Mason
Phillips

Positional Profile: OF/3B
Body: 6-0, 175-pounds. High-waisted, highly athletic frame.
Hit: RHH. Starts in an athletic position, slightly hunched over, minimal pre-pitch movement. Compact/repeatable swing, level path to the ball with a line-drive approach to the whole field.
Power: 73.6 max exit velocity, averaged 60.4 mph. 238’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 79 mph. Clean, over-the-top arm action, showed true carry on throws to bases.
Defense: Highly athletic outfield actions with a quick first step, glides around the outfield with athletic/long strides, soft hands with a clean transfer.
Run: 6.77 runner in the 60. 

Uncommitted. 6-foot 175-pound highly-athletic frame with advanced strength for his age. Right-handed hitting outfielder starts on varsity as a freshman on a solid Oak Park-River Forest club. Offensively, starts in an athletic stance, leg-lift stride, hands work quick and direct to the ball. Was not overwhelmed by plus velocity (92-94 mph) and was comfortable in the box, especially for this age. Defensively; shows plus reads off the bat with athletic jumps, advanced fly-ball tracking ability and able to cut off balls going into the gap. Arm played well with strong and accurate throws to bases.

Positional Profile: OF/3B
Body: 6-0, 175-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, slight knee-bend, leg lift, short stride. Short, direct swing, path works efficiently uphill, line drives, gap-to-gap approach.
Power: 90.05 max exit velocity, averaged 79.09 mph. 293’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 85 mph. Long arm action, high 3/4 arm slot.
Defense: Hands play out front, works through the baseball.
Run: 6.67 runner in the 60. Advanced runner.

Positional Profile: OF/3B
Body: 5-11, 175-pounds. Athletic frame, advanced for his age.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, short stride, simple pre-pitch actions. Short swing, flashed quick strong hands, gap-to-gap approach.
Power: 85 mph exit velocity from the tee. Max distance of 329 feet during BP via TrackMan.
Arm: RH. OF - 81 mph. Long arm action, high 3/4 arm slot, flashed carry.
Defense: Flashed natural outfield actions, steady hands, clean exchange, plays through the ball, potential at all outfield positions.
Run: 6.81 runner in the 60; fastest time at the event.

Positional Profile: SS/OF
Body: 5-11, 165-pounds. Athletic, proportioned frame. Highly projectable.
Defense: Worked out as an infielder and outfielder. Showed athletic feet and the ability to work around the baseball.
Arm: RH. INF - 62 mph. OF - 71 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Hit: RH. Crouched setup, smooth load, short stride, stays balanced through contact.  Loose hands, quick bat, short path, line drive approach, fluid rhythm throughout.
Power: 81 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 6.87 runner in the 60. Top 60 time of the event. Well above-average speed for age.