Prep Baseball Report

Become a Member

More +

Uncommitted Spotlight: '22, 3B/OF, Rice Whitaker from Millard West

January 14, 2021
Brian Feekin
Nebraska Scouting Director

PBR Nebraska strives to be the most comprehensive source of player information across the state. The Prep Baseball Report is the No. 1 resource for high school baseball in each state we cover through our variety of events, boots-on-the-ground scouting staff, daily coverage, and multimedia platforms. Our multimedia platforms and events work in tandem, ultimately creating the most powerful source of high school baseball promotion in each state. While other organizations take a national approach, our goal is to become the authoritative voice on the ground level of each state.

Interested in attending a PBR Nebraska event? Click Here.
Interested in subscribing to Prep Baseball Report? Click Here.
Follow PBR Nebraska on Twitter @PBR_Nebraska and on Facebook at Prep Baseball Report 

 



View Full Profile

Rice Whitaker

Class of 2022 / 3B

Rankings  StateRank: 77 / POS: 7

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2022
  • Primary Position: 3B
    Secondary Position: C
  • High School: Millard West
    State: NE
  • Summer Team: Nebraska Prospects
  • Height: 5-9
    Weight: 180lbs
  • Bat/Throw: R/R

Statistics

Pitching
66
Max FB
64 - 66
FB
59 - 62
CH
54 - 57
SL
Position
7.09
60-yard
(09/01/20)
2.20 - 2.34
Pop Time
(06/10/19)
84
INF Velo
(10/25/20)
84
OF Velo
(10/25/20)
72
C Velo
(08/28/19)
92
Exit Velo
(09/01/20)
4.10
H-1st
(10/25/20)
Position
INF Velo
84
OF Velo
84
H-1st
4.1
Exit Velo
90
View Event
Position
60-yard
7.09
INF Velo
83
Exit Velo
92
View Event
Position
60-yard
7.7
Pop Time
2.22 - 2.34
INF Velo
79
C Velo
72
Exit Velo
90
View Event
Position
60-yard
7.51
Pop Time
2.2 - 2.34
INF Velo
69
C Velo
69
Exit Velo
88
View Event
Trackman - Hitting
94.1
Exit Velocity (max)
(10/25/20)
86.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
(10/25/20)
137
Distance (avg)
(10/25/20)
322
Distance (max)
(10/25/20)
Hard Hit %
(10/25/20)
Sweet Spot %
(10/25/20)
Line Drive %
(10/25/20)
Ground Ball %
(10/25/20)
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
94.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
86.6
Distance (avg)
137
Distance (max)
322
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Ground Ball %
View Event

Scouting Report

10/25/20

 

Positional Profile: 3B
Body: 5-foot-8, 180-pounds. Compact frame
Defense: Average actions in the OF, strong footwork in IF with soft hands. 
Arm: Right.  INF - 84 mph. OF - 84 mph. High 3/4 arm slot, strong throws from both IF and OF positions
Hit: Right. Slightly open stance, small leg kick trigger, high hands Compact, slight uphill bat path, solid contact to middle/pull side
Power: 90 mph exit velocity from the tee. Hard pull side line drive and ground ball contact. Top exit speed of 94.1 mph.
Run: 4.1 runner in the H-1B.

 

 


Videos

(10/25/20)

Player News