Steven Whitted II: SS/2B, (2024) Birmingham Groves, MI. 5-foot-8, 140-pound. (63.1 mph bat speed average). (20.5 mph hand speed average). Begins in a balanced crouched stance with a controlled quick load, then uses a toe tap stride. Had some loud contact and found some barrels. Projectable athletic in the infield, recorded a position velocity of 79 mph; shows developing hands, smooth athletic feet, and a natural clean exchange. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic.  (Max spin ; Avg ). 

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Steven Whitted II: SS/2B, (2024) Birmingham Groves, MI. 5-foot-7, 120-pound. Solid at the plate, the left-handed hitter recorded an exit velocity of 83 mph. (63.33 mph bat speed average). (23.34 mph hand speed average). Started in a crouched balanced stance with a compact load, then used a leg kick. Simple short swing plane. Created some loud contact during his round. Pull side line drive approach. Smooth in the infield, displayed a velocity of 73 mph; has consistent feet, a clean exchange, and soft hands. Laterally, movements were athletic and fielded the ball out front. Performed well in the 60-yard dash, clocking a speedy time of 6.99.  (Max spin ; Avg ). 

Scout Evaluation 

Steven Whitted II, Birmingham Groves, 2024, MI

Position: SS/2B

Body: 5-foot-7, 120-pound.

Hit: (LHH) Solid. Began in a crouched balanced stance with a compact load, then used a leg kick. Simple short swing. Pull side line drive approach. 

Power: 83 mph exit velocity, average 70.17 mph. 63.33 mph bat speed average. 23.34 mph hand speed average.

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

Arm: 73 mph infield velocity. 

Speed: 6.99 (60-yard).

Steven Whitted II: SS/2B, (2024) Birmingham Groves, MI. 5-foot-5, 110-pound. In the infield, recorded a position velocity of 65 mph. During the event, recorded a 60 time of 7.54.