Dillon
Herling

Herling hit a home run in the first inning against St. Thomas More. He went 5-for-10 at the plate with two walks, one double, one triple, one home run, six RBIs, and two stolen bases.

Dillon Herling, Franklin (WI), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/C
Body: 5-6, 161-pounds. Wide shoulders, strength throughout, athletic, compact.
Hit: RHH. Stock setup, strong back elbow on time, athletic, rhythmic leg lift into strong hitting position, hitterish. Tight turns, handsy and direct path with extension past contact. 68.8 mph bat speed with 10 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 84.2 mph. 340' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-84 mph. Medium arm circle, over the top slot, throws flash carry.
Defense: Quick feet, athletic mover, pulls down, fields on glove foot.
ATH: 6.60 runner in the 60. 1.63 and 3.69 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Vizual Edge: 63.22 Edge Score

OF Dillon Herling (Franklin, 2027) operates with a compact, athletic 5-foot-7, 150.6-pound frame that flashes solid present strength. He recorded the third-fastest 60-yard dash of the event at 6.60 seconds. He has a handsy and direct path and showcased the ability to get the barrel to the ball consistently. The right-handed hitter drove the ball with a peak exit velocity of 93 mph (84.2 mph average) and a max distance of 340 feet. In the outfield, Herling posted a top throw of 84 mph, showcasing a quick trigger and athletic feet. It was another good look at the athletic junior outfielder.

Dillon Herling, Franklin (WI), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/C
Body: 5-10, 151-pounds. Wiry build with twitchy athleticism and some strength present.
Hit: RHH. Open stance, heavy leg kick, bat wiggle. Flat path with feel for the barrel, pull-side approach. 69.2 mph bat speed with 9 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 83.3 mph. 292' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-78 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4.
Defense: Stays behind the ball, plays with bounce.
ATH: 6.60 runner in the 60. 1.68 and 3.72 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Vizual Edge: 65.83 Edge Score

Dillon Herling showcases impressive athleticism, having previously run a 6.77 in the 60-yard dash. At the plate against Nicolet, Herling reached base in every at-bat, going 2-for-2 with three RBIs. In the bottom of the fourth, he drove in two runs with a double to left field. He features a fluid swing and quick bat speed. Defensively, he covered plenty of ground in center field and displayed a quick, accurate arm. The sophomore has a high ceiling and continues to project well.

+ OF Dillon Herling (Franklin, 2027) was another upside sophomore outfielder in this 2027 group. Herling opened some eyes to start his day with a 6.77 seconds 60 yard dash. He hit with a smooth and fluid right-handed swing and showcased feel for the barrel throughout his round. Herling will be a name to keep tabs on going forward for our staff.

Dillon Herling, Franklin (WI), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/C
Body: 5-6, 157-pounds. Compact with strength and athleticism.
Hit: RHH. Stock set up, short trigger on time. Fluid swing, compact, on plane, stays through the ball to all fields. 67.4 mph bat speed with 11 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 81.7 mph. 339' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-82 mph. High 3/4, accurate and carry with arm quickness.
Defense: One hand gather out front, shuffle to throw.
ATH: 6.77 runner in the 60. 1.65 and 3.75 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 23.90 max vertical.
Vizual Edge: 52.09 Edge Score

Displaying a strong and athletic proportionate 5-foot-7, 155-pound frame with plenty of room for growth, Herling helped the Franklin Crew defeat GTS 16-6. The right handed batter went 2-for-3 at the plate with a walk and three RBI’s. Mechanically, Herling bats with a slightly open stance and portrays a small stride with a quick bat that has slight lift to it. He is quick out of the box and quick in the field as he tracks down every ball hit in his general direction.