Summer Spotlight 2024 OF Andres Hurkmans (Pittsburgh Central Catholic)

 

Physical: 6-foot-0, 185 pounds; Athletic, slight build. 6.98 runner in the 60.

Offensively: RHH. Even setup, with feet just outside his shoulders; upright bat position. Lifts hands with an up and down stride for timing. Stays behind the ball while showing a strong lower half. Showed a slight lift to the ball with a two handed finish.  More line drives than flyballs and groundballs with a peak exit velocity of 97 MPH via Trackman. Displayed a gap to gap approach with some pull side pop.

Defensively: Starts with an upright /tall setup; walks into ready position while utilizing a quick first step. Hands are off to the side with a clean transfer. Moderate arm circle from a low 3/4 arm slot.   OF - 85 MPH.

 

 

Physical: Muscular, projectable 6-foot, 185lb frame. 6.97 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Offensively: RHH. Upright, slightly open stance, as the hands operated deeper off of the shoulder. Utilized a short lift and replace stride to initiate a flat, rotational path into the hitting zone with ability to maintain plane. Some lengthy parts at times, but produced consistent line drives to the pull-side of the field in this look from a taller posture. Recorded a T92 mph bat-exit velocity (84 mph AVG) and landed an 82% sweet spot rate. 

Defensively: The outfielder showcased corner actions with a timed up glove-hand off his left side and balanced lower half. Delivered an accurate 81 mph arm-strength positionally from a moderate H ¾ slot.

 

 

Physical: 6-foot-0, 185 pounds; Average, proportional build. 7.29 runner in the 60.

Offensively: RHH. Even setup, with feet shoulder width apart; upright bat position. Keeps hands slotted by the shoulder with an up and down stride for timing. Stays behind the ball while showing a strong lower half. Showed a direct swing path with a two handed finish. More line drives than flyballs and groundballs with a peak exit velocity of 90 MPH via Trackman.

Defensively: Starts with an upright /tall setup; walks into ready position while showing choppy feet. Hands are out in front with a clean transfer. Long arm swing from a high 3/4 arm slot. OF - 76 MPH.