William
Millard

Hillsdale College commit, ranked No. 140 overall in the Illinois’ 2023 class. 5-foot-11, 195-pound sturdy frame with strength in the lower half. Hit in the three spot and started behind the plate for the Panthers. Balanced start at the plate, smooth and simple hand load, short stride, poised and controlled throughout. Short flat bat path, works on top of the baseball and uses the whole field. Patient at the plate, rarely expands the zone with minimal swing and miss. Picked up two hits in this game, both to the pull-side, and also worked two walks. A sound receiver behind the plate, working down-to-up with soft hands that cradle the baseball at gather. Flexible hips, receives from one knee at times and comfortable blocking with consistently. Can stick behind the plate moving forward. Vocal leader for this O’Fallon club. 

C William Millard (O’Fallon, 2023) continued to hit in game, which is something we have become accustomed to seeing over the last few years. One of O’Fallon’s top hitters, Millard finished game play going 4-for-8 with a double, three RBIs, a run and a walk. Millard is consistently on time, has feel for the barrel and works to both gaps. 

Positional Profile: C
Body: 5-11, 190-pounds.
Hits: RHH. Tall setup, minimal load and early stride. Lift through the zone, on time, works to both gaps with lift and leverage. Finished game play 4-for-8, 2B, 3 RBI, R, BB.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 77.1 MPH. 315' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-78 mph. Accurate throws, consistently on and around the second base bag; high 3/4 slot.
Defense: 1.94-1.97 pop times. Above-average receiver, flexible hips, gets underneath the pitch at the bottom of the zone, sticks pitches in and around the zone. Athletic feet, gains ground and clean release.
Run: 7.57 runner in the 60.
Vizual Edge: 67.91 Edge Score

Compact 5-foot-11, 190-pound frame that saw time behind the plate and on the infield for Extreme Elite National while hitting towards the top of their lineup. Simple right-handed swing without much additional movement, hands slot back early into load. Works the other way with intent, line drive approach, doesn’t try and do too much. Quality defender behind the plate; firm receiver and adept blocker that works.

5-foot-11, 190-pound, uncommitted, right-handed hitting catcher. Continues to impress on each look. Sound receiver; soft hands, flexible hips, presents pitches well and steady leader from behind the plate. Offensively, bat stays through the hitting zone a long time with natural lift. Has an above-average feel to hit and gap-to-gap approach, does not try to do too much. Was on the barrel in his three at-bats. Finished 2-for-3 with a double, RBI and a walk.

Positional Profile: C/SS
Body: 5-11, 185-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Tall setup. Loose and relaxed. Quiet load, short stride. Athletic look. Swing was on-plane early and through the zone. Repeatable. Consistent lifted contact.
Power: 90.3 max exit velocity, averaged 85.5 mph. 308’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 75 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 arm slot.
Defense: 2.07-2.14 pop times. Athletic footwork. Gains ground out of the crouch. Clean exchange.
Run: 7.46 runner in the 60. 

Positional Profile: C/SS
Body: 5-foot-10, 180-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, athletic setup, smooth leg lift, short stride, displays balance. Short, aggressive swing, path works slightly uphill,  line drives, pull-side tendencies.
Power: 89.95 max exit velocity, averaged 81.99 mph. 323’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 76 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 arm slot.
Defense: 2.09-2.21 pop times. Athletic actions, quick exchange, fluid footwork, gains ground toward second base.
Run: 7.62 runner in the 60.

Positional Profile: C/SS
Body: 5-10, 180-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, smooth load, leg kick. Present speed, whole field approach, uphill path, pull side, fluid rhythm.
Power: 89.6 max exit velocity, averaged 82.97 mph. 312’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 74 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 release.
Defense: 2.02-2.14 pop times. Quick footwork, quick hands, effortless throwing, stays online with the target.
Run: 7.75 runner in the 60.