Hays
Ensley

A consistent in-game performer who continues to impress in front of our staff, OF Hays Ensley (Mulvane, 2027) put his loud, well-rounded toolset on full display in Tuesday’s look. The 5-foot-11, 176-pound athlete kicked off the day by running a 6.80 60, one of the top times at the event. At the plate, Ensley showcased a confident, repeatable right-handed swing that produced consistent pull-side barrels, including a peak 95 mph exit velocity. Defensively, he continues to prove himself as one of the top outfielders in the state, showing off easy arm strength at 90 mph from the outfield while covering ground with natural instincts and fluid actions. Ensley continues to firmly establish himself as a name to know in the state's junior class.

Hays Ensley, Mulvane (KS), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/SS
Body: 5-11, 170-pounds. Lean athletic build with room for added strength.
Hit: RHH. Upright even setup with a balanced base, weight centered, and active hands. Uses a short leg lift trigger gaining some ground forward. Long flat path through the zone, good feel for the barrel, present power. 67.8 mph bat speed with 30 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 max exit velocity, averaged 90.1 mph. 317' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-83 mph.
Defense: Polished actions defensively.
ATH: 1.76 and 4.08 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 20.90 max vertical.
Vizual Edge: 66.58 Edge Score

Hays Ensley, Mulvane (KS), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/SS One of the top players in the KS 2027 class.
Body: 5-11, 159-pounds. Athletic, projectable frame.
Hit: RHH. Upright, balanced stance. High, active hands pre-pitch. Knee-knock and hand load down into a medium stride. Slight swing plane. Looks to elevate with bat speed through the zone. Mid/pull approach with gap-to-gap power. 68.8 mph bat speed with 21 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 86.7 mph. 300' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-86 mph. Long 3/4 arm action with carry and accuracy.
Defense: Direct routes to field with quick feet. Uses his momentum through throws. Clean gather on the side of his body, developing release.
ATH: 6.88 runner in the 60. Above-average runner. 26.10 max vertical.
Vizual Edge: 69.14 Edge Score

2023 Junior Future Games participant OF Hays Ensley (Mulvane, 2027) continued to show why he is a top-10 prospect in the state’s 2027 class. An athletic mover at 5-foot-10, 160-pounds, Ensley was among the event leaders in nearly every category. In BP he swung a quick right-handed barrel, consistently barreling balls through the middle of the field, reaching a top exit velocity of 91.2 mph while leading the event with a strong average of 86.7 mph per batted ball. From the outfield, the sophomore paced all of his peers with a 86 mph bullet on his firmest throw while also running a 6.88 60 for good measure.