By John Cackowski
State Director

This weekend the prestigious Super 60, invitation-only event features only the top players in the Prep Baseball Report's 29-state coverage area. Over the last 13 years, the Super 60 has become the most heavily scouted preseason event for potential draft picks in the Midwest. The primary purpose of the Super 60 is to give professional area scouts and crosscheckers a head start on the high school season. The event is for Class of 2016 players and select 2017 prospects. To see the Super 60 the All Time Great Super 60 Performances Click Here

Last year, 85 professional scouts of all levels were in attendance. Since the event’s inception in 2003, more than 250 players have been selected in the MLB Draft. Last year saw 25 of the 29 pitchers touch 89 mph or better, including 10 who were 92-plus, while 26 of the 41 position players ran 60s under 7.0. Eighteen past Super 60 participants were drafted last year alone. To see the Super 60 by the numbers Click Here

For the first time Colorado has players invited and participating in the event. Lets take a quick look at the Colorado Players invited to Illinois this weekend:

Player: Jake Eissler
Position: RHP
Class: 2016
State Rank: 3
Overall Rank: 91
High School: ThunderRidge
State: CO
Commitment: Texas Christian
Height: 6-2
Weight: 205
Bats/Throws: R/R
Max Fastball: 90
Fastball: 87-90
Curveball: 74-75
Changeup: 77-78

Eissler has a strong frame at 6-foot-2, 205 pounds and put together a couple strong outings at the Junior Sunbelt Classic last summer. He touched 88 in one start and then returned on three days rest for a two-inning stint and hit 90. He pitches from a 3/4 slot and works at a fast pace. He pounds the strike zone with his arsenal, which also includes 74-75 curveball and 77-78 changeup. He works with a solid base and lands square to the plate.

Player: Maverick Handley
Position: C
Class: 2016
State Rank: 4
Overall Rank: 94
High School: Mullen
State: CO
Commitment: Stanford
Height: 5-10
Weight: 210
Bats/Throws: R/R
60-Yard Dash: N/A
Position Velocity: 77
Exit Velocity: 90
Pop Time: 1.75-1.78

Handley has a strong frame at 5-foot-10, 210 pounds. Hitting from the right side, he has a balanced, athletic stance and creates good bat speed with a slightly uphill swing and extension through the zone. The ball jumps off his bat. He also has a strong arm behind the plate, posting pop times under two seconds. He is committed to Stanford.

 

Player: Quin Cotton
Position: OF
Class: 2016
State Rank: 5
Overall Rank: 163
High School: Regis Jesuit
State: CO
Commitment: Grand Canyon
Height: 5-11
Weight: 190
Bats/Throws: R/R
60-Yard Dash: 6.8
Position Velocity: 84
Exit Velocity: 91

The No. 5 2016 in Colorado, Cotton is an impressive looking athlete with a 5-foot-11, 175-pound frame. He has no wasted movement at the plate, hitting from a balanced, athletic stance. His load is smooth and his stride is short. His bat speed and lower half are explosive and he has line drive, gap-to-gap power. He displays confidence in the outfield with good actions and throws from a high-3/4 arm slot with good carry. He runs a 6.8-second 60.

Player: Preston Snavely
Position: RHP
Class: 2016
State Rank: 6
Overall Rank: 165
High School: Fort Collins
State: CO
Commitment: Wichita State
Height: 6-6
Weight: 190
Bats/Throws: R/R
Max Fastball: 92
Fastball: 88-89
Curveball: 70-72
Changeup: 76-78

Snavely has a projectable frame at 6-foot-6, 190 pounds and a smooth, easy delivery that keeps him square to the plate. His arm is long and loose, while his arm slot goes between high-3/4 and over-the-top. His fastball sits in the high 80s, but he can reach the low 90s with good run and down angle. His curveball sits in the low 70s with 12/6 shape and gradual break. His changeup sits 76-78 and is thrown with near fastball arm speed.