Complete Analysis from the Northwest Ohio Open ID
July 10, 2013
By Chris Valentine
PBR Ohio Scouting Director
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+ Adam Wolf, LHP/1B, Edison HS, 2015
6-foot-4, 185-pound prospect with tall, solid frame. Projects as a pitcher at the next level. Uses short arm action through high ¾ slot. Upper body type pitcher. Showed an 81-83 mph fastball with arm side run. Also showed a late breaking 65-66 mph slider as an effective out pitch. Also displayed a 74-75 mph changeup thrown near fastball arm speed with fade. With better use of his lower half, he will easily be a mid to upper 80’s pitcher. At first base, he moves well around the bag. Lower half can be a bit stiff. At the plate, he shows some balance in his swing. Uses a short stride. Shows pull tendencies in his swing.
+ Alex Misko, 2B/C, Maumee HS, 2014
5-foot-7, 152-pound athlete with small, athletic frame. Registered a 7.31 60-yard dash. Projects as second base type. Uses short arm action through high ¾ arm slot. Reached a top velocity of 77 mph. Tendency to field the ball deep. Shows some softness in his hands and a quick transfer. Behind the plate, he reached 73 mph from the crouch with a 2.15 to 2.18 pop time. At the plate, the right-handed hitter uses a long stride. Takes a short, uphill path to the ball. Registered a top exit velocity of 81 mph off the tee.
+ Alex Sanders, C/OF, Worthington Christian HS, 2014
5-foot-11, 180-pound catching prospect with average, athletic frame. Registered a 7.41 60-yard dash. Behind the plate, he registered split times of 2.07- to 2.15. uses short arm action through high ¾ arm slot. Reached top velocity of 75 mph from the crouch. Will only get better as he improves direction of his footwork. At the plate, he starts with a balanced stance. Uses a short stride with good balance in his swing. Shows confidence at the plate. Takes level path to the ball with line drive production.
+ Andre Denson, OF, Princeton HS, 2014
6-foot-1, 155-pound prospect with lanky, athletic frame. Registered a 7.4 60-yard dash. Shows good raw tools. From the outfield, he uses long, loose arm action through high ¾ arm slot to reach a top velocity of 80 mph. Will only get better as he incorporates his lower half into his throws. At the plate, the right-handed hitter starts in an athletic stance. Uses a short stride. Tendency to bar his arm in his load. Still shows some bat speed (82 mph exit velocity). Takes short, level path to the ball. Interesting prospect with plenty of potential.
+ Andrew Bitter, 1B/3B, St. Xavier HS, 2014
6-foot-3, 220-pound corner infield prospect. Registered a 8.15 60-yard dash. In the field, he uses short arm action from over the top arm slot. Reached top velocity of 65 mph. Shows some softness in his hands and a quick transfer. At the plate, he hits from a crouch position. Uses a smooth load and short stride. Takes short, slight uphill path to the ball. Pull tendencies in his swing.
+ Austin Utter, LHP/OF, Edison HS, 2014
6-foot-3, 210-pound prospect with physically impressive frame. Broad shoulders and strong lower half. Shows the potential to be a two-way player at the next level. Registered a 6.96 60-yard dash. Projects as a corner outfield type in the field. Uses short, stiff arm action. Tends to throw uphill. Reached top velocity of 82 mph. at the plate, he is heavy on his backside in his load. Uses a short stride. Takes slight uphill path to the ball. Squared it up with occasional pull power. Will only get better as he improves use of his lower half. On the mound, he throws from a ¾ to high ¾ arm slot with above average arm speed. Uses a slight inward turn in his delivery. Fastball sits 79-82 mph with natural cutting action. Throws his 64-65 mph breaking ball out of the same tunnel. Shows good 2/8 action. Also throws a 67-69 mph changeup with straight action. Tends to slow down his arm.
+ Bailey Martin, RHP, Bryan HS, 2015
6-foot-3, 160-pound right-handed pitcher with long, lanky frame. Uses average arm speed through high ¾ arm slot. Displays long, projectable arm. Uses a slow tempo to his delivery. Fastball sits 80-81 mph with some run. Showed good command of a 64-65 mph breaking ball with sharp 11/5 action. Tends to slow down his arm a bit on his changeup, but shows good fade at 65-67 mph. Interesting arm with projectable body. Will be a follow over the next two years.
