Brett
Swalve

9.18.17 - Verbally committed to Rock Valley JC. 

2.19.17 - 6-foot, 180-pound catcher, athletic frame. Defensively arm played over the top, showed accuracy, 77 mph, carried. Exchange gets long at times, feet work directionally, 2.05-2.14 pop times out of the crouch. Ran a 7.58 in the 60. Right-handed hitter, open stance, leg kick stride. Gap to gap type approach, level path, showed loose hands. 93 mph exit velocity from the tee.

8/1/16- 6-foot, 185-pound right-handed hitting catcher. Most polished catcher at event. 7.45 runner. Strong square stance with high hand set-up, front heel turn trigger into stride, long at times, loose upper half, uses hands in swing, consistent hard line drive and ground ball contact, mid/pull approach, 87 mph exit velocity. Light on his feet, good direction, consistent exchanges, quick release, short arm action, above avg. carry to bag, 73 mph arm strength with 2.00-2.07 pop times consistently on bag. Shows mobility and ability to block. Strong hands behind plate, receives well, works from ground up. Strong follow in 2018 class.

3/6/16- 6-foot, 185-pound right-handed hitting catcher. 4.41 home-to-first time. Slightly open stance. Decent rhythm in swing. Clean bat path. Some extra movement. Looks to drive baseball with mid/pull approach. Flashes slightly above avg. pop with solid contact. 86 mph exit velocity. Shows solid receiving ability. Strength in hands. Blocks well. Slight hitch in release on throws with good exchange and feet. Should continue to improve on solid present skills behind plate. 2.04 pop time with 73 mph arm strength. Good follow in 2018 class.

8/4/15 - 5-foot-11, 180-pound right-handed hitting catcher. 7.94 60. Open stance to start. Some length to contact. Shows pop to pull-side of field. Front foot hitter. 81 mph exit velocity off tee. Above avg. accuracy to bag. Good momentum and timing with lower half. Quick exchange and release. 72 mph arm strength with 1.97-2.15 pop times.