Easton
Rogers

Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Physical: 6-4, 210-pounds; Long, athletic build. 7.78 runner in the 60.
Offensively: RHH. Open setup, with feet shoulder width apart; flat bat to start. Short take back with the hands with a moderate leg kick for timing. Drifts into contact while showing a strong lower half. Showed a flat swing path with a finish around the back. More line drives than fly balls and ground balls with a peak exit velocity of 94 MPH via Trackman. Showed feel for barrel and on-plane efficiency, power flashes now and projects further with his bat speed and strength gains.
Defensively: Starts with a balanced setup; uses prep hop while showing active feet. Hands are out in front while funneling to the hip before transfer. Moderate arm circle from a standard 3/4 arm slot. 1B - 79 MPH. Big target, gets ball out quickly, feet work well, displayed feel for nuanced footwork for the position.

Pitching: Uses a glove side setup while using a side step. Mid chest leg drive with shoulders above the hips. Has a moderate stride landing inline with the plate. Short take back while arm stays in line with 2B; Spins off 1B side with finish. FB: Peak velo of 77 MPH, while sitting 75-76 MPH; straight action. CB: 58-60 MPH; slurve  like action. CH: 71-73 MPH; runs. Short takeaway with some ability to hide behind his head, FB/CHG movement patterns and feel complement each other well.

Rogers is a 6-foot, 155-pound, right-handed pitcher in Kansas’ 2024 class. Rogers has a lean frame, long limbs, easy delivery with smooth actions, works at a slower tempo, raw ability, rushed delivery at times, high glove side for added deception, loose arm action, high three-quarter release. Fastball is 73-75 mph, arm side run, throw for strikes, changeup is 65-69 mph, curveball is 58-60 mph, gradual action, 11-to-5 shape, located mostly to the top of the zone. With Rogers lean frame, slender build and easy arm action, he is a prospect to keep an eye on as he develops.