23.3
Hand Speed (max)
6/21/22
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6-foot, 185-pound frame with strength. Generated some of the highest average bat speed (74.5 mph) we saw all summer at the St. Louis Top Prospect Games. Has reached a max exit speed of 95.2 mph in BP at our events previously, including a 336 ft. peak distance. Quick catch-and-throw behind the plate, popped at 1.95-to-2.02 at Maryville this summer. Also ran a 7.00 60-yard dash.
Positional Profile: C/SS
Body: 6-0, 185-pounds. Athletic, well-proportioned frame with strength.
Hits: RHH. Balanced setup, closed stance, high hand start, rotates with aggression out of load, short stride. Whippy rotation, flat bat path, stays on top of the baseball. Line drive approach, did work the other way in BP.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 80.5 MPH. 325' max distance.
Arm: RH. Short, loose arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Athletic feet, creates momentum from the crouch and gains ground towards target. Soft hands, clean release.
Peyton Mitchell, Blue Springs (MO), 2023
Positional Profile: C
Body: 6-0, 185-pounds. Athletic build with room for added strength and size in the future.
Hit: RHH. Starts with a neutral stance and slightly crouched posture with hands getting set at shoulder height. Strong rocking load onto the back leg. High leg kick stride with good balance and rhythm. Slight coil in the front hip and shoulder at the top of the leg kick. Lower half works rotationally through the zone into a firm front leg. Stays behind the ball well at contact. Advanced bat speed with max effort swing.
Power: 95.2 max exit velocity, averaged 84.6 mph. 336’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 75 mph. INF - 81 mph. High 3/4 arm slot with a short and quick arm action.
Defense: Behind the plate receives the ball with one knee in the dirt and a feel for pitch framing. Pre turns the body on throws to second with feet and hips working wide around the plate. Throws had good carry and accuracy to the bag. Shows good blocking technique with flexibility in the hips. In the infield attacks the ball with lateral routes and controlled rhythm. Plays underneath the ball with good glove action and soft hands.
Run: 7.04 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: SS/C. Follow in the 2023 class.
Body: Lean 5-foot-11, 160-pound with present athleticism.
Hit: RHH. At the plate starts with a wide, balanced stance with a high handset. Big leg kick load and stride. Slight uphill swing plane. Solid line-drive and fly ball contact with extension through the zone. Flashes of gap-to-gap power.
Power: 84 mph exit velocity off the tee and 88 mph exit velocity in BP.
Arm: RH. INF - 81 mph. C - 77 mph. Long high-¾ arm action. Solid arm speed with carry.
Defense: 1.96-2.09 pop times. Behind the plate, shows good flexibility and body sway. Glove works low to high. Quick footwork and exchanges on throw downs. Developing release and blocking ability. In the infield, clean hands and footwork sitting back to field. Smooth transfers.
Run: 3.98 runner home to first.