Cam Post

Graduating Class: 2017

Position: C

School: Lincoln-Way Central

Height: 6-2

Weight: 195

The Outlook: Post is a physical backstop who is a defensive first catcher. He possesses a strong, accurate arm, true flight with carry at 79 mph from the crouch. Also, has subtle, quiet, smooth actions behind the plate and soft hands. Post has been catching on varsity since his freshman season. He will have a solid pitching staff to work with this spring, including the likes of 2018 right-handed pitchers Ryan Vice, Andrew Hancock, Jacob Blount and senior southpaw Josh Currier.

Scouting Report: 6/16/16 - Physical 6-foot-2, 205-pound catcher, strong sturdy build. Defensively arm carried well, short over the top arm action, accurate to target, 79 mph out of the crouch. Pop times ranged 2.08-2.19, arm strength is there and transfer can improve. Soft hands, willing to block, above average receiver. Right-handed hitter, wide setup, balanced stance, short stride. Simple approach with strong hands, fast bat, slight uphill path. 91 mph exit velocity from the tee. 7.2 runner in the 60.

Top Prospect Showcase (6.16.16)

News on POST

• Top Prospect Showcase: Catcher Analysis - Jul 25, 2016
• Top Prospect Showcase: Stats Posted - Jun 22, 2016
• Weekly Diamond Notes - Apr 15, 2016
• Preseason All-State: Catching Analysis - Mar 9, 2016
• Preseason All-State: Stats Posted - Feb 16, 2016
• Top Prospect Showcase: Catching Analysis - Jul 21, 2015
• Ostrowski's No-Hitter Leads North Past Central In Lincoln-Way Battle - May 19, 2015
• Illinois Insider: Emerging 2017 Position Players - Sep 19, 2014
• 2017 Top Prospect Games: Catching Analysis - Aug 5, 2014
• Illinois Scout Blog - Jun 12, 2014
• The Hotlist: Freshmen Contributing On Varsity - Apr 30, 2014