Sohrab
Rezaei

INF Sohrab Rezaei (University of Chicago Laboratory Schools, 2023) continues to impress our scouts each time we see him. A 6.81 runner in the 60-yard dash, Rezaei’s athleticism was on display early, as he jumped all over a fastball and flew around the bases for a double in his first at-bat of the weekend. He generates easy bat speed from the right side and produces quality bat-to-ball data as a result, peaking at 95.9 mph off the barrel in BP on Tuesday. In game, he covers the whole plate, can hit the ball where it is pitched and is always ready to hit; spark plug presence to a lineup. Sure-handed on the infield with athletic feet to pair, Rezaei remains one of the top uncommitted infielders on the market in Illinois. 

Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-8, 165-pounds. Compact, athletic frame.
Hits: RHH. Balanced setup, fluid pre-pitch load and leg-kick. Quick, athletic hands, swings with intent, bat stays level and long through the hitting zone. Finished game play 2-for-9, 2B.
Power: 96 max exit velocity, averaged 83.2 MPH. 310' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-82 mph.Clean arm action, over-the-top slot, can drop down and alter when needed.
Defense: Quick feet, high-motor defender, athletic actions, confident hands and winds up through release.
Run: 6.81 runner in the 60.
Vizual Edge: 80.84 Edge Score

At the plate the 5-foot-8, 165-pound, right-handed hitter stays extremely compact and repeatable with above-average barrel feel. Rezaei sprayed hard, lifted contact to all parts of the diamond and was on the barrel at a high-rate. Rezaei averaged the top bat speed of the event at 75.6 mph. Defensively, he is an athletic, bouncy defender with soft confident hands and plays well on the move. His arm plays accurately from multiple slots and topped at 82 mph (has been 84 in the past. Rezaei also ran a 6.88 60 and registered a max exit velocity of 94 mph. 

Positional Profile: SS
Body: 5-8, 165-pounds. Strong, compact build, round shoulders with a developed lower half.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, high leg-lift stride. Loose, short, quick, pull side approach, ball jumps at contact, flashed bat speed, power to centerfield.
Power: 93.6 max exit velocity, averaged 86.9 mph. 366’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 82 mph. Loose, clean arm, plays from multiple slots and on the move.
Defense: Soft hands, quick feet, confident feel, loose actions, quick hands.
Run: 6.88 runner in the 60. 

INF Sohrab Rezaei (University of Chicago Laboratory, 2023) is a high-academic middle infielder who has one of the top all-around games of anyone in attendance. The right-handed hitter has a compact swing that is highly-repeatable with advanced hand/eye coordination and the ability to cover the whole plate. Rezaei moved gracefully on defense throughout his round. He has a quick first step and explodes to the ball, receiving the ball with soft quick hands and cradling into a strong throwing position. He releases the ball from a high ¾ slot while placing his throws accurately on the bag.

Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-8, 155-pounds. Small, athletic body.
Hit: R. Athletic, balance stance, rested hands, minimal load, small leg lift. Compact, repeatable swing, drive the ball to the middle/pull side.
Power: 89.34 max exit velocity, averaged 79.1 mph. 311’ max distance.
Arm: R. INF - 78 mph. Short arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Gets around the ball while playing to it, field low and out in front, soft hands.
Run: 7.15 runner in the 60. 

Positional Profile: SS/C
Body: 5-5, 130-pounds.
Defense: Natural infield actions, fluid footwork.
Arm: RH. INF - 64 mph.  Long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Hit: RHH. Balanced set up, short stride.  Loose, quick bat, short bat path.
Power: 74 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 7.76 runner in the 60.