20.6
Hand Speed (max)
7/24/24
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C/RHP Austin Burton is one of the top positional players in the 2028 class and the strength stands out for his age at 6-foot-2, 185-pounds. Big presence behind the dish with arm strength at 73mph, leading to pop-times of 1.95 - 2.12. He was also up to 82mph on the infield. Burton’s real impact comes with the left-handed bat where he generated a peak exit velocity of 89.1mph and average of 83mph, as well as a Sweet Spot% of 56% and Line Drive% of 50%. It was one of the more consistent rounds we saw on the day and Burton continues to mature and get better each time we see him.
Austin Burton, Fieldhouse Pirates, 2028 (No. 15) Uncommitted
* '24 Jr. Future Games
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 6-2, 185-pounds.
Hit: LHH. 69% Sweet Spot%, 62% Line Drive%.
Power: 92.3mph max exit velocity, averaged 83.8mph. 301ft max distance.
Arm: RH. C- 2.03-2.19 pop-time, 71mph.
ATH: 4.41 runner in the 30. 1.87 10 yard split. 11.3 max vertical.
Burton is one of the stronger players in the class right now and still has room to continue filling out at 6-foot-1, 165-pounds. There’s some bat speed from the left-side with power potential going forward, already generating exit velo’s in the 90s with distances at 300+. A Catcher to follow in the class going forward with a personal best pop-time of 2.07s and throws at 69mph.