On Feb. 15, the PBR Illinois staff hosted the Lockport Preseason I.D. at the Bo Jackson Elite Sports Dome in Lockport, Ill. The event hosted over 150 prospects from around the state to showcase their skillset in front of our scouting staff, and with a roster that size, there was no that doubt we’d be uncovering some new names, as well as tracking the progress of prospects already on our follow lists.

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We began to roll out our position-by-position analysis on Monday, starting with the day’s outfielders. Today, we’re publishing the scouting reports on the day’s catchers, led by one of the top uncommitted sophomores in the state: Colin Barczi (Naperville Central). Barczi really came on in the fall, both in live game action and at an October showcase. On both occasions, he recorded highly impressive statistical measurements – and he managed to improve on them in Lockport.

 

 

Colin Barczi (2/15/21)

Another sophomore backstop, Kaleb Wilkey (Lincoln-Way West), earned follow status after showing well here. His athleticism behind the plate helped him average the lowest pop time of the event, just narrowly ahead of the aforementioned Barczi.

Continue on below for complete reports on these two, as well as the rest of the catchers in attendance.

TOP CATCHER PROSPECTS

1. Colin Barczi, Naperville Central (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: C/OF; One of the top uncommitted prospects in the state's 2023 class.
Body: 6-foot-2, 200-pounds. Proportionally strong frame with upside levers attached.
Hit: RHH. Starts tall in the box with a narrow base, bat starts over the center of body and loads back into a slight coil, long stride, controlled balance through contact. Explosive hands with natural quick-whip bat speed and strength; averaged 77.45 mph of bat speed per Blast Motion. Bat stays short through the zone with advanced feel to lift, hands work inside the baseball, loose and easy gap-to-gap power, consistent hard contact on the barrel.
Power: 100.8 max exit velocity, averaged 87.19 mph. 358’ max distance. Boasts well above-average raw power for age, primarily to the pull-side. Upside levers and frame suggest room for more, too.
Arm: RH. C - 80 mph. Arm plays with some length on the back side, finishes from an over-the-top slot. Advanced arm strength for age, throws flashed carry to the bag.
Defense: 2.00-2.05 pop times. Athletic stance, quick pop from the crouch at gather, clean hand transfer to release, square blocker.
Run: 6.75 runner in the 60. Above-average runner for size and age; fluid strides. 

2. Kaleb Wilkey, Lincoln-Way West (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: C/3B; Follow 2023 catcher.
Body: 5-foot-10, 170-pounds. Athletic, well-proportioned frame. Strong lower half, defined wrists/forearms.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup with a slightly open stance, smooth load, short stride to even, quiet and controlled operation throughout. Simple right-handed stroke with bat strength, uphill path, gap-to-gap approach, hard contact on the barrel.
Power: 92.86 max exit velocity, averaged 83.19 mph. 320’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 77 mph. INF - 86 mph. Arm plays short and from an over-the-top slot. Showed true accuracy to the bag from the crouch and above-average arm strength on the diamond.
Defense: 2.00-2.04 pop times. Worked out at catcher and on the infield. Athletic actions from the crouch, loose/flexible hips, quick feet that work direct to target, soft hands with a quick and clean exchange to release. Hands play low to the ground and out front of body on the infield, profiles best at third base.
Run: 6.95 runner in the 60. 

3. Dawson Bochenek, Lockport (IL), 2022; Olney Central JC commit
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 6-foot-0, 175-pounds. Well-proportioned strength throughout.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, slightly open setup, smooth loading action and leg-lift timing trigger. Aggressive controlled swing, looks to lift and drive the baseball to the pull-side of the diamond.
Power: 94.05 max exit velocity, averaged 88.86 mph. 354’ max distance. Flashed pull-side power.
Arm: RH. C - 76 mph. OF - 87 mph. Clean arm action, plays over-the-top.
Defense: 2.07-2.16 pop times. Worked out in the outfield and behind the plate. Flexible behind the plate, advanced receiver; soft hands, sticks pitches in and around the zone, gets underneath the pitch down in the zone. In the outfield, proper routes, sits back at times, plays through the baseball in rhythm.
Run: 7.16 runner in the 60. 

