Dane
Thomas

Wright State commit. 5-foot-9, 160-pound spark plug, seems to have added 10-pound of muscle since last year. Hits two-hole setting the table for a potent middle of the Marist lineup and plays centerfield. Finished 2-for-3 at the plate with an RBI and two runs scored. Barrel control type hitter with some pop in his bat, gap-to-gap approach with a fluid path. Hands work loose and stays level through the hitting zone. Aggressive runner on the paths always looking to advance, scored on a pass ball barely leaving the dirt circle. Saw no action in-game, but can really go get it in the gaps with ease.

5.17.18 - Currently ranked No. 60 in the Illinois’ 2020 class. 5-foot-10, 155-pound, left-handed hitting, outfielder, thin frame, athletic build, plays bigger than listed size. Hit in the two-hole and manned centerfield for the Redhawks finishing 0-for-1 with three walks, two runs and a stolen base. Walked on four straight balls twice and again on five, confidently taking balls just missing the strike zone. Calm pre-swing, even setup, short toe-tap trigger, maintains balance. Loose hands, level path, rhythm in swing. Hustles out of the box and regularly looks to advance to the next base. Defensively profiles as centerfielder. Can easily cover ground in the gaps and make plays confidently in stride. Arm plays, hit the cut-offs, quick release, high ¾ slot.  Follow 2020 outfielder.

11.5.17 - 5-foot-10, 155-pound left-handed hitting outfield, smaller athletic build. Top of the lineup type guy, handles the bat well with barrel control, spray type approach works the middle of the field with line drives. Plus runner, easy glider in the outfield with actions. High follow centerfield type profile.