Alec
Harer

Uncommitted. Currently ranked No. 207 in the state. Lean, high-waisted 6-foot-1, 172-pound frame. Harer started at second base and batter leadoff for the Lions, putting together a strong day at the plate by going 2-for-4, with two doubles, two runs scored, and one RBI. The switch hitter swung it well consistently from the left-hand side, showing a strong feel for the barrel with two hard hit doubles to both sides of the field and a deep drive into center field for a fly out. A still uncommitted prospect to keep an eye on.

Uncommitted. Harer hit 9-for-18 on the week with one home run and one double. He finished with nine runs scored and three RBIs.

OF Alec Harer (St. Viator, 2027) is an uncommitted switch-hitting outfielder who has made noticeable strides in his game since our last look. Standing at a high-waisted 6-foot-1, 172-pounds with some noticeable strength throughout, he swung it well from both sides. He displayed a loose, flat path from both sides with some twitch present in the swing. He had the third-highest average EV on the day at 94.7 mph (T100.5 mph), while also posting impressive bat speed at an average of 72.6 mph. Defensively, he showed to be a clean mover in the outfield paired with the third-strongest arm for the event at 88 mph. Harer rounded out his impressive showing by leading the event in the 60 yard dash, running a 6.70.

Positional Profile: OF/SS
Body: 6-1, 180-pounds. Trim, athletic build, high-waisted.
Hit: SH. LH: Balanced base, rhythm in the hands pre-pitch, toe-tap stride, linear lower-half. RH: Balanced base, rhythm in the hands pre-pitch, short stride, linear lower-half. LH: Flatter path with some length through the zone, some intent to lift, easy juice to the pull-side, on the barrel. RH: Loose, flat path, hands work on top of the ball, has jump off the barrel, works middle/pull-side. 72.6 mph bat speed with 12g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 101 mph max exit velocity (94.7 avg.); 366-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 88 mph. Full arm circle, 3/4 slot, athletic mover. Defense: Chops feet, clean mover, fields on glove side.
Athletic Testing: 6.70 runner in the 60-yard dash; 18.90-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 70.88 Edge Score.

Alec Harer, St. Viator (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/OF
Body: 6-1, 155 pounds.
Hit: Sits in back leg, balanced base, two tap stride, bat coil. RH: Loose, athletic swing, line drive oriented, middle/pull-side approach. LH: Loose, longer path through the zone, pull-side approach, hands stay on top of the ball. 66.9 mph bat speed with 7g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 mph max exit velocity (86.4 avg.); 338-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 78.00 mph. OF - 82.00 mph. Some whip, full circle, plays with carry, 3/4 slot.
Defense: OF: One-hand gather off of front foot, athletic actions, short crow-hop to target, natural feel for the position. INF: Plays through the ball, athletic feet, natural actions for the position, soft hands.
Athletic Testing: 7.04 runner in the 60-yard dash; 19.60-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 60.22 Edge Score.

INF/OF Alec Harer (St. Viator, 2027) popped as an intriguing switch-hitter to follow throughout his prep career. Projectable build with more strength to come, listed at 5-foot-11, 142-pounds. He showed a simple and easy operation from both sides, staying balanced all the way through impact with a flat path and athletic hands, works to keep the ball on a line and stay under control. Upside swing that plays from both sides.

Positional Profile: SS/OF
Body: 6-0, 150-pounds.
Hit: . RH: Slightly crouched setup, quiet hands load, short stride, linear lower-half. LH: Slightly crouched setup, rhythmic hands load, short leg lift trigger. RH: Simple and easy operation, balanced finish, flat path, works to keep the ball on a line, stays mostly middle/pull-side. LH: Handsy, athletic swing, balanced and under control. 63.8 mph bat speed with 6 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 78.9 mph. 309’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 74 mph. OF - 76 mph. 3/4 release, long arm circle.
Defense: OF: Plays low and through the ball, one-hand gather off to the side. INF: Plays low to the ground, easy transfer, moves well up the middle.
Run: 7.31 runner in the 60.

Alec Harer, St. Viator (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/2B
Body: 5-9, 127-pounds.
Delivery: Repeatable delivery, athletic mover.
Arm Action: RH. Compact, 3/4 slot.
FB: T68, 65-68 mph. Mostly 4-seam action, had a feel for the zone. T1855, 1790 average rpm.
CB: 57-58 mph. 12/6 shape, downer action at times. T1594, 1558 average rpm.
CH: 61-64 mph. Circle-change, cuts at times, developing pitch. T1832, 1479 average rpm.
ATH: 7.80 runner in the 60. 1.86 and 4.28 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.

Alec Harer, St. Viator (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/2B
Body: 5-9, 127-pounds.
Hit: SH. Switch hitter, left-side stock set-up, toe tap, short stride, little hand movement 7, 7 Short to ball, steap to level swing, mostly up the middle, can backspin it a little.
Power: 79 max exit velocity, averaged 73.5 mph. 258' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-69 mph. OF-70 mph. Short, low 3/4 slot.
Defense: Attacks well, moves laterally, natural crow hop.
ATH: 7.80 runner in the 60. 1.86 and 4.28 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.

Alec Harer, St. Viator (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/2B
Body: 5-9, 127-pounds.
Delivery: Repeatable delivery, athletic mover.
Arm Action: RH. Compact, 3/4 slot.
FB: T68, 65-68 mph. Mostly 4-seam action, had a feel for the zone. T1855, 1790 average rpm.
CB: 57-58 mph. 12/6 shape, downer action at times. T1594, 1558 average rpm.
CH: 61-64 mph. Circle-change, cuts at times, developing pitch. T1832, 1479 average rpm.
ATH: 7.80 runner in the 60. 1.86 and 4.28 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.

Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-4, 115-pounds.
Hit: SH. Balanced setup, knee knock to leg lift load. RH: Short/simple stroke, repeats, slightly downward attack angle at times, stays mostly flat with a line-drive approach. LH: Slightly longer to the ball with a flat path, similar to right-side. flat through the zone with a line-drive approach.
Power: 71.9 max exit velocity, averaged 64.3 mph. 233’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 59 mph. OF - 61 mph. Short arm circle into a high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Sure-handed defender. INF: Two-hand gather out front, clean transfer.
Run: 9.52 runner in the 60. 

Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Controlled tempo, tall/fall operation, shoulders remain level throughout stride, strides slightly open.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm circle into a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T60.9, 58.9-60.9 mph. Sinking action, ASR at times,  T1648, 1608 average rpm.
SL: 53.1-54.7 mph. Left up in the zone at times. T1460, 1415 average rpm.
CH: 55.8-58.0 mph. Arm-side-run, downer action, thrown for strikes. T1357, 1270 average rpm.