Simon
Wheeler

Van Buren High School, Class of 2020; 5-foot-10, 180-pound; OF/2B. At the plate, the right-handed hitter recorded an exit velocity of 84 mph. Started in tall stance with a small load, then used a short stride to start his swing. Displayed an upward swing plane and a level finish. From the outfield, he displayed a position velocity of 75 mph;his footwork was rhythmic and his exchange was natural. Had an-over-the-top slot and consistent accuracy to the base. In the 60-yard dash, he recorded a time of 7.5.

5-Foot-10, 180-Pound frame, physical build with present strength, Ran a 7.74, Offensively; simple load, simple set, barrel cocked at foot strike, jump to front leg at land, back knee works underneath body to contact, slight over rotation to contact with body, barrel works to middle, extension to middle, short finish, decelerate through extension, 75 mph exit velo, Defensively; attacks ball, fields outside left, transfer to right hip, quick exchange, short stroke, average carry, 73 mph arm strength.

10-21-18: Natural State Games: 5-Foot-10, 160-Pound frame, medium frame with room for strength, ran a 7.50 60, Offensively; even set simple load simple stride, raises to contact, repeatable positioning, flat stroke middle of field approach, barrel stays on plane, head leaves contact at times, 82 mph exit velo. Defensively; fields outside left, clean carry, raises to throw, minimal carry, limited backside, push off backside at release, 70 mph arm strength.