Prep Baseball Report

Prospect ID Showcase: Infield Analysis




Trey Sofio
Louisiana Scouting Director

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On Monday, Sept. 7, more than 80 players from across the state of Louisiana in the 2016-2019 classes participated in the Prep Baseball Report Prospect ID Showcase at St. Thomas Aquinas HS in Hammond, LA.

Over the last week or so we have released the Stats Breakdown of the event, which can be viewed HERE.

As well as, the Top Tools Breakdown article, which can be viewed HERE.

Today, Prep Baseball Report Louisiana takes a look at the infielders in attendance.

Switch-hitting Texas recruit, Ryan Reynolds takes the top spot after impressive rounds of batting practice and an exit velocity of 92 mph.

Top Infield Prospects

1. Ryan Reynolds, INF, Ouachita Christian HS(2016)
A 6-foot-2, 215-pound infielder with a large, physical, strong frame. Quality defender with soft hands, fluid footwork, quick and clean exchange, playing through balls well. Long arm action into high-3/4 release with accuracy and carry on throws. Switch hitter that hits from a balanced setup, smooth load, leg kick, explosive lower half and solid balance. Gap to gap, power hitter with fluid rhythm, short path and strength at contact that produced an exit velocity of 92 mph.

 

2. Grant Schulz, INF, Holy Cross HS(2016)
A 6-foot, 175-pound infielder with a lean, athletic frame. Showed solid athleticism posting a 6.90 60 yard dash. Excellent defender with soft hands, fluid footwork, quick and clean exchange, and plays through balls in an athletic position. Short arm action into a high-3/4 release with accuracy and carry on throws that produced a positional velocity of 79 mph. Right-handed hitter that hits from a balanced setup with a smooth load, short stride, explosive lower half and solid balance. Gap to gap type hitter with fluid rhythm, creates solid extension, and displayed quality bat speed that produced an exit velocity of 88 mph.

3. Jordin LaBruzza, INF, Brother Martin HS(2018)
A 5-foot-9, 175-pound infielder with a small, physical, athletic frame. Quality defender with soft hands, fluid footwork, quick and clean exchange, playing through balls well. Short arm action into a high-3/4 release with accuracy and carry on throws that produced a positional velocity of 78 mph. Right-handed hitter that hits from a balanced setup, smooth load, leg kick, explosive lower half and solid balance. Gap to gap type hitter with fluid rhythm, level path and bat speed that produced an exit velocity of 85 mph. Also posted a 7.2 60 yard dash.

4. Nick Ray, INF, Jesuit HS(2017)
A 6-foot-2, 195-pound infielder with a long, physical, extremely athletic frame. Outstanding overall athlete that posted a 6.83 60 yard dash. Quality defender with soft hands, fluid footwork, clean exchange and fields in an athletic position. Short arm action into high-3/4 release with accuracy on throws that produced a positional velocity of 81 mph. Right-handed hitter that hits from a balanced setup, smooth load, leg kick, quality lower half and balance. Gap to gap type hitter with fluid rhythm that creates solid extension and bat speed that produced an exit velocity of 89 mph.

5. Nick Fruge, INF, St. Thomas More HS(2017)
A 5-foot-10, 170-pound infielder with an average, athletic frame. Quality overall athlete that posted a 7.19 60 yard dash. Solid defender with soft hands, fluid footwork, quick and clean exchange and plays through balls well. Loose arm action into a high-3/4 release with accuracy on throws that produced a positional velocity of 85 mph. Right-handed hitter that hits from a balanced setup with smooth load, leg kick, explosive lower half and solid balance. Gap to gap type hitter with fluid rhythm and bat speed that produced an exit velocity of 90 mph.

Best of the Rest{Listed Alphabetically}

+ Payton Alexander, INF, Catholic(BR) HS(2017)
A 5-foot-11, 180-pound infielder with an average, athletic frame. Quality defender with soft hands, fluid footwork, clean exchange that plays through balls well. Long arm action into a high-3/4 release with accuracy on throws and a positional velocity of 81 mph. Right-handed hitter that hits from a balanced setup with a smooth load, leg kick, and solid lower half. Gap to gap type hitter with fluid rhythm that creates solid extension and bat speed that produced an exit velocity of 85 mph. Also posted a 7.10 60 yard dash.

