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11.8 Unsigned Senior Showcase: Outfield Analysis

December 8, 2014

Shon Plack
Missouri Scouting Director

On November 8, Prep Baseball Report-Missouri held the Unsigned Senior Showcase at Center STL in Saint Louis, MO. Twenty-two uncommitted players from the class 2015 class participated in the event.

Today we will take a look at the talented group of outfields.  Five players participated in the outfield evaluations, with many taking part in other defensive fielding evaluations as well.  This is just look at the outfield performances. We have already broken down the catchers and pitchers.  Tomorrow we will break down the infielders.

Click on the players name to view their profile. Players are listed in alphabetical order.

CLICK HERE to see the entire list of running times, pop times and velocities.

Outfield Prospects

Nathan Bock, OF, Fort Zumwalt West
Bock is an athletic 5-foot-11 165-pound right-handed hitting outfielder. In the outfield has over-the-top release point, easy arm action, 85 mph positional velo, mostly accurate throws, quick feet, fluid exchange, quick release, plays through the ball.  At the plate, starts in athletic position, lands square, aggressive load, fast bat speed, pull approach, 85 mph exit velo, gets down the line in 4.52-seconds, runs a 7.50 60. 

Cody Klotz, OF, Oakville
Klotz is a strong 5-foot-10 164 pound left-handed hitting outfielder.  Defensively, posted to positional velo from outfield at 91 mph, mostly accurate throws, attacks ball, quick exchange, over-the-top release, loose arm action, plays through the ball, quick feet, quick release.  At the plate, athletic stance, no wasted movement in smooth load, level path through extension, hits off front side, line drive approach, gap-to-gap, runs a 6.78 60 and gets down the line in 4.25-seconds.

Matt McCauley, OF, Vianney
McCauley is a well-built 6-foot-1 185-pound right-handed hitting outfielder.  At the plate, starts in a balanced position, has small leg kick, smooth load, lands square, quick bat speed, power to pull gap, gap-to-gap line drives during BP,  balanced throughout swing, 88 mph exit velo, runs a 7.03 60 and a 4.41 home-to-first.  Defensively, fluid footwork, fluid exchange, high 3/4 release, accurate throws with life, soft hands, gets to the ball with a purpose, 85 mph positional velo.

Jackson Mueller, OF, Fort Zumwalt East
Mueller is a strong 6-foot-2 180-pound right-handed hitting outfielder.  In the outfield, over-the-top release, mostly accurate throws, plays through the ball, fluid exchange, quick footwork, 84 mph positional velo. At the plate, took a good round of BP, athletic stance, simple/smooth load, quick bat speed, level path to extension, line drive approach to both gaps, power potential, runs 6.98 60 and 4.54 home-to-first, 89 exit velo.

Dante Stevens, OF, Parkview
Stevens is a 5-foot-8 187-pound right-handed hitting outfielder.  Offensively, stats in a balanced position, smooth load, no wasted movements, lands square, middle-to-oppo approach, runs a 7.72 60, 4.65 60, 84 mph exit velo. Defensively, 80 mph positional velo, mostly accurate throws, high 3/4 release, soft hands, clean exchange.

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