Max
Miller

Verbally committed to Joliet Junior College.

C Max Miller (New Trier) had a strong all-around day. Offensively, he stays quiet and compact while creating bat speed with loose hands and a whole field approach. Miller was on the barrel with authority throughout, averaging 89.5 mph off the bat, top-six of the event and peaked at 93.1 mph. Behind the plate, Miller works with a quick/clean transfer, staying directional with his footwork out of the crouch and transitioning into an over the top slop - recorded a pop-time as low as 2.03 seconds (T78 mph from the crouch).

Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 6-0, 185-pounds. Strong, athletic build, round shoulders with a strong lower-half.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, minimal load and stride. Compact, quiet swing, present bat speed, loose hands, whole field approach.
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 89.5 mph. 296’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 78 mph. Arm works with short action from an over-the-top window. Arm plays accurately from the crouch, throws play with carry.
Defense: 2.03-2.21 pop times. Reliable hands, stays low and operates off one knee. High, quick transfer, back foot replaces the front.
Run: 7.51 runner in the 60. 

Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 6-0, 185-pounds. Sturdy build, broad shoulder, strength throughout the frame.
Hit: RHH. Wide Setup, leg lift timing trigger. Creates hand separation at foot strike, flat path to the ball, power to the pull-side.
Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 72.6 mph. 317’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 77 mph. Over the top arm action, loose with some life, some effort.
Defense: 2.02-2.28 pop times. Quick footwork, clean exchange, soft hands.
Run: 8.02 runner in the 60. 

Positional Profile: C
Body: 5-foot-11, 190-pounds. Sturdy lower half.
Hit: RHH. Narrow base, slightly open stance, hands start back and slot slightly back at load, leg lift trigger to footstrike. Some physicality in the hands, bat travels on a long path through the zone and on an uphill trajectory, flashed gap-to-gap strength.
Power: 92.39 max exit velocity, averaged 84.55 mph. 334’ max distance. Advanced bat strength for age with a potential middle-of-the-order type bat down the road.
Arm: RH. C - 73 mph. Short, compact arm stroke finishes from an over-the-top slot; quick to release with accuracy around the bag.
Defense: 2.07-2.27 pop times. Wide base with flexible hips, lower half works direct to the bag, soft hands at gather, clean transfer funnels into a quick release.
Run: 8.12 runner in the 60.