.

Dylan Seward, Norco High (CA), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/2B Elite athlete who shows top of the order offensive profile as switch hitter and impact defensive potential at SS.
Body: 5-11, 171-pounds. Broad shouldered athletic frame with emerging strength and room to add.
Hit: SH. RH: Balanced set up with knee bend and hip hinge. Higher back elbow with hands set at shoulder height near his head. Barrel towards 3B dugout. LH: Similar set up to RH side with balanced lower 1/2 and hip hinge. Hands placed in similar location. Small shift of weight rearward to begin load with a short stride into the launch position. Hands work with the body in the load. Turns aggressively with connection in the turn showing proper sequencing. Bat path is direct into the zone with leverage through. LH: Hands push back slighlty in the load with small forward move to launch. Hips turn with intriguing speed while sinking slightly into rear leg. Bat path is direct with leverage through the zone. Hands come last with rear shoulder driving through contact. 78 mph bat speed with 14 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 103 max exit velocity, averaged 96.7 mph. 390' max distance. Shows strength on both side of the plate with consistency to produce hard contact in the air on a line through the middle of the field. Loft to the pull side. Line to line impact.
Arm: RH. INF-91 mph. Compact arm path gets the ball to ear height release with impressive arm speed. Ball has life and carry across th diamond. SS long term profile.
Defense: Athletic mover who has confidence going in any direction. Plays with clean footwork and smooth soft glove work. Transfers are clean. Impact potential SS defensive profile.
ATH: 6.18 runner in the 60. 1.53 and 3.48 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. Elite burst off the line with ability to build and maintain speed throughout. 34.10 max vertical.
Vizual Edge: 58.78 Edge Score

The No. 3 player in his class, the No. 1 shortstop in California was as advertised in his return to a Prep Baseball California event. After putting up an event high in the 60-yard dash (6.57), he showed why he’s the top shortstop in the state during the defensive workout where the hands, feet, body, and arm all work as one at a very high level. No wasted actions in getting to-and-through the ball and backs it up with an above average (90 mph) arm that can make all the throws. Switch hitter who hits from both sides at a high level. Shot an 0-2 fastball the other way (94.2 mph) in-game for a base hit after a walk and hard groundout in earlier plate appearances.

Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 6-0, 172 pounds. Lean, athletic frame with room to fill out.
Hit: SH. RH: Tall, athletic setup. Hands start at head, slightly work away from body during load, aggressive short kick into swing while staying balanced. LH: Tall and athletic setup, hands start a little farther back from head. Short, aggressive stride into swing, generally stays balanced, more pronounced scissor kick during follow through. RH: Strong, compact swing. Barrel stays in the zone, mature feel for barrel, shows repeatability. LH: Strong and aggressive, very similar to RH swing. Incredible hand and bat speed on both sides. 77 mph bat speed with 13g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 100 mph max exit velocity (93.2 avg.); 377-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 90.00 mph. Strong, lively arm out of high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Prep step with controlled, confident footwork. Gets around the ball, carries momentum toward first, mature actions.
Athletic Testing: 6.57 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Dylan Seward, N/A (CA), 2027
Positional Profile: MINF
Body: 5-6, 116-pounds. Smaller frame. Lean athletic build.
Defense: Advanced MINF. Light feet. Present lateral quickness. Soft/quick hands. Plays through the ball in rhythm with heel/toe actions. Quick glove-to-hand. 
Arm: RH. INF - 74 mph. Shorter AA. Average strength. Easy effort. Present accuracy. Can throw on the run and change angle if needed.
Hit: SH. Similar stances/swings from both sides. Athletic with a simple trigger. Slight gather into backhip before his forward move. Easy rhythm/balance. Barrel works into a good early connection position. Direct path through. More FBs than GBs/LDs in his BP round. Average bat speed for level. 

Positional Profile: SS
Body: 5-4, 112-pounds. Smaller lean frame. Present athleticism.
Hit: SH. Similar swings from both sides. Balanced set up. Pre engaged with the back side. Rhythmic hands in load. Gets the barrel into a good launch position. Easy effort. Simple forward stride. Direct bat path. Deeper contact points. Best contact was out front.
Power: 78 mph max exit velocity
Arm: RH. INF - 74 mph. Shorter arm action. Easy effort arm strength. Present quickness to release. All accurate throws during defensive workout.
Defense: Advanced defensive actions. Showed athleticism. Present soft hands. Light quick feet that get him in good positions. Good lateral movement both ways. Showing early ability to stay up the middle.
Run: 7.43 runner in the 60.