+ Jacob Ard, INF, Walker HS(2016)
A 5-foot-11, 185-pound infielder with an average, strong frame. Solid defender with average hands, clean exchange, long arm action into high-3/4 release with accuracy on throws and a positional velocity of 74 mph. Right-handed hitter that hits from a balanced setup, no load, short stride and solid lower half. Gap to gap type hitter with choppy rhythm and slightly long path with bat speed that produced an exit velocity of 81 mph. Also posted a 7.30 60 yard dash.

+ Champ Artigues, INF, St. Thomas Aquinas HS(2018)
A 5-foot-8, 160-pound infielder with a small, athletic frame. Quality defender with quality hands, fluid footwork, quick and clean exchange, and plays through balls well. Short arm action into a high-3/4 release with accuracy on throws that produced a positional velocity of 74 mph. Left-handed hitter that hits from a balanced setup, smooth load, no stride, solid lower half, and excellent balance. Line-drive type hitter with fluid rhythm, and solid approach that showed bat speed that produced an exit velocity of 80 mph. Also posted a 7.4 60 yard dash.

+ Noah Bales, INF, Oak Forest Academy(2018)
A 5-foot-6, 155-pound infielder with a small, average frame. Solid defender with average hands, solid footwork, long arm action into a high-3/4 release with accuracy on throws and a positional velocity of 65 mph. Right-handed hitter that hits from a balanced setup with smooth load, short stride, solid lower half and balance. Pull type hitter with fluid rhythm, in and out path and bat speed that produced an exit velocity of 70 mph. Also posted a 7.69 60 yard dash.

+ Mason Barker, INF, Catholic(PC) HS(2018)
A 5-foot-10, 155-pound infielder with an average, athletic frame. Solid defender with fluid footwork, clean exchange, and soft hands. Short arm action with quick release into a ¾ release with some accuracy that produced a positional velocity of 55 mph. Right-handed hitter that hits from a balanced setup, no load, leg kick, solid lower half, and balance. Line-drive type swing with smooth rhythm and bat speed that produced an exit velocity of 55 mph. Also posted a 7.37 60 yard dash.

+ Brenden Baudry, INF, Riverdale HS(2018)
A 5-foot-8, 145-pound with a small, average frame. Showed average hands, developing footwork and exchange defensively with a long arm action into a high-3/4 release with accuracy on throws that produced a positional velocity of 67 mph. Right-handed hitter that hits from a balanced setup with a slight wrap in the load, short stride, solid lower half and balance. Line-drive type hitter with stiffness in the rhythm that creates occasional extension and bat speed that recorded a 70 mph exit velocity. Also posted a 8.73 60 yard dash.

+ Ben Bergeron, INF, Brusly HS(2017)
A 6-foot-1, 230-pound infielder with a large, stocky frame. Left-handed hitter that hits from a balanced setup, short stride, solid lower half with solid balance and a pull approach that showed solid bat speed that produced a 77 mph exit velocity. Solid defensive first baseman that showed a clean exchange and a long arm action into a high-3/4 release with accuracy on throws and a positional velocity of 70 mph. Also ran an 8.12 60 yard dash.

+ Kolby Blanchard, INF, St. Amant HS(2017)
A 5-foot-9, 155-pound infielder with a average, athletic frame. Solid defender with average hands, fluid footwork, clean exchange and a short arm action into a ¾ release with accuracy on throws that produced a 72 mph positional velocity. Right-handed hitter with a balanced setup, no load, short stride, solid balance and line-drive approach with a compact stroke that produced an exit velocity of 75 mph. Also posted a 7.20 60 yard dash

+ Mason Bonnaffons, INF, Brother Martin HS(2017)
A 5-foot-10, 160-pound infielder with a lean, athletic frame. Solid defender with soft hands, fluid footwork, quick and clean exchange, and plays through balls well. Long arm action into an over-the-top release with accuracy on throws that produced a positional velocity of 69 mph. Left-handed hitter that hits from a balanced setup with no load, no stride and solid balance. Line-drive type hitter that’s shows slight stiffness in his rhythm and bat speed that produced an exit velocity of 80 mph. Also posted a 7.57 60 yard dash.