4. Jack Novak, Lincoln Way Central (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: OF/C
Body: 6-foot-0, 185-pounds. Lanky, upside frame that projects.
Hit: RHH. Open stance, fluid pre-pitch hand rhythm into a subtle bat tip load, short stride, stays balanced through contact.  Simple swing without much added movement, short and level bat path through the zone, line drive approach.
Power: 93.41 max exit velocity, averaged 85.28 mph. 321’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 78 mph. OF - 81 mph. Long arm action, over-the-top slot.
Defense: 2.05-2.22 pop times. Worked out behind the plate and in the outfield. Wide base from the crouch, works upright at gather, long to release. Attacks the baseball on the outfield, glove hand works out front of body, crow hops to release. 
Run: 7.14 runner in the 60. 

5. Sean Ryniec, Downers Grove North (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 6-foot-0, 170-pounds. Athletic build.
Hit: RHH. Balanced slightly open stance, hands load back in a smooth rhythm, strides short into a balanced position through contact.  Athletic hands with loose wrists, stays short to the baseball, bat travels on an uphill plane. Fluid gap-to-gap rhythm, worked on the barrel with aggressive intent.
Power: 90.18 max exit velocity, averaged 83.15 mph. 302’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 74 mph. Short quick arm action, over-the-top slot; accurate throws to the bag.
Defense: 2.03-2.11 pop times. Athletic actions behind the plate, flexible hips, feet work quick from the crouch, clean hand transfer into a short trigger release, plays through the baseball
Run: 7.41 runner in the 60. 

6. Griffin Brown, Lockport (IL), 2022
Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 6-foot-2, 185-pounds. Lanky, high-waisted frame with upside levers attached.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, open stance, hands load in rhythm into a strong hitting position, short stride with controlled balance through contact.  Loose hands with bat speed, long and uphill bat path, pull-side approach, flashed feel to elevate out front.
Power: 93.11 max exit velocity, averaged 81.71 mph. 352’ max distance. Advanced raw power for age, primarily to the pull-side.
Arm: RH. C - 71 mph. Short arm action, over-the-top window.
Defense: 2.11-2.26 pop times. Quiet from the crouch until gather, steady hands, quick exchange, simple to release.
Run: 6.89 runner in the 60. Above-average foot speed for age; fluid strides. 

7. Dylan Evans, Plainfield North (IL), 2022
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-foot-10, 165-pounds. Strong, muscle-bound build.
Hit: RHH. Wide base, steady pre-pitch movement, hands load back in a smooth rhythm, short stride.  Strong hands with bat speed and bat strength, bat travels on a long uphill plane, made hard gap-to-gap contact.
Power: 92.26 max exit velocity, averaged 82.21 mph. 311’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 73 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot. Throws consistently worked around the bag.
Defense: 2.08-2.14 pop times. Stands slightly upright at gather, quick and clean hand transfer, short trigger to release.
Run: 6.91 runner in the 60. Above-average foot speed for age and position. 

8. Nathan Bajic, Manteno (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: C
Body: 5-foot-9, 150-pounds. Lean, projectable frame.
Hit: RHH. Open stance, subtle pre-pitch hand rhythm, slight bat drop at load, strides to even.   Athletic hands, uphill bat path, works gap-to-gap and in rhythm throughout; looks the part in the box.
Power: 87.67 max exit velocity, averaged 79.31 mph. 266’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 76 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.12-2.22 pop times. Balanced lower half, feet shuffle in line, thumb works underneath the baseball at gather, clean exchange to release.
Run: 7.58 runner in the 60. 

