Ethan
Bowers

Uncommitted and currently ranked No. 55 in Illinois. 6-foot, 185-pound, defined, live-bodied, right-handed hitting infielder. Athletic defender at shortstop; active feet, plays through the baseball, ranges well (6.61 runner) and soft hands. Arm plays short and accurate with enough strength for the left-side of the diamond. Offensively, aggressive swing, strong hands, line-drive approach and profiles towards the top of an order. Plays the game with an edge. Follow 2021 uncommitted shortstop.

6-foot, 185-pound right handed hitting shortstop. Athletic and well proportioned build. Currently ranked No. 52 in Illinois’ 2021 class. Bowers shined at the plate in a victory over Silver Sluggers. He finished 3-for-4 with a pair of singles, double, three RBI, and two runs scored. He features a balanced stance, leg kick stride, and showcased a short and fluid swing. In the field, he showed natural actions at the shortstop position. Soft hands, clean and quick exchange. 

Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-foot-11, 175-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, smooth load, short leg lift stride. Quick bat speed, level path to the baseball, fluid rhythm throughout swing, line drive and gap-to-gap approach at the plate. Loose, strong hands.
Power: 94 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 80 mph. Short and loose arm action out of an over the top slot. Throws showed accuracy and carry.
Defense: Soft hands, fluid footwork, quick and clean exchanges, plays through the baseball. Natural actions, quick releases, and a clean backhand.
Run: 6.61 runner in the 60. Plus runner.

5-foot-11, 175-pound infielder. Athletically built and well-proportioned. Started at third base for Vernon Hills at Reavis in game one of their double-header. Moved to shortstop later in the game. At the plate, has a simple set up, confident in the box. Middle-of-the-field approach. Went hitless in the contest but scorched a ball to center that was knocked down by the wind. Defensively, natural actions in the infield. Quick, clean transfers. Throws carry across the diamond.

10.21.18 - 5-foot-11, 175-pound, strong, athletically-built, right-handed hitting infielder. One of the top runners of the event, ran a 6.86 laser-timed 60. At the plate, balanced setup, leg-kick timing trigger and maintains balance through contact. Repeatable swing, consistent hard contact, uphill bat path and gap-to-gap approach. 89 mph exit velocity from a tee. Defensively, natural infield actions, fluid footworks, soft hands and clean exchange and stays low through transfer. Short arm action, high ¾ slot and throws clocked at 77 mph.

6.6.18 - 5-foot-9, 165-pound, right-handed hitting infielder, strong, athletic frame. Offensively, balanced setup, hands pop up at back load, leg kick stride. Strong hands, uphill bat path, high one handed finish, flashed line drive ability with bat speed, exit velocity topped 83 mph from a tee. Defensively, plays through with quick/easy actions, fluid footwork, soft hands, quick exchange/transfer, short arm, over the top slot, throws topped 74 mph across.7.32 runner in the 60.