Arkansas Preseason All State Infield Breakdown



Here is all the infielders and their videos and analysis from our event at Fieldhouse in Conway.



Josh Powell

Class of 2024 / SS

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2024
  • Primary Position: SS
    Secondary Position: RHP
  • High School: Russellville
    State: AR
  • Summer Team: Fieldhouse Bears
  • Height: 5-10
    Weight: 143lbs
  • Bat/Throw: R/R

Statistics

Pitching
74
Max FB
(02/20/21)
70 - 74
FB
(02/20/21)
57 - 60
CB
(02/20/21)
66 - 69
CH
(02/20/21)
Pitching
Max FB
74
FB
70 - 74
CB
57 - 60
CH
66 - 69
Pitching
Max FB
70
FB
68 - 70
CB
53 - 56
CH
59 - 63
Pitching
Max FB
69
FB
65 - 69
CB
44 - 46
CH
53 - 54
Pitching
Max FB
66
FB
61 - 63
CB
52 - 53
CH
53 - 55
Position
8.20
60-yard
(06/16/20)
74
INF Velo
(02/20/21)
61
OF Velo
(05/30/19)
81
Exit Velo
(02/20/21)
Position
60-yard
8.2
INF Velo
63
Exit Velo
76
Position
60-yard
8.36
INF Velo
61
Exit Velo
70
Position
60-yard
8.4
OF Velo
61
Exit Velo
67
Trackman - Fastball
74.1
Velocity (max)
(02/20/21)
75.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
(02/20/21)
2111
Spin Rate (max)
(02/20/21)
1948
Spin Rate (avg)
(02/20/21)
Trackman - Fastball
Velocity (max)
74.1
Velo Range
70.4 - 73.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
75
Spin Rate (max)
2111
Spin Rate (avg)
1948
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Fastball
Velocity (max)
70
Velo Range
65.9 - 69.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
66.2
Spin Rate (max)
1820
Spin Rate (avg)
1760
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
60.8
Velocity (max)
(02/20/21)
60.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
(02/20/21)
1938
Spin Rate (max)
(02/20/21)
1830
Spin Rate (avg)
(02/20/21)
Trackman - Curveball
Velocity (max)
60.8
Velo Range
58.2 - 60.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
60.8
Spin Rate (max)
1938
Spin Rate (avg)
1830
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
Velocity (max)
56.7
Velo Range
54.1 - 56.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
53.8
Spin Rate (max)
1742
Spin Rate (avg)
1722
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
69.5
Velocity (max)
(02/20/21)
69.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
(02/20/21)
1581
Spin Rate (max)
(06/16/20)
1520
Spin Rate (avg)
(06/16/20)
Trackman - ChangeUp
Velocity (max)
69.5
Velo Range
66.8 - 69.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
69.3
Spin Rate (max)
1405
Spin Rate (avg)
1281
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - ChangeUp
Velocity (max)
63.3
Velo Range
59.6 - 63.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
60.1
Spin Rate (max)
1581
Spin Rate (avg)
1520
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Hitting
81.4
Exit Velocity (max)
(02/20/21)
74.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
(06/16/20)
169
Distance (avg)
(06/16/20)
255
Distance (max)
(02/20/21)
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
81.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
74.1
Distance (avg)
155
Distance (max)
255
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
80.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
74.8
Distance (avg)
169
Distance (max)
228
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Blast - Hitting
21.2
Hand Speed (max)
(02/20/21)
19.7
Hand Speed (avg)
(02/20/21)
63.5
Bat Speed (max)
(02/20/21)
61.2
Bat Speed (avg)
(02/20/21)
Blast - Hitting
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
Hand Speed (max)
21.2
Hand Speed (avg)
19.7
Bat Speed (max)
63.5
Bat Speed (avg)
61.2
On Plane Eff (avg)

SCOUTING REPORT

2/22/20

 

 

Josh Powell: SS/RHP, (2024) Russellville, AR. 5-foot-7, 122-pound slim frame. At the plate, the right-handed hitter had a max exit velocity of 70 mph. Starts in a balanced stance with a quick load, then uses a small leg kick to initiate his swing. Used a level swing plane. Up the middle approach. In the infield, his best throw was recorded at 61 mph across the field; had soft hands. Had a high ¾ slot with compact arm action. He clocked a 60 time of 8.36 at the event. 

Positional_Profile: SS/RHP

Body: 5-foot-7, 122-pound slim frame

Hit: RHH. Balanced stance, quick load, small leg kick stride. Level swing. 

Power: 70  mph exit velocity.  up the middle approach. 

Defense: 61 infield velocity. Soft hands. 

Arm: RH. Compact arm action, high ¾ slot. 

