21.7
Hand Speed (max)
3/13/21
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Illinois-Springfield commit. Caceres had an impressive week going 8-for-12 (.667) with two home runs, three doubles, seven RBIs and five runs scored - helping lead the Rams to 3-0 on the week. In their 9-0 win over Shepard, he went 3-for-4 with a home run, three RBIs, a run scored and a walk. He went a perfect 4-for-4 with a home run, two doubles, three RBIs, three runs scored, a walk and a stolen base in their 13-6 win over Stagg.
Uncommitted, 5-foot-10, 190-pound catcher. Currently ranked No. 107 in the Illinois’ 2023 class. Left-handed hitter, starts with a slightly open stance, leg-kick timing trigger; sits on back leg during load and transfers weight into an athletic position to hit. Minimal hand movement pre-pitch, utilizes his lower half. Simple overall swing, strong hands, uphill bat path with a knack for the barrel and hard contact. Caceras continues to gain muscle mass with each look. Solid defender, threw out a pair of base runners in a loss against Lincoln Park. Finished 1-for-2 with a 2B and 2 BB.
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-10, 180-pounds.
Hit: LHH. Tall, narrow setup, slightly open smooth load, leg lift trigger, long stride, easy pre-pitch actions. Short, fluid swing, direct path, works inside the baseball.
Power: 87.47 max exit velocity, averaged 81.08 mph. 252’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 76 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 arm slot, accurate throws.
Defense: 2.08-2.14 pop times. Provides a low target receiving from one knee, clean exchanges.
Run: 7.38 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 5-9, 158-pounds. Athletic build.
Hit: LHH. Tall, narrow, open setup, leg lift, smooth pre-pitch actions. Short, fluid swing, works slightly uphill, consistent hard contact, gap-to-gap approach, line drives.
Power: 89.17 max exit velocity, averaged 82.34 mph. 323’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 76 mph. INF - 74 mph. Short arm action, over-the-top arm slot.
Defense: 2.11-2.19 pop times. Catcher: provides low target from one knee, steady receiver, clean exchanges. Infield: plays low, sure-handed, flashes athleticism, plays with proper direction.
Run: 7.13 runner in the 60.