Tommy
Kratz

Physical: Athletic, upside 6-foot-1, 190-pound frame. 7.01 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Offensively: RHH. Loose/spread stance that covers the entire plate. Early rhythm in the swing with a quick trigger through a slightly uphill path into the hitting zone. Aggressive on the turn and not afraid to get the barrel out front for ringing contact. Produced a 99.2MPH EV single vs. Team Ohio and a screaming 97MPH bullet off the LF wall in Game One vs. Illinois. Does not miss the FB in hitter’s counts. 

Defensively: Shifty in either direction with a lower posture at the hot corner. Flashed a hop in the prep-step and knew when to charge the ball. Natural angle with banana routes, using a quick exchange for an 84MPH infield arm. Will stick at a corner moving forward.

Physical: 6-1, 180 pounds; Athletic, Sturdy build. 6.94 runner in the 60.

Offensively: RHH. Even setup, with feet just outside his shoulders; flat bat to start. Short take back with the hands with an up and down stride for timing. Stays behind the ball while showing a strong lower half. Showed a slight lift to the ball with a two handed finish.  More line drives than flyballs and groundballs with a peak exit velocity of 90 MPH via Trackman.

Defensively: Starts with an upright /tall setup; uses prep hop while being aggressive. Hands are underneath the body with a clean transfer. Moderate arm circle from a high/over the top arm slot.   INF - 82 MPH.

Pitching: Uses a glove side setup while using a side step. Belt high leg drive with a slight coil away from the plate. Has a long stride while landing slightly closed. Long arm swing while showing no restrictions; high 3/4 slot. Recoils with finish. FB: Peak velo of 82 MPH, while sitting 78-81 MPH; straight action. CB: 65 MPH; early action. CH: 71 MPH; maintains same plain.

Physical: Longer, advanced frame at 6-foot-1, 180lbs. 7.18 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Offensively: RHH. Crouched stance, just outside shoulder-width with a high back elbow. Utilized a directional lift-and-replace stride to initiate the swing through a flat path into the hitting zone. Barrel tips up on time, slotting correctly to the inner-half for a pull-side approach. Some leverage at the front of the plate, working up to a T89 mph exit velocity and 62% line-drive rate.

Defensively: The third baseman featured rangy movements at the hot corner, covering ground to the forehand side. Stayed underneath the ball with lower posture and used a glove-tap before delivering an accurate throw across the dirt at 81 mph (H ¾).

Physical: High-waisted, 6-foot-1, 180lb frame with athleticism. 7.03 runner in the 60.

Offensively: RHH. Balanced, even stance, as the hands started calm at the shoulder. Utilized a simple leg-lift stride to initiate the swing through a flat, whippy path that worked short-to-long into the hitting zone. Repeated a balanced forward move, landing on the barrel to the pull-side gap at T90 mph exit velocity (323 foot distance). More bat-speed to come, middle of the order type skill set. 

Defensively: The third baseman played light on his toes, fielding off the left side of the body with lower posture at the fielding window. Rangy at times, releasing across the dirt up to 79 mph from his position (H ¾ slot).

Pitching: RHP. Begins tall off the left corner of the rubber; moderate tempo in the delivery, using the shoulders to create tilt at release. The FB ranged 75-79 mph (1960) with some sinking action, holding the zone at an 80% clip. Mixed a 64-65 mph CB that flashed developing shape.

Physical: 6-foot-1, 165 pounds; Long, lean build. 7.18 runner in the 60.

Offensively: RHH. Open setup, with feet just outside his shoulders; upright bat position. Short take back with the hands with an up and down stride for timing. Stays behind the ball while showing a strong lower half. Showed a compact swing path with a two handed finish.  More groundballs than line drives and flyballs with a peak exit velocity of 81 MPH via Trackman.

Defensively: Starts with a balanced setup; uses prep hop while plays low to the ground. Hands are out in front while standing up during transfer. Long arm swing  from a high 3/4 arm slot.   INF - 65 MPH. 

Pitching: Kratz uses a glove side setup while using a side step. Mid chest leg drive with a slight lean over the belt. Has a long stride while landing slightly open. Moderate arm swing while showing some scap load, while working through a high 3/4 slot. Spins off 1B side with finish. FB: Peak velo of 79 MPH, while sitting 77-79 MPH; arm side run. CB: 67-68 MPH; late action.  CH: 69-71 MPH; sinks.