IA Top Prospect Games: Outfield Analysis

September 25, 2015

By Rob Allison
Prep Baseball Report Iowa

The Prep Baseball Report Iowa's Top Prospect Games took place on August 9th, 2015 at Duane Banks Field on the campus of the University of Iowa. The showcase featured prospects from the 2016 class who showcased their talents in front of our scouting staff, college coaches, and professional scouts.

The top outfield performance at this year's IA Top Prospect Games was by Des Moines Roosevelt product and recent University of Iowa commit- Ben Norman. Norman shows athletic actions, a projectable bat, and developing tools. As he continues to add strength and mature physically; his tools will improve adding to his present playing ability.

Following close behind with very good performances were Kace Massner, Sam Powell, Ross Kramer, Arthur Sells, Callen Bertrand and Parker Dondlinger.

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outfield prospects (listed alphabetically)

Adam Barrett, OF/LJHP, Council Bluffs A.L., 2016
5-foot-10, 175-pound right-handed hitting outfielder. 5-foot-10, 175-pound right-handed hitting outfielder. 7.16 runner. Square stance with short stride. Solid balance. Stays on backside at contact. Leans back in swing. Pull approach with solid pop in bat. 86 mph exit velocity off tee. Quick feet and solid actions in outfield. Fields on side occasionally. Arm action is clean. Throws are online with avg. carry and accuracy. 80 mph arm strength.

Callen Bertrand, OF/SS, Dallas Center-Grimes, 2016
5-foot-9, 150-pound right-handed hitting outfielder/infielder. 6.82 runner. Solid athleticism. Aggressive swinger. Slight uphill set-up. Hands drift down in load. Gap to gap approach with solid pull-side pop. 82 mph exit velocity off tee. In outfield; avg./ok actions. Elevated throws at times. Longer arm action with above avg. accuracy to target. 80 mph arm strength. Solid infielder. Has good range. Fields deep in stance occasionally. Makes routine plays with accuracy across diamond. 78 mph arm strength.

Brandon Charles, OF, Davenport West, 2016
6-foot-1, 220-pound right-handed hitting outfielder. 7.62 runner. Slight crouch. Spread stance. Small stride. Aggressive swinger. Dead pull approach. Inconsistent contact. Some pop to pull side. 73 mph exit velocity. Avg. actions in outfield. Elevated throws to plate. Minimal momentum through baseball fielding. 72 mph exit velocity.

Marcus Chieves, OF, Ballard, 2016
5-foot-11, 155-pound left-handed hitting outfielder. 7.09 runner at this event. Spread stance. No stride. Balanced. Slashy flat swing plane. Wiry strength. Flashes pop to pull side of field. Pull approach. 86 mph exit velocity. Avg./ok actions in outfield. Stiff throwing actions from ¾ slot. Elevated throws to plate. 75 mph arm strength.

Parker Dondlinger, OF, Mason City Newman, 2016
6-foot, 180-pound left-handed hitting outfielder. 7.28 runner. Easy load. Clean bat path. Load can get long at times. Mid/pull approach. Consistent solid contact with lift. Shows above avg. pop to gaps. 83 mph exit velocity. Solid right-field actions. Throws are elevated to plate and show avg. carry. Solid accuracy. 79 mph arm strength. Will continue to add strength and have a chance to contribute early in a college program with bat.

Tyler Fowler, OF, Cedar Rapids Jefferson, 2016
6-foot-2, 145-pound right-handed hitting outfielder. 7.00 runner. Tall lanky player. Requires additional strength. Line drive approach at plate. Crouched stance. Stands up at contact. Lift in swing plane. Works pull-side of field. 73 mph exit velocity. Solid athleticism and actions. Elevated throws to plate. Below avg. carry. 76 mph arm strength.

Hunter Frericks, OF, Mankato West, 2016
6-foot-1, 180-pound right-handed hitting outfielder. 7.09 runner. Square stance. Slight leg kick trigger. Minimal stride with balance in swing. Solid line drives to pull side of field. Compact swing- short to contact. Pull approach. 87 mph exit velocity off tee. Will continue to improve with added strength. Avg./ok actions. Short arm actions. Solid carry on throws with above avg. accuracy. Minimal use of lower half on throws. 83 mph arm strength.

Cole Jensen, OF, Waukee, 2016
6-foot-1, 160-pound left-handed hitting outfielder. 6.91 runner. Strength is improving. Double tap trigger. High back elbow. Hard contact middle/away. Rolls over middle/in; lacks extension through pitch. Aggressive swing- looks to drive baseball. 81 mph exit velocity. Avg. actions in outfield. Fields and throws flat-footed. Throws show solid carry and accuracy to target. Short arm action from ¾ slot. 77 mph arm strength.

Cyle King, OF, South Central Calhoun, 2016
5-foot-10, 155-pound right-handed hitting outfielder. 7.07 runner. Uphill set-up. Late contact. Requires additional strength. Stiff swing and finish. Minimal use of lower half. 76 mph exit velocity. Decent athlete. Fields on side of ball. Stiff 1-piece arm action. Elevated throws to plate. 76 mph arms strength.

Ross Kramer, OF/RHP, Urbandale, 2016
6-foot-2, 185-pound right-handed hitting 2-way player. 7.28 runner. Projectable build. Athletic set-up in box. Shows strength to all fields. Ball jumps off bat with line drive swing plane. Short finish through contact. 88 mph exit velocity. Good actions in outfield. Solid accuracy with plus carry on on-line throws. Arm is fast and loose. 89 mph arm strength.