9. Jake Schindler, Lockport (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 6-foot-4, 230-pounds. Large, physical build; lower half projects.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, hands start high by the back ear, minimal hand load, short stride and balance through contact.  Fast hands with noticeable Blast Motion metrics; averaged 26.74 mph of hand speed and 73.49 mph of bat speed. Short and level bat path through the zone with extension through contact, fluid gap-to-gap rhythm, showed consistent barrel feel and swings with intent.
Power: 95.08 max exit velocity, averaged 87.51 mph. 323’ max distance. Boasts above-average raw power.
Arm: RH. C - 76 mph. Short and loose arm stroke finishes from a high 3/4 window.
Defense: 2.11-2.22 pop times. Quiet and controlled actions throughout, slightly upright posture at gather, quick and clean exchange to release, plays through the baseball.
Run: 7.65 runner in the 60. 

10. Max Miller, New Trier (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: C
Body: 5-foot-11, 190-pounds. Sturdy lower half.
Hit: RHH. Narrow base, slightly open stance, hands start back and slot slightly back at load, leg lift trigger to footstrike. Some physicality in the hands, bat travels on a long path through the zone and on an uphill trajectory, flashed gap-to-gap strength.
Power: 92.39 max exit velocity, averaged 84.55 mph. 334’ max distance. Advanced bat strength for age with a potential middle-of-the-order type bat down the road.
Arm: RH. C - 73 mph. Short, compact arm stroke finishes from an over-the-top slot; quick to release with accuracy around the bag.
Defense: 2.07-2.27 pop times. Wide base with flexible hips, lower half works direct to the bag, soft hands at gather, clean transfer funnels into a quick release.
Run: 8.12 runner in the 60. 

Best of the Rest (Listed Alphabetically)

Chase Arthur, Lincoln-Way East (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-foot-11, 170-pounds. Sturdy frame, some strength in the lower half.
Hit: RHH. Stands tall in the box, open setup, hands load in a fluid rhythm, short stride.  Long and level bat path with some uphill leverage at times.
Power: 82.56 max exit velocity, averaged 75.82 mph. 281’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 64 mph. INF - 67 mph. Arm plays short and finishes from a high 3/4 window.
Defense: 2.43-2.60 pop times. Took reps at catcher and on the infield. Balanced base from the crouch, feet work in line to the bag, clean exchange. Attacks the baseball on the infield, upright posture at gather, glove plays under center of body, fields with two hands.
Run: 8.04 runner in the 60. 

Kyle De Kerf, Andrew  (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-foot-8, 170-pounds. Strong compact frame, thick lower half.
Hit: RHH. Balanced slightly open setup, quick hand waggle at load into a slight bat wrap, utilizes a leg kick timing trigger.  Long and uphill bat path, barrel head works underneath the baseball to create leverage through contact, hits in a fluid rhythm.
Power: 88.96 max exit velocity, averaged 76.71 mph. 298’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 72 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.08-2.12 pop times. Wide base, works quick from the crouch as feet gain ground, quick transfer to release.
Run: 7.71 runner in the 60. 

Jacob Drucker, Andrew (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: C
Body: 5-foot-10, 170-pounds. Compact frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, slightly crouched lower half, hands load back quickly, short stride.  Short and level bat path.
Power: 75.45 max exit velocity, averaged 69.54 mph. 228’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 67 mph. Short arm stroke, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.22-2.30 pop times. Tall at gather, lower half plays towards the bag.
Run: 7.70 runner in the 60. 

Tyler Fink, Woodstock North (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: C/SS
Body: 5-foot-10, 165-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Closed stance, minimal hand load, short stride, easy throughout.  Simple right-handed stroke, short and level bat path, line drive approach with opposite field feel.
Power: 80.97 max exit velocity, averaged 72.15 mph. 211’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 66 mph. INF - 68 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.50-2.60 pop times. Worked out behind the plate and on the infield. Upright posture at gather from the crouch, some length to release. Sits back on the baseball on the infield, glove plays low to the ground, hands work out front, corner infield profile.
Run: 7.20 runner in the 60. 