+ Erik Carrera, INF, St. Paul’s HS(2016)
A 5-foot-9, 165-pound infielder with a small, athletic frame. Quality overall athlete that showed fast twitch actions posting a 6.95 60 yard dash. Solid defender with quality hands, fluid footwork and a short arm action into a high-3/4 release with accuracy on throws that produced a positional velocity of 71 mph. Right-handed hitter that hits from a balanced setup with a leg kick, solid lower half and good balance. Line-drive type hitter with fluid rhythm and bat speed that produced an exit velocity of 78 mph.

+ Nick Chifici, INF, St. Paul’s HS(2017)
A 5-foot-9, 165-pound infielder with a small, athletic frame. Solid overall athlete that posted a 7.13 60 yard dash. Quality defender that showed solid hands, clean transfer, and played through balls well. Long arm action into a high-3/4 release with accuracy on throws that produced a positional velocity of 68 mph. Right-handed hitter that hits from a balanced set up with smooth load, leg kick, quality lower half, and excellent balance. Line-drive type hitter with fluid rhythm and a short stroke with bat speed that produced an exit velocity of 78 mph.

+ Sean Cothern, INF, Covington HS(2018)
A 5-foot-9, 170-pound infielder with an average, athletic frame. Quality defender with soft hands, fluid footwork, clean exchange, short arm action into a high-3/4 release with accuracy on throws that produced a positional velocity of 60 mph. Right-handed hitter that hits from a balanced setup, short stride, solid lower half, and quality balance. Line-drive type hitter with early rhythm, short path and bat speed that produced an exit velocity of 76 mph. Also posted a 7.70 60 yard dash.

+ Cameron Crawford, INF, Dutchtown HS(2017)
A 6-foot-1, 175-pound infielder with a long, athletic frame. Quality athlete that posted a 6.9 60 yard dash. Solid defender with average hands, clean exchange and a short arm action into a low-3/4 release with arm strength that produced a positional velocity of 72 mph. Right-handed hitter that hits from a tall setup, slight wrap in the load, short stride and solid balance. Line-drive type hitter with stiff rhythm, slightly long path and bat speed that produced an exit velocity of 83 mph.

+ Cameron Daigle, INF, Brusly HS(2018)
A 5-foot-6, 120-pound infielder with a small, athletic frame. Solid defender with average hands, clean exchange, long arm action into high-3/4 release, accuracy on throws that produced a positional velocity of 73 mph. Right-handed hitter that hits from a balanced setup, smooth load, short stride, solid lower half and balance. Line-drive type hitter with fluid rhythm, short path and bat speed that produced an exit velocity of 69 mph. Also posted a 7.85 60 yard dash.

+ Noah Danburg, INF, Walker HS(2016)
A 5-foot-10, 190-pound infielder with an average, strong frame. Solid defender with average hands, clean exchange, long arm action into high-3/4 release with accuracy on throws and a positional velocity of 83 mph. Left-handed hitter that hits from a balanced setup with a smooth load, short stride, quality lower half and solid balance. Line-drive type hitter with fluid rhythm, short path and bat speed that produced an exit velocity of 78 mph. Also posted an 8.00 60 yard dash.

+ Sebastian Dexter, INF, Brusly HS(2019)
A 5-foot-5, 110-pound infielder with a small, athletic frame. Solid defender with average hands, clean exchange, short arm action into high-3/4 release with accuracy on throws and a positional velocity of 69 mph. Right-handed hitter that hits from a crouch, smooth load, leg kick and solid balance. Opposite field type approach with fluid rhythm, level bat path and bat speed that produced an exit velocity of 72 mph. Also posted an 8.01 60 yard dash.

+ Chase Dolly, INF, Brother Martin HS(2016)
A 5-foot-11, 195-pound infielder with a developed, strong frame. Solid defender with average hands, clean exchange, short arm action into high-3/4 release with accuracy on throws that produced a positional velocity of 69 mph. Right-handed hitter that hits from a balanced setup, smooth load, short stride, quality lower half and balance. Line-drive type hitter with stiff rhythm, level path and quality bat speed and strength that produced an exit velocity of 87 mph. Also posted a 7.44 60 yard dash.

