Prep Baseball Report

Most Viewed Player Profiles of 2020: #7 - Cole Young


Greg Williams
Pennsylvania Director of Scouting


After drilling down into our google analytics we have compiled a list of the ten most visited Pennsylvania profiles on the Prep Baseball Report website in 2020. During the remainder of the year we will be counting down to number one. Today we continue with the 7th most viewed player profile of the calendar year (2,271 views).

Cole Young

Class of 2022 / SS

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2022
  • Primary Position: SS
  • High School: North Allegheny
    State: PA
  • Summer Team: Canes National 17U National
  • Height: 6-0
    Weight: 180lbs
  • Bat/Throw: L/R

Statistics

Position
6.66
60-yard
(02/23/20)
86
INF Velo
(02/23/20)
93
Exit Velo
(02/23/20)
Position
60-yard
6.66
INF Velo
86
Exit Velo
93

Scouting Report

2/23/20

The Duke commit featured advanced feel for an athletic and physical 6-foot, 170-pound frame with fluidity in his movements. The left-handed hitter begins with a balanced, even stance utilizing a leg-hang to initiate an easy, slightly uphill barrel path into the hitting zone. Showcased athleticism in the lower half with fluidity in the hips allowing for repeatable extension through the ball. Displayed a gap to gap approach during batting practice with the ability to demonstrate present pull-side juice and natural pull-side lift when thrown on the inner half. Featured advanced barrel control, consistently being on time with the baseball in the hitting zone. Recorded a 6.66 60-yard dash showing off the above-average athleticism he possesses in his actions. The primary shortstop flashed advanced footwork with a low center of gravity and quick, soft hands playing through the baseball. Took advantageous routes to the ball with feel for getting around the ball on the backhand side. A solid first step created ability to go get the slow roller, making throws from different arm angles with regularity. Notched an accurate 86 mph arm-strength across the diamond out of a fluid, high ¾ arm-slot and should stick on the left-side at the next level.

 

10/25/18

Young just has the look of a hitter. The 5-foot-10, 155-pound infielder found consistent barrels and showed the ability to cover the entire plate while using the whole field to spray line drives. A left-handed hitter, Young sets up crouched, rocking his weight back with a toe tap before striding out. His hands load into a power position before quickly working the barrel through the zone on a flat path, and culminating in a loose, two-handed finish. He gets excellent use out of his lower-half, and is aggressive with each swing while remaining balanced. His barrel stays in the zone for an impressive amount of time, and he looks like he may have a chance to hit at a very high level. Athletic with some quickness, Young is confident in the field, and will likely have college recruiters following him closely the next few years.



UPCOMING EVENTS

SHOWCASE STATE DATE LOCATION
2021 Preseason All-State - South/Central PA 02/06 Iron Horse Sports Complex
Super 60 Pro Showcase NATIONAL 02/07 MOSH Performance Center
2021 Preseason All-State - Pittsburgh (3PM Session) PA 02/07 All American Fieldhouse
2021 Preseason All-State - Pittsburgh (9AM Session) PA 02/07 All American Fieldhouse
2021 Northeast ProCase (2021 Grads Only) PA 02/13 Liberty Sports Arena
2021 Preseason All-State - Erie PA 02/13 Erie Premier Sports
2021 Preseason All-State - North/Central PA 02/14 Liberty Sports Arena
2021 Preseason All-State - East (11AM Session) PA 02/27 Keystone State Baseball Academy
2021 Preseason All-State East (3PM Session) PA 02/27 Keystone State Baseball Academy
2021 JR PA State Games Trials - Central PA 03/06 Liberty Sports Arena
2021 JR PA State Games Trials - East PA 03/14 Keystone State Baseball Academy
2021 JR PA State Games Trials - West PA 03/14 All American Fieldhouse

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