Thomas Hartman, New Trier (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-foot-8, 155-pounds. Compact build.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, quiet hand load, short stride.  Simple right-handed stroke, short bat path with an uphill plane, some gap-to-gap feel.
Power: 87.74 max exit velocity, averaged 77.95 mph. 271’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 73 mph. Short arm stroke, over-the-top slot.
Defense: 2.11-2.29 pop times. Hips hinge forward from the crouch, feet shuffle in line to the bag, clean transfer with some length to release.
Run: 7.46 runner in the 60. 

Jack Hoh, Lincoln Way-East (IL), 2022
Positional Profile: C/2B
Body: 5-foot-10, 160-pounds. Thin, high-waisted build.
Hit: RHH. Wide base, open stance, hands start back with minimal movement, strides to even.  Hands stay short to the baseball, flashed line drive barrel feel back up the middle.
Power: 85.95 max exit velocity, averaged 77.31 mph. 263’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 68 mph. Short arm stroke, high 3/4 release.
Defense: 2.19-2.28 pop times. Upright posture at gather, hands receive out front of body, quick exchange to release.
Run: 7.99 runner in the 60. 

Hayden Host, Minooka (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-foot-9, 120-pounds. Thin, high-waisted build.
Hit: LHH. Open setup, narrow base, bat starts on back shoulder and loads backward in a smooth rhythm, short stride.  Short bat path, line drive approach, feel to spray with opposite field confidence, consistently hit in a fluid rhythm.
Power: 75.16 max exit velocity, averaged 65.6 mph. 181’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 60 mph. Arm plays with some length on the backside, finishes from a high 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.50-2.70 pop times. Balanced lower half, quiet and controlled actions, soft hands at gather, clean transfer with length to release.
Run: 8.40 runner in the 60. 

Michael Hultman, Andrew (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: C/SS
Body: 6-foot-0, 160-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Stands tall in the box, open setup, minimal hand movement, short stride to even.  Simple swing with easy effort, advanced bat strength for age, short right-handed stroke that travels on a level plane through the zone. Consistent line drive approach, flashed barrel feel to the opposite field.
Power: 88.32 max exit velocity, averaged 80.09 mph. 306’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 69 mph. INF - 64 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.24-2.32 pop times. Worked out on the infield and behind the crouch. Slightly upright posture at gather, lower half turns in line to target, clean transfer with some length to release. Corner infield profile; glove plays low to the ground as hands work out front, steady inward funnel, controlled actions throughout.
Run: 8.20 runner in the 60. 

Ray Jesse, Lockport (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 5-foot-11, 180-pounds. Athletic frame, sturdy lower half.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, smooth load, short stride, athletic posture through contact.  Quick wrists, hands stay short to the baseball and travel on a level path, steady line drive approach with some gap-to-gap feel, works on top of the baseball and occasionally on the barrel.
Power: 89.66 max exit velocity, averaged 85.23 mph. 270’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 78 mph. Compact arm stroke, over-the-top slot.
Defense: 2.07-2.12 pop times. Athletic feet work quick from the crouch, soft hands, quick transfer with a clean exchange, short trigger release.
Run: 7.84 runner in the 60. 

Evan Kochel, Normal University (IL), 2022
Positional Profile: C
Body: 6-foot-1, 220-pounds. Physical frame, sturdy lower half.
Hit: RHH. Open stance, smooth load with a slight bat tip, utilizes a toe-tap timing trigger.  Strong hands and wrists, long bat path with an occasional uphill trajectory, gap-to-gap power, comfortable working the other way.
Power: 95.26 max exit velocity, averaged 79.8 mph. 291’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 77 mph. Short and loose arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.07-2.13 pop times. Balanced lower half, feet shuffle in line with the bag, soft and quiet hands, clean exchange to release.
Run: 7.84 runner in the 60.

