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Ehrhardt

VA/DC Scout Blog

Ehrhardt is 5-11 with an athletic frame that has some strength present. Didn't get any plays in the field during the game, but in the past has shown above average arm strength and hands as well as a quick lateral first step. At the plate, hits from the right side from an open athletic stance. Is short to the ball with strength at contact and extension up through the ball. Shows gap power to all fields.

VA/DC State Games

Ehrhardt is 5-11 with a lankier athletic frame that has plenty of projection left to it. He hits from the right side from a slightly open balanced athletic stance, strides on line, short smooth load back. Hips rotate completely with some violence and he maintains good lower half balance. Hands stay inside, short to the ball, slightly uphill line drive swing, has strength at contact and some extension through the ball, showed a good approach working primarily gap to gap, some power present to pull side, exit velocity was 91. In the infield, rounds the ball and fields with a wider base and soft hands, works through ball to a clean exchange, throws from a three-quarters arm slot, short arm action position velocity was 83. Ran a 7.37 60 yard dash.

VA/DC Scout Blog

Ehrhardt has an athletic frame that has projection left to it. Played shortstop in the game and showed the ability to get to balls laterally. Has plenty of arm strength for the position and looked comfortable making the turn. Hands work at short as well. Hits down a stacked Patriot lineup where he won't be asked to do much, but did show his line drive swing in one at-bat, staying inside and singling to center.

Preseason All-State II

Ehrhardt is 5-11 with an athletic frame that has some projection left to it. He hits from the right side from a slightly open athletic stance, low leg kick stride on line, short smooth load back. Hips rotate completely with some violence, maintains good balance, stays short and inside ball, slightly uphill path, line drive swing with some potential to carry in the gaps, exit velocity was 81. In the infield, active feet, rounds ball and fields with a wider base and above average hands, works through the ball to a clean release, throws from a low three-quarters arm slot, velocity was 82. Ran a 4.31 home to first.

Preseason All-State II

Ehrhardt is 5-7 with an athletic frame that has plenty of projection left to it. He hits from the right side from an open athletic stance, strides on line, smooth load back, some rhythm to his setup, hips rotate completely, has good balance during his swing. Short to contact, keeps hands inside ball, strength at contact point, uphill path with a line drive swing, swing has loft built in and ball will carry in gaps, showed good approach working gap to gap, exit velocity was 79. In the infield, clean feet, rounds ball and fields with a wider base and above average hands. Plays through ball to a clean exchange, throws from a higher three-quarters arm slot, free arm action, position velocity was 77. Home to first was 4.45. On the mound, he throws from a three-quarters arm slot with short free arm action that is quick and normal effort. Shoulders are level and on line, lands slightly open with an athletic finish. Fastball was 71-74, with downward plane and some cut to it. Curveball was 63-65 with some armspeed and sharp 11/5 break and some shape to it already, has a chance to be a very good pitch. Change-up was 68-70 with good armspeed and some sink to it.

7.26.17:  Ehrhardt is 5-4 with an athletic frame and hits from the right side from a balanced athletic stance. Short leg kick stride on line, smooth load back, some rhythm to a simple swing. Explosive lower half and good balance during swing. Short to ball, good barrel awareness, worked slightly uphill with extension through the ball, used whole field, exit velocity was 70. At third, gets behind the ball and fields it with a good base and above average hands. Plays through the ball, clean exchange with a good rhythm. Throws from a low three-quarters arm slot with an infield velocity of 67.