CLASS OF 2027

It was a stellar showing for the Kennesaw State commit across the board as he led the Trojans to the next round of playoffs. Athletic 6-foot-0, 190-pounds with present tools throughout and projection remaining. Looked the part across both sides of the ball as he picked up a pull-side single in the box. The switch-hitter stays well-connected and utilizes a quick toe-tap load to stay balanced through the zone. Whip in the barrel is present with great hands in-zone and adjustability in the hands stand out while showing high-level bat-to-ball skills that show often in an all-fields approach. Fokken drew the start in a win-or-go-home game as he delivered with a masterful performance. The right-hander tossed 6.1 scoreless innings-pitched with 8 hits, 0 walks, and 8 strikeouts. Easy mover down the mound with present arm speed and ability to relate well from a ¾ arm slot. Attacks and fills up the zone with ease while boasting a 3-pitch mix and exudes confidence. Fastball lived 87-89 (T90 MPH) with some arm-side run. Advanced feel for the slider and was the go-to pitch at 74-76 with late-depth and tunneled extremely well off the fastball for plenty of whiffs in-the-zone. Changeup rounded out the arsenal and looked the part of a future advanced offering. Went R/R at will with arm-side fade and depth at 80-82. Fokken will be a significant piece for the Trojans playoff run and the two-way profile seemingly continues to grow with each look at the junior.

4/13/26

The Kennesaw State commit was impressive on both sides of the diamond. Behind the dish, he works really hard and does a good job keeping everything in front of him. He features a really good arm with accuracy as well. At the plate, he can swing it from both sides and looks a little better from the left side. Shows accuracy with the barrel with more power to be tapped into. Quiet lower half with a good feel for the strike zone; rarely swings through anything in the zone. Fokken moves really well for a catcher and shows the ability to play corner outfield spots and even some third base. Expect Fokken to continue trending upward and tap into more power. Versatility and athleticism give him multiple paths to impact a lineup at the next level.

6/03/25

Gunner Fokken, Carrollton (GA), 2027
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 6-0, 174-pounds.
Delivery: Nice and easy mover
Arm Action: RH. Athletic whippy arm.
FB: T85, 82-84 mph. Good life out of the hand T2238, 2044 average rpm.
SL: 69-72 mph. Really sharp with good break. Has advanced feel for it and can get the swing and miss or throw it for a strike T2240, 2126 average rpm.
CH: 77-78 mph. Shows good depth and horizontal movement. T1681, 1554 average rpm.
ATH: 7.32 runner in the 60. 1.75 and 4.02 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 19.50 max vertical.

6/03/25

Gunner Fokken, Carrollton (GA), 2027
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 6-0, 174-pounds.
Hit: Slightly open stance, upright upper body, almost level barrel. Upward bat path, meets ball out in front. 65.2 mph bat speed with 7 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 81.7 mph. 321' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-77 mph. Strong arm, quick arm action.
Defense: 1.97-2.16 pop times. Good transfers, Communicates.
ATH: 7.32 runner in the 60. 1.75 and 4.02 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 19.50 max vertical.

1/18/25

Gunner Fokken, Carrollton (GA), 2027
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 6-0, 171-pounds.
Delivery: Balanced delivery, solid use of lower half.
Arm Action: RH. 3/4 slot with a quick release.
FB: T83, 82-83 mph. Downplane with some jump at the plate. T2288, 2167 average rpm.
CB: 65-67 mph. Loose spin with occasonial 12/6 actions. T2033, 1966 average rpm.
CH: 72-74 mph. Straight actions with sink present, a few misses out of the zone. T1797, 1623 average rpm.
ATH: 1.77 and 4.25 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 21.90 max vertical.

