Kevin Rourke: RHP/3B, (2023) Londonderry, NH. 6-foot, 180-pound athletic frame. Solid at the plate, Rourke clocked an exit velocity of 82 mph. Begins in a tall open stance with a controlled load, then uses a short stride. Bat speed is some, displays a simple swing plane and good extension on his finish. He created some loud contact and found some barrels. Gap to gap approach. Capable while in the infield, registered his best throw across the diamond at 69 mph; had firm hands, a natural exchange, and choppy footwork. Fielded the ball out front with average movement laterally. Consistent accuracy to the bag, used a low ¾ slot and a long arm action. Solid on the mound, showing quick arm speed he had a ¾ arm angle with a long arm action. Feel type pitcher that showed some effort. Showed consistent balance point with on line shoulders. Lands square with a clean finish. Produced a fastball that came in at 75-76 mph; showed consistent command and running action. His changeup (68-69) has control low in the zone and fading action. His slider (65-67) showed sweeping action and in the zone command.
Scout Evaluation
Kevin Rourke, Londonderry, 2023, NH
Position: RHP/3B
Body: 6-foot, 180-pound athletic frame.
Hit: (RHH) Started in a tall open stance with a controlled load, then used a short stride. Some bat speed. Good extension on his finish, simple swing. Gap to gap approach.
Power: 82 mph exit velocity, average 76.38 mph. 67.24 mph bat speed average. 21.97 mph hand speed average.
Defense: (IF) Firm hands, choppy footwork, natural exchange. Capable. Fielded the ball out front with average movement laterally.
Arm: 69 mph infield velocity. Long arm action, low ¾ slot, consistent accuracy.
Pitching: Solid. Feel delivery, some effort. ¾ arm angle, quick arm speed, long arm action. Consistent balance point, in line shoulders, lands square, a clean finish.
Kevin Rourke: RHP/3B, (2023) Londonderry, NH. 6-foot, 180-pound athletic frame. Solid at the plate, Rourke clocked an exit velocity of 82 mph. Begins in a tall open stance with a controlled load, then uses a short stride. Bat speed is some, displays a simple swing plane and good extension on his finish. He created some loud contact and found some barrels. Gap to gap approach. Capable while in the infield, registered his best throw across the diamond at 69 mph; had firm hands, a natural exchange, and choppy footwork. Fielded the ball out front with average movement laterally. Consistent accuracy to the bag, used a low ¾ slot and a long arm action. Solid on the mound, showing quick arm speed he had a ¾ arm angle with a long arm action. Feel type pitcher that showed some effort. Showed consistent balance point with on line shoulders. Lands square with a clean finish. Produced a fastball that came in at 75-76 mph; showed consistent command and running action. His changeup (68-69) has control low in the zone and fading action. His slider (65-67) showed sweeping action and in the zone command.
Scout Evaluation
Kevin Rourke, Londonderry, 2023, NH
Position: RHP/3B
Body: 6-foot, 180-pound athletic frame.
Hit: (RHH) Started in a tall open stance with a controlled load, then used a short stride. Some bat speed. Good extension on his finish, simple swing. Gap to gap approach.
Power: 82 mph exit velocity, average 76.38 mph. 67.24 mph bat speed average. 21.97 mph hand speed average.
Defense: (IF) Firm hands, choppy footwork, natural exchange. Capable. Fielded the ball out front with average movement laterally.
Arm: 69 mph infield velocity. Long arm action, low ¾ slot, consistent accuracy.
Pitching: Solid. Feel delivery, some effort. ¾ arm angle, quick arm speed, long arm action. Consistent balance point, in line shoulders, lands square, a clean finish.
FB: T76. 75-76 mph. (Max spin 2052; Avg 1880). Consistent accuracy, running action.
CH: 68-69 mph. Low in the zone control, fading action.
SL: 65-67 mph. In the zone command, sweeping action.