Cal
Sefcik

Two other Super 60 participants of note at the top of the Illinois’ 2023 class were C Colin Barczi (Naperville Central; Vanderbilt) and SS Cal Sefcik (Marist; Indiana). 

INF Cal Sefcik (Marist, 2023; Indiana commit) may have entered the event as somewhat of a “sleeper”, but we can guarantee that his name is now known among the scouting community. Currently ranked No. 14 in the state, No. 455 nationally. Sefcik has transformed himself into one of the more physical, if not the most physical, right-handed bat in the state. The 6-foot, 205-pound, muscle-bound, right-handed hitter, stole the show during BP, putting together perhaps the most impressive rounds of the day as he led the event in average exit velocity (101.9) and max exit velocity (107.1 mph), to go along with a max distance of 390’. Sefcik peppered the middle of the field with loud backspin and lifted contact, remaining on-time consistently throughout his rounds. The right-handed hitter starts with an open setup, striding long while hanging his foot to stay in rhythm, tipping his bat slightly while landing into foot-strike with hand-separation. His path stays through the zone and flat seemingly forever, creating all kinds of backspin and rise to his up-the-middle barrels. Sefick swings with controlled aggression and quick, ultra-strong hands (26.0 mph max; 24.8 mph average) with notable bat-speed (79.5 mph max; 74.9 mph average) to create eye-opening power. His round of defense was also quite impressive, as he showed off his range laterally to pair with quick/soft hands and an athletic, crisp double play turn. As a 6.90 runner in the 60, Sefcik proved that he is more than capable of staying on the infield moving forward and should be closely followed by scouts moving forward.

Positional Profile: SS/3B
Body: 6-0, 205-pounds. Muscle-bound, physical build, continues to add quality strength to his frame.
Hit: RHH. Narrow base, long stride, bat tip loading action. Eye-opening physicality and strength in the box. Creates hand separation at footstrike, quick, strong hands with some of the best hand speed and bat speed in the class. Led the event with an average hand speed of 24.8 mph. Hands work on top of the baseball and bat stays flat and through the zone a long time. Creates advanced carry and backspin off the barrel with balls remaining true to both gaps. Loudest, most consistent hard contact of the event.
Power: 108 max exit velocity, averaged 98.5 mph. 406’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 92 mph. Clean, strong arm, natural over-the-top slot with ability to change platforms. Throws play true and with carry.
Defense: Fluid, bouncy feet with soft hands. Works through the baseball and gains ground through transfer. Clean lateral mover and efficient double play turn.
Run: 6.90 runner in the 60. 

Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Stretch only, drop/drive lower-half, explodes down the mound, rides his back leg down the mound, stride works in-line, shoulders work level.
Arm Action: RH. Slight plunge out of the glove into a high 3/4 slot. Quick arm out front.
FB: T90, 89-90 mph. Life through the zone with some carry, plays at the top of the zone. Average IVB of 12.3 (T13.7). T2212, 2081 average rpm.
CB: 74-76 mph. Sharp 11/5 shape with downer action. Landed for 100% strikes. -11.1 horizontal movement average. T2120, 2043 average rpm.
CH: 80-82 mph. Maintains armspeed, late dive to the arm-side. Average IVB of 10.2 (T13.4). Average horizontal movement of 15.6 inches (T17.2). T1995, 1818 average rpm.

Positional Profile: SS/3B
Body: 6-0, 180-pounds. Advanced, athletic frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, leg kick trigger, short stride, simple pre-pitch actions. Short, aggressive swing, under control, average bat speed of 72.9 MPH, advanced level bat path with extension, ball jumps off bat, consistent hard contact, gap-to-gap approach, advanced round of BP.
Power: 99.63 max exit velocity, averaged 84.66 mph. 363’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 89 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 arm slot, advanced arm strength for his age, best infield velocity at event
Defense: Athletic infield actions, soft hands, easy footwork, clean exchanges, plays through the ball with proper direction.
Run: 6.90 runner in the 60. Above-average runner.

Positional Profile: SS/3B; Emerging as a high-follow sophomore in the state.
Body: 5-11, 168-pounds. Lean strength, proportional build; athletic.
Hit: RHH. Athletic balance setup, minimal load trigger, quick leg kick. Quick strong hands, bat stays on plane, gets extension through contact, gap-to-gap approach, fluid rhythm. Consistent hard contact and bat speed continues to tick up. Averaged 73.6 mph of bat speed and 24.9 mph of hand speed.
Power: 88 mph exit velocity from the tee. During BP, recorded the highest average exit speed (90.1 mph) and one of the highest max exit speeds (96.4). Also recorded the furthest average and max batted-ball distances of 315 and 352 feet.
Arm: RH. INF - 87 mph. Long loose arm action, over-the-top slot.
Defense: Confident, calm actions, fluid footwork, soft hands, packs through exchange at times.
Run: 7.05 runner in the 60. Athletic, efficient runner.

5-foot-11, 168-pound, high-waisted, well-proportioned, right-handed hitting athlete/utility who continues to add quality strength to his frame. Above-average runner, plays all over the diamond; 4.44 on a groundout. Future position yet to be determined but spends the majority of his time on the infield. Arm strength continues to improve, plenty strong enough for the left-side. Offensively, twitchy, fast hands, present bat speed and aggressive swing. Open, slightly crouched setup, short stride and minimal wasted movement. Natural lift and leverage in swing. Follow 2023 athlete with upside to all parts of his game. 

5-foot-11, 155-pound, wiry-strong, athletically-built, right-handed hitting infielder. Continues to see his right-handed bat ascend. Aggressive approach, developing twitch and bat speed, knack for the barrel, pull-side tendencies at times. Game speed continues to tick up. Was 4.44 down the line on a 6-3 groundout. Follow 2023 infielder with upside.

Positional Profile: SS
Body: 5-foot-11, 155-pounds. High-waisted build. Projects.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, pre-pitch movement in hands, smooth load, quick leg lift trigger.  Bat stays level, line drive type hitter, consistent hard contact, fluid rhythm throughout.
Power: 84 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 75 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Athletic in the field, quick feet that work in rhythm, strong body control, hands play out in front.
Run: 7.43 runner in the 60. 

5-10, 155 pound projectable frame. Tall, balanced set up, slightly open, occasional leg kick, short stride. Short path and stays inside the baseball. Finished the day 2-4 with a pair of doubles, four RBI, and two walks. Two-hopped the left field wall against Top Tier Nationals for a three-run double.

Positional Profile: SS/3B 
Body: 5-foot-10, 130-pounds. Lean, athletic frame. 
Defense: Reliable hands, quick, fluid feet, attacks the baseball, athletic actions.
Arm: RH. INF - 73 mph. Long arm action, over the top slot, throws flashed carry.
Hit: RHH. Tall, balanced set up, slightly open, strong hands, short path to the ball, stays inside the baseball, fluid rhythm. 
Power: 76 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 7.48 runner in the 60.

5-foot-7, 120-pound, right-handed hitting infielder, well-proportioned frame. At the plate, balanced setup, back bar load, short stride, maintains balance. Short, level bat path, simple middle of the field approach with line drive abilities, fluid rhythm involved. Exit velocity topped 70 mph from a tee. Defensively, flashed range to the ball, steady hands, arm plays long, high ¾ slot, throws topped 56 mph across with accuracy. 8.35 runner in the 60.