+Braden Doughty, INF, Denham Springs HS(2017)
A 6-foot-1, 165-pound infielder with a lean, athletic frame. Solid overall athlete that posted a 7.12 60 yard dash. Quality defender with solid hands, clean exchange and quick footwork. Quality infielder that showed soft hands, fluid footwork, clean exchange with a long arm action into a high-3/4 release with accuracy on throws that produced a 72 mph positional velocity. Right-handed hitter that hits from a balanced setup with a smooth load, leg kick, solid lower half, and solid balance. Line-drive type hitter with fluid rhythm that creates extension and bat speed that produced an exit velocity of 72 mph.

+ Blake Ducoing, INF, Dutchtown HS(2017)
A 6-foot-1, 160-pound infielder with a lean, athletic frame. Solid defender that showed average hands with a clean exchange and a long arm action into a high-3/4 release with accuracy on throws that produced a 62 mph positional velocity. Right-handed hitter that hits from a balanced setup with a slight bar in the load, short stride, and solid balance. Line-drive type hitter with an in and out path and bat speed that produced an exit velocity of 77 mph. Also posted a 7.43 60 yard dash.

+ Parker Evans, INF, Catholic(BR) HS(2017)
A 6-foot-1, 190-pound infielder with a strong, athletic frame. Solid defender with average hands, clean exchange, long arm action into high-3/4 release with accuracy on throws that produced a positional velocity of 75 mph. Right-handed hitter that hits from a balanced setup, no load, leg kick, solid lower half and balance. Line-drive type hitter with early rhythm, slightly uphill path and bat speed that produced an exit velocity of 84 mph. Also posted a 7.00 60 yard dash.

+ Brett Fisackerly, INF, Thomas Jefferson HS(2016)
A 6-foot-1, 170-pound infielder with a long, athletic frame. Solid defender that showed average hands, clean exchange with a short arm action into a high-3/4 release with accuracy on throws that produced a positional velocity of 67 mph. Right-handed hitter that hits from a balanced setup, no load, leg kick, solid lower half and balance. Line-drive type hitter with fluid rhythm, level path and bat speed that produced an exit velocity of 78 mph. Also posted a 7.80 60 yard dash.

+ Ashton Goldring, INF, Holy Cross HS(2018)
A 5-foot-5, 140-pound infielder with a small, athletic frame. Solid overall athlete that posted a 7.26 60 yard dash. Quality defender with solid hands, fluid footwork, clean exchange, and plays through balls nicely. Long arm action into a high-3/4 release with accuracy on throws and a positional velocity of 69 mph. Right-handed hitter that hits from a balanced setup, smooth load, short stride, solid lower half and balance. Opposite field approach with a short path and slight stiffness in rhythm with bat speed that produced an exit velocity of 61 mph.

+ Adam Goree, INF, Barbe HS(2017)
A 5-foot-11, 175-pound first baseman with an average, athletic frame. Solid defender average hands, clean exchange into a long arm action, high-3/4 release with accuracy on throws that produced a positional velocity of 73 mph. Right-handed hitter that hits from a balanced setup, smooth load, short stride, solid lower half and balance. Gap to gap type hitter with fluid rhythm, creates solid extension and bat speed that produced an exit velocity of 91 mph. Also posted a 7.2 60 yard dash.

+ Austin Hansel, INF, John Curtis HS(2017)
A 6-foot, 160-pound infielder with a lean, loose, athletic frame. Solid defender with soft hands, fluid footwork, clean exchange into a loose arm action, high-3/4 release with accuracy on throws that produced a positional velocity of 76 mph. Right-handed hitter that hits from a balanced setup, smooth load, short stride, and quality lower half. Gap to gap type hitter that shows fluid rhythm and creates good extension with quality bat speed that produced an exit velocity of 83 mph. Also posted a 7.30 60 yard dash.

