Prep Baseball Report

Inside The KS Rankings: Top Uncommitted 2021 OFs


Andy Urban
OK/MO/KS Executive Scouting Director

As we prepare for the most important summer of all time for amateur baseball, PBR KS takes a deeper look into the latest 125 player rankings release for the 2021 class. If you missed the release story for the class, you can find it here. Today, we will highlight the top 6 (we couldn't stop at just 5) uncommitted outfielders in the state according to the rankings. This group features some big bats and projectable athletes. 


Chandler Miller

Class of 2021 / OF

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2021
  • Primary Position: OF
    Secondary Position: RHP
  • High School: Basehor-Linwood
    State: KS
  • Summer Team: Next Level
  • Height: 6-3
    Weight: 175lbs
  • Bat/Throw: R/R

Statistics

Pitching
89
Max FB
(01/16/21)
87 - 89
FB
(01/16/21)
67 - 71
CB
(02/29/20)
78 - 79
CH
(01/16/21)
Pitching
Max FB
89
FB
87 - 89
CB
68 - 69
CH
78 - 79
Pitching
Max FB
84
FB
81 - 84
CB
64 - 65
CH
68 - 70
Pitching
Max FB
86
FB
80 - 84
CB
67 - 71
CH
72 - 73
Pitching
Max FB
84
FB
82 - 84
CB
65 - 68
CH
70 - 72
Position
6.81
60-yard
(11/19/19)
88
OF Velo
(11/19/19)
92
Exit Velo
(01/16/21)
4.34
H-1st
(02/29/20)
Power Speed Score
(06/23/20)
Position
60-yard
7
OF Velo
87
Exit Velo
87
Power Speed Score
Position
60-yard
7.03
OF Velo
88
H-1st
4.34
Exit Velo
90
Position
60-yard
6.81
OF Velo
88
Exit Velo
90
Position
60-yard
7.08
OF Velo
84
Exit Velo
91
H-1st
4.66
Trackman - Fastball
84.1
Velocity (max)
(06/23/20)
81.9 - 83.8
Velo Range
(06/23/20)
80.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
(06/23/20)
1948
Spin Rate (max)
(06/23/20)
1845
Spin Rate (avg)
(06/23/20)
IVB (max)
(06/23/20)
IVB (avg)
(06/23/20)
HM (max)
(06/23/20)
HM (avg)
(06/23/20)
Extension (avg)
(06/23/20)
Release Ht (avg)
(06/23/20)
Spin Score (max)
(06/23/20)
Zone %
(06/23/20)
Trackman - Fastball
Velocity (max)
84.1
Velo Range
81.9 - 83.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
80
Spin Rate (max)
1948
Spin Rate (avg)
1845
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
65.7
Velocity (max)
(06/23/20)
64.9 - 65.7
Velo Range
(06/23/20)
62.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
(06/23/20)
1607
Spin Rate (max)
(06/23/20)
1574
Spin Rate (avg)
(06/23/20)
IVB (max)
(06/23/20)
IVB (avg)
(06/23/20)
HM (max)
(06/23/20)
HM (avg)
(06/23/20)
Extension (avg)
(06/23/20)
Release Ht (avg)
(06/23/20)
Spin Score (max)
(06/23/20)
Trackman - Curveball
Velocity (max)
65.7
Velo Range
64.9 - 65.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
62.5
Spin Rate (max)
1607
Spin Rate (avg)
1574
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - ChangeUp
69.5
Velocity (max)
(06/23/20)
67.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
(06/23/20)
1604
Spin Rate (max)
(06/23/20)
1604
Spin Rate (avg)
(06/23/20)
IVB (max)
(06/23/20)
IVB (avg)
(06/23/20)
HM (max)
(06/23/20)
HM (avg)
(06/23/20)
Extension (avg)
(06/23/20)
Release Ht (avg)
(06/23/20)
Spin Score (max)
(06/23/20)
Trackman - ChangeUp
Velocity (max)
69.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
67.8
Spin Rate (max)
1604
Spin Rate (avg)
1604
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - Hitting
94.2
Exit Velocity (max)
(06/23/20)
88.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
(06/23/20)
221
Distance (avg)
(06/23/20)
357
Distance (max)
(06/23/20)
Hard Hit %
(06/23/20)
Sweet Spot %
(06/23/20)
Line Drive %
(06/23/20)
Fly Ball %
(06/23/20)
Ground Ball %
(06/23/20)
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
94.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
88.6
Distance (avg)
221
Distance (max)
357
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %

