Ashton
Bour

Ashton Bour: C/RHP, (2022) Hopewell Loudon, OH. 5-foot-9, 183-pound. During batting practice, the right-handed hitter clocked an exit velocity of 85 mph. (70.08 mph bat speed average). (21.41 mph hand speed average). Started in a balanced athletic stance with a smooth load, then used a controlled stride. Bat speed was above average, had a level loose swing plane and good extension on his finish. Found multiple barrels through his rounds. While catching, his best position velocity throwing to second was registered at 72 mph; had quick fluid footwork, soft hands, and a twitchy transfer. displayed his ability to control the run game with a pop time of 1.91-2.04. Some flexibility and flexible setup. Had a quick arm action and a high ¾ slot. In the 60-yard dash, recorded a time of 7.23.   

Ashton Bour: C/RHP, (2022) Hopewell Loudon, OH. 5-foot-9, 183-pound. Athletic at the plate, Bour recorded an exit velocity of 92 mph. (68.90 mph bat speed average). (20.28 mph hand speed average). Started in a tall open stance with a controlled load, then used a short stride. Bat speed was above average, used a level rotational swing plane and level finish. He barreled up multiple balls. Pull side approach. Behind the plate, throw downs to second were maxed at 74 mph; had a quick exchange, soft hands, and athletic footwork. had quick feet and transfers on his throw downs, recording a 1.96-2.04 pop time. Calm setup with some flexibility. Had consistent accuracy to the base with a compact arm action.

Ashton Bour: C/RHP, (2022) Hopewell Loudon, OH. 5-foot-9, 183-pound. At the plate, the right-handed hitter's 95 mph exit velocity ranks him 3rd at the event. Starts in a balanced stance with a tight load, then uses a controlled stride. Bat speed was explosive, had a rotational swing plane and good extension on his finish. Barreled up multiple balls with loud contact. Pull side approach. While catching, his best throw downs of the day reached a max velocity of 75 mph. While catching, his best position velocity throwing to second was registered at 75 mph; displayed next-level catching ability by boasting a 1.98-2.07 pop time. 

Hit:Fluid mover in the box. Bat tip up top gives him a natural running the start with the barrel into contact. Loose stroke with an easy whip. Worked gap to gap with more pull side tendencies. Up to 74 mph bat speed according to blast. Power:Gap pop. Offensive Projection:Middle ceiling. Max BP Exit Velocity:85 mph Max BP Distance: 297 ft Field: Athletic backstop that can set a low target. Hops out of his stance with quick feet prior to showing solid exchange abilities. Above average catch/throw guy for class. Throw: Developing strength. Defensive Projection: C.

2/23/20 Position Player
Hit: An athletic stance in the box with a simple and smooth load to create normal timing. Swings with an uphill path to the ball creating varied ball flight from floor to ceiling. 
Power: Gap abilities.
Top BP Exit Velocity: 89mph.
Top BP Distance: 275 ft.
Offensive Projection: Middle
Field: Nice and relaxed in his stance in the crouch moving laterally well. Hands work well during the exchange, keeps that front side closed to be more accurate on throws from behind the plate.
Throw: POP between 1.90-2.03.
Defensive Projection: UTL.

2/23/20 Pitching
Delivery Notes: Works from the 1B side of the mound, will get hitters out by hitting spots. Keeping them off balance will serve him well on the mound.
Fastball: Topping out at 75 mid ¾ arm slot with arm side run.
Fastball Spin Rates: 1700-1900.
Curveball: sits between 61-65 pops out of the hand with big gradual action.
Curveball Spin Rates: 1600-1800.
Changeup: is between 65-67 able to maintain arm speed with late fading action.

2/17/20 Pitching
Delivery Notes: Slow tempo delivery with a quick release out of the high ¾ arm slot. Does a good job transitioning his weight to stride downhill.
Fastball: Stays straight and true through the zone at 76mph.
Curveball: Inconsistent at times but shows solid 12/6 break when on. Falls off too early in delivery. 66-69mph.
Changeup: Consistent with arm speed, shows arm side run/fade at 67mph.

2/17/20 Position Player
Hit: Starts out in a balanced setup. Quiet hands with fluid motions in the box. Level bat path long through the zone creating natural loft.
Power: Line drive type guy with more juice to come.
Offensive Projection: Run producer.
Field: Solid behind the dish. Above average catch and throw skills with a quick transfer.
Throw: ¾ slot 74 mph to 2B.
Defensive Projection: C.

2/9/20 Pitching
Delivery Notes: Slow tempo delivery with a slow leg lift. Doesn’t show usage of his strong lower half, straight up and down delivery. Opens up front side too early.
Fastball: True through the zone at 70-72mph with no run. Accuracy was consistent for the most part.
Curveball: Inconsistency with speed anywhere from 62-68mph with loopy 11/5 action when slowed down arm speed.
Changeup: 65-67 mph, arm speed same as fastball. Lacks movement.

2/9/20 Position Player
Hit: Leg lift with single toe tap timed up with bat tilt. Long swing action through the zone. Bat path is level and consistent with above average burst.
Power: Power through the zone mostly consistent with line drives
Offensive Projection: Run producer
Field: Quick out of stance with above average quick transfer.
Throw: Clean arm action with a catcher velocity of 71mph.
Defensive Projection: Catcher.

1/20/20 Position Player
Hit: Goes with a leg kick timing trigger during bat tip for rhythm. Path is level and he has an above average combination of burst and feel for contact. Showed some auhtority in BP.
Power:  Line drive pop w/gap flashes.
Offensive Projection: Run producer ceiling.
Top Rapsodo BP Exit Velocity: 80.4
Top Rapsodo BP Distance: 312
Field: Mid crouch behind the dish. Gets out of stance quickly. Transfer skills are above average for class. Fades a bit to third base line as he gathers feet.
Throw: Clean arm with respectable strength and present accuracy. 
Defensive Projection: C.

1/20/20 Pitching
Delivery Notes: Has a compact arm action through a ¾ arm slot. 
Fastball: Fastball was 72-76 mph and mostly true through the zone. 
Fastball Spin Rate: 1700-1900.
Curveball:  Breaking ball was 63-65 mph and showed slurvey shape with minimal bite or action. 
Curveball Spin Rate: 800-1000.
Changeup: Changeup was 65-67 mph and mostly true through the zone. 
Pitchability: Average three pitch mix. Could see big improvements from focusing on improving quality of secondary offerings.

Body Type: 5-foot-8, 160-pound average build.
Swing Mechanics: Balanced and fluid movements thru swing creating good energy.
Hit: Balanced approach using all fields. Gets on plane and creates some backspin. Made consistent contact.
Power: Line drive hitter with growing gap potential. 81 mph exit velocity
Offensive Projection: Multiple roles.
Run: 4.62 H to 1st
Field: Feet/hands work behind the dish. Moves well back there. Should see easy increases to pop times as arm strengthens.
Throw: Accurate thrower that will see added velo with maturity.
Defensive Projection: C.