Shon Plack
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William Dennis

Graduating Class: 2018

Position: LHP

School: Blue Valley Northwest

Height: 6'4

Weight: 200

Rank: 3

 

Scouting Report: Dennis is a projectable 6-foot-3 188-pound left-handed hitting 1B/LHP.  At the plate, athletic set-up, smooth load with no wasted movements, worked the middle of the cage, balanced finish, level bat path to extension, 81 mph exit velo, 4.63 home-to-first.  At first base, fluid footwork, clean exchange, momentum towards target, plays through ball, high three-quarters release, 69 mph infield velo, accurate throws.  In the outfield, high three-quarters release, fluid exchange and release, momentum towards target, 77 mph outfield velo. On the mound, Dennis had one of the top LHP fastball velos of the event at 82 mph, loose arm action, body is controlled during delivery, repeatable mechanics, over-the-top release, shoulders level down the mound, 78-81 mph fastball, throws for strikes, 1-to-7 shaped curveball, change-up at 61-66 mph, slight sink. Dennis will be a player to follow in the Kansas 2018 class.

For More On Dennis

• MO-KAN Insider: MO-KAN Analysis of 2018 Rankings - Dec 12, 2015
• 2.21 Winter ID Showcase: Pitcher Analysis - Mar 31, 2015
• 2.21 Winter ID Showcase: Outfield Analysis - Mar 27, 2015
• 2.21 Winter ID Showcase: Infield Analysis - Mar 25, 2015
• The Hotlist: 2018 Prospects To Watch - Mar 11, 2015
• 2.21 Winter ID Showcase: Instant Analysis - Feb 22, 2015