+ Braiden Greisiger, IF/RHP, Bowsher HS, 2014
5-foot-10, 150-pound infield prospect. Registered a 7.13 60-yard dash. In the field, he uses short arm action through ¾ arm slot. Reached top velocity of 75 mph across the infield with accuracy to his throws. Shows average hands and feet. At the plate, the right-handed hitter starts with an athletic stance. Tends to bar his arm in his load. Uses a short stride. Overall choppy type rhythm to his swing. Pull tendencies with line drive type production. On the mound, the righty uses short arm action with average arm speed through a ¾ slot. Tendency to sit on his backside. Fastball sat 78-80 mph with straight action. Curveball fluctuates between 65-69 mph with 12/6 break. Also shows a 72-74 mph changeup.
+ Casey Hamrick, RHP/2B, Worthington Christian HS, 2014
5-foot-11, 155-pound prospect with average, athletic frame. Registered a 7.21 60-yard dash. In the field, he throws through ¾ arm slot. Reached top velocity of 75 mph with accuracy to his throws. Needs to continue improving foot speed. At the plate, he starts in a wide stance. Uses a short stride and starts his hands high. Takes short, level path to the ball. Line drive, opposite field type production. On the mound, the righty throws with average arm speed through high ¾ arm speed. Uses regular effort with a smooth rhythm to his delivery. Fastball sat 79-80 mph with some arm side run. Curveball sits 65-67 mph with 11/5 action. Also uses a 67-70 mph cutter and a 70-71 mph changeup with similar run to his fastball.
+ Cody Schwartz, 3B/OF, Columbia HS, 2017
5-foot-11, 155-pound prospect. Registered a 7.45 60-yard dash. From the outfield, he displayed short arm action through a high ¾ arm slot. Reached a top velocity of 71 mph on his throws. In the infield, he has a tendency to be back on his feet. Will get better as he plays through the baseball. Reached a top velocity of 65 mph. At the plate, the right-handed hitter starts with a tall stance. Starts with a long stride. Linear type swing with tendency to get heavy on the front side. Takes level path to the baseball.
+ Collin Korte, LHP, Toledo St. Johns HS, 2014
6-foot, 185-pound prospect with solid, athletic frame. Uses short arm action with average arm speed through high ¾ arm slot. Delivery requires regular effort. His fastball was straight at 79-82 mph. Showed a 70-71 mph breaking ball with 1/7 action as well as a 73-74 mph changeup thrown near fastball arm speed. Located his pitches on both sides of the plate.
+ Connor Curlis, LHP/1B, Findlay HS, 2015
6-foot-1, 170-pound prospect with lanky, athletic frame. Projects as a pitcher at the next level. Uses long, loose arm action and quick arm speed from ¾ arm slot. Shows regular effort. Has some deception to his delivery. Fastball sits 85-86 mph with some arm side run. Breaking ball sits at 67-70 mph with late 1/7 break. Also uses a 72-75 mph changeup thrown near fastball arm speed with some fade. In the field, he shows feel for first base. Throws from a low ¾ to ¾ arm slot with a top velocity of 78 mph. At the plate, he starts with a slightly open stance. uses a leg kick and good lower half. Takes a long path to the ball with line drive production. Registered a 7.5 60-yard dash.
+ Cormac Jewell, SS, Bowsher HS, 2014
6-foot-1, 185-pound prospect. Registered a 7.55 60-yard dash. Uses long arm action through low ¾ to ¾ arm slot. Reached top velocity of 77 mph on his throws. Projects as a third baseman at the next level. At the plate, the right-handed hitter starts with a slightly open stance and uses a short stride. Shows good use of his lower half and confidence in his approach. Takes slight uphill path with pull tendencies in his swing. Hands have a tendency to get away from his body. Overall fluid rhythm to his swing.
+ Dakota Stark, 3B/RHP, Defiance Tinora HS, 2016
6-foot, 175-pound prospect. Registered a 7.53 60-yard dash. In the infield, he uses long arm action through high ¾ arm slot. Reached a top velocity of 75 mph with accuracy. Needs to continue to improving footwork and short length of his transfer. At the plate, the right-handed hitter uses a toe tap in his stride. Shows partial use of his lower half. Takes short path to the ball. Registered a top exit velocity of 81 mph. on the mound, the righty throws through a high ¾ arm slot. Uses a tall and fall type delivery. Fastball was straight at 71-75 mph. Needs to develop command of his 63-65 mph breaking ball. Tendency to slow down his arm speed with his 68-69 mph changeup.
