Prep Baseball Report

O'Hare Preseason ID: Catcher Analysis


By: Illinois Scouting Staff

On Sunday, Feb. 12, the PBR Illinois staff traveled to the Bo Jackson Elite Sports Dome in Bensenville, Ill., to host the O'Hare Preseason ID - one of the largest showcases on our winter calendar. This event provided us an ample opportunity to check-in on some of the area’s high school prospects and identify several names as we prepared for the IHSA season, as well as future invite-only events on the PBR Illinois calendar. 

We begin the positional breakdown of the event with a look at the list of catchers from the day. 

Continue reading to see which players stood out to our scouting staff on Sunday. 

TOP CATCHING PROSPECTS

1. Max Miller, New Trier (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 6-0, 185-pounds. Strong, athletic build, round shoulders with a strong lower-half.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, minimal load and stride. Compact, quiet swing, present bat speed, loose hands, whole field approach.
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 89.5 mph. 296’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 78 mph. Arm works with short action from an over-the-top window. Arm plays accurately from the crouch, throws play with carry.
Defense: 2.03-2.21 pop times. Reliable hands, stays low and operates off one knee. High, quick transfer, back foot replaces the front.
Run: 7.51 runner in the 60. 

2. Zach Bava, Naperville North (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-7, 163-pounds. Durable frame with evenly proportioned strength.
Hit: LHH. Balanced, crouched setup, short stride. Intentful swing, quick bat, strong hands, short path, on the barrel to the middle, pull-side of the field.
Power: 95 max exit velocity, averaged 82.8 mph. 331’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 77 mph. Loose arm, works with short action from a high 3/4 slot. Arm play with accuracy from the crouch, throws play with carry.
Defense: 2.00-2.08 pop times. Soft hands with a clean and quick transfer. Gains ground out of the squat. Flashed soft blocking skills.
Run: 7.49 runner in the 60. 

3. Brandon Thomsen, St Viator (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 6-0, 170-pounds. Lean, high waisted frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, fluid load and stride. Fluid swing, uphill path, loose hands, on-plane and on the barrel. Worked the middle of the field throughout.
Power: 86 max exit velocity, averaged 82.8 mph. 293’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 72 mph. INF - 78 mph. Short arm action out of the glove into a high 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.02-2.09 pop times. C: Reliable hands behind the dish. Low transfer, gains ground on throws to second. Soft blocker. INF: Uses soft hands, fluid actions, secures into he body, clean transfer.
Run: 7.32 runner in the 60.

4. Finnley Koch, Fenwick (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: C/2B
Body: 5-10, 180-pounds. Strong, athletic build, round shoulders with a strong lower-half.
Hit: RHH. Stock setup, slightly crouched, square. Balanced, quiet swing, loose hands, level through the zone, line-drive approach.
Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 76.1 mph. 302’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 75 mph. Short arm action that works into a high 3/4 angle. Throws flashed carry from the crouch, arm plays with occasional accuracy.
Defense: 1.93-2.08 pop times. Sure handed behind the dish. Clean and quick transfer, gets rid of the ball with urgency. Sets up low, athleticism is apparent. Reliable blocker.
Run: 7.36 runner in the 60.  

5. Collin Roche, Nazareth Academy (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 6-2, 180-pounds. Lean, athletic build with room to fill out.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, quiet load and stride. Direct swing, strong hands, gap-to-gap approach.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 85 mph. 321’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 78 mph. Short arm action, operates from high 3/4 angle. Throws play with carry, flashed accuracy from behind the dish.
Defense: 2.08-2.14 pop times. Sure handed behind the plate. Low transfer, gets rid of the ball quickly. Gains ground on throws out of the crouch. Flashed soft blocking skills.
Run: 7.05 runner in the 60. 

5. Quinn Mateja, Lyons Township (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 6-1, 180-pounds. Athletic build, round shoulders, high waist.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, quiet load and stride. Easy, quiet balanced swing, quick hands, short and direct path, flat through the zone.
Power: 97 max exit velocity, averaged 87.9 mph. 333’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 75 mph. Short arm action, works from a high 3/4 window. Throws flashed carry from the squat.
Defense: 2.02-2.14 pop times. Sure handed behind the plate. Clean and high transfer, gets rid of the ball with urgency. Pops up on throws down to second.
Run: 7.70 runner in the 60. 

