Sean
Shook

Verbally committed to Heartland CC.

Heartland CC commit. Thick stocky body type, strong build. Right-handed hitter, compact swing with gap-to-gap approach, showed ability to go to all fields with opposite-field gap double. Soft hands on the infield, fields out in front likely profiles at third base or second base, showed the ability to make the turn at 2B. Bat to follow.

2/10/19 - 5-foot-11, 200-pound, right-handed hitting infielder; thick, strong lower half. At the plate, balanced setup, smooth load, short leg-kick stride, utilizes lower half and maintains balance through contact. Fast bat, works uphill through the zone, consistent hard contact to both gaps; 86 mph exit velocity from a tee. Defensively, easy actions, soft confident hands, clean release, effort on throws at times. Arm works long and from a high ¾ slot, throws topping at 82 mph across the diamond. 7.63 runner in the 60, laser-timed.

8/8/18 - 5-foot-10, 185-pound, strong, solidly-built, right-handed hitting infielder. Balanced setup, pre-pitch rhythm, short stride and maintains balance through contact. Loose hands, compact swing, uphill path, line-drive approach, hard contact and 88 mph exit velocity from a tee. Defensively, profiles as a third baseman. Natural infield actions, steady defender, maintains body control, soft hands and clean transfer. Short, loose arm action, high ¾ slot, accurate throws, topped at 78 mph across the diamond. 7.56 runner in the 60.

3.17.18 - 5-foot-10, 180-pound, third baseman with strong, thick legs. Full scout notes can be found in a previous entry on (3.16.18). Shook continued his impressive play on Saturday. Went 2-for-2 with a double against Oswego East. Doubled hard into the right-center field gap and also lined a single into the left-center field gap. Follow 2020 prospect.

3.16.18 - 5-foot-10, 180-pound, third baseman with strong, thick legs. Impressed with his play at third base. Soft hands, clean, quick transfer, arm carries across the diamond and is accurate; understands the feed to second base on the double play by changing arm angles and can take something off the throw when necessary.  Made all the routine plays, including a web-gem type, bare-hand pick up and release all in one motion, on a slow chopper. Right-handed hitter, open setup, pre-pitch rhythm and comfortable in the batter’s box. Understands the strike zone, stays within himself. Walked three times on the day. Follow 2020 prospect.

8.9.17 - 5-foot-9, 180-pound, strong two-way prospect with a thick lower half. Offensively, balanced setup, smooth, wrap load, short stride, some looseness, present bat speed, uphill barrel path, 88 mph exit velocity. Ran a 7.73 60. Defensively, short arm action, high ¾ slot, accurate on some throws, 79 mph across the infield. Fields position athletically, soft hands, quick, clean exchanges. On the mound, loose, stabbing arm action, high ¾ arm slot, open landing, works across body. Fastball, flashed cut, commanded, 75-78 mph, touched 79. Curveball, 11/5 shape, 64-67. Changeup, near fastball arm speed, fade action, has feel, 73-74.

8.16.16 - 5-foot-9, 175-pound, right-handed hitting two-way prospect with a strong lower half and squared shoulders. Offensively, fluid rhythm, compact with loose hands. Path works short and uphill; 77 mph exit velocity from a tee. Balanced setup, short leg-lift timing trigger and good balance throughout. Defensively, flashed athletic actions and body control on the infield. Clean exchange, steady hands, feet have a tendency to get flat at times. Loose arm from a high ¾ slot and throws clocked at 75 mph across the diamond. Also, ran a 8.35 60. On the mound right-handed pitcher with a uptempo delivery and some effort throughout. Tall and fall delivery, cross-fire delivery and open toe landing. Long arm action from an over-the-top slot. Fastball works straight and clocked at 73-75 mph. Changeup is best pitch, advanced fade action and feel for age, 65-67 mph. Curveball works 11/5, 12/6 and sat 63-64 mph.