Parker
Roop

SS Parker Roop (Normal University, 2027) has been one of the biggest risers and performers for our staff all summer long. There’s plenty of upside in his 6-foot, 158-pound frame with lean and wiry levers, and the left-handed swing continues to trend in the right direction, finding multiple barrels for home runs on the weekend.

The 6-foot-1, 159-pound shortstop took some loud swings Thursday afternoon. Was all over the barrel with a no doubt home run to his pull-side. Showed his speed with a triple later on in the afternoon followed up with a two strike single later. Showed well at our Central IL Summer ID with a 95.6 exit velo. Soft hands and arm that will play at short.

Positional Profile: SS
Body: 6-1, 160 pounds. Lean, high-waisted frame.
Hit: LHH. Tall, open stance, toe-tap trigger, long stride. Fluid, easy swing, loose hands, slightly uphill path, hard-contact throughout, middle/pull-side approach. 68.8 mph bat speed with 9g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 96 mph max exit velocity (86.7 avg.); 332-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 84.00 mph. Loose arm, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Smooth defender, plays with fluid footwork, gets around the baseball, soft hands and clean release.
Athletic Testing: 7.14 runner in the 60-yard dash; 24.90-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 73.29 Edge Score.

MIF Parker Roop (Normal University, 2027) is a name that emerged as a high-follow in Illinois’ 2027 class after a strong showing at the Peoria Preseason ID, followed by multiple in-game looks for the Pioneers this past spring. Roop stands in a high-upside frame with long, wiry levers and plenty of room for added strength still to come at 6-foot-1, 160-pounds. A left-handed hitter, he has all kinds of ease and fluidity in his swing, producing a max exit velocity of 95.6 mph (avg. 86.7 mph). He showed big improvement in his 60 time, running a 7.14 which was an increase from his 7.42 60 time in the winter. Defensively, he showed actions up the middle with a confident glove and a quality arm across the diamond (84 mph). Roop is an uncommitted name to keep an eye on the rest of his prep career.

Ranked No. 99 in the state’s sophomore class, stands in a high-upside, 6-foot, 155-pound frame with a high-waist and plenty of room for strength to come. Started at shortstop and batted seventh. Finished the day 1-for-2 with a hit-by-pitch. Left-handed hitter, fluid and easy swing with a toe-tap trigger, hands worked direct to the ball with a flatter path through the zone. Impressed defensively during in-and-out with his range and actions, showing a confident glove with an accurate arm across the diamond. High follow sophomore heading into the summer.

Started at short and hit in the leadoff position. Roop showed flashes of potential as he went 1-for-3 with a walk. High-waisted, athletic 6-foot, 155-pound frame with room to fill out. The left-handed hitter swings from an upright, wide stance with knees slightly bent. Showed bat-to-ball abilities with a direct bat path. Shined defensively at short as a smooth operator with plenty of arm strength.

INF/RHP Parker Roop (Normal University, 2027) is a definite name to follow moving forward. He has a projectable frame you can dream on, listed at 6-foot, 155-pounds with long levers and a wiry build. At the plate, the left-handed hitter is able to work on-plane with a longer path through the zone, favoring his pull-side but showing big upside with a 92 mph max EV. Roop then wrapped up his debut showing with an impressive ‘pen. He is an athletic mover down the mound with a loose/quick arm. His fastball showed true two-seam action (avg. 16.5” HM) at 80-82 mph (T83), with more to come in the future. He had feel for his curveball at 70-73 mph that played with quality action and shape. Roop threw his changeup with intent at 72-76 mph playing with fade, displaying out-pitch potential for the future.

Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-1, 155 pounds. Trim, high-waisted build with room for added strength in the future.
Hit: LHH. Wide base, toe-taps into a long stride. Rhythm, loose hands, flat path, pull-side approach. 70 mph bat speed with 7g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 mph max exit velocity (84.4 avg.); 319-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 76 mph. Quick/compact arm action, ¾ slot.
Defense: Hands work, gets around the ball, moves well laterally, athletic footwork.
Athletic Testing: 7.42 runner in the 60-yard dash; 22.90-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 70.21 Edge Score.

Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-1, 155 pounds. Trim, high-waisted build with potential for added strength.
Delivery: Smooth and easy mover with a high leg lift and tuck; employs a drop-and-drive technique.
Arm Action: RH. Compact and quick arm from a ¾ slot.
FB: T83, 80-83 mph. Clean release with slight arm-side run. T2125, 2002 average rpm.
CB: 71-73 mph. 11/5 shape with depth. T2069, 1993 average rpm.
CH: 72-75 mph. Plays low with some fade. T1744, 1666 average rpm.

Portraying a lean 5-foot-11, 140-pound frame with room for growth, Roop shoved on the mound for K’s Rhinos. The righty threw for 3.1 innings, not giving up any runs and only two hits. Roop is tall on the mound and possesses a medium leg kick with a long stride, finishing with most of his weight over his front foot. He has a low 3/4 arm slot and displays a running 76-78 mph fastball with a sharp 66-69 mph slider.