Shane
Berney

Shane Berney: 1B/OF, (2027) North Haven, CT. 5-foot-11, 180-pound. Above average advanced at the plate, Berney's 94 mph exit velocity ranks him 1st at the event. (73.9 mph bat speed average). (22.0 mph hand speed average). Starts in an athletic closed stance with a smooth load, then uses a controlled small leg kick. Bat speed is explosive, displays a short upward swing plane and high finish. He found multiple barrels with tons of loud contact. Pull side aggressive approach. Above average in the outfield, his best throws to the infield topped out at 82 mph; showed soft hands, athletic quick feet, and a twitchy exchange. Laterally, movements were average and fielded the ball out front to the side. Had a short compact arm action and a high ¾ slot with consistent accuracy to the base. Recorded a 60 time of 8.14 at the event. Projectable on the mound, showed a short clean arm action and a high ¾ arm angle with quick arm speed Stretch only up-tempo type pitcher and uses some effort. In line shoulders with an strong balance point. Lands square with an athletic upright finish. Threw his fastball 76-78 mph; showed arm side control and sinking action. (Max spin 1835; Avg 1716). Threw his 11/5 slider (69-71) with glove side command and late action. (Max spin 1703; Avg 1681). 

Exit Velocity: 94 mph

Arm Velocity: 82 mph

60-Yard Dash: 8.14

Shane Berney: 1B/OF, (2027) Hamden Hall, CT. 5-foot-11, 180-pound. (74.5 mph bat speed average). (21.3 mph hand speed average). Begins in a balanced stance with a controlled load, then uses a small leg kick. Has a simple upward swing plane, efficient bat speed and high finish. Solid while in the infield, made throws at velocities up to 80 mph; shows consistent feet, a natural exchange, and sure hands. Solid recorded an outfield position velocity of 84 mph; shows a natural exchange, sure hands, and consistent feet. Movements laterally were athletic and he fields the ball out front. Used a high ¾ slot with a quick arm action. During the event, clocked a 60 time of 7.7.

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Scouting Report: 5-foot-10, 170-pound, strong, thick, athletic frame. A left-handed hitter, shows monster power to pull side, collected multiple hits, with multiple extra base hits. Offensively is balanced, competes and plays extremely hard. Defensively, glove needs softening, arm has strength, outfield could be the spot at the next level. Legitimate power guy.