Michael
Boyce

Uncommitted. Currently ranked No. 194 in the state. 6-foot-4, 192-pounds with all sorts of room to fill out. Hit out of the five-hole and finished the day a perfect 3-for-3 with a home run, two doubles, five RBIs and two runs scored. The right-handed hitter gathers momentum before hanging his foot into stride, releasing his hands and staying through the zone with a flat path. He took quality at-bats all game long, resisting the urge to chase out of the zone and forcing the opposing pitcher to come to him. 

RHP/OF Michael Boyce (Naperville Central, 2023) put up some noteworthy metrics from a two-way standpoint that are worth mentioning. The 6-foot-3, 190-pound, strong-bodied, outfielder and right-handed pitcher ran his fastball up to 88 mph in gameplay, was 92 mph from the outfield and also took a quality round of BP in the showcase; reaching a max exit velocity of 92.7 mph with a max distance of 355 feet. Boyce creates leverage in his swing and is ready to hit the fastball.

Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-75, 192-pounds. Strong, high-waisted frame.
Delivery: Pre-loads back knee in set position, coils into balance point with a high leg-lift, shoulders work level to slightly downhill down the mound, stride remains in-line with the plate. In-game stats: 2 IP, 1K, 1BB, 1H
Arm Action: RH. Clean arm circle into a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T88.1, 83-86 mph. Life out of the hand with finish through the zone. T2309, 2180 average rpm.
CB: 69-73 mph. Sharp 11/5 action, shorter shape at times. T2296, 2061 average rpm.
CH: 77-79 mph. Similar action to fastball, mostly straight. T1880, 1815 average rpm.

Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-75, 192-pounds. Strong, high-waisted frame.
Hits: RHH. Square, balanced setup, leg-lift trigger. Loose, strong hands, long path, gap-to-gap approach and swings with intent.
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 78.6 MPH. 355' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-92 mph. Strong, loose arm, plays with effort, high 3/4 slot and throws flash life and carry.
Defense: Quick feet in the outfield, plays with bounce, sure-hands and winds up through release.
Run: 7.40 runner in the 60.
Vizual Edge: 77.92 Edge Score

Uncommitted. 6-foot-3, 190-pound, wide-shouldered, athletically-built, right-handed hitting outfielder. Hit in the seven-hole and started in left-field. Jump started the Naperville Central offense with a no-doubt, two-run home run to left field in the second inning. Jumped all over a first pitch upper-80’s fastball up in the zone. Quick strong hands, creates leverage in swing, pull-side approach. Hunts the fastball and ready to swing early in counts. Finished the day 1-for-3 with a walk, two RBIs and a run scored. 

Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-foot-2, 170-pounds. Lanky, high-waisted frame with room to add mass.
Delivery: Side step initiates a tall/fall type delivery, short strider downhill, works closed to target and finishes upright.
Arm Action: R. Long arm swing on the backside, high 3/4 finish.
FB: T82.1, 80.0-81.8 mph. Straight four-seam type. T1952, 1906 average rpm.
CB: 65.5-67.7 mph. Downer spin off an 11/5 plane, flashed depth. T2146, 2050 average rpm.
CH: 73.0-76.2 mph. Releases from fastball arm slot, present sink and fade. T1587, 1509 average rpm.
CUT: 72-76 mph. Tighter shape to fastball, played up in the zone.

Hit: R. Balanced setup, smooth load, short stride with balance through contact.  Loose wrists, short and uphill bat path, repeats with ease, fluid throughout.
Power: 87.3 max exit velocity, averaged 80.5 mph. 310’ max distance.
Arm: R. OF - 87 mph. Compact arm swing, high 3/4 finish.
Defense: Lower half works around the baseball, patient tempo. Steady hands, plays through release.
Run: 7.22 runner in the 60.

Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-2, 182-pounds. Strong frame.
Delivery: Tall/fall type, slower tempo, works in line to target, lands square, level shoulders.
Arm Action: RH. Short, compact action, high 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T81, 78-79 mph. Flashed movement, intent to play down in the zone, average spin rate of 2,132 RPM via TrackMan.
CB: 66-68 mph. 10/4 type shape, sweeping action, occasional strikes, average spin rate of 2,177 RPM via TrackMan.

Hit: RHH. Tall, slightly open setup, toe-tap, long stride. Short swing, shows strength, works slightly uphill, gap-to-gap approach.
Power: 81 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. OF - 84 mph. High 3/4 arm slot, long action, carry at times.
Defense: Corner outfield type, works around/through the baseball.
Run: 8.01 runner in the 60.

Positional Profile: OF
Body: 6-foot, 170-pounds. Physically advanced, athletic frame.
Hit: RHH. Upright, open setup, minimal load, slight leg lift stride. Long, uphill bat path, pull-side tendencies.
Power: 72 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. OF - 81 mph. Long arm action from a high 3/4 arm angle. Plays with occasional carry.
Defense: Projects as a corner outfielder. Dependable glove, plays through the ball.
Run: 7.87 runner in the 60. 

Positional Profile: OF
Body: 6-foot, 165-pounds. Strong build.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, open set-up, barrel tilt load, leg kick into short stride. Short pat bath on an uphill plane, extension through the baseball, ball jumps off barrel.
Power: 76 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. OF - 76 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Clean exchange, uses a pro-step gather.
Run: 7.93 runner in the 60. 

Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Tall and fall delivery, smooth rhythm, lands square and in line.
Arm Action: RH. 3/4 arm slot, short arm action, easy effort.
FB: T74, 72-73 mph. Thrown for strikes.
CB: 56-60 mph. 11/5 shape, thrown with stiff wrist.
CH: 63-67 mph. Arm side run.

Positional Profile: OF 
Body: 5-foot-11, 130-pounds. Lanky, athletic build. 
Hit: RHH. Tall set up, toe tap, long stride, leg kick at times, fair balance. Playable bat speed, level, uphill path.
Power: 70 mph exit velocity from the tee. 
Arm: RH. OF - 75 mph. Short arm action, over the top/ high 3/4 slot, playable accuracy and strength.
Defense: Reliable hands, clean exchange, plays through ball well, active actions.
Run: 7.85 runner in the 60.