In the realm of well-rounded ballplayers, Quentin Starbuck emerges as a standout prospect. Possessing a smaller yet athletic frame at 5'10", Starbuck displays versatility by excelling at shortstop, where his quick twitch movements and clean glove actions make him an asset. In the batter's box, Starbuck wields a left-handed flat swing path, consistently producing hard line drives to the middle of the field. As his high school journey unfolds, Starbuck's potential transition to the right side of the field at the next level adds another layer to his promising profile, making him a player to watch.
10/30/22
Positional Profile: SS/RHP Body: 5-8, 145-pounds. Short athletic frame with room for added size and strength. Delivery: High leg kick to a balanced slope descent, gets good extension for size/age, rotates around leg block, follows through with conviction. Arm Action: RH. ¾’s arm slot, lengthy to start, but tightens up as the arm moves forward, slight hitch as it does. FB: T76.5, 75-76 mph. High vertical break on the fastball, displays some command. T1960, 1892 average rpm. CB: 63-65 mph. Both breaking balls are difficult to distinguish, but it’s less of an issue because both profile with high movement and good deception. Solid intent and use of the pitch. T2268, 2189 average rpm. SL: 65-66 mph. T2209, 2166 average rpm. CH: 70-70 mph. Intent is good on the change-up, tends to miss arm side, but able to effectively kill speed and spin. T1331, 1288 average rpm.
10/30/22
Positional Profile: SS/RHP Body: 5-8, 145-pounds. Short athletic frame with room for added size and strength. Hits: LHH. Wide base with hands starting low around shoulder height. High leg lift load with flat bat, profiles as a line drive to fly ball hitter to the pullside. Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 79 MPH. 264' max distance. Arm: RH. INF-81 mph.Strong arm in the infield, lower whippy slot. Defense: Good athletic first step with confidence in the glove, moves well side to side with accurate arm. Run: 7.12 runner in the 60. Vizual Edge: 50.85 Edge Score
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Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-8, 145-pounds. Short athletic frame with room for added size and strength.
Delivery: High leg kick to a balanced slope descent, gets good extension for size/age, rotates around leg block, follows through with conviction.
Arm Action: RH. ¾’s arm slot, lengthy to start, but tightens up as the arm moves forward, slight hitch as it does.
FB: T76.5, 75-76 mph. High vertical break on the fastball, displays some command. T1960, 1892 average rpm.
CB: 63-65 mph. Both breaking balls are difficult to distinguish, but it’s less of an issue because both profile with high movement and good deception. Solid intent and use of the pitch. T2268, 2189 average rpm.
SL: 65-66 mph. T2209, 2166 average rpm.
CH: 70-70 mph. Intent is good on the change-up, tends to miss arm side, but able to effectively kill speed and spin. T1331, 1288 average rpm.
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-8, 145-pounds. Short athletic frame with room for added size and strength.
Hits: LHH. Wide base with hands starting low around shoulder height. High leg lift load with flat bat, profiles as a line drive to fly ball hitter to the pullside.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 79 MPH. 264' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-81 mph.Strong arm in the infield, lower whippy slot.
Defense: Good athletic first step with confidence in the glove, moves well side to side with accurate arm.
Run: 7.12 runner in the 60.
Vizual Edge: 50.85 Edge Score