Prep Baseball Report

PA State Games Preview: Will Ellis


Josh Kuykendall
West Virginia Director of Scouting

With the PA State Games just a week away, we will begin a series of articles highlighting players in attendance that are representing West Virginia. We continue today by highlighting George Washington OF, 2021 Will Ellis. Ellis is currently ranked 20th overall in the 2021 class, and the third ranked outfielder.

West Virginia Scouting Director Josh Kuykendall on Ellis: "Will has been an under-the-radar prospect for the past year and a half. He has a solid frame, and the ability to play either corner position in the outfield at a high level."

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

2/09/20

 

6-foot, 160-pound right-handed hitter starts from a square stance and initiates his swing with a lift-and-replace stride. Displayed balance throughout with a line drive, middle of the field approach. Registered a bat exit velocity of 84 mph and ran a 7.00 60-yard dash. Played through the baseball routinely in the outfield with accurate 82 mph arm strength to home plate.

 

12/30/18

 

Offensively, the 5-foot-11, 160-pound primary pitcher starts in a neutral, athletic stance. Displayed a simple, effective swing that he shows well. Looks to drive the ball with a slight launch. A 82 mph exit velocity was recorded.

Defensively, Ellis fields the ball inside of his body and displays athletic lateral movement. An accurate arm was also displayed. He also ran a 7.45 - 60. A 76 mph positional velocity was recorded. Overall, Ellis is a solid player and one to watch in the 2021 class.

On the mound, Ellis showed an easy, repeatable motion out of a 3/4 arm slot. His FB sat 75-77, and topped at 78 mph. CB sat 62-63 mph, along with a CH at 65-67 mph. His low effort delivery coupled with his overall athleticism makes him a player to follow in the 2021 class.

 

7/05/18

 

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.

 


+ CLICK HERE to view the complete roster (Team West Virginia is Team 24). ***Note: Ty Walton, a 2023 from Tyler Consolidated, is located on Team 15

UPCOMING EVENTS

SHOWCASE STATE DATE LOCATION
Summer Kickoff & Junior Futures Games Trials III WV 07/07 University of Charleston
2020 Eastern Panhandle College Prospect Showcase WV 07/14 Golden Park
PBR Junior Future Games NATIONAL 07/29 LakePoint Sports