Xavier Allen: SS/2B, (2023) Reed City, MI. 6-foot-1, 190-pound. In the box, the right-handed hitter's best exit velocity was 92 mph. (69.7 mph bat speed average). (20.5 mph hand speed average). Has present above average bat speed, loose swing plane and good extension on his finish. Opposite field approach. Solid in the infield, his best throw was recorded at 75 mph; shows a clean exchange, choppy feet, and firm hands. Laterally, his movements were developing. During the event, ran the 60-yard dash in 7.31.  (Max spin ; Avg ). 

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Xavier Allen: SS/2B, (2023) Reed City, MI. 6-foot-1, 190-pound. Solid in the box, Allen had an exit velocity of 92 mph. (69.44 mph bat speed average). (19.88 mph hand speed average). Starts in a wide stance with a high load, then uses a leg kick. Has an uphill swing plane and has high finish. He created some loud contact during his round. Pull side approach. Solid while in the infield, made throws at velocities up to 76 mph; had a clean exchange, sure hands, and consistent footwork. Uses his glove deep. Recorded a 60 time of 7.19 at the event. On the mound, curveball (65-66 mph), knuckle (64-65 mph). Threw his fastball 76-77 mph with a max of 78 mph; (Max spin 2113; Avg 1954). 

Scout Evaluation 

Xavier Allen, Reed City, 2023, MI

Position: SS/2B

Body: 6-foot-1, 190-pound.

Hit: (RHH) Solid. Began in a wide stance with a high load, then used a leg kick. High finish, uphill swing. Pull side approach. 

Power: 92 mph exit velocity, average 87.30 mph. 69.44 mph bat speed average. 19.88 mph hand speed average.

Defense:  (IF) Sure hands, consistent footwork, clean exchange. Solid. Fields the ball deep. 

Arm: 76 mph infield velocity. 

Speed: 7.19 (60-yard).

FB: T78. 76-77 mph. (Max spin 2113;  Avg 1954). 

CB: 65-66 mph. (Max spin 1888; Avg 1888). 

KN: 64-65 mph. 

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Xavier Allen: SS/2B, (2023) Reed City, MI. 6-foot-1, 190-pound. Athletic at the plate, Allen was ranked 1st with an exit velocity of 95 mph. (69.17 mph bat speed average). (20.47 mph hand speed average). Begins in an open stance with a wrapping load, then uses a toe tap. Bat speed was quick, showed a loose long swing plane and good extension on his finish. He found some barrels through his round. Aggressive approach. Athletic while in the infield, made throws at velocities up to 79 mph; has rhythmic feet, a natural exchange, and firm consistent hands. Had a ¾ slot and a quick arm action. During the event, recorded a 60 time of 7.25. On the mound, showed consistent arm speed. Uses decent effort in his delivery. Shows falling off shoulders. Lands closed with a falling off finish. Produced a fastball that came in at 75-76 mph with a max of 77 mph; showed running action and arm side control. (Max spin 1931; Avg 1814). Showed a tight curveball (60-62) with late action. (Max spin 2013; Avg 1878). His changeup (65-66) showed deceiving action. 

Scout Evaluation 

Xavier Allen, Reed City, 2023, MI

Position: SS/2B

Body: 6-foot-1, 190-pound.

Hit: (RHH) Athletic. Starts in an open stance with a wrapping load, then uses a toe tap. Quick bat speed. Good extension on his finish, loose long swing. Aggressive approach. 

Power: 95 mph exit velocity, average 80.61 mph. 69.17 mph bat speed average. 20.47 mph hand speed average. Best ev of the day. 

Defense:  (IF) Firm consistent hands, rhythmic footwork, natural exchange. Athletic. 

Arm: 79 mph infield velocity. Quick arm action, ¾ slot. 

Speed: 7.25 (60-yard).

Pitching:  Decent effort. consistent arm speed. Falling off shoulders, lands closed, a falling off finish.

FB: T77. 75-76 mph. (Max spin 1931;  Avg 1814). Arm side accuracy, running action. 

CB: 60-62 mph. Late action, tight movement. (Max spin 2013; Avg 1878). 

CH: 65-66 mph. Deceiving action. 

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Xavier Allen: SS/2B, (2023) Reed City, MI. 6-foot-1, 190-pound. Athletic in the box, Allen clocked an exit velocity of 87 mph. Started in an open stance with a controlled smooth load, then used a leg kick. Bat speed is electric, exhibits a loose level swing plane and high finish. He produced a lot of loud contact and found lots of barrels. Gap to gap approach. Above average while in the infield, made throws at velocities up to 76 mph; showed average smooth feet, soft hands, and a clean lengthy exchange. Fields the ball deep, movements laterally were average. Showed some accuracy to the bag with a long arm action and a ¾ slot. During the event, ran the 60-yard dash in 7.71. Athletic on the mound, showing good arm speed he had a long arm action with a high ¾ arm angle. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and uses easy effort. Tall balance point with uphill shoulders. Has a clean finish. Threw his fastball 74-75 mph with a max of 76 mph; showed some command and running action with heavy movement. Had consistent command and early action on his 12/6 curveball (61-63). Threw a sharp changeup (67-69) with fading action and decent control. 

Scout Evaluation 

Xavier Allen, Reed City, 2023, MI

Position: SS/2B

Body: 6-foot-1, 190-pound .

Hit: (RHH) Starts in an open stance with a controlled smooth load, then uses a leg kick. Electric bat speed. High finish, loose level swing. Gap to gap approach. 

Power: 87 mph exit velocity, average 79.72 mph. 68.50 mph bat speed average. 19.23 mph hand speed average.

Defense:  (IF) Soft hands, average smooth footwork, clean lengthy exchange. Above average.  Movements laterally were average and he fields the ball deep. 

Arm: 76 mph infield velocity. Long arm action, ¾ slot, some accuracy. 

Speed: 7.71 (60-yard).

Pitching: Athletic. Drop-and-drive delivery, easy effort. High ¾ arm angle, good arm speed, long arm action. Tall balance point, uphill shoulders, a clean finish.

FB: T76. 74-75 mph. (Max spin 1796;  Avg 1677). Some accuracy, running action, heavy movement. 

CB: 61-63 mph. Consistent control, early action, 12/6 shape. 

CH: 67-69 mph. Decent control, fading action, sharp movement.