Mon August 1, 2016
Shon Plack
Missouri Scouting Director
Kurtis Byrne
Graduating Class: 2019
Position: C
School: Christian Brothers College
Height: 5'11
Weight: 185
Rank: 6
Scouting Report: Byrne is a 5-foot-11 185-pound right-handed hitting third baseman and catcher. Bryne ran a 7.88 60 and had an exit velo of 89 mph. At the plate, starts in wide stance, loads into back leg, short stride, quick hands, level path to extension, power to pull side, gap-to-gap approach. On the infield, 80 mph positional velo, high three quarters release, fluid footwork to the ball, momentum towards target, accurate throws. Behind the plate, 1.96 to 2.03 pop times, 78 mph positional velo, top velo and pop times for the event, over the top release, quick transfer with quick feet, somewhat accurate throws.
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