Xander
Metke

1B/RHP Xander Metke (Brother Rice, 2025) is an uncommitted name to know from the event. He has a strong frame, listed at 6-foot-3, 241-pounds, and his strength is imminent in his right-handed swing; leading the entire event with a max EV of 105.3 mph, averaging 96.8 mph throughout his round. He has strong hands that work into a flat path, showing easy power to all fields and maintaining balance through impact. On the mound, the right-hander has a controlled and methodical delivery, working downhill with tilt to create a fastball in the 83-84 mph range. To pair off the fastball he went to a short 11/5 curveball at 69-71 mph and deceptive changeup with depth at 75-77 mph.

Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 6-3, 241-pounds. Strong, sturdy frame.
Delivery: Methodical sidestep delivery, controlled leg lift and stride.
Arm Action: RH. Full arm action, over the top slot, some looseness.
FB: T84, 83-84 mph. Downhill tilt, cut at times. T1937, 1889 average rpm.
CB: 69-71 mph. Short 11/5 break. T1574, 1543 average rpm.
CH: 75-77 mph. Thrown at arm speed with depth. T1759, 1707 average rpm.

Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 6-3, 210-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Weight slightly on backside, high knee lift, minimal hand load. Intentful swing, long path, strong hands and present bat speed, pull-side approach.
Power: 101 max exit velocity, averaged 92.8 mph. 335’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 80 mph. Long, loose 3/4 slot.
Defense: Sure-handed, clean transfer, confident movements around the bag.
Run: 7.80 runner in the 60.

Delivery: Moves well for size, athletic leg-lift that coils into balance point, drop/drive lower-half, works in-line with the plate.
Arm Action: RH. Over the top slot, works downhill.
FB: T84, 82-84 mph. Plays with tilt, works downhill showed sink. T1954, 1873 average rpm.
CB: 67-70 mph. Gradual action, 11/5 shape. T1679, 1570 average rpm.
CH: 72-73 mph. Sink action, plays down. T1719, 1614 average rpm.

Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-3, 210-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Weight slightly on backside, high knee lift, minimal hand load. Intentful swing, long path, strong hands and present bat speed, pull-side approach.
Power: 101 max exit velocity, averaged 92.8 mph. 335’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 80 mph. Long, loose 3/4 slot.
Defense: Sure-handed, clean transfer, confident movements around the bag.
Run: 7.80 runner in the 60.

Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Delivery: Moves well for size, athletic leg-lift that coils into balance point, drop/drive lower-half, works in-line with the plate.
Arm Action: RH. Over the top slot, works downhill.
FB: T84, 82-84 mph. Plays with tilt, works downhill showed sink. T1954, 1873 average rpm.
CB: 67-70 mph. Gradual action, 11/5 shape. T1679, 1570 average rpm.
CH: 72-73 mph. Sink action, plays down. T1719, 1614 average rpm.

Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-3, 210-pounds.
Delivery: Medium/high leg-lift, coils into balance point, slight knee-bend in the back leg before and during stride, stride works in-line to the plate. In-game stats: 2 IP, K, 2 H, 1 R, BB
Arm Action: RH. Medium arm circle into a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T81.1, 77-80 mph. Mostly straight, slight action to the arm-side. T2108, 1994 average rpm.
SL: 69-73 mph. Short 10/4 action. T1897, 1826 average rpm.
CH: 71-75 mph. Maintains arm-speed, fades to the arm-side. T1764, 1722 average rpm.

Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-3, 210-pounds.
Delivery: Medium/high leg-lift, coils into balance point, slight knee-bend in the back leg before and during stride, stride works in-line to the plate. In-game stats: 2 IP, K, 2 H, 1 R, BB
Arm Action: RH. Medium arm circle into a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T81.1, 77-80 mph. Mostly straight, slight action to the arm-side. T2108, 1994 average rpm.
SL: 69-73 mph. Short 10/4 action. T1897, 1826 average rpm.
CH: 71-75 mph. Maintains arm-speed, fades to the arm-side. T1764, 1722 average rpm.

Positional Profile: 1B
Body: 6-2, 195-pounds. Strong lower half.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, smooth load, leg-kick trigger. Loose, strong hands. Stays short to the baseball, level through the zone, easy jump off the barrel.
Power: 94.5 max exit velocity, averaged 86.8 mph. 343’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 73 mph. Loose arm action, 3/4 slot. Accurate throws.
Defense: Steady hands. Two-handed gather out front.
Run: 8.47 runner in the 60. 

Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Tall and fall delivery, lands square, smooth tempo, balanced throughout.
Arm Action: RH. Loose, clean arm action. Low effort, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T79.3, 77.0-79.1 mph. Mostly straight. T2222, 2173 average rpm.
CB: 59.9-61.8 mph. 11/5 shape. Slow. Gradual break. T1876, 1818 average rpm.
CH: 66.4-66.9 mph. Mostly straight. Arm side fade at times. T1687, 1625 average rpm.
CUT: 70-71 mph. Slider shape.

Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 6-2, 185-pounds. Strong-bodied, durable frame.
Delivery: Fluid tall and fall delivery, coiled at balance point, repeats down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Short, loose, quick arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T77.6, 75.57-77.18 mph. Easy, clean out of the hand, worked the bottom of the zone. Showed control. T2162, 2064 average rpm.
CB: 60.42-62.42 mph. Thrown aggressively, 11/5 shape. T1860, 1797 average rpm.
CH: 66.79-68.17 mph. Works the bottom of the zone, occasional fade. T1715, 1689 average rpm.

Hit: RHH. Upright setup with weight on his back foot, leg-kick, hangs foot into a long stride.  Quick hands, simple swing. Level path, will elevate to the pull-side gap. Hard off the barrel that way, power projects.
Power: 88.9 max exit velocity, averaged 83.17 mph. 315’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 72 mph. Loose 3/4 slot.
Defense: Clean transfer with steady hands.
Run: 8.72 runner in the 60. 

Position: 1B/RHP
Body: 6-foot-1, 175-pound sturdy build.
Hit: (RHH) Starts in a balanced open stance with a smooth load, then uses a short leg kick. Flashed bat speed. Level finish, short uphill swing. Aggressive pull side approach.
Power: 78 mph exit velocity.
Defense:  (IF) Developing hands, clean exchange.
Arm: 71 mph infield velocity. Short arm action,  ¾ slot.
Speed: 8.75 (60-yard dash).

Pitching: Tall-and-fall delivery, easy effort. High ¾ arm angle, long arm action. Lands square, falling off finish.
FB: T75. 73-75 mph. Arm side command, straight movement.
CB: 60-64 mph. Gradual action, 11/5 movement.
CH: 65-66 mph. Late sinking action.

Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 6-1, 175-pounds.
Defense: Profiles as a corner infielder, steady hands, clean exchanges.
Arm: RH. INF - 71 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 arm slot.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, toe-tap trigger, short stride. Strength in swing, uphill bat path, long through zone, pull-side tendencies, ball jumps off barrel.
Power: 79 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 8.67 runner in the 60. 

Delivery: Easy tall and fall delivery, slow, rhythmic tempo, lands square, works in line, finishes off to first base side.
Arm Action: RH. Long, whippy arm action, high 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T71, 70-71 mph. Flashes arm side run, strikes.
CB: 58-60 mph. 11/5 shape, flashed 12/6 and depth.
CH: 61-63 mph. Fading action, advanced feel.