+ Dalton Davis, C, Lake Local, 2015
6-foot-1, 195-pound catcher with strong, athletic frame. Registered a 7.72 60-yard dash. From behind the plate, he uses short arm action through high ¾ arm slot. Reached top velocity of 72 mph with accuracy on his throws. Tendency to get tall early out of the crouch. Pop times ranged between 2.01-2.05. At the plate, he starts with an athletic, balanced setup. Uses a leg kick in his load with a short stride. Takes slight uphill path to the ball. Pull tendencies in his swing. Reached a top exit velocity of 89 mph off the tee.
+ Damian Maglione, SS/2B, Uniontown Lake HS, 2015
5-foot-10, 176-pound prospect with strong, athletic frame. Registered a 7.34 60-yard dash. Projects as a second baseman at the next level. Uses short arm action and throws well from all angles. Displays fluid footwork and a quick exchange. Reached top velocity of 75 mph with short arm action. Overall, solid infield skills. At the plate, the right-handed hitter starts with a balance stance. Uses a short stride. Needs to maintain balance throughout swing as he tends to get on his front side early. Takes uphill path to the ball. Shows opposite field tendencies in his swing. Registered top exit velocity of 85 mph.
+ Daniel Mitri, C, Mayfield Heights HS, 2015
6-foot, 180-pound catcher. Registered a 7.58 60-yard dash. Uses short arm action with accurate throws. Reached top velocity of 73 mph. Needs to shorten his transfer with improved glove to hand exchange. Pop times sat between 2.09-2.17. Offensively, he showed well from the right side of the plate. He starts with a slightly open stance. Tendency to bar his arm in his load. Uses a short stride. Takes long, slightly uphill path to the ball. Consistently drove the ball to the opposite field.
+ Deleyn Miley, 2B/OF, Bryan HS, 2016
6-foot-1, 150-pound with thin, athletic frame. Registered a 7.42 60-yard dash. Showed advanced actions in the field for his age. From the outfield, he uses long, loose arm action through high ¾ arm slot. He consistently plays through the baseball. Registered a top velocity of 79 mph with some carry to his throw. In the field, he shows good athleticism and some quickness in his feet. Registered a top velocity of 73 mph across the infield. At the plate, the right-handed hitter starts with a slightly open stance with a short stride. Takes a short, level path to the ball. Line drive type production. Will be interesting follow as he physically matures.
+ Elijah Hoskins, RHP, Ottawa Hills HS, 2015
6-foot-3, 178-pound with tall frame. Uses long, stiff arm action through high ¾ arm slot. Shows regular effort and a slow tempo to his delivery. Fastball was straight at 76-77 mph. His curveball sat at 59-60 mph, but he needs to develop consistent command of the pitch. Also used a 74-75 mph changeup thrown near fastball arm speed with straight action.
+ Evan Wyse, C, Archbold HS, 2014
6-foot, 180-pound catching prospect. Registered 7.27 60-yard dash. Uses short arm action through high ¾ arm slot. Split times between 2.07 to 2.15. Will only get better as he shortens his transfer and glove to hand exchange. Uses an athletic stance. Tends to wrap his bar in his load. Uses short stride with good use of his lower half. Takes short path to the ball.
+ Garrett Siefer, LHP/OF, Maumee HS, 2014
6-foot-1, 155-pound left-handed pitcher with lanky frame. Uses a quick tempo. Throws through ¾ to high ¾ arm slot with short arm action. Tendency to wrap. Shows regular effort to his delivery. Fastball shows good arm side run at 75-77 mph. breaking ball sits 67-70 mph with 1/7 action. Also uses a straight changeup at 70-71 mph.
+ Hunter McKelvey, C, Montpelier HS, 2015
5-foot-11, 170-pound catching prospect with average frame. Registered a 7.53 60-yard dash. Split times between 2.17 to 2.25. Will only get better as he shortens his transfer and improves his footwork. Reached top velocity of 69 mph from the crouch. At the plate, the right-handed hitter starts in a crouch. Tendency to step open with his stride. Shows some quickness in his swing (83 mph exit velocity off the tee). Takes short, slight uphill path to the ball.
