Cole
Raile

Cole Raile: C/OF, (2023) Buckeye Valley, OH. Virginia Military Institute Commit, 6-foot, 205-pound. (77.3 mph bat speed average). (22.8 mph hand speed average). Starts in a balanced athletic stance with a controlled load, then uses a quick stride. Bat speed is flashed present, shows a simple upward swing plane and good extension on his finish. Behind the plate, he made strong, efficient throws to second at velocities up to 84 mph; has a clean transfer, quick feet, and soft hands. displayed his ability to control the run game with a pop time of 1.91-2.02. Quiet setup with some flexibility. Showed a high ¾ slot and a quick arm action. Established speed as one of his strengths with an efficient 60 time of 6.8. 

 C/OF, (2023) Buckeye Valley, OH. Virginia Military Institute Commit, 6-foot, 195-pound. During batting practice, Raile had an exit velocity of 98 mph. (73.4 mph bat speed average). (21.3 mph hand speed average). Started in a balanced athletic stance with a quick load, then used a small leg kick. Has quick bat speed, loose uphill swing plane and balanced finish. Behind the plate, he made strong, efficient throws to second at velocities up to 80 mph; had a fluid transfer, consistent footwork, and firm hands. showed his ability to throw runners out with an efficient pop time of 1.89-2.02. Clean setup with some flexibility. Showed a high ¾ slot and a quick arm action. Performed well in the 60-yard dash, clocking a speedy time of 6.84. 

Cole Raile: C/OF, (2023) Buckeye Valley, OH. 6-foot, 195-pound. During batting practice, the right-handed hitter displayed an exit velocity of 98 mph, Ranks #1 with EV at the event. (72.5 mph bat speed average). (21.8 mph hand speed average). Starts in a balanced athletic stance with a quick load, then uses a controlled small leg kick. Bat speed is present, exhibits a loose uphill swing plane and good extension on his finish. While catching, he made strong throws to second and produced an efficient position velocity of 81 mph; has consistent hands, consistent feet, and a clean transfer. displayed next-level catching ability by boasting a 1.97-2.03 pop time. Staggered setup with some flexibility. Used a quick arm action with a high ¾ slot. Ran a 4.44 30 yard dash.

Body Type: 5-foot-3, 125-pounds with small, physical build

Hit: Good rhythm in swing with athletic movements throughout. Has a leg twitch in his load, and hands stay strong through his swing.

Power: Line drive swing with some carry, average pop

Offensive Projections: Middle of order (72 exit velocity)

Run: 8.07 (60-yard dash)

Field: From behind the plate, he stays low and has a good transfer. Has a quick clean arm, stays through the throw. Will get better with maturity. From 3B, he moves well laterally, has above average footwork, clean short armed throws. Has average arm strength with accuracy.

Defensive Projection: C/3B

7/10/18
A right-handed hitter that starts in a balanced stance. Hands stay simple during leg kick timing trigger, path is level with natural loft, stays inside the baseball well. Very efficient swing in general with much more to come as physical maturation takes its course. In the infield he plays with smooth actions, remaining under control throughout fielding sequence. Feet work well, allowing him to maintain rhythm. Loose, clean arm that should see easy increases in strength down the road. An above average defender in general. Also worked out behind the dish. Athleticism shows back there. Feet are quick and exchange is on par for class. Should see pop times drop as arm strength increases.
60-yard dash: 8.04
Pop Times: 2.31-2.44
Catcher Velocity: 62
Infield Velocity: 61
Exit Velocity: 70

3/4/18
A right-handed hitter at the plate. Starts in a balanced setup prior to his short stride for timing. Hands move back to create balanced and separation. Swing is compact on a level path. Contact type hitter at this stage. In the infield he has a second baseman look to him. Feet are quick and hands are soft. Glove looks reliable and arm strength is maturing. Behind the dish he showed fluid actions with above average exchange skills. Ball skills were impressive. Pop times will improve as arm strength does.
60-yard dash: 9.11
Pop Times: 2.43-2.61
Catcher Velocity: 60
Infield Velocity: 59
Exit Velocity: 62