Top 10 Player Profiles of 2018- #2 Drew Gilbert
December 28, 2018
Over the next 10 days we we will be counting down the 2018 calendar year with a look at the Top Ten Viewed Profiles of 2018. After combing through our google analytics, we have compiled a list of the ten most visited profiles, by you, the readers, in 2018.
Scouting Report
6/20/18- Gilbert was dominant in the MN State Tournament; leading Stillwater to the Class 4A State Championship with his bat, defense in the outfield, and two dominant starts on the mound. In his first outing; Gilbert was consistently 90-93 mph from the left-side, primarily 93, while touching one 94 and one 95. The quick twitch athlete also shows ability in the field covering considerable ground in the outfield, and is also a threat offensively with surprising pop in the bat to the pull side of the field, and looks capable of possibly being a 2-way threat at Oregon State.
2017 PBR Future Games- 5-foot-10, 155-pound left-handed hitting 2-way player. Oregon State commit. #51 ranked prospect in 2019 PBR Overall Rankings. 6.93 runner. Aggressive swinger, body load, slashy line drive swing plane, above avg. pop for size, mid/pull approach, 89 mph exit velocity. Easy actions in field, strong arm with online throws, shows accuracy and carry, 91 mph arm strength from outfield. Uptempo delivery, arm is extremely quick from high ¾ slot. Shows life to both sides of plate. Breaking ball has tight 1/7 spin with late break. Was 85-88 mph on the mound with a 70-73 mph breaking ball.
3/18/17- 5-foot-10, 145-pound left-handed hitting 2-way player. Lean athletic build with proportional strength. 6.95 runner. Upright stance, simple load with leg kick trigger, hard line drive contact with middle/opposite side of field, consistent hard contact, 88 mph exit velocity. Confident fielder with athleticism, uses feet, creates throwing angles, loose above avg. arm with carry to target, 89 mph arm strength from outfield. On mound; controlled to balance point, aggressive down mound, stays closed with front side, has direction to plate. Long buggy whip arm action producing 86-87 mph fastballs, touching 88 mph, with arm-side life. Tight rotation on 1/7 breaking ball; thrown with fastball arm speed. Changeup is work in progress, avg. feel, tends to shorten arm stroke. Highest of follows in 2019 MN class.