By Matt Huck
Area Scout

Over the last couple weeks we have counted down the 2016 calendar year with a look at the top ten viewed profiles of 2016. After drilling down into our google analytics we have compiled a list of the ten most visited profiles by you the reader in 2016.

No. 5 Tyler Fitzgerald

SS Tyler Fitzgerald (Rochester) comes in as the fifth most viewed profile of 2016. Fitzgerald came into the year as a high upside draft prospect for 2016 and saw his most profile views following the Super60. Fitzgerald was drafted in the 30th round by the Boston Red Sox, but honored his commitment to Louisville where he will be a draft prospect come spring 2019.

Scouting Report on Fitzgerald

 5.18.16 - Louisville recruit. Ranked No. 2 in Illinois and No. 30 overall. 6-foot-3, 190-pound, shortstop with an athletic, projectable frame and room to add strength. Plays the game with ease and never seems to be in a hurry. Offensively, right-handed hitter, creates easy bat speed, strength through contact, compact and simple swing. Took the first pitch he saw in the bottom of the first inning and hit a towering home run over the left-field wall. Advanced pitch recognition, sees the ball deep into the zone, doesn’t try to do too much, stays centered and balanced in the box. Athletic setup, pre-pitch rhythm, short stride and gap-to-gap approach. Defensively, smooth, confident, fundamentally sound defender with soft hands; range and quickness to play shortstop at the next level. Quick, clean transfer, short over-the-top arm action, above-average arm strength, easy effort, flashed carry across the diamond. High upside 2016 draft prospect.

 

Top Ten Most Viewed Profiles