Heath
Brown

Body: 5-8, 200-pounds. Stocky build with strength in the lower half.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open stance with an upright posture and narrow base.  Hands get set tight to the body at shoulder height with a relaxed back elbow and 45 degree barrel angle.  Quick weight shift into the back leg.  Short leg kick stride with lower half working rotationally through the zone into a slightly bent front leg. Short and compact with a rotational path with the hands.  Works the hands to the inside part of the ball with a slight uphill bat path.  Hands work quick through the zone and has good overall bat speed.  Keeps head behind contact well.
Power: 82.1 max exit velocity, averaged 63.38 mph. 219’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 70 mph.   3/4 arm slot with a short arm action.
Defense: 2.08-2.21 pop times. Receives the ball with one knee in the dirt and strong wrists.  Developing footwork on throws to second base.  When lower half and exchange are in rhythm the throws have good carry and accuracy to the bag.   Strong blocking technique with good posture.
Run: 8.26 runner in the 60.

Positional Profile: C

Body: 5-foot-8, 200-pound stocky build with some strength in the lower half.

Hit: RHH.  At the plate starts with a slightly open stance and athletic posture.  Hands are set at shoulder height and tight to the body.  Flat barrel set slightly tucked behind the head.  Smooth rhythm with short leg lift stride to good balance at contact.  Slight waggle rhythm with the hands and repeats rhythm well throughout the BP session.  Plays the ball out in front of the plate with a slight uphill bat path looking to get the ball up in the air.  Simple and repeatable swing with some strength at contact.

Power: 85 mph exit velocity off the tee and 87 mph exit velocity during BP.

Arm: RH.  C-71 mph.  High arm slot with arm stretching straight back as the lower body comes of the crouch.

Defense: Showcased pop times ranging from 2.0-2.20.  Feet and shoulders work well together coming out of the crouch position.  Gets ball out of glove quickly with weight working towards the front foot.  Shows strong wrists when receiving with minimal body movement.  Shows good blocking techniques with good body position.

Run: 8.02 runner in the 60.

Positional Profile: C

Body: Solid 5-foot-8, 200-pound frame with present strength.

Hit: RHH. Balanced, wide stance. Easy leg lift load with rhythm into a short stride. Slight uphill bat path through the zone. Hard line-drive contact up the middle with good extension through his finish.

Power: 85 mph exit velocity from the tee and 89 in BP. Shows solid bat speed.

Arm: RH. C - 71 mph. Short high- arm action with accuracy around the bag.

Defense: 2.08-2.28 pop times. Low setup with flexibility behind the plate. Shows adequate receiving and blocking ability with clean footwork and transfers.

Run: 8.37 runner in the 60.

Positional Profile: C
Body: 5-foot-8, 200-pounds, stocky build, some strength in lower half
Defense: C – 67 mph, pop times 2.20-2.37 seconds, balanced set up behind the plate, natural receiving ability, smooth defensive actions, clean arm action, quick block to recovery.
Arm: Right-handed, high three-quarter release, throws were around the bag
Hit: Right-handed, wider stance, simple load into an in line stride, quiet hands, some angle to his barrel, barrel stays on plane with the ball, contact out front, remains balanced throughout, exit velocity of 82 mph.
Run: 8.80 second runner in the 60.

Heath Brown: C, (2022) Yukon, OK. 5-foot-8, 200-pound sturdy frame. In the box, the right-handed hitter recorded an exit velocity of 82 mph. Began in a balanced stance with a controlled load, then used a short stride. Has some bat speed and high finish. He Barreled up some balls with some loud contact. Pull side approach. Behind the plate, recorded a pop time of 2.20-2.27, his best recorded throw to second was clocked at 68 mph; has consistent feet, a developing exchange and firm hands. Quiet setup with some flexibility. Movements laterally were developing. Consistent accuracy to the bases, used an-over-the-top slot with a consistent arm action. Clocked a time of 8.68 in the 60-yard dash.

Displayed a stocky 5-foot-8, 155-pound frame with some strength. The right-handed hitter begins with a balanced, even stance utilizing a lift and replace stride to initiate a slightly uphill barrel path into the hitting zone. Showcased a middle of the field approach off the tee with feel for the hands. Featured solid barrel control while registering an 83 mph bat-exit velocity off the tee. Recorded an 8.64 60-yard dash. The primary backstop demonstrated a low setup in the crouch and flashed adequate receiving skills with a soft glove hand at the catch point. Pop times ranged from 2.25-2.35 on accurate throws of 68 mph from the crouch. Showed average footwork on accurate throws out of a high arm-slot.