BEST OF THE REST (LISTED ALPHABETICALLY)

Colin Adams, Schaumburg (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 6-0, 184-pounds. Lean frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, short stride. Quiet swing, pull-side approach, length through the zone and finishes on balance.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 83.9 mph. 303’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 74 mph. Easy, loose arm, plays from a 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.08-2.16 pop times. Flashed soft hands while receiving; quiet easy actions, low target, presents pitches. Low transfer, gains ground on throws to second. Reliable blocking skills.
Run: 7.32 runner in the 60. 

Jake Bentivenga, New Trier (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-11, 175-pounds. Lean, athletic build.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, fluid laod and stride. Loose, intentful swing, lifted approach and uses the middle of the field.
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 90 mph. 343’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 72 mph. Arm works with short action into a high 3/4 window. Flashed accuracy from the crouch.
Defense: 2.09-2.27 pop times. Flashed soft hands behind the plate. Short and quick transfer, stays low through his throw. Soft blocker.
Run: 7.76 runner in the 60. 

Ethan Carpenter, Evanston (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-7, 180-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, short stride. Quiet swing, loose hands, flat through the zone.
Power: 78 max exit velocity, averaged 64 mph. 262’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 67 mph. Short arm draw out of the glove, works with short action from an over-the-top window.
Defense: 2.31-2.38 pop times. Steady receiver, uses a low and clean transfer. Pops up out of the crouch, gains ground on his throws. Reliable blocker.
Run: 8.78 runner in the 60. 

Ben Cooper, Maine West (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 6-2, 185-pounds. Lean, athletic build with evenly proportioned strength.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, quiet load and stride. Sees the ball deep, compact swing, styays inside the baseball at times, lifted appraoch.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 85.8 mph. 294’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 76 mph. Arm works with short action into an over-the-top window. Throws flashed carry.
Defense: 2.03-2.14 pop times. Soft hands while receiving. Clean and quick transfer, right foot replaces left. Flashed soft blocking skills.
Run: 7.26 runner in the 60. 

Jack Costello, Barrington (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: C/2B
Body: 5-9, 140-pounds. Lean, wiry frame.
Hit: RHH. Quiet, stock setup, minimal wasted movemnt. Simple swing, level through the zone, looks to control the barrel, line-drive approach.
Power: 76 max exit velocity, averaged 72.4 mph. 197’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 68 mph. Arm works with short action into a high 3/4 window.
Defense: 2.21-2.33 pop times. Sure handed behind the plate. Uses a low transfer, stands up out of the crouch. Reliable blocking skills.
Run: 7.89 runner in the 60. 

Jack Davis, Prospect (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 6-0, 170-pounds. Evenly proportioned strength.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, short stride. Long path, spray, line-drive approach and finishes on backside.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 82.9 mph. 275’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 71 mph. INF - 72 mph. Short arm action, works from an over-the-top angle from behind the plate. In the infield, arm plays with short action from a high 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.20-2.25 pop times. C: Sure handed receiver, uses a low and quick transfer. Remains low through his throws. Reliable blocking skills. INF: Sure-handed, clean transfer, active footwork.
Run: 7.92 runner in the 60. 

Daniel Elswick, Woodstock (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 6-0, 217-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Tall setup, short stride. Quiet swing, strong hands, stays inside the baseball, uses the whole field, polished round of BP.
Power: 85 max exit velocity, averaged 81 mph. 289’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 70 mph. INF - 74 mph. Arm works with short action into an over-the-top slot from behind the plate. In the infield, uses long arm action from a 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.34-2.41 pop times. C: Steady handed behind the dish. Long and low transfer. Flashed soft blocking skills. INF: Uses a two-hand gather out front, secures the ball into his body.
Run: 8.38 runner in the 60. 

Benjamin Fromm, Glenbrook North (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: C
Body: 5-10, 175-pounds. Strong lower-half, evenly proportioned weight.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, tall, open setup, toe-tap stride.  Long path, uphill path, gap-to-gap approach.
Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 82.2 mph. 317’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 73 mph. Short arm action, works into a high 3/4 window. Throws flashed carry.
Defense: 2.09-2.19 pop times. Reliable hands, uses a low and quick transfer. Remains low behind the plate, gains ground towards his target.
Run: 7.58 runner in the 60. 

