Tyler
Humphrey

C Tyler Humphrey (Washington, 2025) showed off a polished, mature approach at the plate, staying quiet and balanced while creating above-average bat strength and working to both gaps with authority at times. Humphrey registered a max exit velocity of 90.8 mph with a max batted ball of 342’. Behind the plate, Humphrey showed off a clean catch/throw operation that produced pop-times as low as 2.06 seconds (T74 mph). He boasted a clear feel for the position, showing confident actions and efficient footwork out of the crouch. 

Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 6-0, 185-pounds. Strong, durable frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, relaxed setup, fluid load and leg-hang trigger. Athletic, loose swing, fluid and stays through the zone a long time. Natural lift and gap-to-gap approach.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 86 mph. 343’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 74 mph. Arm works with short action from an over-the-top window. Throws play with accuracy.
Defense: 2.06-2.13 pop times. Flashed soft hands behind the dish. Long and low transfer near his waist. Pops up out of the crouch, gains ground towards his target. Natural blocking actions.
Run: 7.82 runner in the 60. 

Body: 6-0, 175-pounds. Athletic build.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, athletic setup. Quiet in the box, hands set low. Balanced throughout, strong swing, easy effort, long path, gap-to-gap approach.
Power: 88.5 max exit velocity, averaged 74.9 mph. 331’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 72 mph. Quick arm action, over-the-top slot. Throws have carry.
Defense: 2.12-2.22 pop times. Athletic receiver, quick feet, clean exchange.
Run: 7.97 runner in the 60. 

Strong, athletic build, listed 5-foot-11, 155-pounds, right-handed catcher. Simple, balanced stance, smooth pre-pitch load into the back leg, short stride. Athletic hands, repeatable, compact swing, gets extended after contact, feel for his swing, catches the ball on the barrel, above average approach for his age. Defensively, athletic setup, quiet feet, soft hands, plus framing, controls the game. Short loose arm action, over-the-top slot. A player to watch as he continues to develop.

Positional Profile: C
Body: 5-9, 146-pounds. Athletic build; advanced for his age.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, smooth load and short stride. Simple, repeatable swing, fluid rhythm, loose athletic hands, bat stays through the zone, uses the whole field and showed above-average feel for the barrel given his age.
Power: 84.29 max exit velocity, averaged 67.68 mph. 280’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 70 mph. Short loose arm action, plays over-the-top.
Defense: 2.30-2.58 pop times. Clean, easy actions, directional out of the crouch. Sure-handed.
Run: 7.87 runner in the 60. 

Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 6-0, 185-pounds. Strong, durable frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, relaxed setup, fluid load and leg-hang trigger. Athletic, loose swing, fluid and stays through the zone a long time. Natural lift and gap-to-gap approach.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 86 mph. 343’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 74 mph. Arm works with short action from an over-the-top window. Throws play with accuracy.
Defense: 2.06-2.13 pop times. Flashed soft hands behind the dish. Long and low transfer near his waist. Pops up out of the crouch, gains ground towards his target. Natural blocking actions.
Run: 7.82 runner in the 60.