One of the biggest uncommitted winners of the weekend was C Johnnie Ankenbruck (Homestead). I've always been a fan of the way that the projectable, 6-foot-2, 175 pounder can defend behind the dish, but the bat has really taken a step up after an offseason of development. The bat strength has vastly improved, as he hit multiple balls over 100 mph with his best coming off at 101.6 mph. There is a controlled pace in the box, and he stays connected to turn the barrel on an ideal path, working to extension. Ankenbruck showed as one of the best defensive catchers at the event, reaching 81 mph from the crouch, with pops ranging from 1.95 - 2.03, and he stood out with his receiving abilities during bullpens. Schools looking to add a '25 catcher to their recruiting class should prioritize looks at Ankenbruck this spring.
6/20/23
Johnnie Ankenbruck, Homestead (IN), 2025 Positional Profile: C/OF Body: 6-1, 170-pounds. Lean, athletic build Hit: RHH. Narrow, balanced stance. Longer stride forward with a compact upper body load. Level swing with some effort. Line drive approach. Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 76.6 mph. 322' max distance. Arm: RH. C-76 mph. Short, quick arm from a H 3/4 slot. Defense: 2.05-2.10 pop times. Athletic actions with a quick transfer. Soft hands, clean exchange, solid receiving. ATH: 7.14 runner in the 60. 1.75 in the 10 yard split.
6/20/23
Johnnie Ankenbruck, Homestead (IN), 2025 Positional Profile: C/OF Body: 6-1, 170-pounds. Lean, athletic build Hit: RHH. Narrow, balanced stance. Longer stride forward with a compact upper body load. Level swing with some effort. Line drive approach. Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 76.6 mph. 322' max distance. Arm: RH. C-76 mph. Short, quick arm from a H 3/4 slot. Defense: 2.05-2.10 pop times. Athletic actions with a quick transfer. Soft hands, clean exchange, solid receiving. ATH: 7.14 runner in the 60. 1.75 in the 10 yard split.
3/11/23
Position Profile: C/3B Body: 6-1, 170-pounds. Lean, athletic build Hit: RHH. Narrow, balanced stance. Smooth, compact hand load with a longer stride forward. Some effort to the swing with a level path. Line drive approach. Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 74 mph. 283' max distance. Arm: RH. C-77 mph. Short, quick arm from a H 3/4 slot. Defense: 2.01-2.08 pop times. Athletic footwork with a quick transfer. Wide setup, clean exchnage, avg reciever. Run: 7.20 runner in the 60.
6/13/22
Johnnie Ankenbruck, Homestead, 2025, IN
Position: C/3B
Body: 6-foot, 155-pound lean build.
Hit: (RHH) Capable. Begins in a wide stance with a controlled load, then uses a long stride. Rotational level swing. Line drive approach.
Power: 85.2 mph exit velocity, average 78.3 mph. 68.1 mph bat speed average. 24.9 mph hand speed average.
Defense: (C) 2.19-2.26 pop times. Firm hands, aggressive footwork, quick exchange. Capable. Wide setup with some flexibility.
Arm: 69 mph catcher velocity. Short arm action, high ¾ slot.
Speed: 7.73 (60-yard).
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Johnnie Ankenbruck, Homestead (IN), 2025
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 6-1, 170-pounds. Lean, athletic build
Hit: RHH. Narrow, balanced stance. Longer stride forward with a compact upper body load. Level swing with some effort. Line drive approach.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 76.6 mph. 322' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-76 mph. Short, quick arm from a H 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.05-2.10 pop times. Athletic actions with a quick transfer. Soft hands, clean exchange, solid receiving.
ATH: 7.14 runner in the 60. 1.75 in the 10 yard split.
Johnnie Ankenbruck, Homestead (IN), 2025
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 6-1, 170-pounds. Lean, athletic build
Hit: RHH. Narrow, balanced stance. Longer stride forward with a compact upper body load. Level swing with some effort. Line drive approach.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 76.6 mph. 322' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-76 mph. Short, quick arm from a H 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.05-2.10 pop times. Athletic actions with a quick transfer. Soft hands, clean exchange, solid receiving.
ATH: 7.14 runner in the 60. 1.75 in the 10 yard split.
Position Profile: C/3B
Body: 6-1, 170-pounds. Lean, athletic build
Hit: RHH. Narrow, balanced stance. Smooth, compact hand load with a longer stride forward. Some effort to the swing with a level path. Line drive approach.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 74 mph. 283' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-77 mph. Short, quick arm from a H 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.01-2.08 pop times. Athletic footwork with a quick transfer. Wide setup, clean exchnage, avg reciever.
Run: 7.20 runner in the 60.
Johnnie Ankenbruck, Homestead, 2025, IN
Position: C/3B
Body: 6-foot, 155-pound lean build.
Hit: (RHH) Capable. Begins in a wide stance with a controlled load, then uses a long stride. Rotational level swing. Line drive approach.
Power: 85.2 mph exit velocity, average 78.3 mph. 68.1 mph bat speed average. 24.9 mph hand speed average.
Defense: (C) 2.19-2.26 pop times. Firm hands, aggressive footwork, quick exchange. Capable. Wide setup with some flexibility.
Arm: 69 mph catcher velocity. Short arm action, high ¾ slot.
Speed: 7.73 (60-yard).