Prep Baseball Report Oklahoma hosted the OK Future Games Trials at Oklahoma State University  on Sunday, August 20th. This event hosted 35 players in the 2020 and 2021 grad classes for a pro showcase followed by games. The Oklahoma State and the PBR staff were on hand to scout and evaluate the talented group. College recruiters will have a list of new names for their ScoutPlus subscription, as many talented played players showed their skills.

All of the video, stats, and pictures from the event have been posted on each individual player's profiles. We will start the in-depth analysis of the event today with a look at the outfielders. Though many of the athletes today are two-way players, they will be cover here only as position players. Each player's full profile can be viewed by clicking on their picture. All exit velos taken from a tee. All at bats started with a 1-1 count.

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Outfielders

Angel Ackerman OF / SS / Choctaw, OK / 2020 A proportional and lean 5-foot-8, 155-pound frame. Offensively, the right-handed hitter bats from a slightly open and athletic base with some rhythm in his hands. Uses a reverse toe-tap load for timing, short to contact, slightly uphill path. In BP, showed and all fields approach with some lift, mostly barrels, 80 mph exit velo. Runs a 4.42 home-to-first. Defensively, shows quick twitch actions in the outfield with a high motor. Gets good jumps and takes clean routes. Some stiffness on the throw, 78 mph with some accuracy. In the game, went 1-for-3 with a single.

Michael Adair OF / OF / Fort Gibson, OK / 2020 A physical 6-foot, 170-pound frame with strength. Offensively, the left-handed hitter bats from a wide set-up with his toes turned in and some rhythm in his hands. Uses a short load and short stride with a late heel plant for timing, hands are short and quick to the ball with an uphill path, good extension, and a rotational finish. In BP, shows a pull approach with some lift, flat and in the middle when he needs to be, consistent barrels, very good round, 83 mph exit velo. Runs a 4.38 home-to-first. Defensively, shows athletic actions, comes through the ball well. Throws from a an over the top slot with some arm-side run, 78 mph with accuracy. In the game, went 2-for-3 with two hard hit singles and a walk.

Grayson Adams LHP / OF / Bethany, OK / 2021 A long and lean 6-foot-1, 152-pound frame with plenty of room to add size and strength. Offensively, the left-handed hitter bats from an upright and slightly open set-up with some rhythm in his hands. Uses a moderate leg kick and load with a flat bat path. In BP, shows a mostly flat all-fields approach, some barrels, 79 mph exit velo. Runs a 4.70 home-to-first. Defensively, shows consistent and clean actions. Throws from a loose and easy 3/4 slot with excellent accuracy that will continue to gain strength as Adams puts on size, 67 mph. In the game, went 0-for-3.

Hayden Blair RHP / OF / Sand Springs, OK / 2021 A proportional 5-foot-11, 190-pound frame with some strength. Offensively, the right-handed hitter bats from an open and narrow set-up with some rhythm in his hands. Uses a slight coil load an a moderate stride for timing, bat path is flat through extension. In BP, shows a middle of the field approach with occasional lift, some barrels, 66 mph exit velo. Runs a 4.73 home-to-first. Defensively, shows deliberate and consistent action. Throws from a short high-3/4 slot with accuracy, 73 mph. In the game, went 0-for-2 with a walk.

Jaxson Crull OF / LHP / Bixby, OK / 2020 A 5-foot-11, 155-pound proportional and lean frame with plenty of room to continue to add size and strength. Offensively, the left-handed hitter bats from a slightly closed and back leg heavy set-up with some rhythm throughout. Uses a small left lift that he gets down early, slightly uphill bat path with a high finish, some length. In BP, shows a mostly flat and pull approach finding consistent barrels, 85 mph exit velo. Runs a 4.27 home-to-first. Defensively, shows athletic and quick twitch actions, takes good routes. Throws from a high-3/4 slot with good carry and accuracy, 79 mph. In the game, went 2-for-3 with two singles, an RBI, and a stolen base.

William Edmunson OF / 3B / Homeschool, OK / 2021 A proportional 5-foot-10, 160-pound frame. Offensively, the right-handed hitter bats from a wide open, upright, and relaxed set-up with rhythm in his hands. Uses a moderate stride, tipping his barrel towards the pitcher just before launch, flat to contact with a high finish. In BP, shows some bat speed with some pop to to pull gap, consistent barrels, mostly flat, 77 mph exit velo.  Runs a 4.89 home-to-first. Defensively, shows consistent, clean, and deliberate actions. Throws with a very loose arm action from a 3/4 slot with some arm-side run and some accuracy, 73 mph. In the game, went 2-for-3 with two singles.