Joey Gainer, St Francis (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: C/SS
Body: 5-10, 180-pounds. Strong, durable frame, developed lower-half.
Hit: RHH. Open setup, stride works to even. Strong, loose hands, stays on-plane, uphill through the zone and pull-side lifted contact.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 83.9 mph. 251’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 71 mph. Short arm action, operates from a high 3/4 angle.
Defense: 2.19-2.34 pop times. Flashed soft hands behind the plate, clean and quick transfer. Stays low through his target, gains ground.
Run: 7.55 runner in the 60. 

Colton Holmes, Warren (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-10, 175-pounds. Lean, athletic frame, high waist.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, pre-pitch load and short stride. Uphill path, stays on-plane, uphill path and uses the middle of the field.
Power: 86 max exit velocity, averaged 81.4 mph. 316’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 74 mph. OF - 84 mph. Short and loose arm action from the squat, works from a high 3/4 slot. In the outfield, slight arm stab out of the glove. Operates from a high 3/4 slot with long and loose action.
Defense: 2.07-2.20 pop times. Flashed soft hands. Athleticism is apparent behind the plate. Clean transfer, remains low, gains ground through his throw. OF: Feet remain active, uses long and athletic strides. Displayed athletic actions with sure hands.
Run: 7.81 runner in the 60. 

Mitch Hughes, Grayslake North (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: C/2B
Body: 5-10, 165-pounds. Lean, athletic frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, quiet load and short stride. Compact swing, stays on balance and lets the ball travel. On the barrel throughout and sprayed hard contact to all fields.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 78.9 mph. 267’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 70 mph. Arm works with short action from an over-the-top slot. Throws flashed occasional accuracy.
Defense: 2.14-2.28 pop times. Sure handed while receiving, uses a low transfer. Body remains low, feet gain distance toward target. Dependable blocker.
Run: 7.34 runner in the 60. 

Ben Jarnecke, Fenwick (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 6-0, 175-pounds. Athletic frame with evenly proportioned strength.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, slightly crouched, short stride. Short direct path, uphill through contact, pull-side approach.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 83.6 mph. 319’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 77 mph. Short and loose arm action, operates from a high 3/4 window. Throws play with carry from the crouch.
Defense: 2.03-2.15 pop times. Dependable hands behind the plate. Uses a long and low transfer, remains low. Athleticism shows behind the plate. Reliable blocker.
Run: 6.99 runner in the 60. 

Patrick Kennedy, Champaign Central (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 6-0, 175-pounds. High waisted frame with room to fill out.
Hit: RHH. Wide setup, minimal load and short stride. Direct swing, line-drive approach, middle of the field.
Power: 81 max exit velocity, averaged 77.2 mph. 251’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 72 mph. Arm works with short and loose action into an over-the-top window.
Defense: 2.20-2.25 pop times. Reliable hands while receiving, uses a low transfer on throws to second. Stands up out of the crouch, gains ground.
Run: 8.03 runner in the 60. 

Eisen Kim, Niles West (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 6-0, 180-pounds. Athletic build, high waist with some strength throughout.
Hit: RHH. Stock setup, Smooth load and stride. Uphill path, short direct swing, lifted approach.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 80.2 mph. 304’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 78 mph. Short arm action, works into an over-the-top slot. Throws plays with carry from the squat. Arm flashed accuracy.
Defense: 2.01-2.09 pop times. Sure handed while receiving. Clean transfer, releases the ball with urgency. Left foot replaces right, gains ground on throws to second.
Run: 7.59 runner in the 60. 

Joshua Kolton, Lake Park (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-11, 165-pounds. Lean, athletic frame.
Hit: LHH. Balanced setup, minimal load and short stride. Fluid, loose swing, stays compact and repeatable, handsy, middle of the field approach.
Power: 83 max exit velocity, averaged 67.2 mph. 257’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 67 mph. Slight stab out of the glove, arm works with short action into a high 3/4 window.
Defense: 2.34-2.52 pop times. Flashed reliable hands behind the plate. Uses a long and low transfer. Stays low, gains distance towards target.
Run: 7.75 runner in the 60. 