+ William Heurtin, INF, St. Paul’s HS(2017)
A 5-foot-9, 165-pound infielder with an average, athletic frame. Quality defender with soft hands, fluid footwork, clean exchange, and plays through balls well. Short arm action into a high-3/4 release with accuracy on throws that produced a positional velocity of 74 mph. Right-handed hitter that hits from a balanced setup with a smooth load, leg kick, solid lower half and quality balance. Gap to gap type hitter with fluid rhythm that creates extension and bat speed that produced an exit velocity of 80 mph. Also posted a 7.34 60 yard dash.

+ Killian Hicks, INF, Ouachita Christian HS(2016)
A 6-foot-3, 175-pound infielder with a long, lean, athletic frame. Solid defender with average hands and a clean exchange. Long arm action into a high-3/4 release with some accuracy on throws and a positional velocity of 69 mph. Right-handed hitter that hits from a balanced setup, no load, short stride and solid lower half. Line-drive type hitter with choppy rhythm, short path and bat speed that produced an exit velocity of 80 mph. Also posted a 7.25 60 yard dash.

+ Hudson LaBorde, INF, Lafayette HS(2016)
A 6-foot, 235-pound infielder with a developed, strong frame. Solid defender with average hands, clean exchange, long arm action into high-3/4 release with accuracy on throws and a positional velocity of 64 mph. Advanced right-handed hitter that hits from a balanced setup, smooth load, leg kick, explosive lower half and solid balance. Gap to gap type hitter with present power, fluid rhythm and explosive bat speed that produced an exit velocity of 95 mph.

+ Austin Lambertson, INF, Fontainebleau HS(2016)
A 6-foot-1, 175-pound infielder with a lean, athletic frame. Quality defender with soft hands, fluid footwork, clean exchange and plays through balls well. Short arm action into a high-3/4 release with accuracy on throws that produced a positional velocity of 81 mph. Right-handed hitter that hits from a balanced setup with no load, short stride, quality lower half, and solid balance. Gap to gap type hitter with fluid rhythm that creates quality extension and bat speed that produced an exit velocity of 87 mph. Also posted a 7.19 60 yard dash.

+ Ian Landreneau, INF, John Curtis HS(2018)
A 5-foot-11, 160-pound infielder with a lean, athletic frame. Solid defender with average hands, clean exchange, and a short arm action into a high-3/4 release with accuracy on throws that produced a positional velocity of 76 mph. Right-handed hitter that hits from a balanced setup with a smooth load, leg kick, explosive lower half and looseness in the barrel. Gap to gap type hitter with fluid rhythm and bat speed that produced an exit velocity of 81 mph. Also posted a 7.67 60 yard dash.

+ Jarrett Lobell, INF, French Settlement HS(2016)
A 5-foot-10, 155-pound infielder with a lean, athletic frame. Showed fast-twitch type actions and solid athleticism that posted a 7.10 60 yard dash. Quality defender with soft hands, fluid footwork, clean exchange, and plays through balls well. Short arm action into a high-3/4 release with accuracy on throws that produced a positional velocity of 73 mph. Right-handed hitter with a balanced setup, short stride, solid lower half, and average balance. Line-drive type hitter that can get long in his bat path and showed solid bat speed that produced an exit velocity of 76 mph.

+ Brady Richardson, INF, Brusly HS(2016)
A 6-foot-2, 215-pound infielder with a developed, strong frame. Solid defender with average hands, clean exchange, long arm action into high-3/4 release with accuracy on throws that produced a positional velocity of 73 mph. Right-handed hitter that hits from a balanced setup, leg kick, solid lower half and balance. Gap to gap type hitter with stiff rhythm, short path and quality bat speed that produced an exit velocity of 87 mph.

+ Will Ripoll, INF, George Ranch(TX) HS(2018)
A 5-foot-11, 171-pound infielder with an average, athletic frame. Solid defender with soft hands, fluid footwork, clean exchange, and plays through balls well. Short arm action into a high-3/4 release with accuracy on throws that produced a positional velocity of 80 mph. Right-handed hitter that hits from a balanced setup, slight bar in the load, short stride, solid lower half, and balance. Line-drive type hitter with fluid rhythm, short path and quality bat speed that produced an exit velocity of 82 mph. Also posted a 7.58 60 yard dash.

