Patrick
Keating

Uncommitted. The Thunderbolts posted an impressive week going 3-1 with wins over Simeon, No. 21 Sandburg, and Glenbrook North, with Keating being a major factor in their wins. Against Sandburg, he went 2-for-3 with a home run, two RBIs, four runs scored, and a walk. On the week he went 10-for-14 (.714 BA/.750 OBP) with three  home runs to leadoff three consecutive games, two doubles, six RBIs, eight runs scored, two walks, and a stolen base.

Uncommitted. Projectable, wiry frame standing 6-foot-2, 170-pounds. Keating showed some two-way potential; starting at shortstop and hitting out of the five hole while also hopping on the mound to provide some quality relief out of the ‘pen. At the plate, the right-handed hitter starts with an open setup, moving back to the plate with a long stride, hangs foot. His hands work uphill to the baseball, staying loose through contact; recorded a single and two walks in gameplay. On the mound, Keating ran his fastball up to 82 mph and paired it with a sharp 11/5 breaking ball, 74-76 mph. 

Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 6-2, 170-pounds. Strong lower half. Skinny upper half. Projectable
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, narrow base, controlled leg kick trigger.  Quiet, repeatable swing, strong hands through contact, gap-to-gap, pull-side tendencies.
Power: 88.5 max exit velocity, averaged 85.7 mph. 322’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 81 mph. Long arm action. Natural high 3/4 arm slot. Flashed accuracy on throws from a variety of arm angles.
Defense: Smooth, natural infield actions. Quick, efficient exchange. Plays through the baseball. Confident.
Run: 7.13 runner in the 60. 

Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 6-foot-1, 160-pounds. Long-limbed, loose-bodied frame with upside.
Hit: RHH. Balanced stance, short leg lift stride, maintains balance. Fluid rhythm, loose hands, long path and works uphill at times.
Power: 82.9 max exit velocity, averaged 74.73 mph. 255’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 76 mph. High 3/4 slot, long arm action with multi-angle release.
Defense: Steady overall defender; lean, efficient footwork, reliable hands and clean release.
Run: 7.37 runner in the 60. 

Positional Profile: OF
Body: 6-1, 160-pounds. Projectable frame, plenty of room for additional strength.
Hit: RHH. Tall setup, leg-kicks into a short stride. Short/direct barrel to the ball, whole-field approach with the ability to produce line-drive, fluid rhythm.
Power: 81.11 max exit velocity, averaged 75.09 mph. 288’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 75 mph. Short/loose 3/4 slot.
Defense: Soft hands with fluid footwork.
Run: 7.41 runner in the 60. 

Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 6-foot-1, 160-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, minimal load, short leg lift.  Long uphill swing plane, working to all fields.
Power: 85.79 max exit velocity, averaged 79.03 mph. 295’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 76 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Pre-pitch hop, gets around the baseball, fluid footwork, works low to high, plays through the baseball.
Run: 7.30 runner in the 60.