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Future Games Spotlight: OF Michael Gunartt

July 21, 2015

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Name: Michael Gunartt

Graduating Class: 2017

Position: OF

School: Niles West

Height: 6-2

Weight: 175

Rank:
State: 40

The Skinny:
Gunartt has flown somewhat under the radar, but we're guessing not for long. Highly athletic, quick-twitch prospect with considerable upside. Has been a varsity performer since his freshman year. Raw athlete with high-ceiling tools. Possesses loose, athletic hands with burgeoning power at the plate. Runs well for size, and has above-average arm strength in the outfield.

Scouting Report:
6-foot-2, 175-pound, right-handed hitting 1B/OF, with a strong athletic build. Currently ranked No. 40 in the Illinois Class of 2017. In the field showed a loose strong arm. Played first base in game and showed good footwork around the bag with athletic actions. At the plate has a confident approach. Hits from a relaxed slightly open stance. No wasted movement at the plate. Manages to stay short to the ball with long arms, line drive swing plane. Plus bat speed for age with some pop. Good feel for the barrel and squares up pitches. Above average runner for high school. 4.44 down the line, long strides slowed up at the end to avoid contact with first baseman. Went 2-4 in game with a line drive HR to RF. (Game report during season)

The Future Games:
This one-of-a-kind event will feature the best uncommitted Class of 2017 prospects from our 20-plus state coverage area. The Future Games will take place on July 30 - Aug 1 (Thursday-Saturday) at Grand Park, a state-of-the-art 22-field baseball complex located in Westfield, IN, just north of Indianapolis. The Prep Baseball Report Future Games is the premier summer scouting event for Class of 2017 prospects and select 2018 prospects. Last year, more than 110 colleges from all over the country were in attendance.

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