Elite Prospect Showcase Spotlight: 2020 OF Drew Butera

6/27/17 Has added 15 pounds to a solid 5-foot-11, 165-pound frame in the past six months.  Right-handed hitter starts from a wide, slightly open stance and sits on back side well, utilizing a strong hip turn to create an 84 mph bat exit velocity.  Consistently barreled baseballs during a solid round of batting practice.  Showcased quick feet and a clean transition with 74 mph arm strength out of the crouch with a top pop time of 2.10.  Ran a 7.38 60-yard dash and displayed above average 85 mph arm strength from the outfield.

1/14/17 5-foot-10, 160-pound right-handed hitter starts from an open stance and initiates his swing with a short leg-lift stride. Displayed a feel for the barrel and the ability to create backspin with a bat exit velocity of 80 mph. Quiet receiver with above average arm strength (75 mph from the crouch) flashed pop times of 2.16-2.22 with quick feet and a clean transition. Also showed athletic actions as an outfielder with good carry on throws of 85 mph during his defensive workout. Completed well-rounded outing by running a 7.25 60-yard dash.