Frederick
Rushton

PROCASE 2021

5-foot-10, 170-pound right-handed hitting utility player. He turned in another good workout. Ran a 6.73 sixty on the laser. The approach in the outfield is solid and athletic, throwing 89 mph to the plate with carry and accuracy. The approach in the infield is athletic and he keeps the feet active throughout. The glove is solid and he threw 80 mph across the diamond. The bat has an exit velocity of 89 mph. The setup is wide in base and the front foot steps to the baseball. The swing is slightly uphill and the hands work freely. 

Exit Velocity- 89 mph

INF Velocity- 80 mph

OF Velocity- 89 mph

5-foot-10, 160-pound right-handed hitting infielder/outfielder. He ran a 6.69 sixty at the event. The approach in the outfield is online and athletic. He works his feet aggressively through the ball and threw 86 mph from the outfield to the plate. The approach in the infield is under control and the hands work softly. The feet remain active as he moves well. He threw 80 mph during the infield portion of the workout. The bat has an exit velocity of 87 mph. The setup is wide in base and the bottom half remains under control throughout the process. The path has a small amount of lift in it, the hands work and he accelerates the barrel through. 

Exit Velocity- 87 mph

INF Velocity- 80 mph

OF Velocity- 86 mph

New Engalnd Procase

5-foot-10, 158-pound, extremely athletic frame, a twitchy athlete that has explosiveness to him. A right-handed hitting middle infielder, that will probably make a move to the outfield at the higher levels.  The top tool is his overall speed, a legit 6.6 runner. At the plate, even feet, loose higher hands, swing is level through the zone, finishing above the shoulders with a one handed finish. The approach is more line drives from the middle to pull side. Looks to be able to handle the bat, contact top of the order type hitter. The tee exit velocity was clocked at 84 mph. Defensively, threw 81 mph across the diamond, approach and footwork is correct and under control. The glove is soft, clean transfer. Showed solid turns from both sides of the bag. Big time athlete, game will take off with reps and experience.

Tee Exit Velocity: 84 mph

Arm Velocity: 81 mph

Sixty-Yard Dash: 6.71

FUTURE GAMES
5-foot-10, 160-pound right-handed hitting infielder and outfielder. Ran a 6.55 sixty at the event. The ability to play multiple positions at the next level is obvious. I believe him to be a true centerfielder. At the workout, threw 85 mph across the diamond as a middle infielder. The feet and glove work very well through and to the ball. In the outfield, he gets off the ball and the routes are excellent. The bat has a tee exit velocity of 88 mph. The setup is wide in base, small pick up and put down of the front foot as the ball approaches. The path is slightly uphill. The hands work free and clean with the bat. Excellent athlete. 

Tee Exit Velocitiy- 88 mph
INF Velocity- 85 mph

5-foot-10, 160-pound utility athlete. He can play anywhere on the field. The athleticsm is very good and he runs well. Ran a 6.72 sixty on the laser at the event. In the outfield, the approach is aggressive and athletic, threw 84 mph. The infield play is solid as he moves through the ball and the hands are soft. Threw 86 mph across the diamond. The bat has a tee exit velocity of 86 mph. The setup is even in base, picks up and puts down the front foot as the ball approaches. The hands work clean, path is slightly uphill to contact. 

Tee Exit Velocity - 86 mph
INF Velocity - 86 mph
OF Velocity 84 mph

5-foot-10, 160-pound right-handed hitting utility player.  In the infield, the feet are active and gets into a good fielding position.  The glove is soft and in a good position as he fields.  He moves well laterally and the arm is clean.  He was 79 mph across the diamond with a long arm swing. In the outfield, he showed a lot of athletic ability.  His feet are active and showed the foot-speed.  The arm was long and 84 mph with carry.The bat had a tee exit velocity of 84 mph.  The stance begins open and the hands move back into the launch position. The leg kick is quick and gets a little heavy on the backside. As a result, the bat path is flat and hits around the ball. Evening out the load and raising the hands will clean this up.  The bat-speed is definitely there and showed the ability to drive the ball to the pull side.This is an athletic player who can play all over the field.