 


Videos

(2/22/20)



Ben Baker

Class of 2022 / SS

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2022
  • Primary Position: SS
    Secondary Position: RHP
  • High School: Shiloh Christian
    State: AR
  • Summer Team: NWA Prospects
  • Height: 5-8
    Weight: 160lbs
  • Bat/Throw: R/R

Statistics

Pitching
77
Max FB
(06/12/19)
74 - 76
FB
(01/21/19)
64 - 69
CB
(06/12/19)
69 - 70
CH
(01/21/19)
58 - 58
SL
(10/21/18)
67 - 68
KN
(06/12/19)
Pitching
Max FB
77
FB
72 - 75
CB
64 - 69
KN
67 - 68
Pitching
Max FB
76
FB
74 - 76
CB
62 - 67
CH
69 - 70
Pitching
Max FB
74
FB
69 - 71
CB
58 - 64
SL
58 - 58
Position
6.60
60-yard
(06/23/20)
77
INF Velo
(01/21/19)
92
Exit Velo
(06/23/20)
Position
60-yard
6.6
INF Velo
70
Exit Velo
92
Position
60-yard
7.01
INF Velo
72
Exit Velo
82
Position
60-yard
6.72
INF Velo
72
Exit Velo
76
Position
60-yard
6.87
INF Velo
77
Exit Velo
83
Position
60-yard
7.38
INF Velo
72
Exit Velo
77
Trackman - Hitting
92.5
Exit Velocity (max)
(06/23/20)
85.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
(06/23/20)
166
Distance (avg)
(06/23/20)
329
Distance (max)
(06/23/20)
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
92.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
85.2
Distance (avg)
166
Distance (max)
329
Hard Hit %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Blast - Hitting
22.4
Hand Speed (max)
(06/23/20)
21.8
Hand Speed (avg)
(06/23/20)
70.6
Bat Speed (max)
(06/23/20)
68.6
Bat Speed (avg)
(06/23/20)
Blast - Hitting
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
Hand Speed (max)
22.4
Hand Speed (avg)
21.8
Bat Speed (max)
70.6
Bat Speed (avg)
68.6
On Plane Eff (avg)

SCOUTING REPORT

2/22/20

 

 

Ben Baker: SS/RHP, (2022) Shiloh Christian, AR. 5-foot-8, 160-pound lean frame. He clocked a 60 time of 7.01 at the event. At the plate, the right-handed hitter had a max exit velocity of 82 mph. Starts in a balanced stance, has a quick load and uses a toe tap to initiate his swing. Has a flat swing plane and has high finish. In the infield, displayed a velocity of 72 mph across the field; has soft hands and smooth footwork. Movements laterally were athletic. Showed a short arm action with an-over-the-top slot.  

Ben Baker, Shiloh Christian, 2022, AR

Positional_Profile: SS/RHP

Body: 5-foot-8, 160-pound lean frame

Hit: RHH. Balanced stance, quick load, toe tap stride. High finish, flat swing. 

Power: 82  mph exit velocity. 

Defense: 72 infield velocity. Soft hands, smooth footwork. 

Arm: RH. Short arm action, an-over-the-top slot.

 


Videos

(2/22/20)



Brayden Anderson

Class of 2021 / SS

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2021
  • Primary Position: SS
    Secondary Position: RHP
  • High School: Valley View
    State: AR
  • Summer Team: Rawlings Tigers
  • Height: 5-9
    Weight: 145lbs
  • Bat/Throw: R/R

Statistics

Pitching
79
Max FB
(02/22/20)
77 - 79
FB
(02/22/20)
71 - 72
CH
(06/30/20)
66 - 69
SL
(06/30/20)
Pitching
Max FB
77
FB
75 - 77
CH
71 - 72
SL
66 - 69
Pitching
Max FB
79
FB
77 - 79
CH
67 - 69
SL
66 - 68
Position
7.40
60-yard
(06/30/20)
77
INF Velo
(06/30/20)
85
Exit Velo
(02/22/20)
Position
60-yard
7.4
INF Velo
77
Exit Velo
79
Position
60-yard
7.41
INF Velo
73
Exit Velo
85
Trackman - Fastball
77.6
Velocity (max)
(06/30/20)
74.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
(06/30/20)
2161
Spin Rate (max)
(06/30/20)
2082
Spin Rate (avg)
(06/30/20)
Trackman - Fastball
Velocity (max)
77.6
Velo Range
75.1 - 77
Eff Velocity (avg)
74.8
Spin Rate (max)
2161
Spin Rate (avg)
2082
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
68.4
Velocity (max)
(06/30/20)
65.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
(06/30/20)
2084
Spin Rate (max)
(06/30/20)
2084
Spin Rate (avg)
(06/30/20)
Trackman - Curveball
Velocity (max)
68.4
Velo Range
66.3 - 68.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
65.8
Spin Rate (max)
2084
Spin Rate (avg)
2084
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - Slider
66.5
Velocity (max)
(06/30/20)
64.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
(06/30/20)
2020
Spin Rate (max)
(06/30/20)
2020
Spin Rate (avg)
(06/30/20)
Trackman - Slider
Velocity (max)
66.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
64.5
Spin Rate (max)
2020
Spin Rate (avg)
2020
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - ChangeUp
71.1
Velocity (max)
(06/30/20)
69.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
(06/30/20)
1356
Spin Rate (max)
(06/30/20)
1356
Spin Rate (avg)
(06/30/20)
Trackman - ChangeUp
Velocity (max)
71.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
69.2
Spin Rate (max)
1356
Spin Rate (avg)
1356
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - Hitting
83.2
Exit Velocity (max)
(06/30/20)
78.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
(06/30/20)
121
Distance (avg)
(06/30/20)
264
Distance (max)
(06/30/20)
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
83.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
78.6
Distance (avg)
121
Distance (max)
264
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Blast - Hitting
20.3
Hand Speed (max)
(06/30/20)
19.1
Hand Speed (avg)
(06/30/20)
63.2
Bat Speed (max)
(06/30/20)
60.6
Bat Speed (avg)
(06/30/20)
Blast - Hitting
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
Hand Speed (max)
20.3
Hand Speed (avg)
19.1
Bat Speed (max)
63.2
Bat Speed (avg)
60.6
On Plane Eff (avg)

