OK Winter Open: Outfielder Analysis
February 11, 2019
The OK Winter Showcase was held at the World Baseball Outreach facility in Tulsa, OK on Sunday, December 16th. This one day event featured over 60 prospects in the 2019-2022 from around the state showcasing their skills in front of PBR staff and college coaches.
This talented event saw impressive numbers in every category, including seven sub seven second 60s, seven 90+ exit velos, seven arms that were 80+ across the infield (top 92), five arms that were 85+ from the outfield (top 97), and four pitchers that were 86+ (top 92)
Today, we take an in-depth look at the 14 outfielders from the event. Although a few of them are solid two-way players, they will be covered here only as position players, with pitching analysis already on their profiles.
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BRYSON AKINSOF / RHP / KEOTA, OK / 2021A proportional 6-foot-1, 180-pound frame. Offensively, the right-handed hitter bats from a back leg heavy and closed stance with some rhythm in his hands set high and back. Uses a crouching load and slight leg lift with almost no stride before pulling his hands through a slightly uphill path with a short finish. In BP, shows an all fields spray approach with a few barrels, 77 mph exit velo. Runs a 7.88 60. Defensively, shows deliberate and mostly clean footwork coming through the ball in using a short shuffle instead of a crow hop. Arm action is long in the back coming through a high-¾ slot with some stiffness, 67 mph from the outfield with some accuracy. |
KYLER AYRESOF / LHP / SOUTHMOORE, OK / 2019The recent Seminole State commit has a lean and projectable 6-foot-4, 190-pound frame with wiry strength and plenty of room to add size and strength. Offensively, the left-handed hitter bats from a slightly open, back leg heavy, and quiet set up. Uses a small kneed knock load before launching his hands on a flat path through extension with some length and advanced bat speed. In BP, shows a middle to opposite field and mostly flat approach with occasional lift, mostly barrels, 95 mph exit velo. Runs a 7.13 60. Defensively, shows clean and consistent footwork with a step behind before throwing with a long arm stroke through and over the top slot with advanced arm speed and accuracy at 89 mph from the outfield. |
EMERICO DAVILAOF / UNION, OK / 2019A proportional 5-foot-10, 170-pound lean frame with some strength and room to add more. Offensively, the left-handed hitter bats from an athletic, quiet, and slightly front foot heavy set-up. Uses a smooth load with a slight leg left and very short stride, before launching his hands on a flat and rotational path through extension with advanced bat speed. In BP, shows a middle of the field and line drive approach with occasional lift, almost all barrels, 92 mph exit velo. Runs a 6.86 60. Defensively, shows clean, confident, and controlled actions charging through the baseball with above average hands. Throws with a moderate arm stroke coming through a high-¾ slot with accuracy at 79 mph from the outfield. |
CAMERON DUNCANOF / RHP / POTEAU, OK / 2020A lean 5-foot-11, 150-pound frame with plenty of room to add size and strength. Offensively, the right-handed hitter bats from an open and slightly back leg heavy set-up with rhythm throughout. Uses a slight rocking load with an arm bar before pulling his hands through a flat path with some length through extension. In BP, shows a middle of the field and flat approach, some barrels, 81 mph exit velo. Runs a 7.16 60. Defensively, shows clean and aggressive actions, charges the ball well and gets rid of it quickly. Throws with a long arm stroke coming through an over the top slot with accuracy and some carry at 71 mph from the outfield. |
CHRISTIAN DUNCANRHP / OF / POTEAU, OK / 2020A lean 6-foot-1, 175-pound frame with some strength and room to add more. Offensively, the right-handed hitter bats from an open and upright set-up with high set hands. Uses a big leg kick and long stride before launching his hands on a flat path through extension with some barrel strength. In BP, shows a middle to opposite field and flat approach with almost all barrels, 87 mph exit velo. Runs a 7.28 60. Defensively, shows short and quick footwork, comes through the ball deliberately with average hands. Throws with a full arm stroke coming through a high-¾ slot with accuracy and some carry at 85 mph from the outfield. |
LARRY EDWARDSOF / METRO CHRISTIAN ACADEMY, OK / 2021A 6-foot, 165-pound lean frame with lots of room to add size and strength. Offensively, the right-handed hitter bats from an upright, open, and slightly narrow stance with rhythm in his hands. Uses a short and smooth load with a small hand pump and long stride before launching his hands on a slightly uphill path through extension. In BP, shows a middle to pull and flat approach with some bat speed, almost all barrels, 82 mph exit velo. Runs a 7.18 60. Defensively, shows clean, confident, and athletic actions coming through the ball well. Throws with a full arm stroke coming through an over the top slot with accuracy at 78 mph from the outfield. |
