Derrion
Howard

OF Derrion Howard (Thornwood) is an athletic, 6-foot-2, 152-pound, right-handed hitting outfielder in the 2025 class who ran a 6.76 laser-timed 60 to go along with two in-game base hits and an RBI. 

Positional Profile: OF
Body: 6-2, 152-pounds. Long, wiry, upside frame.
Hits: RHH. Slightly crouched, balanced setup, minimal load and stride. Quiet swing, controls the barrel, hands work inside the baseball. Finished game play 2-for-6, RBI
Power: 81 max exit velocity, averaged 75.4 MPH. 291' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-78 mph. Athletic, 3/4 slot, full arm action, loose arm.
Defense: Proper routes, attacks the baseball, fields in stride, clean transfer, shuffle to release
Run: 6.76 runner in the 60.
Vizual Edge: 75.58 Edge Score

Positional Profile: OF/SS
Body: 6-1, 140-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup. Quick, minimal lift and place type stride.  Simple, balanced swing. Controlled finish. Long path, easy hands, middle-of-the-field approach.
Power: 84 max exit velocity, averaged 75 mph. 256’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 78 mph. Short, high 3/4 arm slot.
Defense: Steady hands. Clean transfer. Plays through the baseball.
Run: 7.03 runner in the 60.