Michael
Maloney

A top returner for SWIC, MIF Michael Maloney (Lincoln-Way Central, 2021; IL) looks to build off last year in his sophomore campaign. Maloney ran a 6.74 60-yard dash early in the day, improving from the 6.98 time he ran at this event last year, and that athleticism showed on the infield. There, he worked with smooth, efficient actions and looked capable of sticking on the dirt now and in the future, firing an 86 mph high on his hardest throw. Offensively the 5-foot-10, 185-pound Maloney barreled balls up at an 89.8 mph average, including a 96.1 mph max exit velocity, from a clean, rhythmic right-handed swing.

Currently ranked No. 125 in the Illinois’ 2021 class. Has added quality lower half strength in his 5-foot-10, 175-pound frame. Right-handed hitting infielder. Comfortable and relaxed in the box, understands the strike zone. Strung together some of his better at-bats towards the end of the weekend. Attacks the fastball, gets the bat head out front, creates leverage to the pull-side. Barreled a double to left-center field. Defensively, can play all over the infield. Sure-handed, clean actions. Stats: 2-for-7, 2B, 3 BB, 2 R

Positional Profile: SS/OF
Body: 5-10, 175-pounds. Athletic, well-proportioned frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, slightly open setup, smooth load and leg-lift timing trigger. Loose hands, uphill path, created natural pull-side lift.
Power: 81 mph exit velocity from the tee. Max exit velocity of 88.10 mph during BP, via TrackMan.
Arm: RH. INF - 83 mph. Clean, quick arm action, 3/4 slot, and throws carried across the diamond.
Defense: Smooth defender, natural on the move, steady hands, showed body control and athleticism.
Run: 7.03 runner in the 60. 

Positional Profile: SS
Body: 5-foot-10, 175-pounds. Wiry, athletic frame.
Hit: RHH. Athletic, slightly open setup, active pre-pitch movement in hands, smooth load, high leg kick timing trigger.  Quick bat, short, uphill path through the zone, easily elevates the baseball, pull-side juice.
Power: 81 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 79 mph. Long, loose arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Athletic in the field, hands play out in front, smooth transfer, quick to release, athletic body control play.
Run: 7.32 runner in the 60. 

5-foot-10, 160-pound, wiry, athletically-built, right-handed hitting infielder; upside frame. Started at shortstop and hit in the two-hole. At the plate, open calm setup, confident and relaxed in the box. Easy, soft takes, feel for the zone. Smooth load, easy swing, creates whip and twitch in swing. Stays inside the baseball, uses the whole field and ball comes off the bat. Finished 1-for-4 with a double down the right-field line. Was 4.39 down the line on a fielder's choice. Defensively, natural infield defender, adept at making the run through play, maintained body control on the move. Sure-handed, clean release and arm plays accurate across the diamond, flashed carry. Follow 2021 infielder.

5-foot-10, 160-pound, lean, right-handed hitting infielder with plenty of room for added strength. Offensively, tall setup, leg-kick timing trigger and utilizes lower half. Loose hands, stays through the hitting zone, line-drive approach and 82 mph exit velocity from a tee. Defensively, steady hands, clean release, short, loose easy arm action, ¾ slot and throws topped at 77 mph. 7.13 runner in the 60, laser-timed.

5-foot-10, 150-pound, lean, right-handed hitting infielder. Offensively, balanced, open setup, pre-pitch load, leg-kick timing trigger and average balance. Loose, handsy swing, long, uphill path, line-drive approach, middle of the field approach. Singled and scored a run during game play. 79 mph exit velocity from a tee. Defensively, sure-handed, clean release with length. Loose, quick arm action, multiple slots and throws clocked at 77 mph. 4.61 runner, home-to-first.

5-foot-10, 150-pound, right-handed hitting middle infielder, high-waisted, thin frame. At the plate, open setup, smooth back load, short leg lift trigger. Loose hands, long, uphill bat path, flashed line drive ability, gap to gap approach, fluid rhythm involved, exit velocity topped 77 mph from a tee. Defensively plays through the ball, soft hands, packs at exchange, long, multi angle arm slot, throws carried across with accuracy, 77 mph. 7.36 runner in the 60.