Victor Malloy, RHP/OF, Williamsburg, 2016
6-foot-3, 190-pound right-handed hitting 2-way player. 6.87 runner. Projectable build. Controlled swing at plate. Stays inside baseball. Middle/away approach. Would like to see him more aggressive and drive baseball to gaps. 83 mph exit velocity off tee. Solid actions in outfield. Works through baseball well. Clean arm action. Throws show above avg. carry and accuracy to target. 79 mph arm strength.

Rece Martin, LHP/OF, Saydel, 2016
6-foot-2, 185-pound left-handed hitting 2-way player. 7.13 runner. Uphill set-up. Early load. Lift in swing. Active load with hands. Solid contact when he stays in middle of field. Strength in swing. 89 mph exit velocity. Solid actions in outfield. Fields on side occasionally. Clean arm action. Accurate throws to plate. 81 mph arm strength.

Kace Massner, OF, Burlington, 2016
6-foot-5, 210-pound left-handed hitting outfielder. 6.66 runner. Pro body. Will continue to add strength. Pre-set hands. Loads with body. Shows good power gap to gap. With better extension through baseball, middle-in, will drive baseballs out of yard. 96 mph exit velocity off tee. Controlled actions in outfield. Solid fielder. Long easy arm action. Clean mechanics. Above avg. carry. 86 mph arm strength. University of Iowa commit.

Ben Norman, OF, Des Moines Roosevelt, 2016
6-foot-2, 170-pound left-handed hitting outfielder. 6.78 runner. Lean athletic body. Good rhythm in load. Whippy bat. Loose swing. Pulls off occasionally at contact. Ball jumps off bat at contact. 85 mph exit velocity. Shows good athleticism in outfield. Confident fielder. Long strides. Covers ground. Above avg. carry and accuracy from long loose arm action. 83 mph arm strength. Committed after event to U. of Iowa.

Manny Olutunde, OF, Cedar Rapids Thomas Jefferson, 2016
5-foot-9, 190-pound right-handed hitting outfielder. 6.63 runner. Strong athletic build. Square stance. Buries back shoulder in swing causing inverted swing plane. Pull approach. Solid power in bat on pitches middle/in. 79 mph exit velocity. Plus runner in outfield. Will continue to improve on fly ball routes. Elevated throws. Solid accuracy with limited arm strength and carry. 77 mph arm strength.

Sam Powell, RHP/OF, Waukee, 2016
6-foot-1, 180-pound right-handed hitting 2-way player. 6.97 runner. Tall athletic set-up in box. Swings down and through baseball. Good swing plane. Needs to stay through zone longer; take advantage of long levers. Good bat speed- 91 mph exit velocity. Strength to gaps. Easy actions in outfield. Plays through baseball well. Long clean arm action. Above avg. carry and accuracy to target. 87 mph arm strength from outfield.

Arthur Sells, OF/1B, WDM Valley, 2016
6-foot-3, 205-pound right-handed hitting corner player. 6.97 runner. Physical athletic body. Open to start. Strides slightly across. Compact swing. Ball jumps at contact. Good bat speed. Power to gaps and pull side of field. 92 mph exit velocity. Proto-typical corner outfielder. Has enough actions and speed to play right field; solid arm strength at 85 mph. Throws are accurate with good carry to target. Well above athleticism at first base. Ability to field and receive balls around bag. Good combination of strength and athleticism. Committed to Heartland CC.

Gage Smart, LHP/OF, Indianola, 2016
6-foot-2, 165-pound left-handed hitting 2-way player. 7.46 runner. Dead pull approach. Stiff upper half in swing. Contact hitter. 75 mph exit velocity off tee. Elevated throws from outfield. Avg. defensive actions. 75 mph arm strength.

Sean Tillma, OF, Garretson (SD), 2016
5-foot-11, 155-pound right-handed hitting outfielder. 7.09 runner. Spread stance. Shoulder load. Front heel turn trigger. Flat line drive bat plane. Rotational tendencies. Decent pop in bat with middle/pull approach. 82 mph exit velocity. Solid glove in outfield. Avg. actions. Doesn’t catch/play through baseball. Needs improved footwork. Elevated throws. 79 mph arm strength.

Daric Whipple, OF, Greene County, 2016
5-foot-11, 185-pound right-handed hitting outfielder. 6.78 runner. Lean athletic build. Square stance. Loads with body. Simple swing. Short to contact. Flashes strength in swing on pitches middle/away. 84 mph exit velocity. Raw athleticism in outfield. Limited use of lower half. Fields and throws flat-footed. Elevated throws to plate. Avg./ok accuracy. 79 mph arm strength. Has good athleticism- with development could be sleeper in ’16 class.

Judd White, SS/OF, Dubuque Wahlert, 2016
6-foot-2, 175-pound left-handed hitting shortstop. Athletic build. 6.87 runner. Low hands in middle of body to start. Deeper load. Flashes good hand eye coordination to contact. Strong pull contact. Rushes load and swing occasionally. Simple fixes away from really improving with bat. 78 mph exit velocity. Light on his feet in infield. Flashes solid athleticism. Works through baseball with soft hands. Shows above avg. carry and accuracy to bag. 78 mph arm strength. In outfield shows average/ok actions with ability to make routine plays. Elevated throws to plate with limited momentum on throws. Avg. accuracy and carry to target. 80 mph arm strength to home plate.

Chris Witzke, OF/LHP, Humboldt, 2016
5-foot-10, 160-pound left-handed hitting 2-way player. 7.12 runner. Square stance with small stride. Athletic actions in box. Hard line drive contact to pull side of field. Some lift in swing plane. 85 mph exit velocity. Active feet in outfield. Works to get into proper position. Aggressive fielder. Clean arm action from OT slot. Above avg. carry and accuracy to target. 84 mph arm strength. Committed shortly after event to U. Illinois-Springfield.

IA Top Prospect Games: Outfield Analysis

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