+ Jacob Barger, C/3B, Findlay HS, 2016
5-foot-9, 154-pound prospect. Registered a 7.71 60-yard dash. Behind the plate, he shows short arm action with accurate throws. Split times between 2.2 to 2.32. At the plate, he starts with a balanced stance. Hands start high. Uses short stride with partial use of his lower half. Needs to work on getting extension in his swing. Displayed opposite field production. Will get better as he gets stronger and matures.
+ Jacob Firsdon, C, Elmwood HS, 2014
6-foot-2, 195-pound catching prospect. Uses short arm action. Reached a top velocity of 69 mph. Split times ranged between. Tends to wind up. Will get better as he shortens transfer and exchange. At the plate, the right-handed hitter starts with a tall, open stance. Tendency to wrap during his load. Takes slight uphill path to the ball. Will get better as he consistently keeps his hands inside the baseball. Shows some power in his bat.
+ Jacob Lerch, OF, Napoleon HS, 2014
5-foot-7, 165-pound prospect with small, athletic frame. Registered a 7.15 60-yard dash. Uses long arm action through high ¾ arm slot. Reached top velocity of 76 mph. Needs to continue to working on accuracy. At the plate, the left-handed hitter uses an athletic stance with a smooth load. Utilizes a short stride. Takes slight uphill path to the ball. Line drive type production. Overall, fluid, compact swing. Contact type hitter.
+ Jake Szendrey, RHP/SS, North Canton Hoover, 2015
5-foot-9, 170-pound two-way prospect with short, solid frame. Showed best on the mound. While he is undersized, he shows command of multiple pitches with a repetable delivery. Fastball sat 80-83 mph with arm side run. Also uses a 68-70 mph breaking ball with late 11/5 action as well as a 73-76 mph changeup with similar movement to his fastball. Registered a 7.56 60-yard dash. In the field, he likely projects as a second baseman or third baseman at the next level. Uses short arm action through high ¾ arm slot. Shows adequate footwork and glovework. Reached a top velocity of 80 mph across the infield. At the plate, the right-handed hitter starts with a slightly open stance. Hands start high before his load. Needs to consistently achieve extension. Line drive type production with opposite field tendencies in his swing.
+ Jared Davis, 2B/OF, Lima Bath HS, 2015
5-foot-4, 145-pound prospect with solid, athletic frame. Registered a 7.53 60-yard dash. Uses short arm action through high ¾ arm slot from the outfield. Reached top velocity of 81 mph with accuracy. In the infield, he projects as a second base or third base type. Shows average feet. Will get better as he creates better angles to the ball. Reached top velocity of 78 mph. At the plate, he starts with a slightly open stance. uses a short stride with a leg kick. Displays pull tendencies in his swing. Overall fluid rhythm to his swing.
+ Jaret Edwards, RHP/OF, St. Edwards HS, 2016
5-foot-11, 155-pound athletic prospect with lanky frame. Registered a 7.29 60-yard dash. Shows the most promise on the mound. Uses short arm action through high ¾ arm slot. Delivery requires regular effort. Needs to speed up tempo of his delivery. Fastball sits 81-84 mph with cutting action. Uses a 67-70 mph breaking ball with 11/5 action. Changeup sits 69-70 mph with some fade to it, but he tends to slow down his arm action. Interesting follow as he transitions from a thrower to a pitcher. In the outfield, he shows good actions. He plays through the ball and shows a quick transfer. Reached a top velocity of 84 mph with some carry. At the plate, the right-handed hitter takes an uphill path to the ball. Needs to work on better incorporating his lower half and clearing his front side.
+ Jordan Spellis, 3B/RHP, Maumee HS, 2014
6-foot-1, 205-pound prospect with strong, solid frame. Registered a 7.66 60-yard dash. In the field, he uses short arm action through high ¾ to over the top arm slot. Reached a top velocity of 79 mph with accuracy to his throws. Projects on either sides of the infield as a corner infielder. At the plate, he starts with a slightly open stance. Uses a toe tap in his stride. Shows good balance through his swing. Takes short, slight uphill path to the ball with pull power in his swing. Registered top exit velocity of 87 mph. On the mound, the righty uses short arm action through high ¾ arm slot with some effort to his delivery. His fastball sits 79-83 mph with straight action. His curveball is his best out pitch at 66-67 mph with 11/5 action and good depth. Also showed a 67-70 mph splitfinger fastball that lacked consistent command.