Pitch_Scores

Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
(06/23/20)
Rise+
(06/23/20)
Sink+
(06/23/20)
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
Rise+
Sink+
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
(06/23/20)
Sweep+
(06/23/20)
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
Sweep+

Scouting Report

2/29/20

 

Chandler Miller, Basehor-Linwood (KS), 2021
Positional Profile: OF High ceiling outfielder with sneaky pop and a lively arm.
Body: 6-foot-2, 165-pounds. Lanky, wiry, highly projectable build.
Defense: Athletic in the field, fluid footwork, strong breakdown, athletic crow hop, feel for himself defensively.
Arm: RH. OF - 88 mph. Long, loose arm action, over-the-top slot; lively arm.
Hit: RHH. Stands tall in the box, slight tilt in bat, toe-tap trigger, long stride.  Some bat speed, short path to the baseball, sprayed line drives to all fields.
Power: 90 mph exit velocity from the tee. Juice, easy feel to find the barrel.
Run: 7.03 runner in the 60. 

Delivery: Works exclusively out of the stretch, tall/fall type delivery, slight hitch at balance point, creates extension downhill, level shoulders, throws in line with his target, athletic finish through release.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose arm action, high 3/4 slot. Quick, lively arm.
FB: T86, 80-84 mph. Showed some arm-side run, lively action; jumps into the zone.
CB: 67-71 mph. 11/5 shape, late break, feel to spin.
CH: 72-73 mph. Showed slight sinking action.

 





Cooper Marsh

Class of 2021 / OF

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2021
  • Primary Position: OF
    Secondary Position: 1B
  • High School: Mill Valley
    State: KS
  • Summer Team: Building Champions
  • Height: 5-11
    Weight: 175lbs
  • Bat/Throw: L/L

Statistics

Position
6.77
60-yard
(06/03/20)
78
OF Velo
(02/29/20)
88
Exit Velo
(02/29/20)
4.72
H-1st
(02/22/19)
Power Speed Score
(06/23/20)
Position
60-yard
7.11
OF Velo
78
Exit Velo
86
Power Speed Score
Position
60-yard
6.77
OF Velo
77
Exit Velo
86
Position
60-yard
7.02
OF Velo
78
Exit Velo
88
Position
60-yard
7
OF Velo
75
H-1st
4.72
Exit Velo
75
Trackman - Hitting
91.5
Exit Velocity (max)
(06/23/20)
79.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
(06/23/20)
227
Distance (avg)
(06/23/20)
338
Distance (max)
(06/23/20)
Hard Hit %
(06/23/20)
Sweet Spot %
(06/23/20)
Line Drive %
(06/23/20)
Fly Ball %
(06/23/20)
Ground Ball %
(06/23/20)
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
91.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
79
Distance (avg)
227
Distance (max)
338
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Blast - Hitting
22.5
Hand Speed (max)
(06/23/20)
21.7
Hand Speed (avg)
(06/23/20)
68.3
Bat Speed (max)
(06/23/20)
66.7
Bat Speed (avg)
(06/23/20)
Rot. Acc (max)
(06/23/20)
Rot. Acc (avg)
(06/23/20)
On Plane Eff (avg)
(06/23/20)
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
22.5
Hand Speed (avg)
21.7
Bat Speed (max)
68.3
Bat Speed (avg)
66.7
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)

Scouting Report

2/29/20

 

Cooper Marsh, Mill Valley (KS), 2021
Positional Profile: OF Athletic left/left outfielder with an easy feel for finding the barrel.
Body: 5-foot-11, 175-pounds. Athletic, well-proportioned build.
Defense:  pop times. Athletic actions, active feet, strong breakdown, fields the ball cleanly.
Arm: LH.   OF - 78 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Hit: LHH. Balanced setup, wide base, bat starts back and horizontal, bar load, quick leg lift trigger, short stride.  Quick bat, short, level path through the zone, hands slot inside the baseball, consistent line drive contact.
Power: 88 mph exit velocity from the tee. Easily finds the barrel, steady dosage of hard contact.
Run: 7.02 runner in the 60. Nimble feet.

