Tyler
Trapp

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INF Tyler Trapp (Lane Tech) took one of the louder, more consistent rounds of BP on the day. Trapp swung with controlled aggression, was consistently on time and elevated hard contact to all fields throughout. Trapp averaged 93.9 mph off the bat throughout his round which easily led the event. His furthest batted ball traveled 339 feet and his 74.8 mph average bat speed was second best of the event. The 5-foot-9, 180-pound, infielder also ran a 6.92 60, was 84 mph across the infield and had a max vertical of 31.8 inches. Athletic uncommitted prospect to know in the state.

Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-11, 180 pounds. Defined, sturdy build.
Hit: RHH. Wide base, slightly open, hitterish look, rhythmic load, simple stride, utilizes lower-half. Creates clear hand and bat-speed through the zone, flat path, swings with all sorts of intent, on the barrel throughout. 74.8 mph bat speed with 14g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 101 mph max exit velocity (93.9 avg.); 339-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 84 mph. Plays with intent across, short circle and high 3/4 release, has life across.
Defense: Patient actions, steady two-hand gather out front, plays through the ball, some range up the middle to his glove side.
Athletic Testing: 6.92 runner in the 60-yard dash; 31.80-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 76.46 Edge Score.

The 2021 Junior Future Games alum flashed his power potential with a home-run on Friday afternoon. Upside frame standing at 5-foot-11, 167-pounds. Simple swing with a slow load and explosive bat. Quick runner out of the box. Also displayed quality defensive actions playing up the middle.

A couple of other infielders, worth noting from BP were Derrick Holmes (Brother Rice, 2025), Tyler Trapp (Lane Tech) and CJ Deckinga (Minooka).

Positional Profile: SS/OF
Body: 5-11, 167-pounds. Athletic build with developing strength.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, crouched stance with short stride and hand movement. Advanced hand speed, short to the ball, uphill approach, on the barrel with loud contact to both gaps.
Power: 94 max exit velocity, averaged 86.3 mph. 325’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 79 mph. Quick 3/4 release.
Defense: Athletic footwork, plays lows to the ground, soft and confident hands, fluid actions with clear feel for the position.
Run: 7.24 runner in the 60.

Positional Profile: SS/OF
Body: 5-11, 167-pounds. Athletic build with developing strength.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, crouched stance with short stride and hand movement. Advanced hand speed, short to the ball, uphill approach, on the barrel with loud contact to both gaps.
Power: 94 max exit velocity, averaged 86.3 mph. 325’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 79 mph. Quick 3/4 release.
Defense: Athletic footwork, plays lows to the ground, soft and confident hands, fluid actions with clear feel for the position.
Run: 7.24 runner in the 60.

Positional Profile: SS/OF
Body: 5-10, 150-pounds. Compact, high-waisted frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, knee-knock stride. Loose, quick hands. Uphill path. Aggressive, intentful swing.
Power: 85.1 max exit velocity, averaged 81.8 mph. 292’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 75 mph. Long draw out of the glove. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Plays with tempo and feel on the infield, quick hands.
Run: 7.23 runner in the 60. High knee, easy, athletic gait.

Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-8, 136-pounds. Athletic, high-waisted frame that projects.
Defense: Took reps in the outfield and on the infield. Fluid footwork in the outfield, light on his feet, ranges well. Glove hand fields out front, quick to release. Advanced infield actions for age. Lower half works in a consistent rhythm around the baseball, glove plays low and out in front of body. Soft hands, sure-handed funnels, clean to release.
Arm: RH. INF - 74 mph. OF - 76 mph. Long arm swing finishes from a high 3/4 slot.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, narrow base, smooth load, utilizes a leg lift timing trigger into an even stride.  Fast hands, short and uphill bat path, gap-to-gap approach. Produced hard contact throughout, consistently backspins the baseball. Fluid rhythm throughout, advanced offensively for age.
Power: 89 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 7.18 runner in the 60. Advanced runner.