+ Joseph DiPierro, RHP, St. Francis DeSales HS, 2014
6-foot, 225-pound right-handed pitching prospect. Uses average arm speed with short arm action through high ¾ arm slot. Displays regular effort to his delivery. His fastball sat 76-79 mph with straight action. His curveball showed 11/5 action at 60-64 mph and a 67-70 mph slider. Also threw a 71-72 mph changeup near fastball arm speed with straight action.
+ Joseph Szymanski, 1B/3B, Maumee HS, 2014
6-foot-4, 240-pound prospect with big, solid frame. Registered a 7.94 60-yard dash. In the field, he uses short arm action through high ¾ arm slot. Fields his position. Reached a top velocity of 75 mph with accuracy to his throws. His bat is his best tool. Potential middle of the order bat. Starts in an athletic stance from the right side. Uses a short stride with good use of his lower half. Takes slight uphill path to the ball. Pull power in his swing. Shows quick bat speed (89 mph exit velocity off the tee). Overall fluid rhythm.
+ Josh Carver, RHP/3B, Bowsher HS, 2015
5-foot-10, 136-pound pitching prospect. Uses long, stiff arm action with average arm speed through a high ¾ arm slot. Delivery requires some effort. Rushes his delivery towards the end. Fastball sits 74-75 mph with straight action. Breaking ball sits 61-62 mph with 11/5 action. His best off-speed pitch is his changeup, which is thrown at 69-70 mph with fade to the arm side. He shows good command of the pitch.
+ Josh Schwerer, OF/RHP, Anthony Wayne HS, 2015
5-foot-10, 175-pound two-way prospect. Offers plenty of versatility for the next level with his athleticism. Registered a 6.72 60-yard dash. Looks natural in the outfield with a good feel for the position. Uses short arm action through high ¾ arm slot. Reached top velocity of 88 mph with accuracy. Needs to shorten his transfer a bit. At the plate, he starts in an athletic stance from the right side. He uses a short stride with good balance in his swing. Doesn’t posses overwhelming power, but shows the ability to consistently square up the baseball. Takes a slight uphill path to the ball. On the mound, he shows quick arm speed through a high ¾ arm slot. Quick tempo to his delivery. Fastball sat 81-84 mph with arm side run. Also showed command of a 67-68 mph breaking ball as his out pitch and a 73-76 mph changeup.
+ Kaleb Mahler, RHP, Perrysburg HS, 2015
6-foot-1, 175-pound right-handed pitcher. Uses a slow tempo. Throws through high ¾ to over the top arm slot. Shows average arm speed and short arm action. Delivery requires regular effort. Fastball is straight at 78-80 mph. Breaking ball sits at 66-67 mph with gradual 11/5 action. Changeup is straight and near fastball arm speed at 69-70 mph.
+ Kenny Hurley, OF/2B, Hilliard Darby HS, 2015
5-foot-10, 175-pound prospect. Registered a 7.37 60-yard dash. From the outfield, he uses short arm action through ¾ arm slot. Reached topped velocity of 75 mph. in the infield, he projects as a second base type. Throws from a low ¾ arm slot with a long transfer. Reached top velocity of 68 mph. at the plate, he starts in a crouch. Uses a short stride. Needs to consistently keep hands inside the baseball. Tends to drift a bit and take long path. Opposite field type production out of his swing.
+ Kyle Keller, RHP/1B, Sand Creek HS (MI), 2014
6-foot-4, 200-pound prospect with tall, lanky build. Registered a 7.91 60-yard dash. In the field, he uses short, stiff arm action from a ¾ arm slot. Tends to drop to a knee while fielding. Reached top velocity of 72 mph. At the plate, he starts with a slightly open stance. Uses a short stride with hands starting near his head. Shows some quickness in his hands (81 mph exit velocity off the tee). Takes short, level path to the ball. On the mound, the righty throws from a ¾ arm slot with short arm action. His fastball sits 79-82 mph with occasional run. His breaking ball sits at 68-69 mph with 11/5 spin. Needs to work on consistency of the pitch. Also showed a 74 mph changeup that he located well down in the zone and a 76 mph split-finger fastball with good arm action.
