Weston
Wyzukovicz

C/OF Weston Wyzukovicz (Libertyville) proved to be a reliable backstop over the course of the tournament, handling numerous arms that were new to him with ease. He works hard behind the plate and is a willing blocker, also makes a clear effort to present pitches around the zone for strikes. He showed quality glove-to-hand actions, topping out at 72 mph from the chute with a low pop-time of 2.05 seconds. Wyzukovicz also showed positional versatility throughout the week by making some high-level plays in the outfield. The right-handed hitter creates some leverage throughout his operation, showing the ability to elevate the baseball to all fields.

Wyzukovicz has a strong athletic 5-foot-8, 155-pound frame. He came up big for the Slammers in their victory against the Bison going 2-for-2 at the plate with two stand-up doubles and a walk. Both doubles by the right-handed hitter were pulled to deep left-center ending up near the warning track. He showed strong bat-to-ball skills with his consistent contact. He bats in a powerful low crouching stance and portrays a high leg kick. He has a compact swing with slight lift, giving him the potential to be an excellent hitter.

Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-8, 155-pounds. Athletic build with present strength throughout.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, short stride, quiet hands load, strong lower-half. Strong hands, level path, worked line drives the other way.
Power: 86 max exit velocity, averaged 77.8 mph. 281’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 72 mph. Short, quick, high 3/4 release.
Defense: 2.13-2.33 pop times. Quick transfers, athletic out of the crouch, intentful, feet work inline.
Run: 7.10 runner in the 60.

C Weston Wyzukovicz (Libertyville, 2028) impressed as a right-handed hitting catcher from the day. At the plate, he works on top of the baseball with strong hands, getting some extension through impact and reaching up to 86 mph for his max EV, recording a triple to left/center in his final at-bat. Behind the plate, he has a clean glove-to-hand operation, also acting as an active/willing blocker. His throws played with some life down to second, topping out at 72 mph with a pop-time as low as 2.13. 7.10 runner in the 60.

Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-8, 155-pounds. Athletic, well-proportioned with some present strength throughout.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, long stride, gains ground. Rhythm in the hands, quick from launch, long through the zone with extension, stays through the ball the other way, loose with upside.
Power: 86 max exit velocity, averaged 76.8 mph. 254’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 71 mph. Compact arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.09-2.25 pop times. Flexible one-knee receiver, soft hands. Athletic out of the crouch, clean transfers, feet work in-line.
Run: 7.12 runner in the 60.

Weston Wyzukovicz, Libertyville (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-7, 140-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Open stance, stock width, medium stride. Upward path.
Power: 81 max exit velocity, averaged 69.4 mph. 246' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-66 mph. Short, abbreviated, over the top.
Defense: 2.28-2.43 pop times. Athletic actions, easy mover, glove works around the body
ATH: 7.21 runner in the 60. 1.74 and 4.01 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.

C Weston Wyzukovicz (Libertyville, IL, 2028) Strong defender behind the plate with athleticism and solid blocking on pitches in the dirt. Pieced together a number of good at-bats and ripped an RBI single down the 3B line during their second game on Sunday.