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Dye

VA/MD State Games

6-foot-1, 180-pound strong projectable build. Fluid projectable at the plate, Dye clocked an exit velocity of 94 mph. (65.1 mph bat speed average). (19.5 mph hand speed average). Started in a balanced open stance with an active load, then used a short leg kick. Bat speed was present, used an upward swing plane and high good extension on his finish. In his round he found some barrels with loud contact. Line drive approach. While catching, throw downs to second topped out at 76 mph; showed soft hands, a quick fluid transfer, and athletic fluid feet. had quick feet and transfers on his throw downs, recording a 1.99-2.07 pop time. Athletic calm setup with some flexibility. From an-over-the-top slot, showed consistent accuracy to the base with a short arm action. In the 60-yard dash, he clocked a time of 7.2.

VA/DC Scout Blog

6-foot-1, 180-pound athletic frame and has added visible strength throughout. First thing you notice about Dye is the physicality he has added to the frame and to his game in general. Dye is one of the best catchers in the state in the 2024 class and has definitely made some strides behind the plate. Above average receiver behind the plate with strong hands and the ability to turn borderline pitches into strikes. Between innings Dye made throws that ranged from 2.00-2.07, 77 mph catcher velo, and was accurate around the bag. Slight crouch in his stance at the plate, starts slightly open, and a small pickup and stride landing on line. Short to contact with a level path swing. The barrel stays through the zone and shows some adjustability. It is a defense first profile and the added physicality to the frame should advance the offensive skillset.

PreSeason All-State East

Dye is 6-0 with a lankier athletic frame that has some strength present and projection left to it. He is a switch hitter, from the right side hits from a slightly open leaned back athletic stance, leg kick stride on line, short load back with a slight wrap. Hips rotate completely and he maintains good lower half balance. Hands stay inside, short to the ball, uphill swing path, some strength at contact point with extension through the ball, showed a good approach working gap to gap, some power present in the gaps with room for more. From the left side hits from a slightly open balanced athletic stance, leg kick stride on line, short load back. Hips rotate completely and he maintains good lower half balance. Hands stay inside, short to the ball, slightly uphill swing path, some strength at contact point with some extension through the ball, showed a pull approach with the ability to work gap to gap. Best exit velocity was 88. Behind the plate, clean exchange, throws from a high three-quarters arm slot, short arm action, position velocity was 73 and pop times 2.02-2.13. Showed some accuracy on his throws. Receiving, works with a knee down, tracks down to up, smooth soft hands presents a firm strike. Ran a 7.26 60 yard dash.

Richmond Braves Workout

Projectable athletic frame with long levers. Handles himself well behind the plate with advanced receiving skills for his age. Has above average catch and throw ability. Has the athleticism to play a corner infield/outfield right now. Displays some doubles power in the swing and moves well out of the box. This is going to be an exciting catcher to watch develop as he continues to grow into the frame.