RJ
Emrich

Physical: The recent Alvernia commit stands 5-foot-10, 210lbs with durability/strength found. 7.76 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Offensively: RHH - Wider, strong-based attack with the hands starting calm by the shoulder (loose). Utilized a lift and replace stride down to the toe, as the heel connected on-time for the trigger initiating a mostly flat path into the zone with good extension through the ball. One of the hotter hitters this summer over a full slate of PBRT’s and open showcases. A barrel finder that swings with intent, but does not sacrifice contact on the way, en route to a T93 mph bat-exit velocity at his peak (via Trackman). Handled both advantage count fastballs and two-strike breakers with accuracy to go backside with the hands. 

Defensively: The primary backstop featured much improved actions from a left knee down receive (calm, precise, good pocket awareness). Pop times ranged from 1.97-2.06 showing off a low postured base and some pre-catch rhythm. Able to transfer quickly to throwing ear and get rid at a H ¾, immediate slot (73 mph arm, accurate).

Physical: The recent Alvernia commit stands a durable, strong 5-foot-10, 210lbs. 7.79 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Offensively: RHH - Starts just outside shoulder-width as the hands appear slotted at the shoulder. Utilized a quicker toe tap stride, initiating a fluid, whippy barrel through a flat path into the hitting zone. Sequenced extremely well and was on a tear all summer, posting a loud round of batting practice with an advanced feel. Phased into a sequenced front-side, hitting behind the ball en route to a T93 mph bat-exit velocity with consistent doubles power to the pull-side. Notched a 60% fly ball rate and a 333 foot batted ball distance at his peak (middle of the order approach). 

Defensively: The primary backstop featured increased actions in the crouch; posed comfortably in a left knee down stance on the receive, receiving softly in the pocket. Pop times ranged from 2.07-2.12 with a connected lower half and repeatable, fast footwork gaining momentum through the plate at H ¾ slot (74 mph arm). Tangible blocking technique with ability to get the hips around on the corners.

Physical: Strong, solidly built 5-foot-10, 210lb frame with thickness throughout powerful actions. 7.67 runner in the 60-yard dash. 

Offensively: RHH - Wide, calm setup with the hands at a traditional/easy position at the shoulder. Utilized a short, quick toe tap stride in order to initiate the hands through a slightly uphill path showing tight turns on pitches middle-in. Mature hitter flashing extra-base hits through the pull-side during his batting practice round; present bat-speed, peaking up near 73 mph via Blast Motion and delivered the bat head with intent/leverage at the front of the plate, working into a stiff front side. Notched a 93 mph bat-exit velocity per Trackman Baseball. 

Defensively: The primary backstop featured adequate receiving skills from LKD, flexed to extended. Pop times ranged from 1.97-2.04 with a quick, strong high ¾ slot and 73 mph arm strength from the crouch. Replaced the feet and stayed low through the catch; trusted blocking skills with a big frame that deadened the baseball.

Physical: 5’10 205 C/1B Strong, stocky build ran a 7.62 laser timed 60-yard dash. Physical strength plays all throughout his game.

Offensively: Simple swing with maximum intent behind it. Put up a 92 mph exit velocity from a pretty standard stance, with a swaying loading.

Defensively: Received from both a 1 knee down stance as well as a traditional squat. Stuck pitches well with a from wrist and forearm. Solid pop time in a showcase setting of 2.07- 2.20 with a 74 mph throwing velocity coming out of the crouch.

Physical: 5-foot-10, 205 pounds; Solid, stocky build. 8.09 runner in the 60.
Offensively: RHH. Upright stance with an even base; small toe tap for timing. Average effort with Shows a feel for the barrel, quick hands with a slightly uphill finish.  Hard contact to the pull side; peak Trackman exit velocity of 91 MPH.
Defensively: Even base, slightly offset; Quick out of the crouch, feet move to the third base side on his transfer/release. Soft hands, quick transfer; Medium arm swing with a high 3/4 arm slot. 2.12-2.18 pop times. C - 70 MPH.

Physical: 5-foot-9, 205 pounds; strong, compact build. 7.62 runner in the 60.
Offensively: RHH. Even upright stance; hands load back slightly with upper body, quick double toe tap stride. Average effort in lower half, out front at times with direct swing path with some natural lift. Pull side approach; peak Trackman exit velocity of 91 MPH.
Defensively: Staggered, compact stance; clean footwork, athletic blocking behind the plate, accurate throws to 2nd base. Clean transfer; short arm swing, high 3/4 arm slot. 2.19-2.27 pop times. C - 70 MPH.  

Physical: Stocky and physical 5-foot-10, 205-pound frame with present strength in the lower half of the build. Ran an 8.17 60-yard dash at the PA State Games. 

Offensively: RHH. Balanced, even stance with the hands starting idle above the shoulder with the barrel pointed upwards. Utilized a toe-tap stride with the hands working slightly backwards upon load in order to initiate his swing. The barrel entered the hitting zone through a slightly uphill path with some weight shift into the front side creating a little bit of pull away from extension after contact. Showed off a pull-side approach during batting practice with repeatability in the timing at the front of the plate. When he stayed into the backside during contact, he recorded hard barrels and hit for extra bases, evidenced by a max of 90 mph bat-exit velocity per Trackman Baseball. 

Defensively: The primary catcher displayed a low setup in the crouch with feel for a soft glove hand at the catch point while receiving. Pop times ranged from 2.07-2.20 on accurate throws out of a high ¾ slot with a moderate takeaway and quick release. Used short but powerful straight line footwork towards the bag and showcased adequate transfers and catch and throw technique from the crouch. Worked hard on beating the ball to the spot in the dirt on either side of the plate saving free 90’s as well as creating recovery ability. C - 69 mph.

5-foot-9, 205-pound right-handed hitter starts from a square stance and uses a short lift-and-replace stride to begin. Displayed a feel for the barrel with balance throughout and a compact swing. Registered a bat exit velocity of 90 mph and ran an 8.06 60-yard dash. Showcased solid receiving skills with accurate 71 mph arm strength out of the crouch defensively with pop times of 2.19-2.25.

5-foot-9, 205-pound right-handed hitter starts from a square stance and initiates his swing with a toe tap stride. Displayed balance throughout with a direct swing path and a feel for the barrel. Registered an above average bat exit velocity of 89 mph and ran an 8.50 60-yard dash. Showcased sound receiving skills with accurate 70 mph arm strength out of the crouch defensively with pop times of 2.21-2.29.