Erick Dawson: C/1B, (2025) Bishop Stang, MA. 6-foot-1, 198-pound athletic projectable build. Projectable and athletic in the box, Dawson's best exit velocity was 88 mph. (63.0 mph bat speed average). (18.9 mph hand speed average). Setup includes a balanced athletic stance and a low load. Bat speed was developing, showed a flat loose swing plane and good extension on his finish. He barreled up multiple balls with loud contact. Gap to gap aggressive approach. Behind the plate, his best throw downs of the day reached a max velocity of 70 mph; has soft developing hands, developing consistent feet, and a natural transfer. Clean setup. Had consistent accuracy to the bag with a high ¾ slot. 

Erick Dawson: C/1B, (2025) Bishop Stang, MA. 6-foot, 172-pound athletic lean build. Projectable and raw in the box, the right-handed hitter had a max exit velocity of 86 mph. (60.88 mph bat speed average). (20.91 mph hand speed average). Began in a balanced wide stance with a tight load, then used a small stride. Has a flat long swing plane, developing bat speed and level finish. Had loud contact and found some barrels. Line drive approach. While catching, he made throws to second at velocities up to 69 mph; shows a developing transfer, soft developing hands, and choppy developing feet. consistently had pop times of 2.4. Calm setup. Used a consistent arm action with a high ¾ slot. Recorded a 60 time of 8.22 at the event.  (Max spin ; Avg ). 

Scout Evaluation 

Erick Dawson, Bishop Stang, 2025, MA

Position: C/1B

Body: 6-foot, 172-pound athletic lean build.

Hit: (RHH) Projectable and raw. Began in a balanced wide stance with a tight load, then used a small stride. Developing bat speed. Level finish, flat long swing. Line drive approach. 

Power: 86 mph exit velocity, average 77.55 mph. 60.88 mph bat speed average. 20.91 mph hand speed average.

Defense: (C) 2.4 pop times. Soft developing hands, choppy developing footwork, developing exchange. Projectable raw. Calm setup. 

Arm: 69 mph catcher velocity. Consistent arm action, high ¾ slot. 

Speed: 8.22 (60-yard).