Gianni Leech, Lincoln Way West (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: C
Body: 6-foot-0, 125-pounds. Lanky, long-levered frame.
Hit: RHH. Tall setup, open stance, simple backward hand load, short stride.  Level bat path, line drive approach.
Power: 71.66 max exit velocity, averaged 66.25 mph. 195’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 59 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.40-2.58 pop times. Upright at gather, hands occasionally work quick to release.
Run: 8.89 runner in the 60. 

Ike Maaske, Glenbard West (IL), 2022
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-foot-10, 170-pounds. Athletic frame with defined strength.
Hit: RHH. Open setup, stride gets to square, smooth pre-pitch load and maintains balance through contact. Strong hands, minimal effort, adept at driving the ball the other way, lift in swing.
Power: 83.87 max exit velocity, averaged 76.76 mph. 293’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 70 mph. OF - 77 mph. Short arm action, plays from a high 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.17-2.37 pop times. Steady hands and clean release from behind the plate. Works to get around the baseball in the outfield, secures the baseball through release.
Run: 7.13 runner in the 60. 

Christian Martyn, Oswego East (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: C/2B
Body: 5-foot-10, 150-pounds. Thin, athletic frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, minimal hand load, quick leg kick trigger.  Long and level bat path, line drive approach.
Power: 80.02 max exit velocity, averaged 66.64 mph. 230’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 68 mph. Short arm action, over-the-top slot.
Defense: 2.19-2.28 pop times. Narrow base, steady hands at gather, quick to release.
Run: 7.44 runner in the 60. 

Braden Meyer, Lincoln Way Central (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-foot-9, 160-pounds. Thin frame with upside.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, fluid hand rhythm, smooth load, short stride and stays balanced throughout.  Loose and easy swing, short bat path, some feel to lift to the pull-side, line drive approach. Calm and confident demeanor in the box.
Power: 81.11 max exit velocity, averaged 74.63 mph. 268’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 71 mph. Short arm action, over-the-top slot.
Defense: 2.19-2.26 pop times. Athletic stance, flexible lower half, feet work quick towards the bag at gather, short to release.
Run: 7.74 runner in the 60. 

Connor Mirocha, Grant (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: C/2B
Body: 5-foot-8, 145-pounds. Thin build.
Hit: RHH. Wide base, bat wraps at load, toe-tap timing trigger.  Barrel head stays flat through the zone, line drive approach, repeats well.
Power: 81.75 max exit velocity, averaged 76.45 mph. 258’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 67 mph. INF - 65 mph. Short compact arm stroke, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.25-2.31 pop times. Worked out on the infield and behind the crouch. Narrow stance from the crouch, feet play quick and in line to the bag, rapid hand transfer, short trigger release. Attacks the baseball on the infield, stays low to the ground, glove plays out front. Smooth double play turn, second base profile.
Run: 7.87 runner in the 60.

Francis Muraida, Reavis (IL), 2022
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-foot-10, 160-pounds.
Hit: LHH. Open setup, pre-pitch hand rhythm, stride works back to square. Loose, strong hands, ball jumps off the barrel when swing syncs up. Present bat speed, worked the entire field.
Power: 91.47 max exit velocity, averaged 83.72 mph. 299’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 76 mph. OF - 83 mph. Traditional catcher arm action; short and over-the-top. Plays longer in the outfield.
Defense: 2.10-2.19 pop times. Worked out behind the plate and in the outfield. Wide setup and steady hands behind the plate; works to get around and present pitches on the edges of the zone. Sure-handed in the outfield and plays through the baseball at times.
Run: 8.07 runner in the 60. 

Michael Roberson III, Providence Catholic  (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-foot-10, 155-pounds. Thin, high-waisted build.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, active pre-pitch hand rhythm, quick leg kick timing trigger.  Long and uphill bat path, gap-to-gap approach.
Power: 80.74 max exit velocity, averaged 72.19 mph. 270’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 70 mph. Short compact arm action finishes from an over-the-top slot.
Defense: 2.12-2.26 pop times. Wide upright base, feet shuffle in line to the bag, steady hand transfer.
Run: 8.27 runner in the 60. 

