Will
Plattner

Wabash Valley commit, currently ranked No. 36 in Illinois’ 2022 class. Strong build with evenly distributed weight, standing 6-foot-1, 205-pounds. Right-handed hitter, starts in an open stance, utilizes a leg-kick timing trigger that works back to the plate. Strong hands with an uphill path through the zone, creating natural lift. Impressed with mature at-bats on Saturday, remaining selective and also driving a ball deep to the left-center gap for a ringing double. Behind the plate, his hands work to present pitches near the zone, moving subtly around the ball to frame pitches. His arm plays true in-game, creating backspin on his throws to second-base. 

6-foot-1, 205-pound, broad-shouldered, durable, right-handed hitting catcher. Has long been one of the more polished right-handed bats in the class and continued to showcase that at the ProCase. Starts in a wide, spread out stance with quiet, smooth rhythm pre-pitch. Repeatable swing and movement patterns, bat stays extremely flat, gets long through the hitting zone and he is able to cover both sides of the plate and all corners of the strike zone. Plattner looked most comfortable when he was able to get his arms extended routinely back spinning baseballs with natural lift to the big part of the diamond. Plattner averaged 89.2 mph, T98.1 mph off the bat and his furthest batted ball travelled 344 feet. Defensively, continues to improve his skill set behind the plate. Sure hands, clean and repeatable out of the crouch and arm plays best when he is controlled and balanced throughout transfer. Short arm action, over-the-top slot and throws flashed carry, topping at 80 mph with a low pop time of 1.94. Yet another strong showing from the Central Illinois product.

Positional Profile: C/1B Continues to show one of the more polished right-handed swings in the class.
Body: 6-0, 195-pounds. Compact frame, strong lower-half.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, quiet setup, slight leg-kick into short stride., maintains balance throughout contact.  Quick hands, fast bat (75.4 mph max bat speed according to Blast), short through the zone, works to the entire field.
Power: 100.34 max exit velocity, averaged 96.7 mph. 317’ max distance. Highest max exit velo for catchers with 100.34 according to Trackman.
Arm: RH. C - 81 mph. INF - 87 mph. Short, over-the-top arm action, throws flashed carry.
Defense: Worked out behind the plate and also on the infield. Behind the plate showed steady hands, ability to present pitches in and around the zone, direct steps out of the crouch. On the infield, soft hands, quick transfer, showed body control on slow roller play.
Run: 7.26 runner in the 60. 

Positional Profile: C
Body: 6-foot, 180-pounds. Strong, well-proportioned frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, square setup, pre-pitch rhythm, smooth load and stays balanced throughout.  Compact swing, minimal wasted movement, quick strong hands, repeatable, short direct and level through the zone. Consistent, hard, line-drive contact and uses the middle of the field.
Power: 93 mph exit velocity from the tee. Ball jumps off the barrel.
Arm: RH. C - 74 mph. INF - 79 mph. Short, firm arm action plays over-the-top.
Defense: 2.01-2.10 pop times. Multi-positional profile; worked out behind the plate and at first base. Behind the plate, clean release, quick glove-to-hand, directional. Soft fundamentally sound blocks; deadens ball in front.
Run: 7.53 runner in the 60. 

Positional Profile: C/3B 
Body: 5-foot-11, 160-pounds. Athletic.
Hit: RHH. Balanced set up, smooth load, short stride, leg kick trigger, maintains balance throughout swing. Simple swing, confident, easy bat speed, loose hands, flat bat path, gets extension, gap-gap hitter, fluid rhythm.
Power: 82 mph exit velocity from the tee. 
Arm: RH. C - 72 mph. INF - 78 mph. Short arm action, works from over-the-top, high 3/4 slot, throws consistently around the second base bag, flashed carry.
Defense: 2.08-2.14 pop times. Fluid, athletic footwork, quick, clean exchange, easy blocking ability, quick release, advanced receiver. At first base, soft hands, fluid footwork, clean exchange, athletic fielding position, plays through the ball.
Run: 7.60 runner in the 60. 

Positional Profile: C/3B 
Body: 5-foot-11, 160-pounds. Athletic.
Hit: RHH. Balanced set up, smooth load, short stride, leg kick trigger, maintains balance throughout swing. Simple swing, confident, easy bat speed, loose hands, flat bat path, gets extension, gap-gap hitter, fluid rhythm.
Power: 82 mph exit velocity from the tee. 
Arm: RH. C - 72 mph. INF - 78 mph. Short arm action, works from over-the-top, high 3/4 slot, throws consistently around the second base bag, flashed carry.
Defense: 2.08-2.14 pop times. Fluid, athletic footwork, quick, clean exchange, easy blocking ability, quick release, advanced receiver. At first base, soft hands, fluid footwork, clean exchange, athletic fielding position, plays through the ball.
Run: 7.60 runner in the 60.

(Junior Future Games) - 5-foot-10, 150-pound, athletic, strong-build, two-way prospect. Plays aggressively with a competitive edge. Offensively, right-handed balanced setup, leg kick timing trigger, loads weight back, hands start back and stay back. Barrel path works long and level through the zone, gap-to-gap type hitter with pull-side strength, 78 mph exit velocity. Used wood bat the entire weekend. Went 3-for-7 with a double, two singles, three runs scored, one walk and one hit-by-pitch. Behind the plate, athletic movements, short arm action, high ¾ slot, 74 out of the crouch. Fluid actions, quick exchanges, pop times ranged between 2.22-2.33. On the mound, slot varies between high ¾ and over-the-top, short arm action, gets out  front quickly. Fastball sat 75-77 with occasional cut. Curveball, 12/6 shape, 63-65. Changeup, fade action, 69-71. Utilized all three pitches with confidence. 

5-foot-9, 145-pound, right-handed hitting two-way player, strong, athletic build. At the plate, balanced setup, no load, closed toe, high leg kick trigger. Confident hitter, line drive abilities to all fields, short path, natural lift through swing, flashed pull side power, fluid rhythm involved. Hard contact, exit velocity topped 83 mph from a tee. Defensively, pop times ranged between 2.26-2.43. Agile footwork, reliable hands, clean exchange, short, loose arm action, over the top slot. Throws topped 71 mph from the crouch. 7.74 runner in the 60. On the mound, works in line, square landing, upright at finish. Short, loose arm action, high ¾ slot. Fastball played 71-76 mph. Curveball, 11/5 shape, 62-63 mph. Changeup faded, 63-65 mph.