Thatcher Simon: C/1B, (2024) Byron Center, MI. 5-foot-11, 185-pound. (69.0 mph bat speed average). (18.8 mph hand speed average). Began in an open tall stance with a smooth controlled load, then used a controlled short stride. He found some barrels with some loud contact. While catching, his best recorded throw to second was clocked at 76 mph; has consistent sure hands, a quick clean transfer, and athletic consistent feet. consistently had pop times of 2.10-2.14. Athletic setup with above average flexibility.  (Max spin ; Avg ). 

Thatcher Simon: C/RHP, (2024) Byron Center, MI. 5-foot-11, 175-pound. (67.5 mph bat speed average). (18.8 mph hand speed average). Started in a balanced stance with a smooth controlled load, then used a leg kick. Bat speed was flashed, and showed a level swing plane. Aggressive line drive approach. Behind the plate, his best position velocity throwing to second was registered at 76 mph; has twitchy hands, smooth feet, and a quick transfer. showed his ability to throw runners out with an efficient pop time of 1.98-2.02. Above average flexibility and calm setup.

Thatcher Simon: C/RHP, (2024) Byron Center, MI. 5-foot-11, 175-pound. (70.6 mph bat speed average). (19.5 mph hand speed average). Sets up in a balanced stance with a leg kick. Had a level swing plane and a good extension on his finish. Line drive up the middle approach. Behind the plate, throw downs to second were maxed at 74 mph; shows consistent feet, sure hands, and a clean fluid transfer. consistently had pop times of 2.02-2.06. Staggered setup. 

Player Spotlight 

Thatcher Simon: C/RHP, (2024) Byron Center, MI. 5-foot-11, 175-pound. Athletic raw during batting practice, Simon recorded an exit velocity of 85 mph. (64.3 mph bat speed average). (20.0 mph hand speed average). Started in a balanced stance with a quick load, then used a toe tap stride. Bat speed is above average raw, has a short upward swing plane and high finish. Barreled up some balls with some loud contact. Up the middle approach. While catching, his best position velocity throwing to second was registered at 74 mph; showed a quick transfer, smooth quick feet, and consistent hands. consistently had pop times of 2.05-2.12. Clean setup with some flexibility. During the event, clocked a 60 time of 7.45. Smooth raw on the mound, showed good quick arm speed, also used a quick arm action with a high ¾ arm angle. Tall-and-fall type pitcher and shows decent effort. Displays downhill even shoulders with a strong tall balance point. Lands square with balanced clean finish. Curveball (62-64 mph), changeup (74-75 mph). Threw his fastball 76-78 mph and topped out at 79 mph; has a straight fastball that shows some action and control in the zone. (Max spin 1889; Avg 1637). 

Scout Evaluation 

Thatcher Simon, Byron Center, 2024, MI

Position: C/RHP

Body: 5-foot-11, 175-pound.

Hit: (RHH) Athletic raw. Starts in a balanced stance with a quick load, then uses a toe tap stride. Above average raw bat speed. High finish, short upward swing. Up the middle approach. 

Power: 85 mph exit velocity, average 75.9 mph. 64.3 mph bat speed average. 20.0 mph hand speed average.

Defense: (C) 2.05-2.12 pop times. Consistent hands, smooth quick footwork, quick exchange. Solid smooth. Some flexibility and clean setup. 

Arm: 74 mph catcher velocity. 

Speed: 7.45 (60-yard).

Pitching: Smooth raw. Tall-and-fall delivery, decent effort. High ¾ arm angle, good quick arm speed, quick arm action. Strong tall balance point, downhill even shoulders, lands square, balanced clean finish.

FB: T79. 76-78 mph. (Max spin 1889;  Avg 1637). In the zone accuracy, some action, straight movement. 

CB: 62-64 mph. (Max spin 2001; Avg 1927). 

CH: 74-75 mph.