Alexander
Stephens

 '20 Icemen INF Alexander Stephens (Dickinson St Commit) who moved around the infield playing multiple positions.  Strong frame with strength in barrel.  Gap to gap approach that looks to elevate the ball.

6-foot, 215-pound right-handed hitting 2-way player. #129 ranked prospect in MN 2020 class. 7.53 runner. Open stance, short compact swing, some lift through contact, squares baseball consistently, gap to gap approach, 87 mph exit velocity. Higher fielding position, sure hands, avg. range, accurate to bag, 78 mph arm across infield. Aggressive blocker, keeps ball in front, solid receiver, avg. flexibility behind plate, 76 mph arm with 2.14-2.21 pop times. On mound; swings into short balance point, short arm action, lands upright to plate. Fastball was 80-82 mph with occasional cutting action to plate. Short small break on curveball. Slight sinking action on changeup for strikes.

6-foot, 215-pound right-handed hitting 2-way player.  7.62 runner.  Solid body with present strength.  Balanced open stance.  Knee to knee and hand load.  Good swing plane to contact.  Pull approach with line drive and fly ball contact.  Potential power bat with pop in barrel.  91 mph exit velocity.  IF- Moves ok to field.  Stiff glove and some squat to field.  81 mph arm strength with average carry and good accuracy.  C- Big body behind plate.  Strong and sticks pitches.  Can be late to block at times.  Some length in footwork on throws.  Clean exchange.  2.01-2.28 pop times.  79 mph arm strength with good accuracy and average carry.  On mound- Balanced delivery with leg swing.  Good direction down mound.  Throws from a ¾ arm slot.  Fastball is 81-83 mph with slight run.  Curveball sat 66-68 mph with smaller 11/5 break and decent depth.  Good feel for change-up at 73-75 mph. 

5-foot-11, 195-pound right-handed hitting 2-way player. 7.9 runner. Present strength, body load, double tap trigger, short path through zone, snap hook contact, gap to gap approach, 91 mph exit velocity. Taller stance, occasionally late to block, sticks pitches well, solid grinder behind plate, works ball back to middle well, some length to exchange, quick release, avg. carry and accuracy to bag, 2.09-2.14 pop times with 72 mph arm strength. 80 mph arm strength across infield. High fielding position, avg. hands,occasional momentum through baseball, accurate to bag. On mound; overhead windup, uncontrolled front leg swing down mound, 2-piece arm action. Fastball was 76-79 mph, thrown downhill, for strikes. Bigger shape on 11/5 curveball with early break to plate. Shows good action and depth on changeup.