Tee Exit Velocity- 84 mph
INF Velocity-79 mph
OF Velocity- 84 mph

5-foot-10, 160-pound right-handed hitting infielder. Ran a 6.75 sixty at the event. The movements are athletic and fast twitch. The approach in the infield is appropriate and athletic. Threw 79 mph across the diamond with accuracy and a easy throwing motion. Has the ability to kick around the infield as the foot speed is above average, and he moves well laterally. The bat has a tee exit velocity of 87 mph. The setup is wide in base, front foot steps into the swing as the ball approaches. The hands work free and clean to the ball, uphill path to contact. Uses a 1-handed finish after contact.

Tee Exit Velocity- 87 mph
INF Velocity- 79 mph

5-foot-10, 160-pound right-handed hitting outfielder and infielder. The foot speed and game awareness is excellent. Ran a 4.08 down the line on his dig to first base. The approach in the outfield is aggressive, he can play all the 3 spots in the outfield. Threw 83 mph with carry and accuracy from right field to the plate. The glove and feet work very well in the middle of the infield, He handles the pivot as well, threw 79 mph across the diamond with carry. The bat has a tee exit velocity of 81 mph. The setup is even in base, small pick up and put down of the front foot as the ball approaches. The hands work freely and the path is flatter to the ball, an improvement since the last time we saw him. Good looking player with legit athleticsm.

Tee Exit Velocity- 81 mph
INF Velocity- 79 mph
OF Velocity- 83 mph

5-foot-10, 145-pound right-handed hitting middle infielder and outfielder. Ran a 3.93 down the line on his dig to first base. Threw 82 mph from the outfield as he can play all 3 spots out there with ease. The athleticsm is excellent, additional strength is needed. Threw 81 mph from shortstop, the feet work and the arm has life and carry. The glove is solid and he can handle the pivot. The bat has a tee exit velocity of 81 mph. Sets up wide in base, the bottom half is under control throughout the swing. The path needs to be flattened out as it is currently uphill at times. The foot speed is above average so focusing on line drives and the short game is imperative to the offensive part of his game to come.

Tee Exit Velocity- 81 mph
INF Velocity - 81 mph
OF Velocity - 82 mph

5-foot-10, 145-pound right-handed hitting utility guy. Has made tremendous progress since the last time I saw him. Can really run, ran a 3.85 down the line on his dig to first base. The versatility is excellent as a defender. The glove is solid at shortstop and the feet work appropriately. Threw 82 mph across the diamond. Threw 83 mph from the outfield, moved aggressively to and through the ball. You could play him just about anywhere and he would be fine. The bat has a tee exit velocity of 79, as additional physical strength gains are warranted. The setup is wide in base, the front foot steps into the swing. The path is flat to the ball and he shows the ability to spread the field. Good looking prospect who is trending up.

Tee Exit Velocity- 79 mph
INF Velocity- 82 mph
OF Velocity- 83 mph

5-foot-10, 145-pound, wiry strong athletic frame. The neck is longer, shoulders are squared off, has room to fill out and put weight on. A right-handed hitting middle infielder, top tool are his leg and overall athletic ability. Ran the sixty-yard dash in a quick 6.72, straight line speed is advanced. At the plate, stance is balanced throughout, front foot slightly open and wider than shoulder width, gets back to even with stride foot. The hands are relaxed, bat is flat above back shoulder. For timing uses a small leg kick, the swing is short to the baseball, level through contact and finishes high with one hand. The tee exit velocity continues to climb, jumped to 79 mph. The approach is more line drive from gap to gap.  Defensively moves extremely well from side to side, works low to ground and keeps the feet moving throughout. The glove is soft, easy clean transfer with one step and the throw. The arm works out of a natural ¾ slot, clocked at 72 mph, has more in there. Projects for me at second more, with ability to work on the left side, good follow.

