Prep Baseball Report

Mountain State Spotlight: 2021 Will Ellis


Josh Kuykendall
West Virginia Director of Scouting

This fall, we will be taking a closer look at players from all across the Mountain State. Today, we look at Will Ellis, a 2021 RHP/OF from George Washington HS.

Will Ellis

Class of 2021 / OF

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2021
  • Primary Position: OF
  • High School: George Washington
    State: WV
  • Summer Team: Appalachian Aces
  • Height: 6-0
    Weight: 160lbs
  • Bat/Throw: R/R

Statistics

Pitching
78
Max FB
(12/30/18)
75 - 77
FB
(12/30/18)
63 - 64
CB
68 - 69
CH
Position
7.00
60-yard
(02/09/20)
78
INF Velo
85
OF Velo
(09/05/20)
89
Exit Velo
(06/15/20)
Position
60-yard
7.14
OF Velo
85
Exit Velo
84
Position
60-yard
7.03
OF Velo
84
Exit Velo
89
Trackman - Hitting
89.0
Exit Velocity (max)
(06/15/20)
85.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
(06/15/20)
275
Distance (avg)
(06/15/20)
314
Distance (max)
(06/15/20)
Sweet Spot %
(06/15/20)
Line Drive %
(06/15/20)
Fly Ball %
(06/15/20)
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
89
Exit Velocity (avg)
85.5
Distance (avg)
275
Distance (max)
314
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Blast - Hitting
21.4
Hand Speed (max)
(06/15/20)
19.9
Hand Speed (avg)
(06/15/20)
70.2
Bat Speed (max)
(06/15/20)
65.5
Bat Speed (avg)
(06/15/20)
Rot. Acc (max)
(06/15/20)
Rot. Acc (avg)
(06/15/20)
On Plane Eff (avg)
(06/15/20)
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
21.4
Hand Speed (avg)
19.9
Bat Speed (max)
70.2
Bat Speed (avg)
65.5
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)

Scouting Report

7/5/18 Defensively, gets behind the ball and catches at it's height. Plays threw ball in air and on ground showing confident glove hand and proper technique. Recorded arm strength of 78 mph on throws from the OF.

Offensively, 5-foot-11 160-pound, right-handed hitter initiates swing from slightly open set up with short stride without gaining ground to neutral. Separation, weight shift and hip turn are adequate. Swing path is uphill while working into a firm front side. A bat exit velocity of 83 mph was recorded. 

On the mound, the right-hander works out of a high 3/4 arm slot with repeatable, moderate effort delivery. Fastball sat 73-75 and was true. Curveball at 63-64 showed 11/5 shape, rolling action and moderate depth. Changeup was thrown with reasonable sell at 68-69 while being cut to the glove side.




 

UPCOMING EVENTS


SHOWCASE STATE DATE LOCATION
West Virginia Fall College Prospect Showcase WV 11/18 Pro Performance RX - Morgantown

West Virginia Fall College Prospect Showcase


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