Ryan Lee, Niles West (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 6-0, 200-pounds. Strong lower-half, high waist.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, quiet load and short stride. Fluid, loose swing, uphill path, balanced finish and lifted contact to the middle of the field.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 83 mph. 280’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 73 mph. INF - 79 mph. C: Slight stab out of the glove, works into a high 3/4 slot with short action. INF: Short arm action from a 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.12-2.28 pop times. C: Reliable hands behind the plate. Remains low, gains ground towards target. INF: Two-hand gather out front, secures into the body.
Run: 8.04 runner in the 60. 

Charlie Martin, York (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-10, 150-pounds. Lean, wiry frame with room to fill out.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, quiet load and leg-kick trigger. Loose hands, uphill path, stays on-plane, middle of the field approach.
Power: 83 max exit velocity, averaged 74.2 mph. 285’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 67 mph. OF - 77 mph. C: Arm works with short action from a high 3/4 angle. OF: Short out of the glove into a high 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.13-2.20 pop times. C: Sure handed receiver. Low and quick transfer, stays low, gains distance towards target. Reliable blocker. OF: Uses active footwork, plays through the ball, sure-handed.
Run:  runner in the 60. 

Evan Mendiola, York (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 6-1, 160-pounds. Lean, wiry frame with room to fill out.
Hit: RHH. Tall setup, leg-hang trigger. Aggressive swing, hands work on top of the abseball, creates backspin at times, line-drive approach.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 79.9 mph. 237’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 66 mph. Short arm action out of the glove, operates from a high 3/4 window.
Defense: 2.26-2.47 pop times. Flashed soft hands behind the plate. Long and low transfer, stands up out of the crouch. Reliable blocking skills.
Run: 7.90 runner in the 60. 

Jacob Meyers, Glenbrook North (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-9, 175-pounds. Durable frame, strong lower-half.
Hit: RHH. Wide setup, smooth load and quiet stride. Strong hands, intentful swing, uphill through contact and spray approach.
Power: 84 max exit velocity, averaged 77 mph. 248’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 68 mph. Arm works with short action out of the glove into a high 3/4 angle.
Defense: 2.22-2.34 pop times. Dependable hands behind the plate, uses a low transfer. Pops up out of the crouch, gains ground towards second. Reliable blocking skills.
Run: 7.64 runner in the 60. 

Liam Moroney, Oak Park River Forest (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: C/2B
Body: 5-9, 140-pounds. Lean frame with plenty of room to fill out.
Hit: RHH. Open, narrow setup, long stride. Loose hands, looks to control the barrel, line-drive approach.
Power: 82 max exit velocity, averaged 76.5 mph. 273’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 72 mph. Short arm action that operates from a high 3/4 angle.
Defense: 2.13-2.28 pop times. Reliable hands, works with a long and low transfer on throws to second. Stays low, gains distance.
Run: 7.94 runner in the 60. 

Matteo Nolasco, Stevenson (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 6-0, 180-pounds. Evenly proportioned strength, high waist.
Hit: RHH. Open setup, smooth load, leg-kick timing trigger. Aggressive swing, creates bat speed, gap-to-gap approach.
Power: 94 max exit velocity, averaged 87.7 mph. 343’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 74 mph. Arm stabs out of the glove, works with short action into an over-the-top angle. Throws play with occasional carry.
Defense: 2.15-2.25 pop times. Flashed soft hands, long and low transfer. Stands up out of the crouch, gains ground towards target. Dependable blocking skills.
Run: 7.37 runner in the 60. 

Francis Panko, Cary Grove (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: C/2B
Body: 5-10, 162-pounds. Strong frame, round shoulders with a strong lower-half.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, quiet load and stride. Balanced swing, lets the ball travel, short path, line-drive approach.
Power: 86 max exit velocity, averaged 76.8 mph. 297’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 71 mph. Arm works with short action into a high 3/4 release point. Throws play with occasional carry/
Defense: 2.15-2.20 pop times. Flashed soft hands behind the plate. Uses a low transfer near his waist. Stands up out of the crouch. Reliable blocker. Athletic behind the dish.
Run: 7.12 runner in the 60. 

Oliver Puntillo, Oak Park-River Forest (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-7, 140-pounds. Wiry, lean frame with plenty of room to fill out.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, smooth load and toe-tap stride. Direct hands, quiet line-drive, middle of the field approach.
Arm: RH. C - 63 mph. Short stab out of the glove, arm works with short action into a high 3/4 release point.
Defense: 2.38-2.57 pop times. Sure handed behind the dish. Clean transfer near his mask. Remains low, gains distance towards target. Soft blocker.
Run: 7.97 runner in the 60. 

