OK Summer Underclass Games Analysis: 2020 Catchers

Mack Clark C / 2B / Metro Christian, OK / 2020

A 5-foot-10, 160-pound lean frame with room to add size and strength. Offensively, the left-handed hitter bats from a knock-kneed, slightly open, balanced set-up with some rhythm in his hands. Uses a short stride, is short to the ball, shows some bat speed. In BP, consistent barrels, with a flat, middle of the field approach, very good round, 80 mph exit velo. Runs a 7.52 60. Defensively, sits low in the crouch, sticks pitches well, above average blocker, mostly clean exchanges. Throws from a  high-3/4 slot, short arm stroke, some accuracy, 1.95-2.13 showcase pop times. In the game, went 1-for-2 with a well struck single to the left side.

Cooper Harris C / RHP / Choctaw, OK / 2020

Jaret Johnson C / OF / Stillwater, OK / 2020

A 5-foot-9, 155-pound developing frame. The right-handed hitter bats from an upright, relaxed set-up with lots of rhythm and movement in his hands. Uses a big hanging knee-knock leg kick and a barrel wiggle for timing, takes a long stride, uphill path with length, high finish. In BP, shows a middle to pull approach with some lift and bat speed, barreling most balls, 84 mph exit velo. Runs a 7.5 60. Defensively, shows deliberate actions that will speed up with strength. Blocks well, throws with a short arm action and an over the top slot, 65 mph, some accuracy, 2.27-2.4 showcase pop times. In the game, went 0-for-2.

Jack Roubik C / 3B / Oklahoma Christian School, OK / 2020

A lean 5-foot-10, 150-pound frame. Offensively, the right-handed hitter bats from an open, athletic, balanced set-up with some rhythm in his hands. Uses a big reverse toe-tap load and a long stride with a flat path through extension. In BP, shows a middle to opposite field, flat/ground ball approach, some barrels, 74 mph exit velo. Runs a 7.57 60. Defensively, with nobody on, receives with his left knee turned in and down, soft hands. Sits low in the crouch with runners on, throws with a typical catcher arm action, 69 mph, 2.13-2.21 showcase pop times, puts every throw on the bag. In the game, was 0-for-2 reaching base safely once.

Blake Scott C / Tonkawa , OK / 2020

A proportional 5-foot-10, 170-pound frame. Offensively, the left-handed hitter bats from a wide, slightly back leg heavy set-up with some rhythm in his hands. Uses no stride, late heel plant for timing and a hand-pump load, flat path to contact. In BP, shows a middle to pull, flat approach, mostly barrels, 80 mph exit velo. Runs an 8.23 60. Defensively, receives and blocks well, shows clean exchanges. Throws from a traditional catcher's slot with short arm action, 69 mph. 2.16-2.28 showcase pop time, some accuracy. In the game, went 0-for-2.

Collin Wilmoth C / 3B / Midwest City, OK / 2020

A 5-foot-10, 160-pound proportional frame. The right-handed hitter bats from a slightly open, upright, quiet stance. Uses a slight knee-knock leg kick with a short stride, short to the ball with a flat path through extension. In BP, shows a mostly flat, middle to opposite field approach, some barrels, 78 mph exit velo. Runs a 7.59 60. Defensively, shows slightly average receiving and blocking. Throws from a traditional catcher’s slot and arm action, 71 mph, 2.07-2.28 showcase pop times with accuracy. Also shows some clean actions in the middle infield, 73 mph across the diamond. In the game, went 0-for-2 with a ground out to the first baseman.