 





Joshua Holmes

Class of 2021 / OF

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2021
  • Primary Position: OF
    Secondary Position: 3B
  • High School: Shawnee Mission West
    State: KS
  • Summer Team: BTL Hornets
  • Height: 6-2
    Weight: 180lbs
  • Bat/Throw: R/R

Statistics

Position
6.74
60-yard
(10/04/20)
70
INF Velo
(09/28/19)
84
OF Velo
(02/29/20)
91
Exit Velo
(09/28/19)
4.19
H-1st
(09/28/19)
Power Speed Score
(10/04/20)
Position
60-yard
6.74
OF Velo
84
Exit Velo
82
Power Speed Score
Position
60-yard
6.77
OF Velo
84
Exit Velo
86
Power Speed Score
Position
60-yard
6.88
OF Velo
84
Exit Velo
84
Position
60-yard
7.01
INF Velo
70
OF Velo
83
Exit Velo
91
H-1st
4.19
Trackman - Hitting
90.5
Exit Velocity (max)
(10/04/20)
80.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
(10/04/20)
243
Distance (avg)
(06/23/20)
330
Distance (max)
(06/23/20)
Hard Hit %
(10/04/20)
Sweet Spot %
(06/23/20)
Line Drive %
(06/23/20)
Fly Ball %
(06/23/20)
Ground Ball %
(10/04/20)
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
90.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
80.2
Distance (avg)
116
Distance (max)
298
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
88.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
74.9
Distance (avg)
243
Distance (max)
330
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Blast - Hitting
24.2
Hand Speed (max)
(06/23/20)
22.4
Hand Speed (avg)
(06/23/20)
76.7
Bat Speed (max)
(10/04/20)
69.8
Bat Speed (avg)
(10/04/20)
Rot. Acc (max)
(10/04/20)
Rot. Acc (avg)
(06/23/20)
On Plane Eff (avg)
(10/04/20)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
(10/04/20)
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
22.4
Hand Speed (avg)
21.2
Bat Speed (max)
76.7
Bat Speed (avg)
69.8
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
24.2
Hand Speed (avg)
22.4
Bat Speed (max)
74.4
Bat Speed (avg)
68.5
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)

Scouting Report

2/29/20

Positional Profile: OF
Body: 6-foot-0, 160-pounds. Lean, athletic build; more projection to come.
Defense:  pop times. Active feet, attacks the baseball, athletic actions in the field.
Arm: RH.   OF - 84 mph. Long, loose arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, smooth load, slight leg lift trigger, long stride to even, some rhythm throughout.  Level path to contact, line drive oriented approach.
Power: 84 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 6.88 runner in the 60. Quick motor, easily reaches peak speed. 

 





Bradley Poletis

Class of 2021 / OF

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2021
  • Primary Position: OF
    Secondary Position: SS
  • High School: St Thomas Aquinas
    State: KS
  • Summer Team: Kc Elite 18u
  • Height: 5-11
    Weight: 180lbs
  • Bat/Throw: R/R

Statistics

Pitching
81
Max FB
(02/29/20)
79 - 80
FB
(02/29/20)
70 - 73
CB
(02/29/20)
70 - 72
CH
Pitching
Max FB
81
FB
79 - 80
CB
70 - 73
Position
7.02
60-yard
(02/29/20)
78
INF Velo
88
OF Velo
(02/29/20)
86
Exit Velo
(02/29/20)
4.32
H-1st
(10/20/18)
Position
60-yard
7.02
OF Velo
88
Exit Velo
86
Position
60-yard
7.34
OF Velo
79
Exit Velo
84
H-1st
4.87
Position
60-yard
7.78
OF Velo
80
H-1st
4.32
Exit Velo
77

Scouting Report

2/29/20

 

Bradley Poletis, St Thomas Aquinas (MO), 2021
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-foot-11, 180-pounds. Lanky, high-waisted frame.
Defense: Confident actions, athletic in the field, fluid footwork, fields the ball cleanly.
Arm: RH. OF - 88 mph. Long arm action, over-the-top slot.
Hit: RHH. Stands tall in the box, feet start narrow, toe-tap trigger, long stride.  Bat travels in a short path through the zone.
Power: 86 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 7.02 runner in the 60.