Sixty-yard Dash: 6.72
Exit Velocity: 79 mph
Arm Velocity: 72 mph

5-foot-9, 150-pound right-handed hitting infielder and outfielder. Excellent all around athlete. Ran a 6.9 at the event, and is in basketball season. In the outfield, threw 78 mph with an athletic approach and under control. The glove in the infield is improving immensely, the approach to the ball and the glove are solid. Threw 75 mph across the diamond with an easy level and under control. The bat has a tee exit velocity of 78 mph. Physical strength is a must for him, as he has the tools to be a guy. Sets up with his feet even, slight hand drop as the ball approaches causing the bat to bat a tick long. The bat speed is good, flattening and getting the hands inside should take him places.

5-foot-9,130 pound quick twitch right-handed hitting infielder and outfielder. Ran a 4.10 down the line on his dig to first base. The frame is slender now but looks as if it will fill out in the coming year. The glove is solid at shortstop, needs to continue to improve working through the ball to aid the throwing. The throwing path is long and clean. The hands are good enough to handle the pivot. Threw 73 mph across the diamond with accuracy. I like him in the outfield as well, showcases his foot speed, which is plus. Good follow in the middle of the field. The bat has a tee exit velocity of 76 mph, as physical strength additions is warranted. Hits out of a wide base, limited movement on the bottom half of the swing, stays under control. Slight bat wrap as the swing is initiated. The hands work clean and and he has a feel for maneuvering the barrel.  Singled to center in the game. On the mound, the fastball touched 74 mph out of a plus ¾ slot. The breaking pitch was 61 mph, needs more fastball hand speed to it. The changeup is a work in progress, sits at 63 mph. The delivery is online, small back arch as he makes his way into foot strike. The glove comes across the hitters face as he makes his way to the plate. The lift is athletic and repeated. Follow as a positional player.

Tee Exit Velocity- 76 mph
INF Velocity- 74 mph

5-foot-9, 130-pound right-handed hitting infielder. Ran a 4.06 down the line on my watch, the strides are long and he is still growing. The glove is solid in the infield and the feet need to continue to develop prep steps to aid fielding and throwing after the ball is secured. Threw 74 mph across the diamond at the event. The bat has a tee exit velocity of 74 mph. Sets up even with his feet and uses a small pick up and put down of the front foot as the ball approaches. The swing is clean and the hands work, flattening the path to contact will aid his offensive development. Continues to get better every time we see him, multiple sport athlete so he is an interesting follow.

Tee Exit Velocity- 74 mph
INF Velocity- 74 mph

5-foot-9, 130-pound right-handed hitting infielder. Good athlete who can move very well, and is just tapping into his athleticsm. Ran a 4.26 down the line on his dig to first base. The glove is solid in the field, the prep steps and work to and through the ball need to continue to improve. Essentially, as he gets physically stronger his feet should smooth right out defensively. Threw 71 across the diamond. The bat has a tee exit velocity of 75 mph. Starts with a wide base, the bottom half is under control throughout the swing. Slight bat wrap as he gets into moving the barrel. The hands work clean. Getting stronger is the name of the game for this player, as his skill set is trending the right way.

Tee Exit Velocity- 75 mph
INF Velocity- 71 mph

On the mound, showed a fastball that sat at 68 mph. The spin pitch was 64-65 mph, needs a shape fix. The changeup is progressing at 57-62 mph. The delivery is is athletic, pulls glove side off his direction causing him to be stretched out at release. The foot is on top of the rubber to start the delivery, may want to balance it in front of the rubber. Pitches out of a ¾ arm slot. Positionally, threw 68 mph across the diamond from shortstop. The glove and footwork need to continue to improve, ,which will help aid his throwing after the catch. Ran a 4.59 down the line on his dig to first base. The bat has a tee exit velocity of 71 mph as the frame needs strength to it. Sets up with his feet wide and both his elbows up. Lining the knuckles up will help as well. The bat path is long to the ball and the bottom half is under control.