+ Mason Davis, OF/1B, Wynford HS, 2014
5-foot-11, 150-pound prospect. Registered a 7.22 60-yard dash. The left-handed outfielder uses long arm action through a high ¾ arm slot. Tends to open his front side early, which causes some accuracy issues at times. Consistently attacks the ball and plays through it. At the plate, the left-handed hitter starts heavy on his backside. Tends to bar his arm in his load. Contact, slappy type hitter. Uses long, level path to the ball. Opposite field production.
+ Matthew Sevey, OF/RHP, Archbold HS, 2015
6-foot, 160-pound prospect with thin, athletic frame. Registered a 7.32 60-yard dash. From the outfield, he uses short arm action. Reached a top velocity of 76 mph on his throws. At the plate, he starts with a tall and narrow stance from the right side. Uses a leg kick in his stride. Will improve with more use of his lower half. Takes short path to the ball. Needs to get extension in his swing. Opposite field type production. On the mound, he uses a slow tempo to his delivery. Throws through a ¾ arm slot. Fastball has some run at 72-75 mph. Curveball shows good depth at 64-68 mph with 12/6 tilt. Changeup sits 69-70 mph with similar movement to his fastball. Also showed a 69-70 mph slider.
+ Michael Hendricks, RHP, Defiance HS, 2015
6-foot-3, 205-pound pitching prospect with big, solid frame. Throws with short, stiff arm action. Delivery requires some effort. Fastball sat at 85-88 mph with some run to it. Also showed a 71-73 mph breaking ball with 11/5 action. Needs to continue developing his changeup, which fluctuated between 73-77 mph with similar run to his fastball.
+ Michael Urban, SS/2B, Stow Monroe Falls HS, 2014
6-foot, 167-pound infield prospect with athletic build. Registered a 6.9 60-yard dash. Uses short arm action through high ¾ arm slot. Has a hitch in his arm action. Reached a top velocity of 77 mph with accuracy on his throws. Likely projects as a third base type. Shows some softness in his hands. Transfer and exchange can get a bit long. At the plate, the right-handed hitter uses a short stride and shows some balance through his swing. Displays confidence at the plate. Takes level path. Squared up the ball and showed occasional power in his swing.
+ Mitch Cromley, RHP, Bowling Green, HS 2015
6-foot-2, 200-pound right-handed pitcher with solid frame. Throws through high 3/4 to over the top arm slot with above average arm speed. Shows some effort to his delivery. Use big leg kick in his delivery that adds a bit of deception. Fastball has shown a jump since the winter. Now sitting 81-82 mph with straight action throwing down hill. Breaking ball sat at 69-71 mph with sharp, 12/6 action. Showed good command of the pitch. Also uses a 69-71 mph sinker with some downward action.
+ Nick Kurtz, LHP, Maumee HS, 2015
5-foot-11, 165-pound southpaw. Uses short arm action and average arm speed through ¾ arm slot. Fastball sits 75-76 mph with arm side run. Also uses a 63-65 mph breaking ball with some spin to it. Tends to slow down his arm speed when throwing his changeup, which stays at 67-68 mph with some fade to it.
+ Parker Ruffer, RHP, Stryker HS, 2015
6-foot-3, 205-pound right-handed pitching prospect. Uses long arm action through high ¾ arm slot. Tall and fall type delivery with regular effort. Consistently located his fastball down in the zone at 82 mph with arm side run. His curveball showed 11/5 break at 64-66 mph. Also uses a 70-71 mph changeup thrown near fastball arm speed with some fade. Interesting follow. Clean arm action. Should only add velocity as he better incorporates his lower half.
+ Paul Smith, Jr, SS/RHP, Mt. Vernon HS, 2014
5-foot-10, 152-pound prospect with thin frame. In the field, he shows good lateral movement and some softness in his hands. Uses long arm action through high ¾ arm slot. Reached a top velocity of 78 mph. At the plate, the right-handed hitter starts with an open stance. Uses a short stride, but doesn’t consistently square up his front side. Takes slight uphill path to the ball. On the mound, the righty throws from a high ¾ arm slot with average arm speed. Has a tendency to open his front side early. Fastball sits 73-75 mph while breaking ball is 58-59, but lacks consistent command. Also showed a 67-68 mph changeup that needs further development.