TYLER HENRYRHP / OF / BLANCHARD , OK / 2019A lean 6-foot-2, 185-pound frame with some strength and room to add more. Offensively, the right-handed hitter bats from an open, back leg heavy, and crouched set-up with some rhythm in his hands. Uses a smooth kneed knock leg kick and slight hand load before launching them on a slightly uphill path with some barrel strength. In BP, shows a middle of the field and flat approach with some bat speed and barrel strength, almost all barrels, 85 mph exit velo. Runs a 7.73 60. Defensively, shows clean, controlled, confident, and deliberate actions with above average hands. Uses a full arm stroke coming through an over the top slot with accuracy and carry at 86 mph from the outfield. |
KOBE HOUSEMANOF / C / MACARTHUR, OK / 2020A developing 5-foot-7, 160-pound frame. Offensively, the right-handed hitter bats from a back leg heavy and even set-up with some rhythm in his hands. Uses a slight leg lift, long stride, and arm-bar load before launching his hands on a slightly uphill path through extension. In BP, shows a pull gap approach with some lift and almost all barrels, 82 mph exit velo. Runs a 7.13 60. Defensively, charges the ball very well with quickness, athleticism, confidence, and well above average hands, getting rid of the ball quickly. Throws with a moderate arm stroke coming through a high-¾ slot with some accuracy at 73 mph from the outfield. |
JAXON MCTYREOF / RHP / SALLISAW, OK / 2021A proportional 5-foot-11, 180-pound frame with some strength. Offensively, the right-handed hitter bats from a narrow, open, upright, and relaxed set-up. Uses a moderate hanging leg kick and hand load before launching them on a short and flat path through extension. In BP, shows a middle of the field and mostly flat approach with occasional lift and some bat speed, mostly barrels, 84 mph exit velo. Runs a 7.18 60. Defensively, shows clean and confident actions with above average hands. Throws with a full arm stroke through a near over the top slot, showing arm speed and accuracy at 87 mph from the outfield. |
OWEN SEATOF / SS / NOAH HOMESCHOOL, OK / 2021A developing 5-foot-9, 150-pound frame. Offensively, the right-handed hitter bats from a slightly closed, balanced, and upright set-up with some rhythm throughout. Uses a smooth load and short stride before launching his hands on a flat path to contact with a high finish. In BP, shows an all fields and flat approach, mostly barrels, 78 mph exit velo. Runs a 6.89 60. Defensively, charges the ball with quick, athletic, and confident actions with above average hands. Uses a full arm stroke coming through an over the top slot with some accuracy at 78 mph from the outfield. |
TATE WILKINSOF / C / DUNCAN , OK / 2021A lean and muscular 5-foot-10, 180-pound frame with strength. Offensively, the right-handed hitter bats from an open, upright, narrow, and relaxed set-up with rhythm in his hands. Uses a quick and long stride before launching his hands on a short and flat path to contact with a high finish, advanced bat speed and barrel strength. In BP, shows a middle of the field approach with consistent lift and pop, some barrels, 94 mph exit velo. Runs a 9.94 60. Defensively, shows short, quick, and controlled footwork charging the ball on the ground. Throws with a big crow hop and moderate arm stroke coming through an over the top slot with some accuracy and carry at 76 mph from the outfield. |
ELI WOHLOF / C / PONCA CITY , OK / 2020A lean and athletic 5-foot-9, 165-pound frame with some strength. Offensively, the right-handed hitter bats from a slightly open, athletic, and quiet set-up. Uses a big reverse toe-tap stride before launching his hands on an efficient and flat path through extension with bat speed. In BP, shows a middle to pull and flat approach with occasional lift, almost all barrels, 85 mph exit velo. Runs a 7.18 60. Defensively, shows advanced quick, clean, confident, and athletic actions as he charges the ball on the ground. Throws with a full arm stroke coming through an over the top slot with carry and some accuracy at 82 mph from the outfield. |
KADEN WRIGHTOF / RHP / BIXBY, OK / 2022A lean 5-foot-10, 155-pound frame with plenty of room to add size and strength. Offensively, the right-handed hitter bats from a open and back leg heavy set-up with rhythm in his hands. Uses a smooth knee knock load and big knee-knock leg kick before launching his hands on an uphill path through extension with some bat speed. In BP, shows an opposite field approach with some lift and some barrels, 85 mph exit velo. Runsa 7.06 60. Defensively, aggressive actions through the ball with above average hands. Throws with full and clean arm stroke coming through a high ¾ slot with accuracy and some carry at 82 mph from the outfield. |
ROBERTO ZAMORA IIIOF / OF / SOUTHMOORE, OK / 2019A lean 5-foot-10, 157-pound frame with lots of room to add size and strength. Offensively, the right-handed hitter bats from a wide open and back leg heavy set-up with rhythm in his hands. Uses a slight leg lift and moderate stride before pulling his hands through a flat path through extension, hitting from his front foot. In BP, shows a middle of the field and flat approach, some barrels, 81 mph exit velo. Runs a 7.70 60. Defensively, shows well advanced athletic, confident, and clean actions charging the ball with well above average hands. Throws with a full arm stroke coming through a high-¾ slot with carry and accuracy at 82 mph from the outfield. |
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