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OK Top Prospect Games Analysis: Corner Infielders

July 26, 2017

 Andy Urban
Oklahoma Scouting Director

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Prep Baseball Report Oklahoma hosted the Top Prospect Games at the University of Central Oklahoma on Tuesday, June 6th. This event hosted nearly 50 of the top 2018 graduates from around the state for a pro showcase followed by a game. PBR staff along with 15 colleges were on hand to scout, recruit, and evaluate. 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. Over the next week and a half, we will be taking an in-depth look at each player from the event position by position.Though many of these corner infielders are two-way players, they will be covered today as infielders. Each player's full profile can be viewed by clicking on their picture. All exit velos taken from a tee. 

Click Here, for a complete PDF spreadsheet of times and velocities. All players are 2018's.

 Corner Infielders

John Baer LHP / 1B / Edmond Santa Fe, OK / 2018

A 6-foot, 245-pound frame. Offensively, the left-handed hitter bats from an upright, slightly narrow stance with high-set hands. Uses a smooth load, collapsing on his back side, takes a moderate stride and shows a flat path through extension. In BP, shows a middle to opposite field approach, found consistent barrels, overall a very good round, 84 mph exit velo. Runs an 8.42 60. At first base, shows clean and deliberate actions, some stiffness on the throw, very accurate arm, 60 mph. In the game, was 1-for-4 with a hard hit single to left.

Jacob Chairess RHP / 3B / Southmoore , OK / 2018

A 5-foot-10, 185-pound frame. Offensively, the right-handed hitter bats from an open, slightly front foot heavy set-up with rhythm throughout. Uses a smooth, knee-knock load with a hand pump for timing, flat path to contact with some length and a high finish. In BP, shows a mostly middle of the field and flat approach, some barrels, 81 mph exit velo. Defensively, shows deliberate feet, clean and consistent hands, throws from a 3/4 slot with strength and some accuracy, 80 mph. In the game, went 0-for-2.

Ethan Crews 3B / Choctaw , OK / 2018

A 5-foot-11, 180-pound proportional frame with some strength throughout. Offensively, the right-handed hitter bats from an athletic, quiet, and a slightly back leg heavy set-up. Uses a short load and stride with a late barrel tilt, bat path is flat through contact with strength. In BP, shows a mostly flat, pull approach, some barrels, 87 mph exit velo. Runs a 7.39 60. Defensively, shows all around above average actions. In the game, went 2-for-3 with two singles, a stolen base, and an RBI.

Beau Driver 3B / SS / Tuttle, OK / 2018

A 5-foot-11, 195-pound broad shouldered frame. Offensively, the right-handed hitter bats from a wide, front foot heavy set-up with rhythm in his hands. Uses a rocking load, small stride, flat path to contact with a high finish. In BP, shows a middle to pull approach, mostly flat with some lift, showed much more bat speed and strength than his 77 mph exit velo would suggest, overall a good round. Runs a 7.74 60. Defensively, shows clean and methodical actions, very accurate arm from a high-3/4 slot, 76 mph across the diamond. In the game, went 2-for-4 with two doubles and an RBI, was consistently on time. 

Dillon Hunter 1B / 3B / Talihina, OK / 2018

A 6-foot-3, 220-pound proportional frame. Offensively, the right-handed hitter bats from an athletic, relaxed set-up. Uses a quick hand load and short stride with a slight arm bar, bat path sweeps, slightly uphill, and has some length. In BP, shows a pull approach with some lift, some barrels, 77 mph exit velo. Runs an 8.03 60. Defensively, shows methodical actions, very short arm action with a quick release, 65 mph, some accuracy. In the game, went 0-for-3. 

AJ Moore 3B / Moore, OK / 2018

A 6-foot, 194-pound frame with strength. Offensively, the right-handed hitter bats from an upright and quiet set-up. Uses a small hand load and moderate stride before launching his hands with bat speed and strength on a flat path to contact and showing excellent leg drive. In BP, shows a middle to pull approach with some lift, barreling almost every ball, very good round, 90 mph exit velo. Runs a 7.38 60. Defensively, shows bouncy athletic actions with soft and consistent hands and active feet, throws from an easy low-3/4 slot with some arm strength and accuracy, 76 mph. In the game, went 1-for-4 with a well struck RBI double down the right field line.

Carson Orton RHP / 1B / Heritage Hall, OK / 2018

A 6-foot-1, 215-pound, thick bodied broad frame with strength. Offensively, the right-handed hitter bats from an athletic, front foot heavy set-up with some rhythm throughout. Uses a smooth rocking load with a moderate stride and slight arm bar, slightly uphill path with bat speed and strength. In BP, shows a pull gap approach with pop, barreled almost every ball, excellent round, 87 mph exit velo. Runs a 7.64 60. Defensively, shows average actions, throws from a low-3/4 slot with a loose arm, some accuracy, 72 mph. In the game, went 2-for-4 with an RBI double that one-hopped the wall in center field. 

Lane Porter 3B / 2B / Carl Albert, OK / 2018

A 5-foot-10, 160-pound lean frame with some wiry strength. Offensively, the right-handed hitter bats from an upright, narrow set-up with rhythm in his hands. Uses a slight leg lift and long stride, short to the ball with good extension through contact. In BP, shows a pull gap approach with some lift, mostly barrels, 83 mph exit velo. Has continued to lower his 60 time, now sub 7 at 6.96. Defensively, shows quick and athletic feet and good hands that could easily play at second base as well, throws from a 3/4 slot with a quick arm and some accuracy, 76 mph.

Brooks Red 1B / 3B / Arapaho Butler, OK / 2018

A 6-foot-3, 220-pound thick and durable frame with strength throughout. Offensively, the right-handed hitter bats from an athletic, slightly wide set-up with lots of rhythm throughout. Uses a smooth load and late barrel tip before launching his hands on a mostly flat path through contact with bat speed and strength. In BP, shows a middle to opposite field approach with some lift, consistently barreled balls, an impressive round, 91 mph exit velo. Runs an 8.23 60. Defensively, shows clean and smooth actions with sure hands, throws from a low-3/4 slot with some accuracy, 74 mph. In the game, was 0-for-3, but put a couple of good swings on the ball. 


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