Matt Reilly, Metea Valley (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 6-0, 160-pounds. Lean, high waisted frame.
Hit: RHH. Tall, narrow setup, leg-kick trigger. Handsy swing, hits off front foot, spray approach and uses the whole field.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 84.3 mph. 290’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 70 mph. Arm operates with short action out of the glove. Releases from a high 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.25-2.40 pop times. Reliable hands while receiving, low and clean transfer. Remains low, feet replace one another. Athleticism plays behind the plate.
Run: 7.26 runner in the 60. 

Jack Romsey, Downers Grove North (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 6-1, 160-pounds. Wiry, projectable frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, smooth load, short stride. Simple, quiet swing, controls the barrel, stays through the zone, uses the whole field.
Power: 85 max exit velocity, averaged 79.3 mph. 303’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 67 mph. Arm operates with short action and a slight stab out of the glove. Releases from a high 3/4 angle.
Defense: 2.26-2.39 pop times. Reliable hands while receiving. Low transfer around his chest, back foot replaces front foot. Gains ground towards second.
Run: 8.04 runner in the 60.

Nick Sichel, Loyola Academy (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-10, 165-pounds. Lean, athletic build.
Hit: RHH. Stock, balanced setup, fluid load and leg-lift trigger. Fluid swing, athletic movements, loose hands, on the barrel, flashed pull-side jump off the barrel.
Power: 86 max exit velocity, averaged 82.9 mph. 315’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 72 mph. INF - 78 mph. C: Slight stab out of the glove, arm works with short and loose action from a high 3/4 window. Throws flashed carry. INF: Live arm, 3/4 slot with carry
Defense: 2.20-2.25 pop times. Flashed soft hands, clean and quick transfer out of the crouch. Stands up on throws to second, gains minimal ground. INF: fluid hands and actions, secures the ball into the body, clean transfer
Run: 7.73 runner in the 60. 

Bryce Tencza, Providence Catholic (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: 1B/C
Body: 6-3, 235-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, stock setup, short stride. Strong hands, physical bat, short and direct to the ball, creates backspin, line-drive approach.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 84.9 mph. 317’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 70 mph. INF - 74 mph. Short arm action, operates from a high 3/4 window from the crouch. In the infield, arm works with short action into a high 3/4 angle.
Defense: 2.31-2.47 pop times. C: Sure handed while receiving, reliable blocking skills. Clean, low transfer. Pops up on throws to second. INF: Uses a two-hand gather out front, sure-handed.
Run: 8.14 runner in the 60. 

Charles Wanzenberg, New Trier (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: C
Body: 5-11, 185-pounds. Evenly proportioned strength, round shoulders.
Hit: LHH. Wide setup, minimal pre-pitch movement. Simple quiet swing, strong hands, direct to the ball, middle of the field approach.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 84.3 mph. 338’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 74 mph. Arm works with short action into a high 3/4 angle.
Defense: 2.02-2.13 pop times. Dependable hands. Uses a clean and quick transfer, gets rid of the ball with urgency. Stays low, gains ground through his throw.
Run: 7.48 runner in the 60. 

Parker Zasada, Andrew (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 5-10, 172-pounds. Lean build.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, long stride. Handsy, quick swing, hits off front foot, stays inside the baseball, uses the middle of the field.
Power: 82 max exit velocity, averaged 76.3 mph. 278’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 77 mph. Arm works with short action into a high 3/4 slot, throws flashed carry from behind the plate.
Defense: 2.19-2.27 pop times. Steady hands, long and low transfer. Pops up out of the crouch before gaining ground on throws to second. Reliable blocker.
Run: 7.51 runner in the 60. 

Alexander Zielinski, Wheaton North (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 6-2, 155-pounds. Lean, upside frame, high waist.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, slightly closed setup, short stride. Easy swing, loose hands, finishes on balance.
Power: 81 max exit velocity, averaged 78.3 mph. 267’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 67 mph. Short arm action that operates from a high 3/4 release point.
Defense: 2.35-2.47 pop times. Reliable hands while receiving. Long and low transfer near his waist. Pops up out of the crouch. Dependable blocker.
Run: 7.61 runner in the 60. 

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