+ Ryan Fournier, SS, Oregon Clay HS, 2015
5-foot-11, 175-pound athletic prospect. Registered a 7.03 60-yard dash. Shows good feel for middle infield position. Takes good angles to the baseball. Uses short arm action through high ¾ arm slot. Reached top velocity of 80 mph across the infield with accuracy. At the plate, the right-handed hitter starts with a slightly open stance and balanced setup. Uses a short stride. Has a tendency to wrap at times. Uses the whole field. Does a good job of keeping hands inside the baseball. Displays a fluid rhythm to his swing with slight uphill path. Line drive type production. Overall solid player.
+ Ryan Moebius, 2B/MIF, Sylvania Northview HS, 2015
6-foot, 150-pound prospect with thin, lanky frame. Registered a 7.65 60-yard dash. In the field, he uses long arm action through ¾ arm slot. Shows a long exchange and average footwork. Reached a top velocity of 76 mph across the infield. At the plate, the right-handed hitter starts with a slightly open stance. Tends to bar his arm in his load. Takes a long stride and short, level path to the ball.
+ Ryan Penley, OF, Sidney HS, 2014
5-foot-10, 170-pound prospect with average, athletic frame. Registered a 7.36 60-yard dash. From the outfield, he shows some athleticism and long arm action with a top velocity of 80 mph. In the infield, he projects as a corner type. Shows short arm action and accuracy on his throws. Reached a top velocity of 77 mph across the infield. At the plate, the right-handed hitter uses a leg kick. Tends to wrap in his load, which creates some length to his swing. Takes slight uphill path. Shows some pop in his swing. Registered a top exit velocity of 87 mph off the tee.
+ Timothy Feasel, OF/IF, Olentangy HS, 2014
5-foot-11, 185-pound prospect with solid, athletic frame. Registered a 7.21 60-yard dash. Versatile prospect that shows the ability to play several positions due to his athleticism. From the outfield, he uses long arm action through high ¾ arm slot. Shows fluid footwork. Reached top velocity of 81 mph. Likely a corner outfield type. In the infield, he projects as a second baseman or third baseman. Needs to improve footwork as he gets flat at times. Shows arm strength with top velocity of 80 mph across the infield. At the plate, the right-handed hitter shows good balance in his stance. Uses a short stride with good use of a strong lower half. Shows some quickness in his hands with an exit velocity of 84 mph off the tee.
+ Trezden Johnson, OF, Pickerington North HS, 2016
5-foot-10, 170-pound outfield prospect with athletic frame. Registered a 6.9 60-yard dash. From the outfield, he shows the potential to play any three of the positions. Uses long arm action through high ¾ to over the top arm slot. Reached a top velocity of 81 mph with some carry on his throws. At the plate, he starts in a slightly open stance. Uses a short stride with a big load. Takes short, level path to the ball. Line drive type hitter with quick bat speed (85 mph off the tee). Definite follow in the Class of 2016.
+ Tyler Roushia, 2B/RHP, Bryan HS, 2016
5-foot-8, 140-pound prospect with average frame. Registered a 7.84 60-yard dash. In the field, he uses long arm action through low ¾ to ¾ arm slot. Reached top velocity of 72 mph with long transfer and exchange. At the plate, the right-handed hitter starts with a balanced setup. Uses a short stride. Pull tendencies in his swing. Takes short, level path to the ball. On the mound, the righty shows a smooth rhythm and repeatable delivery. Consistently located his pitches. Uses long arm action through ¾ arm slot. Fastball was 73-75 with straight action. Curveball was 57-58 mph with 11/5 break and his changeup was thrown near fastball arm speed at 61-64 mph.
+ Will Zeller, 3B/1B, Defiance HS, 2016
6-foot, 155-pound prospect with average frame. Registered a 7.85 60-yard dash. In the infield, he shows short arm action through high ¾ arm slot. Reached a top velocity of 72 mph across the infield. Showed some lateral quickness. Needs to continue to improve arm strength and shorten his transfer. Also showed the ability to play first base. At the plate, the right-handed hitter starts with a tall and narrow stance. Uses a big load and tends to wrap. Shows a small leg kick. Takes slight uphill path to the ball. Pull tendencies in his swing.
+ Woodrow Moore, RHP, Hilliard Darby HS, 2015
6-foot-1, 160-pound right-handed pitcher. Uses short arm action through a high ¾ arm slot. Regular effort to his tall and fall type delivery. Fastball is straight at 73-74 mph. Uses a 61-62 mph breaking ball with 11/5 spin. Also uses a 67-68 mph changeup thrown near fastball arm speed with some fade to it. Will add velocity as he better incorporates his lower half.