Player Spotlight 

Tristan Wheelus: C/3B, (2021) Russellville, AR. Connors State JC Commit, 5-foot-10, 195-pound physical frame. Advanced at the plate, Wheelus recorded an exit velocity of 95 mph. Started in a balanced athletic stance with a smooth compact load, then used a controlled stride. Bat speed was above average, displayed a short uphill swing plane and high finish. He found lots of barrels with loud contact. Gap to gap approach. Laterally, his movements were athletic. While catching, he produced a position velocity of 70 mph during throw downs; had soft sure hands, a quick clean exchange, and consistent smooth footwork. Displayed his ability to control the run game with a pop time of 1.96-2.04. Average flexibility and calm setup. Used a high ¾ slot and a quick arm action while showing consistent accuracy to the bag. 

Scout Evaluation 

Tristan Wheelus, Russellville, 2021, AR

Position: C/3B

Body: 5-foot-10, 195-pound physical frame.

Hit: (RHH) Started in a balanced athletic stance with a smooth compact load, then used a controlled stride. Above average bat speed. High finish, short uphill swing. Gap to gap approach. 

Power: 95 mph exit velocity. 

Defense: (C) 1.96-2.04 pop times. Soft sure hands, consistent smooth footwork, quick clean exchange. Solid. Average flexibility and calm setup.  Laterally, his movements were athletic. 

Arm: 70 mph catcher velocity. Quick arm action, high ¾ slot, consistent accuracy. 

Tristan Wheelus: C/3B, (2021) Russellville, AR. 5-foot-10, 195-pound physical frame. At the plate, the right-handed hitter showed his power ability with an exit velocity of 92 mph. Began in a strong stance with a quick load, then used a long stride to start his swing. Has electric bat speed, a flat swing plane and high finish. Barreled up a lot of balls throughout his round. While catching, recorded pop times of 2.03-2.11 , he made throws to second at velocities up to 74 mph; has next level hands, quick footwork and a twitchy exchange. An athletic setup with some flexibility. Showed a short arm action and a high ¾ slot. During the event, he recorded a 60 time of 7.36.  

Positional_Profile: C/3B

Body: 5-foot-10, 195-pound physical frame

Hit: RHH. Strong stance, quick load, long stride stride. Electric bat speed. High finish, flat swing. 

Power: 92  mph exit velocity. 

Defense: 2.03-2.11 pop times. 

Arm: RH. C - 74. Short arm action, high ¾ slot.

Russellville High School, Class of 2021; 5-foot-10, 195-pound solid frame; C/3B. During batting practice, the right-handed hitter showed power in the box with an exit velocity of 92 mph. Setup was comprised of athletic stance and a smooth load. Bat speed is explosive, shows a straight-to-the-ball swing plane and good extension on his finish. Uses a line drive approach in his path. He made strong throws to second and produced an efficient position velocity of 76 mph; displayed a twitchy exchange, next level hands and quick feet. Behind the plate, he showed his ability to throw runners out with an efficient pop time of 1.94-2.01; Had a compact arm action and an-over-the-top slot. He clocked a 60 time of 7.54 at the event.

5-Foot-10, 195-Pound frame, present strength, ran a 7.55, Offensively; Slightly open stance simple load simple stride barrel cocked at foot strike hand rhythm to hit, repeats swing, backside slight over rotate at times, pull side power, 91 mph exit velo, Defensively; transfer to midline, simple set up, quick transfer, quick release, pure carry, 76 mph arm strength, 1.86-1.92 pop time.

1-19-19: Open I.D.

5-Foot-10, 192-pound frame, physical framed body with present strength, ran a 7.33 60, Offensively; open stance, leg lift to stride, minimal space between feet at foot strike, sits on backside to hit, back knee works underneath back hip to contact, length in the back of swing, short finish, slight spin on backside to contact, rotates slightly past contact, 81 mph exit velo, Defensively; fields inside feet, fields with two hands, attacks balls, funnels to mid-line, clean arm stroke, good carry to throw, 75 mph arm strength.