John Curran: 3B/RHP, (2022) Danvers, MA. 5-foot-11, 190-pound mature solid build. Projectable during batting practice, Curran's best exit velocity was 86 mph. (66.24 mph bat speed average). (21.43 mph hand speed average). Starts in a balanced athletic stance with a smooth load, then uses a toe tap stride. Bat speed is quick  and efficient, shows a simple flat swing plane and good extension on his finish. Found multiple barrels with loud contact. Gap to gap approach. Athletic while in the infield, recorded position velocities up to 74 mph; has a clean exchange, soft hands, and average developing feet. Laterally, movements were developing and fielded the ball out front. Consistent accuracy to the bases, used a loose arm action and a high ¾ slot. In the 60-yard dash, he clocked a time of 7.59.  (Max spin ; Avg ). 

Scout Evaluation 

John Curran, Danvers, 2022, MA

Position: 3B/RHP

Body: 5-foot-11, 190-pound mature solid build.

Hit: (RHH) Projectable. Started in a balanced athletic stance with a smooth load, then used a toe tap stride. Quick efficient bat speed. Good extension on his finish, simple flat swing. Gap to gap approach. 

Power: 86 mph exit velocity, average 77.54 mph. 66.24 mph bat speed average. 21.43 mph hand speed average.

Defense:  (IF) Soft hands, average developing footwork, clean exchange. Athletic.  Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were developing. 

Arm: 74 mph infield velocity. Loose arm action, high ¾ slot, consistent accuracy. 

Speed: 7.59 (60-yard).

5-foot-11, 190-pound right-handed hitting corner infielder and pitcher. The approach in the field is solid as he shows soft hands through the baseball. The arm is clean, throwing 70 mph across the diamond at an easy level. The bat has an exit velocity of 89 mph. The setup is even in base and the front foot gains ground to the baseball as it approaches the hitting zone. The hands have strength to them. On the mound, the fastball sat 71-71 mph and the spin pitch was 63-64 mph. The delivery is online with the feet and the slot is above 3/4in height. The lift is repeated and the rotation is early, taking him offline from the target.

Exit Velocity- 89 mph

INF Velocity- 70 mph

5-foot-11, 180-pound right-handed hitting infielder and pitcher. The approach in the infield is athletic and on point. The glove showed to be soft and he keep the feet active during the process. He threw 77 mph during the infield portion of the workout. The bat has a tee exit velocity of 84 mph. The setup is athletic and the bottom half is under control throughout the swing. The hands work clean to and through the ball, as the path is simple. On the mound, the fastball sat 75-76 mph true in shape. The spin pitch was 65-67 mph, big in shape. The changeup was 69-70 mph, limited action to the pitch. The delivery was online with the feet and the slot is above 3/4 in height. The lift is methodical and he is direct with this front shoulder to the plate. 

Tee Exit Velocity 84 mph

INF Velocity- 77 mph

5-foot-9, 175-pound right-handed hitting corner infielder. The bat was impressive at the workout. The tee exit velocity was 78 mph as he needs to continue to get stronger as he matures. The setup is even in base, the hands maneuver the barrel well. The simple hand path allows him to handle both sides of the dish. The potential with the bat is good. The approach in the infield is appropriate, threw 70 mph across the diamond,. The feet were active and he worked through the ball. Solid potential and showing.

Tee Exit Velocity- 78 mph
INF Velocity - 70 mph