Prep Baseball Report

Top 10 Profiles of 2022: No. 6 JD Stein


Phil Wade
Indiana Executive Director

As we are nearing the end of another calendar year, we have compiled a list of the top 10 most viewed Indiana player profiles this year.  According to our research through our google analytics, these are the most viewed profiles by you the reader in 2022.

Coming in at No. 6 is 2025 SS JD Stein (Carmel HS). The Louisville commit is an advanced defender  with soft hands, athletic feet and actions and plus arm strength with throws topping at 93 mph across the diamond. Offensively, displays a loose, rhythmic swing with efficient bat speed and a line drive approach. Stein is ranked No. 6 in Indiana and No. 183 nationally.

No.6 JD Stein

 


Scouting Report

6/07/22:

Position: SS/2B

Body: 5-foot-8, 155-pound athletic build.

Hit: (RHH) Advanced. Started in a wide athletic stance with a smooth load, then used a leg kick. Quick efficient bat speed. Good extension on his balanced finish, level swing. Line drive approach. 

Power: 96.4 mph exit velocity, average 92.5 mph.

Defense:  (IF) Soft hands, smooth athletic footwork, clean exchange. Advanced.  Movements laterally were quick. 

Arm: 89 mph infield velocity. Short quick arm action, high ¾ slot. 

Speed: 6.85 (60-yard).

3/06/22:

JD Stein, Carmel, 2025, IN

Position: SS

Body: 5-foot-8, 150-pound athletic frame.

Hit: (RHH) Athletic. Starts in an athletic stance with a smooth load, then uses a leg kick. Quick bat speed. Good extension on his balanced finish, loose level swing. Gap to gap approach. 

Power: 94 mph exit velocity, average 86.9 mph. 68.7 mph bat speed average. 22.0 mph hand speed average.

Defense:  (IF) Soft hands, smooth athletic footwork, quick exchange. Advanced.  Laterally, his movements were quick. 

Arm: 89 mph infield velocity. Very quick arm action, an-over-the-top slot. 

Speed: 7.00 (60-yard).