Shea
Donovan

Shea Donovan: C/2B, (2022) out of Milton, MA. is a 5-foot-11, 150-pound catching prospect. During batting practice, the switch hitter had a max exit velocity of 87 MPH. The initial set up is a balanced, athletic stance with the hands set just off the back shoulder. A short stride gets the bat heading through the hitting zone on a quick, flat plane. He finishes through contact and maintains balance throughout. Behind the plate, Donovan was 75 MPH with a pop time range of 2.03-2.06 on his throws to second base. His initial stance is quiet, with the glove relaxed in the center of the chest. As he transitioned to throw, he showed a fluid exchange, soft hands, and smooth footwork. During the event, he also recorded a 60 time of 7.3.

Donovan is a 5-foot-11, 150 pound switch-hitting catching prospect. Both swings begin out of a narrow, slightly open stance, with the hands set just off the back shoulder. Each swing uses a leg lift to get the swing started and stack the weight over the back leg. The right-handed swing uses a slightly more uphill path, yielding an exit velocity of 85 MPH. The left-handed stroke is a bit flatter, producing a lot of line drives and a 78 MPH exit velocity.

Defensively, Donovan was 77 MPH, with a pop time range of 1.94-2.03 seconds down to second base. His actions are athletic, he receives well and the arm is quick. He moves well transitioning into the throwing position. The hips and shoulders get aligned with second base, allowing the arm to work freely. He finishes over his front side and makes consistent throws on the bag.

5-foot-11, 150-pound switch hitting catcher. He ran a 7.53 sixty at the event. The skill set behind the dish is solid, he threw 75 mph down to second base with a pop time of 1.94. The transfer works and the fee can continue to improve as he matures in age. The receiving, securing the catch and softening the glove are all improving and trending up. At the plate, exit velocity of 87 mph. The setup from the right-side is even in base and he steps into the swing. The hands work and the path is uphill. The setup from the left-side is even in base and the front foot steps into the swing. The path is slightly uphill and the hands work free and clean. Solid prospect in the 2022 class.

Exit Velocity -87 mph

Catching Velocity - 87 mph

Pop Time -1.94

5-foot-10, 140-pound switch hitting catcher. Bouncing back from an injury last year and looked good at the workout. Ran a 7,83 sixty on the laser at the event. The catching skill set is solid, throwing 72 mph down to second base with a pop time of 2.0. The receiving needs to continue to improve as he matures in age. Working on securing the catch and softening the glove are imperative to the position. The right -handed swing has a tee exit velocity of 78 mph and the left-handed swing has a tee exit velocity of 74 mph. The right-handed setup is even in base, front foot steps into the swing. The path needs to be flattened through contact. The left-handed setup is even in base, front foot steps into the swing. The path is flat to contact. The frame needs strength to aid the development of the swing. 

Tee Exit Velocity- L-74/ R-78
Catching Velocity- 72 mph
Pop Time- 2.0

5-foot-8, 120-pound switch hitting catcher. Prior to injuring his arm he showed very well with the bat. The switch hitter, shows a clean path from both side. The right-handed swing is even in base, the front foot steps into the swing. The path is clean and simple. Tee exit velocity of 77 mph from the right side. He ran a 4.69 on his dig from the right side as well. The left-handed swing is clean as well. Sets up with his feet a bit wider, clean hands to the ball. The bottom half is under control. The path is simple and short to the ball. Tee exit of 75 mph from the left-side. He ran a 4.62 on his dig from the left side.

Tee Exit Velocity- R-77/L-75 mph