Joseph Auger: C/1B, (2022) Lowell, MA. 6-foot, 180-pound solid frame. Solid at the plate, Auger had a max exit velocity of 86 mph. Begins in an open stance with a controlled load, then uses a toe tap. Bat speed was above average, used a flat swing plane and good extension on his finish. He barreled up some balls with some loud contact. Up the middle approach. While catching, he recorded a position velocity of 78 mph during throw downs; had quick footwork, and a clean exchange. He produced a pop time of 2.0-2.05. Has staggered setup. Showed consistent accuracy to the base with a ¾ slot and a quick arm action. 

Scout Evaluation 

Joseph Auger, Lowell, 2022, MA

Position: C/1B

Body: 6-foot, 180-pound solid frame.

Hit: (RHH) Begins in an open stance with a controlled load, then uses a toe tap. Above average bat speed. Good extension on his finish, flat swing. Up the middle approach. 

Power: 86 mph exit velocity, average 77.98 mph. 67.45 mph bat speed average. 21.24 mph hand speed average.

Defense: (C) 2.0-2.05 pop times. Quick footwork, clean exchange. Solid. Had staggered setup. 

Arm: 78 mph catcher velocity. Quick arm action, ¾ slot, consistent accuracy. 

Joseph Auger: C/1B, (2022) Lowell, MA. 6-foot, 180-pound. At the plate, the right-handed hitter had an exit velocity of 89 mph. Behind the plate, he recorded a position velocity of 76 mph during throw downs. Had quick feet and transfers on his throw downs, recording a 1.94-2.03 pop time. 

Scout Evaluation 

Joseph Auger, Lowell, 2022, MA

Position: C/1B

Body: 6-foot, 180-pound .

Power: 89 mph exit velocity, average 77.08 mph.

Arm: 76 mph catcher velocity. 

Auger is a 5-foot-10, 180 pound right-handed hitting catching prospect. He hits out of a wide, open stance with the hands set high. The load is good and gets him into a strong hitting position. The swing is flat through the hitting zone and shows the ability to spray the ball around the field. He also showed a max exit velocity of 84.7 MPH during the batting practice. He also ran a 7.6 sixty.

Defensively, Auger was 74 MPH on his throws with a pop time range of 2.12-2.23 to second. The initial stance is balanced, with the glove relaxed in the middle of his chest. The feet are good and get his hips in line with second base. The ball exchange is quick and allows him to get his arm back. The arm swing is short and he finishes through the throw well.

5-foot-10, 180-pound right-handed hitting catcher and outfielder. Behind the plate, he threw 72 mph with a pop time of 2.07. The feet work clean and the throwing slot is solid. Continuing to work on the foot work during the transfer is relative to the development. The receiving needs to continue to improve as he matures in age. The bat has a tee exit velocity of 85 mph. The setup is even in base, front foot slightly open to start. The front foot closes down as the ball approaches. The path is clean to the ball, slightly uphill to contact. The hands work freely and the bat has very good life to the ball.

Tee Exit Velocity- 85 mph

Catching Velocity- 72 mph

Pop Time- 2.07