Parker Schwarting, Joliet West (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: C
Body: 5-foot-8, 135-pounds. Thin frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, hands start high, bat wraps at load, short stride.  Level bat path, showed a steady line drive approach, hits in rhythm.
Power: 74.49 max exit velocity, averaged 66.81 mph. 234’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 65 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.36-2.46 pop times. Athletic actions behind the plate, works quick out of the crouch, feet shuffle in line to the bag, clean hand transfer to release. Works underneath the baseball when receiving, presents it well.
Run: 8.23 runner in the 60. 

Tommy Tepavchevich, Lockport (IL), 2022
Positional Profile: C
Body: 5-foot-11, 163-pounds. Lanky, high-waisted build.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, bat starts rested over bat shoulder, hands load back into a coiled position, short stride.  Loose quick wrists, uphill bat path, line drive feel to the pull-side.
Power: 84.01 max exit velocity, averaged 70.86 mph. 281’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 71 mph. Short arm stroke, high 3/4 slot. Throws played accurate and on target to the bag.
Defense: 2.12-2.21 pop times. Lower half plays with some pre-pitch rhythm, quiet hands at gather, steady hand transfer to release.
Run: 7.42 runner in the 60. 

Michael Vesely, Tinley Park  (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: 2B/C
Body: 5-foot-9, 150-pounds. Lean, athletic build.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, quiet hand load into a slight bat wrap, short stride to front footstrike.  Simple swing, short bat path, worked back up the middle with steady line drive feel.
Power: 83.3 max exit velocity, averaged 78.03 mph. 222’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 66 mph. INF - 71 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.29-2.33 pop times. Worked out at catcher and on the infield. Quick feet with no wasted movement from the crouch, efficient hand transfer, short trigger to release. Active defender on the infield, quick feet range well laterally, hands play under center of body and funnel inward.
Run: 7.66 runner in the 60. 

Ryne Washington, Montini Catholic  (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: C/INF
Body: 5-foot-8, 136-pounds. Lean build.
Hit: RHH. Tall setup, minimal load, short stride.  Flat bat path.
Power: 76.52 max exit velocity, averaged 64.17 mph. 258’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 58 mph. INF - 63 mph. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.35-2.52 pop times. Worked out behind the plate and on the infield. Feet work away from the bag from the chute, some length to release. Sees the ball deep on the infield, fields low to the ground, hands work under center.
Run: 7.61 runner in the 60. 

Lance Wilson, Plainfield East (IL), 2022
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 6-foot-1, 155-pounds. Lean frame, thin waist.
Hit: LHH. Balanced setup, hands start high over back shoulder, toe-tap timing trigger.  Level bat path, line drive approach; hits in rhythm throughout.
Power: 84.85 max exit velocity, averaged 78.16 mph. 296’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 70 mph. Short arm stroke, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.11-2.18 pop times. Lower half gains ground and momentum towards the bag, clean transfer, quick trigger release.
Run: 7.74 runner in the 60. 

Will Withers, Providence Catholic (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: C
Body: 6-foot-1, 175-pounds. Well-proportioned frame that projects to fill out as he matures, particularly in the lower half.
Hit: LHH. Open stance, balanced base, loads in rhythm, utilizes a leg lift timing trigger.  Simple and easy left-handed stroke, loose wrists, uphill bat path with some feel to elevate towards his pull-side.
Power: 88.43 max exit velocity, averaged 84.17 mph. 281’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 72 mph. Arm travels on a short path finishing from a high 3/4 window.
Defense: 2.25-2.32 pop times. Athletic stance, simple actions with no wasted movement, slightly upright at posture, quick catch-and-throw skills.
Run: 7.86 runner in the 60. 

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