Delivery: Works exclusively out of the stretch, tall/fall type delivery, athletic balance point, strong front side, works in line with target, lands square, athletic finish.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot; quick arm.
FB: T81, 79-80 mph. Plays straight, consistent strikes to his arm side.
CB: 70-73 mph. 11/5 shape, late break. 

 





Brady Cox

Class of 2021 / OF

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2021
  • Primary Position: OF
    Secondary Position: RHP
  • High School: Hesston
    State: KS
  • Summer Team: 316 Elite
  • Height: 5-7
    Weight: 150lbs
  • Bat/Throw: R/R

Statistics

Pitching
82
Max FB
(02/16/19)
78 - 81
FB
(02/16/19)
60 - 63
CB
(02/16/19)
67 - 69
CH
(02/16/19)
Pitching
Max FB
82
FB
78 - 81
CB
60 - 63
CH
67 - 69
Position
6.97
60-yard
(02/16/19)
87
OF Velo
(02/16/19)
84
Exit Velo
(02/16/19)
Position
60-yard
6.97
OF Velo
87
Exit Velo
84

Scouting Report

2/16/19 - Cox is a 5-foot-7, 150-pound, right-handed hitting outfielder and right-handed pitcher in Kansas’ 2021 class. He ran a 6.97 60 and posted an exit velocity of 84 mph. During hitting evaluations, Cox uses a simple weight shift into his load, rhythm with hands, in line stride, quick hands, level bat path, repeatable swing, remains balanced throughout. Defensively in the outfield, he is aggressive to the baseball, over the top release, quick strong arm with carry, positional velo of 87 mph (tops at the event), mostly accurate throws. On the mound, Cox has a smooth delivery with some effort, accelerates down the mound, over the top release, clean arm action, fastball sits 78-81, tops at 82 mph, occasional run, thrown for a high percentage of strikes, curveball is 60-63 mph, sharp downward action, 12-to-6 shape, chance to be a plus pitch, changeup is 67-69 mph, occasional cut, near fastball arm speed.






Tegan Cain

Class of 2021 / RHP

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2021
  • Primary Position: RHP
    Secondary Position: OF
  • High School: Ellis
    State: KS
  • Summer Team: Kansas Aces
  • Height: 6-0
    Weight: 205lbs
  • Bat/Throw: L/R

Statistics

Pitching
85
Max FB
(02/29/20)
84 - 85
FB
(02/29/20)
70 - 72
CB
(02/29/20)
72 - 74
CH
(07/16/19)
Pitching
Max FB
85
FB
84 - 85
CB
70 - 72
CH
71 - 73
Pitching
Max FB
84
FB
82 - 84
CB
66 - 69
CH
72 - 74
Position
7.75
60-yard
(07/16/19)
86
OF Velo
(02/29/20)
88
Exit Velo
(07/16/19)
5.02
H-1st
(07/16/19)
Position
60-yard
7.8
OF Velo
86
Exit Velo
88
Position
60-yard
7.75
H-1st
5.02
Exit Velo
88

Scouting Report

2/29/20

 

Tegan Cain, Ellis (KS), 2021
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 5-foot-11, 200-pounds. Durable build; strong lower half.
Defense: Athletic outfield actions, confident defender, accurate throws.
Arm: RH.  OF - 86 mph. Loose arm action, high 3/4 slot; quick arm.
Hit: LHH. Balanced, open setup, bat lays rested on back shoulder, quick leg kick trigger, short stride, stays balanced through contact.  Loose hands, short, level path through contact, line-drive oriented swing.
Power: 88 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 7.80 runner in the 60. 

Delivery: Feet start balance on rubber, tall/fall type delivery, strong front side, works in line with target, upright finish, works with rhythm.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose arm action, high 3/4 slot; quick arm.
FB: T85, 84-85 mph. Plays straight with heavy action, primarily strikes.
CB: 70-72 mph. 11/5 shape, late break.
CH: 71-73 mph. Near fastball arm speed, flashed arm-side run.

 



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