Larry Edwards OF / OF / Metro Christian Academy, OK / 2021 A developing 5-foot-8, 140-pound frame. Offensively, the right-handed hitter bats from a quiet and back-leg heavy set-up. Uses a smooth load, sinking into his backside before launching his hands on a flat plane to contact with a high finish. In BP, shows a an all fields approach with lift, some barrels, 72 mph exit velo. Defensively, shows smooth and clean actions with a natural feel, takes an extra shuffle at times on the throw. Arm circle is moderate coming through a high-3/4 slot, 65 mph with some accuracy. In the game, went 0-for-3.

Simon Goehler OF / RHP / Owasso, OK / 2021 A lean and proportional 5-foot-11, 160-pound frame. Offensively, the right-handed hitter bats from a balanced, even, and athletic set-up with some rhythm in his hands. Uses a smooth load with a big knee-knock leg kick for timing before launching his low set hands on an uphill path. In BP, shows a pull approach with lift, some barrels, 79 mph exit velo. Runs a 4.67 60. Defensively, shows some athleticism with clean actions. Throws from a long over the top slot with some stiffness, good carry and some accuracy, 69 mph. In the game, went 1-for-3 with an RBI single.

Hayden Huggins RHP / OF / Piedmont, OK / 2020 A developing 5-foot-8, 120-pound frame. Offensively, the left-handed hitter bats from a closed, upright, and relaxed set-up with some rhythm in his hands. Uses a long stride, stepping slightly closed with a short load and an arm bar, bat path is slightly uphill with length. In BP, shows an all fields approach with occasional lift, some barrels, 69 mph exit velo. Runs a 4.77 home-to-first. Defensively, charges the ball on the ground very well, showing good hands and footwork. Throws with a full arm circle coming through an over the top slot, 75 mph with some accuracy. In the game, went 0-for-3.

Scout Huggins RHP / OF / Edison Prep, OK / 2020 A physically advanced 6-foot-5, 215-pound frame with some strength throughout. Offensively, the right-handed hitter bats from a very narrow, open, and upright set-up with his barrel tipped towards the pitcher and rhythm in his hands. Uses a moderate and soft stride, flat bat path through extension, and some bat speed. In BP, shows a pull-gap approach, some barrels with strength, 85 mph exit velo. Runs a 5.15 home-to-first. Defensively, shows aggressive and confident actions with some athleticism. Throws with a clean and loose arm action through a high-3/4 slot, keeps the ball low and on target, 80 mph. In the game, went 0-for-3.

William Long RHP / OF / Metro Christian Academy, OK / 2021 A 5-foot-9, 145-pound developing frame with long legs. Offensively, the right-handed hitter bats from a wide open and upright set-up with some rhythm in his hands. Uses a slight knee-knock leg lift, short path to the ball, and flat through extension. In BP, shows a pull approach, mostly flat, some barrels, 68 mph exit velo. Runs a 5.03 home-to-first. Defensively, shows clean, deliberate, and consistent actions. Throws with a full and fluid arm action through a high-3/4 slot with some accuracy, 68 mph. In the game, went 1-for-2 with a hard hit single up the middle.

Gabe Ruoff OF / RHP / El Reno , OK / 2020 A very lean 5-foot-11, 135-pound frame with lots of room to add size and strength. Offensively, the left-handed hitter bats from a wide open and back leg heavy set-up with rhythm throughout. Uses a big knee-knock leg kick with a slight arm-bar load and a flat path through extension. In BP, shows a mostly flat pull approach, some barrels, 75 mph exit velo. Defensively, shows clean, aggressive, and athletic actions in the outfield. Throws with a full arm circle coming through a 3/4 slot, some accuracy, 69 mph. In the game, went 1-for-2 with a single and an HBP.

Chris Spry LHP / OF / Jenks, OK / 2020 A 5-foot-11, 200-pound frame with some strength throughout. Offensively, the right-handed hitter bats from a slightly narrow, back leg heavy, and quiet set-up. Uses a smooth load, small leg kick, and a flat path through extension with bat speed and strength. In BP, shows a pull-gap approach, mostly flat, consistent barrels, good round, 86 mph exit velo. Runs a 5.08 home-to-first. Defensively, shows clean, confident, and polished actions, takes an extra step before the throw at times. Arm action is full and fluid coming through an over the top slot with excellent accuracy and carry, 80 mph. In the game, went 1-for-2 with an RBI single.

Gabriel Williams OF / 3B / Washington , OK / 2020 A physically advanced 6-foot-2, 182-pound frame with strength throughout. Offensively, the right-handed hitter bats from a relaxed, upright, and quiet set-up. Uses a smooth and slow load with an arm-bar, slightly uphill path, and quality leg drive. In BP, shows a pull approach with lift, advanced strength and bat speed, hit a couple home runs, mostly barrels, 86 mph exit velo. Runs a 4.57 home-to-first. Defensively, shows deliberate, clean, and smooth actions. Throws with and easy full arm circle coming through a high-3/4 slot, good carry, 84 mph. In the game, went 2-for-2 with a single, RBI double, and an HBP.

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