Justin
Weaver

Physical: Strong, imposing 6-foot-2, 190lb frame. 6.89 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Offensively: RHH. Balanced, loose stance, as the hands operated up/down at the shoulder. Utilized a short lift and replace stride that gets down early, initiating the swing through a swift, immediate path into the hitting zone. Recorded a T91 mph exit velocity during his round, able to do damage to the pull-side gap for extra bases. Lifted posture at times after impact, creating some line drive results to the middle of the field on this date. 

Defensively: The outfielder projects to handle a corner spot with a future power profile and body control in space. Chopped before fielding off his left side cleanly and showed range either way. Reached back for up to 87 mph positionally, using the turf for accuracy.

Physical: Highly-athletic, projectable 6-foot-2, 185lb frame with length. 7.01 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Offensively: RHH - Higher postured, upright stance with some rhythm in the hands. Utilized a lift and replace stride to initiate the bat head through a slightly uphill, connected path into the hitting zone. Featured quicker hands, exploding immediately after letting the ball travel, en route to a high line drive rate during his round (via Trackman). Notched a T93 mph bat-exit velocity with some leverage at impact for doubles power to both gaps. Good bat to ball skills and minimal swing/miss in game action; doesn’t try to do too much, swings under control with efficiency. 

Defensively: The outfielder displayed good athleticism in space, staying on his toes and active in the footwork. Fielded accurately off his left, exchanging at the waist and released from a H ¾ slot to the plate (82 mph arm strength). A chance to handle at least two of the three outfield positions moving forward.

Physical: Athletic, projectable 6-foot-2, 185lb frame with a skillset that translates to in game success. 6.89 runner in the 60-yard dash. 

Offensively: RHH - Upright, even stance with a high-handed start showing some wiggle pre-swing. Utilized a leg hang stride with rhythm into a slotted/stretched load position allowing the hands to initiate through a flat path into the hitting zone. Noticeable B2B skills that leads to low strikeout rates and minimal swing/miss at the plate. Posted a T90 mph bat-exit velocity pointing towards present doubles power and middle of the order considerations. Was able to spray flush contact from gap to gap on a 50% line drive rate, producing ability to hit for AVG through a mature approach. 

Defensively: The primary outfielder featured middle of the field capabilities with good reads off the bat, staying behind in the air and planting the foot and going on the ground. A soft glove hand funneled easily/smoothly off the left foot, exchanging at the waist and releasing from lengthy H ¾ with good carry traits (88 mph arm, could play any of three OF positions).

Physical: 6’2 185lb OF ran a 7.11 laser timed 60 yard dash. Athletic build with room for added strength.

Offensively: Started with a wide base and his stance is slightly open. Strides in to get his feet back to parallel all while loading his hands with a slight barrel tip. He accelerates and drives through contact. Uses his long levers to create good separation and power off of his bat.

Defensively: Approaches the ball with controlled intent. As he gets closer to the ball he lowers his center of gravity to put himself in a good position to receive the ball cleanly. Arm works loose and fast with + arm strength overall

Physical: 6-foot-1, 175 pounds; long, lean, projectable frame. 7.18 runner in the 60.

 Offensively: RHH. Upright, even base; small bat waggle with a medium stride for timing. average effort with attacks the ball out in front with an uphill swing plane; 21 degree bat angle into the zone via Blast Motion. Weaver is able to produce 12.5 G’s of force with an on-plane efficiency of 73%.  Fly balls to the pull side; average Trackman exit velocity of 83 MPH; peak exit velo was 93 MPH.

 Defensively: Low to the ground; attacks the ball aggressively low to the ground . fields the ball on his glove side; long arm swing with a high 3/4 arm slot.   OF - 84 MPH. 

Demonstrated a physically advanced 6-foot-1, 175-pound frame with present strength and athleticism in his actions. The right-handed hitter begins with a slightly-open, balanced setup utilizing a leg-hang to initiate his swing. Showcased advanced hand speed through a fluid, slightly uphill path into the hitting zone allowing for natural pull side lift and recognition of one of the top rounds of batting practice on the day. Movements looked athletic and easy in all facets of the game. Recorded an 88 mph bat-exit velocity and ran a 7.18 60-yard dash. The primary outfielder displayed quality footwork, consistently setting himself up for advantageous hops. Played through the ball with regularity creating momentum and accurate 82 mph arm-strength out of a high ¾ arm-slot. Current speed and arm-strength point to a possible move to left-field at the next level, but the 2023 prospect should merit consideration in centerfield with natural athleticism and feel for the game.

Physically advanced 6-foot-1, 175-pound right-handed hitter starts from a square stance and utilizes a short leg-hang stride to begin. Displayed an aggressive lower half with some glide that leads to occasional timing issues. Registered a bat exit velocity of 87 mph and ran a 7.11 60-yard dash. Showcased athletic defensive actions with straight line carry on throws of 79 mph from the outfield. Definite player to follow in this class with a chance to develop into a middle of the order hitter with power.

+ 2018 PBR Junior Future Games Selection (13U Team Pennsylvania)