Prep Baseball Report

Junior Spotlight: OF Easton Petitt (Cabell Midland)


Dan Williams
West Virginia Director of Scouting

As we move into the winter months and begin preparations for 2018 we will periodically highlight prospects that have made an impression over the summer and fall. Today we take a look at OF Easton Petitt (Cabell Midland).

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Easton Petitt

Class of 2019 / OF

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2019
  • Primary Position: OF
    Secondary Position: 2B
  • High School: Cabell Midland
    State: WV
  • Summer Team: WV Gamers
  • Height: 5-11
    Weight: 145lbs
  • Bat/Throw: R/R

Statistics

Position
6.70
60-yard
82
OF Velo
86
Exit Velo
4.29
H-1st
(05/30/17)

Scouting Report

10/08/17 Initiates swing from neutral set up with aggressive stride and weight shift while staying square. Works well away from hands in achieving considerable separation. Hands are quick and direct to baseball. Hips are quick with an aggressive turn demonstrated. There is subtle top half drift. Overall mechanics are sound an actions are athletic. Benefit would be gained from avoiding top half drift and staying behind baseball with leverage.

Defensively, speed and athleticism are obvious in OF. Petitt makes decisive reads and takes direct angles with commitment to getting behind baseball.. He stays in line and follows throws with accurate arm. There is confidence and aggression in attacking and playing through ball on ground.

5/31/17
A right-handed hitter that starts in a taller setup. Loading sequence is fluid. Swings the bat with intent. Very impressive bat speed and strength through the zone. Consistently produced line drives with backspin in batting practice. In the outfield he has athleticism to his actions. Shows feel for the position. Arm strength is above average for his age and throws were on target.

Home to First: 4.29
Outfield Velocity: 78
Exit Velocity: 8

2/12/17 - 60 Time: 6.78, Position Velocity: OF-82, Exit Velocity: 84

7/6/16 5-foot-10, 140-pound thinner, athletic body frame. Right-handed hitter starts his stance from a wider base using a minimal, rhythmic weight shift with his lower half to his back leg to generate power. Has a fluid load with his hands moving to his back shoulder. Swings with a level bat path through the zone, finishing with a two-handed follow through. Showed the ability to use both sides of the field during his round of batting practice. Reached a top exit velocity of 77 mph and ran a 6.99 60-yard dash. From the outfield, he shows good footwork and approaches the ball effectively. Throws with a high ¾ slot with 79 mph arm strength.




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