Nick Saunders: SS/RHP, (2022) Austin Prep, MA. 5-foot-10, 173-pound lean athletic frame. Above average and projectable in the box, the right-handed hitter had a max exit velocity of 92 mph. (67.32 mph bat speed average). (20.48 mph hand speed average). Begins in a balanced wide stance with a wrapping handsy load, then uses a small stride. Has above average quick bat speed, uphill loose swing plane and high finish. Created loud contact and found lots of barrels. Aggressive approach. Athletic and projectable while in the infield, made throws up to 74 mph; has soft , developing hands, a clean exchange, and athletic developing feet. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were developing. Used a consistent arm action with a high ¾ slot while showing consistent accuracy to the bag. During the event, ran the 60-yard dash in 7.3. 

Scout Evaluation 

Nick Saunders, Austin Prep, 2022, MA

Position: SS/RHP

Body: 5-foot-10, 173-pound lean athletic frame.

Hit: (RHH) Above average projectable. Began in a balanced wide stance with a wrapping handsy load, then used a small stride. Above average quick bat speed. High finish, uphill loose swing. Aggressive approach. 

Power: 92 mph exit velocity, average 79.57 mph. 67.32 mph bat speed average. 20.48 mph hand speed average.

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

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

Speed: 7.30 (60-yard).