1/18/25

Gunner Fokken, Carrollton (GA), 2027
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 6-0, 171-pounds.
Hit: SH. RH: Slightly open, hands further back around ear. LH: Similar to RH. RH: Solid barrel control with consistent line drive contact, good carry on ball flight. LH: Easy level swing with good approach up the middle. Solid carry overall. 62 mph bat speed with 7 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 82.2 mph. 294' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-78 mph. Short arm action, kept throws on a line.
Defense: 2.02-2.08 pop times. Recieves the ball well, soft hands.
ATH: 1.77 and 4.25 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 21.90 max vertical.
Vizual Edge: 79.62 Edge Score

10/27/24

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10/27/24

Gunner Fokken, Carrollton (GA), 2027
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 6-0, 171-pounds.
Hit: SH. Simple movements. Leverages frame well from both sides. Quick hands. Ability to change plane. Present ground-up strength.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 80.1 mph. 311' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-75 mph. Quick strong arm. Over the top angle. Accurate throws.
Defense: 1.92-2.00 pop times. Clean transfers. Smoth footwork and mechanics.
ATH: 7.82 runner in the 60. 1.85 and 4.28 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 25.60 max vertical.

6/04/24

Gunner Fokken, Carrollton High School (GA), 2027
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-10, 167-pounds.
Delivery: Uses lower half well, works from the back hip, clean delivery.
Arm Action: RH. Whippy arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T83, 81-82 mph. Great run, horizontal break, lives in the zone. T2279, 2198 average rpm.
CB: 66-68 mph. Generates whiffs with good break, plays well down in the zone. T2054, 1981 average rpm.
CH: 75-75 mph. T1833, 1722 average rpm.
ATH: 8.03 runner in the 60. 1.87 and 4.39 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 25.30 max vertical.

6/04/24

Gunner Fokken, Carrollton High School (GA), 2027
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-10, 167-pounds.
Hit: SH. Slightly open setup, hands by ear. LH: Gap to gap approach, barrels to whole field.; RH: Short, compact swing. 63.1 mph bat speed with 7 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 85 max exit velocity, averaged 81.7 mph. 275' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-72 mph. Loose/accurate arm action.
Defense: 2.10-2.16 pop times. Smooth mechanics, Moves well.
ATH: 8.03 runner in the 60. 1.87 and 4.39 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 25.30 max vertical.

4/04/24

We saw Fokken get some of his first varsity at bats at the Georgia Dugout Club at the beginning of the year. He splits time with Lane Bell behind the dish, and was able to get his first varsity innings on the mound in a tight game against Jefferson. The frame is long, lanky and he does a good job getting down the mound. Once he found the zone he settled in and managed to hold the tie for the Trojans. The fastball sat in the low 80;s with a good feel for spin early in the count. He will continue to progress as he sees more varsity time on the mound.

1/14/24

Gunner Fokken, Carrollton (GA), 2027
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-9, 150-pounds. Higher waisted, athletic and leaner.
Hit: SH. Slightly open stance. Smaller leg lift and drift into the swing. Developing pop, uses all fields. 62.1 mph bat speed with 7 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 76.9 mph. 279' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-72 mph. Quick, short. Uses the long hop.
Defense: 2.09-2.20 pop times. Blocks it up cleanly, great exchange and transfers.
ATH: 1.75 and 4.29 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 22.60 max vertical.

11/20/22

Fall Campus Tour: KSU

was the most impressive player at the event. A switch hitting catcher with advanced swing mechanics and a nearly identical swing from both sides? That’s like finding gold, especially when the kid is in middle school! This will prevent him from ever having to see a same side breaking ball, as all will break into his barrel. While both sides are clean, the left side is truly perfect and is honestly a work of art. It’s only an advantage that 75% or more of the pitchers he faces will be right handed. His hips control the lower half, with a smooth pace. He’s able to create optimal momentum while never straying far from his center of balance on the negative move or the forward move. This minimizes head movement, so he can track and adjust to any pitch underway. His hands are quietly active in one spot and the chest loads the hands for him on a perfect diagonal plane. Gunner has minimal separation but creates very efficient torque in the forward move. His perfect linear connection begins with the back elbow tucking with ease clearing the way for a knob led path that spends forever in the hitting zone. He hits from a perfect weight distribution (55% backside 45% front) with very balanced hands through the zone. The top hand stays palm up through contact, creating perfect backspin to the gaps. Defensively is more of the same, showing good footwork, great direction, and a quick transfer with a short and athletic arm action.

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