Player Spotlight 

Stone Thompson: 2B/SS, (2022) Har-Ber, AR. 5-foot-5, 145-pound mature frame. Athletic at the plate, Thompson had a max exit velocity of 89 mph. Started in an athletic open stance with a slow controlled load, then used a toe tap. Has explosive bat speed, short simple swing plane and good extension on his finish. He found lots of barrels with loud contact. Gap to gap approach. Smooth while in the infield, made throws at velocities up to 79 mph; had smooth rhythmic footwork, soft consistent hands, and a quick fluid exchange. Laterally, movements were athletic and fielded the ball out front. Consistent accuracy to the bag, used a high ¾ slot and a very quick arm action. Fluid on the mound, used a long arm action with a high ¾ arm angle while showing quick arm speed. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who uses some effort. Showed consistent balance point with in line shoulders. Lands square with an athletic finish. Threw his fastball 76-79 mph; had control low in the zone and slight action with straight movement. His 12/6 curveball (69-71) shows command low in the zone and tight action. 

Scout Evaluation 

Stone Thompson, Har-Ber, 2022, AR

Position: 2B/SS

Body: 5-foot-5, 145-pound mature frame.

Hit: (RHH) Begins in an athletic open stance with a slow controlled load, then uses a toe tap. Explosive bat speed. Good extension on his finish, short simple swing. Gap to gap approach. 

Power: 89 mph exit velocity. 

Defense:  (IF) Soft consistent hands, smooth rhythmic footwork, quick fluid exchange. Smooth.  Fielded the ball out front with athletic movement laterally. 

Arm: 79 mph infield velocity. Very quick arm action, high ¾ slot, consistent accuracy. 

Pitching: Fluid. Drop-and-drive delivery, some effort. High ¾ arm angle, quick arm speed, long arm action. Consistent balance point, in line shoulders, lands square, an athletic finish.

FB: T79. 76-79 mph. Low in the zone accuracy, slight action, straight movement. 

CB: 69-71 mph. Low in the zone control, tight action, 12/6 shape. 

5-Foot-5, 155-Pound frame, physical build with present strength, ran a 7.53, Offensively; open st, leg lift to stride, barrel set on way to land foot, backside leverages ground underneath body, short stroke, quick twitch, middle of field approach, leverage to pull side, aggressive approach, 86 mph exit velo, Defensively; active feet, athletic actions, fingers up to field, funnel to midline, glove pat to releaser short stroke average carry, 76 mph arm strength.

5-Foot-4, 129-Pound frame, athletic body room for growth, ran a 7.25, Offensively; open set, barrel rhythm toe tap to stride backside limited rotation barrel cocked at landing, quick front hip, pull side finish, short finish, line drive approach, 76 mph exit velo, Defensively; athletic actions, active feet, fingers down to field, funnel to midline, glove pat to throw, active feet to throw, short stroke, average carry, 70 mph arm strength.