22.5
Hand Speed (max)
6/29/21
CLASS OF 2023
SS
OF
Josh
Wenz
Neuqua Valley (HS) • IL
6' 2" • 185LBS
L/R • 21yr 9mo
Travel Team: Naperville Renegades American / Wow Factor National
Rankings
2023 National
Rankings available to Premium Subscriber
2023 State
Rankings available to Premium Subscriber
Commitment
Best Of Stats
76
Bat Speed (max)
2/15/21
16.1
Rot. Acc (max)
6/29/21
50
Hard Hit %
2/15/21
95.5
Exit Velocity (max)
2/15/21
85.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/15/21
360
Distance (max)
2/15/21
82
Sweet Spot %
6/29/21
6.99
60-yd
6/29/21
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
81
INF Velo
6/29/21
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Game Performance
Notes
News
- Week 7 Games - May 5, 2023
- IHSA Playoff Diamond Notes - Jun 2, 2022
- Diamond Notes: Week 9 - May 20, 2022
- Diamond Notes: Week 8 - May 13, 2022
- Diamond Notes: Week 7 - May 6, 2022
- Best of 2021: 60-Yard Dash Leaders - Jan 5, 2022
- Lockport Preseason I.D.: Top Overall Prospects - Mar 12, 2021
- Lockport Preseason I.D.: Infielder Analysis - Mar 10, 2021
- IL/WI Underclass Games: Infielder Analysis - Oct 21, 2020
- PBR at The Rock 15U: All-Tournament First Team - Jun 25, 2020
- PBR at The Rock 15U: Scout Blog - Jun 24, 2020
- PBR at The Rock 15U: Day 3 Quick Hits - Jun 21, 2020
- PBR at The Rock 15U: Day 2 Quick Hits - Jun 20, 2020
Comments
Draft Reports
Contact
Premium Content Area
To unlock contact information, you need to purchase a ScoutPLUS subscription.
Purchase Subscription OR
Login
George Washington commit. Currently ranked No. 70 in the state. Has continued to add to his frame over the years, now standing 6-foot-2, 185-pounds with present strength throughout. Hit in the leadoff spot and recorded a double in gameplay. The left-handed hitter has a quiet confidence in the box, boasting an athletic swing that is loose and whippy, showing a knack for the barrel over multiple looks now. Defensively, he showed soft/confident hands at first-base with feel for the position and fluid footwork around the bag. Left-handed bat that has continued to trend in the right direction.
Positional Profile: SS
Body: 6-foot-2, 185-pounds. Athletic, high-waisted frame, continues to tick up.
Hit: LHH. Tall, narrow setup, slightly open, subtle athletic load. Advanced bat speed for his age, looks to lift the baseball and swings with controlled aggression.
Power: 93.89 max exit velocity, averaged 82.69 mph. 333’ max distance. Flashes pull-side power with more to tap into down the road.
Arm: RH. INF - 81 mph. Arm plays athletically, natural high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Plays light on his feet, steady hands, comfortable and quick working to his glove side. Smooth, confident double play turn.
Run: 6.99 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: SS
Body: 6-foot-2, 182-pounds. Athletic build.
Hit: LHH. Athletic, balanced stance, minimal hand load, short leg lift. Strong quick hands, short uphill swing path, all field approach, advanced balance throughout the swing, fluid rhythm.
Power: 95.52 max exit velocity, averaged 85.67 mph. 359’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 77 mph. Long arm action, over-the-top slot, throws are accurate.
Defense: Pre-pitch hop, gets low early, feet get staggered, soft hands, smooth double play, plays through the baseball.
Run: 7.13 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: SS/OF
Body: 6-1, 175-pounds. Athletic, wiry frame.
Hit: LHH. Balanced setup, hand load syncs with leg-kick timing trigger. Quick hands and bat, exaggerated uphill lifted approach, works gap-to-gap.
Power: 82 mph exit velocity from the tee. Max exit velocity of 89.1 mph during BP.
Arm: RH. INF - 72 mph. Short arm circle, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Steady defender, short choppy footwork through the baseball, fields in the center of his body, clean release with minimal wasted movement.
Run: 7.15 runner in the 60.
Listed at 6-foot-1, 175 pounds; long, athletic levers, projection. Left-handed hitter, slightly crouched setup, stays quiet and has a short, uphill path. Smooth, rangy actions at shortstop, plays exceptionally well on the move for age; fluid, strong throws with carry. A blossoming prospect to know within Illinois’ ‘23 class.