+ Mitch Roe, INF, St, Michael HS(2017)
A 5-foot-11, 205-pound infielder with a developed, strong frame. Solid defender with average hands, clean exchange, quick footwork with long arm action into high-3/4 release with accuracy on throws, a positional velocity of 74 mph. Right-handed hitter that hits from a balanced setup, smooth load, short stride and solid lower half. Gap to gap hitter with fluid rhythm, slightly uphill path and bat speed that produced an exit velocity of 73 mph. Also posted a 7.67 seconds.

+ Payton Stafford, INF, Dutchtown HS(2016)
A 6-foot-1, 215-pound infielder with a large, strong frame. Solid defender with average hands, fluid footwork and clean exchange. Long arm action into high-3/4 release with accuracy on throws that produced a positional velocity of 73 mph. Left-handed hitter that hits from a balanced setup, smooth load, short stride, solid lower half and balance. Gap to gap type hitter with fluid rhythm, slightly uphill bat path and bat speed that produced an exit velocity of 86 mph.

+ Scott Terrell, INF, St, Michael HS(2017)
A 5-foot-11, 165-pound infielder with an average, athletic frame. Solid overall athlete that posted a 7.12 60 yard dash. Defensively he showed average hands with flat footwork, clean exchange, long arm action into a high-3/4 release with accuracy on throws and a positional velocity of 68 mph. Right-handed hitter that hits from a balanced setup with no load, short stride and solid balance. Opposite field approach with stiff rhythm, a slightly long path, and bat speed that produced an exit velocity of 77 mph.

+ Bart Lane Thomas, INF, Walker HS(2018)
A 6-foot-1, 150-pound infielder with a long, lean, athletic frame. Solid defender with average hands, clean exchange, and a long arm action into a high-3/4 release with accuracy on throws and a positional velocity of 76 mph. Left-handed hitter that hits from a balanced setup, smooth load, short stride, solid lower half, and excellent balance. Line-drive type hitter with fluid rhythm, level path and bat speed that recorded an exit velocity of 79 mph. Right-handed pitcher with a long, loose arm action into a high-3/4 release with average arm speed, solid balance, and regular effort.

+ Kurt Thompson, INF, St, Paul’s HS(2016)
A 5-foot-11, 175-pound infielder with an average, athletic frame. Solid defender with average hands, fluid footwork, clean exchange and fields in an athletic position. Short arm action into a high-3/4 release with accuracy on throws and a positional velocity of 68 mph. Right-handed hitter that hits from a balanced setup, smooth load, short stride and solid lower half. Line-drive type hitter with fluid rhythm, short path and bat speed that produced an exit velocity of 84 mph. Also posted a 7.80 60 yard dash.

+ Frank Timphony, INF, Holy Cross HS(2018)
A 5-foot-9, 155-pound infielder with a small, athletic frame. Quality defender with extremely soft hands, fluid footwork, clean and quick exchange, and fields in athletic position. Short arm action into a high-3/4 release with accuracy on throws that produced a positional velocity of 73 mph. Left-handed hitter that hits from a balanced setup, no load, short stride, solid lower half and quality balance. Line-drive type hitter with short path, fluid rhythm and bat speed that produced an exit velocity of 77 mph.

+ Mickey Toscano, INF, Holy Cross HS(2017)
A 6-foot-1, 175-pound infielder with a strong, athletic frame. Solid defender with average hands, fluid footwork, clean exchange, long arm action into a high-3/4 release with accuracy on throws that produced a positional velocity of 70 mph. Right-handed hitter that hits from a balanced setup with no load, no stride and solid lower half. Gap to gap type hitter with choppy rhythm, short path and quality bat speed and strength that produced an exit velocity of 88 mph. Outstanding athlete that posted a 6.92 60 yard dash.

+ Nicholas Wilson, INF, John Curtis HS(2016)
A 5-foot-11, 185-pound infielder with a physical, strong frame. Solid defender with average hands, clean exchange, long arm action into high-3/4 release with accuracy on throws and a positional velocity of 77 mph. Right-handed hitter that hits from a balanced setup, short stride, and solid balance. Line-drive type hitter with stiff rhythm and a level path with bat speed that produced an exit velocity of 85 mph. Also posted a 7.80 60 yard dash.

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