Prep Baseball Report

Super 60 Spotlight: Alex Wade


By Andy Sroka
Illinois and Wisconsin Assistant Director

On Sunday, Feb. 6, Prep Baseball Report will host the 20th edition of its prestigious, flagship event: the Super 60 Pro Showcase. Since the event’s inception in 2003, more than 300 players have been selected in the MLB Draft, including 25 first-round picks and 26 second-rounders.

We've started our march toward the Super 60 by highlighting the prospects set to join us, shining a light on their impressive player profiles that they've groomed through their high school careers, leading them to this point, vying for the attention of the pro scouting community.

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Scouting Report

1/17/21

Auburn Commit, 6-foot-3, 185-pound athletic frame. Advanced during batting practice, Wade clocked an exit velocity of 97 mph. Begins in a tall quiet stance with a smooth load, then uses a leg kick. Bat speed is quick and has upward swing plane. He barreled up multiple balls with loud contact. Gap to gap approach. Throwing from the outfield, he displayed power in his arm with throws up to 89 mph;showed athletic feet, and sure hands. Showed consistent accuracy to the bag with a ¾ slot and a short arm action. Showed his athleticism during the event with a sub-seven 60 time of 6.91. On the mound, has a quick arm action and a high ¾ arm angle. Showed some effort in his delivery. Showed consistent balance point. Lands soft with an athletic finish. Sat with his fastball at 86-88 mph; had tailing action and control in the zone. Throws his 11/5 curveball (74-75) with low in the zone control. Showed sinking action and consistent command on his changeup (73-74).


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