Myles
Kruger

Strong 5-foot-10, 180-pound frame, defined lower half. Stood out defensively at the Gamers Scout Day this winter with athletic feet, a quick first step, and soft hands on the dirt. Was up to 87 mph across the infield on that day, too. Elevates the baseball offensively, averaged 87 mph off the barrel with a 325 ft. peak distance.

Myles Kruger, Kirkwood (MO), 2023
Positional Profile: SS
Body: 5-10, 180-pounds. Proportional and stocky build.
Hit: RHH. Starts with a slightly open stance with an upright posture and hands getting set at shoulder height. Slow rocking load into the lower half.   Slight arm bar posture with lead hand working straight back.  Rotational path with the hands with a slight uphill bat path.  Lower half works linearly through the zone into a firm front leg.  Stays behind the ball at contact and sees the ball deep into the zone.
Power: 90.8 max exit velocity, averaged 87 mph. 310’ max distance.
Arm: RH.  INF - 86 mph.  High 3/4 arm slot with a short and quick arm action.
Defense: Attacks the ball with shorter strides and lateral routes.  Fields the ball out in front of the body with a feel for glove action and soft hands.  Shows good slow roller technique.
Run: 7.55 runner in the 60. 

Positional Profile: SS/ 2B
Body: 5-foot-11, 160-pounds, proportional frame, some strength in lower half
Defense: INF - 79 mph, good actions, moves well, shows off athleticism, consistent pre-pitch, range to both back hand and up the middle, clean transfers
Arm: Right-handed, loose arm action, quick arm, high three-quarter release 
Hit: Right-handed. Relaxed and athletic stance, wider but in line stride, aggressive with back hip, rhythm with his hands, loose wrists, shows the ability to control his barrel, flat bat bath, produced hard line drive and fly ball contact during round, 83 mph exit velocity
Run: 7.97 second 60

Positional Profile: SS
Body: 5-foot-9, 150-pounds. Shorter, wiry build. Plenty of room to add strength.
Defense: Bouncy first step. Excellent feet to get around the baseball.
Arm: Right-Handed  INF - 78 mph. Quick short arm action. Short arm stroke in the back coming through a ¾ alto.  Ball comes out of the hand quickly..
Hit: Right-Handed Wide, athletic stance. A lot of hand movement. Uses a moderate and closed stride. Gets off the back side. Path shows some length. Big one handed finish.
Power: 81 mph exit velocity in BP. Mostly barrels in BP.
Run: 4.89 runner home-to-first.