6/9/15 - Wheeler is an athletic 6-foot 175-pound right-handed hitting catcher. Wheeler had pop times between 1.93 and 2.05, among the best of the day. He also ran a 6.84 60 and had a 90 mph exit velo, both among the event’s best. Behind the plate, quick actions with feet and hands, momentum towards second base, soft hands, 73 mph velo, mostly accurate throws. At the plate, starts with feet closed, slight hand load, power to pull gap, level bat path, quick bat speed, solid single in game action, runs 4.52 home-to-first.
CLASS OF 2016
C
1B
Alex
Wheeler
Missouri Southern
Stockton (HS) • MO
6'0" • 175LBS
R/R • 27yr 2mo
Stockton (HS) • MO
6'0" • 175LBS
R/R • 27yr 2mo
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- MHSBCA Class 3 All-State Team - Jun 21, 2016
- MOKAN Scout Blog - May 25, 2016
- MO-KAN Recruiting Notebook - Feb 12, 2016
- 2016 Team Preview: Stockton Tigers - Feb 3, 2016
- Missouri Insider: Uncommitted 2016 Catchers - Sep 24, 2015
- Top Performances from the Class of 2016 Games - Jul 16, 2015
- 2015 Class 3 MHSBCA All-State Teams - Jun 20, 2015
- Class of 2016 Games: Instant Analysis - Jun 9, 2015
- MIssouri Scout Blog - Jun 3, 2015
- Missouri State Tournament Roundup: May 26 - May 26, 2015
- 2015 Team Preview: Stockton Tigers - Mar 19, 2015
- 7.15 Ozark Prospect ID Analysis: Catchers - Sep 3, 2014
- 7.15 Ozark Prospect ID Analysis Infielders - Aug 26, 2014
- Ozark Prospect ID: Instant Analysis - Jul 16, 2014
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7/15/14 – Wheeler is an athletic 6-foot-0, 175-pound right-hand hitting catcher/first baseman. He ran a 60 at 7.28 and home-to-first 4.72. He throws from a high 3/4 arm slot with quick arm action. Alex’s throws were mostly accurate and had good carry. He showed a quick clean exchange on his throws. At catcher, Alex posted a POP range of 2.10-2.15. His position velo was 68 MPH at catcher and 65 MPH on the infield. At the plate, Wheeler has a closed setup. He starts with a smooth load and a long stride. He has a level bat path and looks to take the ball the other way. Alex's swing produces line drives. He had an exit velo of 85 MPH.
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