SCOUTING REPORT

2/22/20

 

 

Brayden Anderson: SS/RHP, (2021) Valley View, AR. 5-foot-9, 145-pound lean frame. He clocked a 60 time of 7.41 at the event. In the box, the right-handed hitter recorded an exit velocity of 85 mph. Begins in an open stance, has a smooth load and uses a long stride right before his swing. Exhibits a flat swing plane and has high finish. Barreled up some balls throughout his round. Line drive approach. In the infield, recorded position velocities up to 73 mph; has soft hands. Showed a high ¾ slot and a long arm action.

Positional_Profile: SS/RHP

Body: 5-foot-9, 145-pound lean frame

Hit: RHH. Open stance, smooth load, long stride stride. High finish, flat swing. 

Power: 85  mph exit velocity.  line drive approach. 

Defense: 73 infield velocity. Soft hands. 

Arm: RH. Long arm action, high ¾ slot. 

 

 


Videos

(2/22/20)



Ethan Fender

Class of 2022 / 2B

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2022
  • Primary Position: 2B
    Secondary Position: OF
  • High School: Harber
    State: AR
  • Summer Team: AR Sticks 2022 16U Slayton
  • Height: 5-10
    Weight: 170lbs
  • Bat/Throw: R/R

Statistics

Pitching
80
Max FB
77 - 79
FB
69 - 71
CB
72 - 74
CH
Pitching
Max FB
79
FB
75 - 79
CB
69 - 71
CH
71 - 72
Position
7.01
60-yard
(02/16/19)
84
INF Velo
(08/01/20)
79
OF Velo
94
Exit Velo
(08/01/20)
Position
60-yard
7.14
INF Velo
84
Exit Velo
94
Position
60-yard
7.14
INF Velo
84
Exit Velo
94
Position
60-yard
7.1
OF Velo
71
Exit Velo
86
Position
60-yard
7.31
INF Velo
80
Exit Velo
90
Position
60-yard
7.27
INF Velo
79
Exit Velo
83
Position
60-yard
7.01
INF Velo
80
Exit Velo
87
Trackman - Hitting
93.0
Exit Velocity (max)
(08/01/20)
84.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
(06/23/20)
216
Distance (avg)
(08/01/20)
341
Distance (max)
(06/23/20)
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
93
Exit Velocity (avg)
83.9
Distance (avg)
216
Distance (max)
330
Hard Hit %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
90.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
84
Distance (avg)
189
Distance (max)
341
Hard Hit %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Blast - Hitting
23.2
Hand Speed (max)
(08/01/20)
21.7
Hand Speed (avg)
(08/01/20)
81.0
Bat Speed (max)
(08/01/20)
73.3
Bat Speed (avg)
(08/01/20)
Blast - Hitting
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
Hand Speed (max)
23.2
Hand Speed (avg)
21.7
Bat Speed (max)
81
Bat Speed (avg)
73.3
On Plane Eff (avg)
Blast - Hitting
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
Hand Speed (max)
22.1
Hand Speed (avg)
20.2
Bat Speed (max)
72.8
Bat Speed (avg)
66.9
On Plane Eff (avg)

SCOUTING REPORT

2/22/20

 

 

Ethan Fender: 2B/OF, (2022) Harber, AR. 5-foot-10, 170-pound lean frame. In the 60-yard dash, he recorded a time of 7.31. At the plate, the right-handed hitter showed his power ability with an exit velocity of 90 mph. Begins in a strong open  stance with a smooth load, then uses a leg kick before his swing. Exhibits an uphill swing plane and extension on his finish. Found some barrels in his round. Up the middle approach. In the infield, showed his ability to throw 80 mph across the diamond; had athletic footwork, sure hands and a twitchy exchange. Laterally, movements were athletic. Showed a high ¾ slot and a loose arm action with consistent accuracy to the bag.  

Positional_Profile: 2B/OF

Body: 5-foot-10, 170-pound lean frame

Hit: RHH. Strong open stance, smooth load, leg kick stride. Extension on his finish, uphill swing. 

Power: 90  mph exit velocity.  up the middle approach. 

Defense: 80 infield velocity. Twitchy exchange, sure hands, athletic footwork. 

Arm: RH. Loose arm action, high ¾ slot, consistent accuracy. 

 


Videos

(2/22/20)

 

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