Mac N Seitz Scout Day: Infielder Analysis

Wed April 15, 2020
Andy Urban & Diego Solares
Kansas and Missouri Staff

On Saturday, February 22, Prep Baseball Report - Missouri held the Mac n Seitz Scout Day event at the Mac n Seitz Baseball Facility in Kansas City. Roughly 50 prospects were in attendance, representing the 2021-to-2024 classes.

Shortly after the event’s conclusion we published an instant analysis story, highlighting the top statistical performers from the event. We kicked off our position-by-position breakdowns earlier last week with the catchers and outfielders, and we’ll keep that rolling by analyzing the infield group today.

Arguably the top overall performer at the event, Lucas McKain (2021; St. Mary’s Colgan) headlines this group. Still uncommitted, McKain showed well in all aspects of his game, showing off a smooth swing from the right side and natural infield actions that’ll cement him up the middle moving forward. He’s a must-follow in Kansas’ 2021 class.

Jake Sawyer (2021: Blue Valley West), a recent Cowley College commit, and Jackson Truman (2022; Lees Summit West) are two prospects whose performance caught the eye of our staff at the event. Sawyer showed power potential from the left-side of the batter's box, while Truman’s defensive actions stood out among his peers.

Continue reading for all the infield reports from this event.

LISTED ALPHABETICALLY

Caleb Asjes, Blue Valley North (KS), 2022
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-foot-0, 145-pounds. Slim, developing frame
Defense: Shows bouncy footwork and developing hands.
Arm: Right-Handed. INF - 65 mph. OF - 71 mph. Developing
Hit: Right-Handed. Quiet and closed setup with slight bend in the knees. Slight arm bar and very short stride before pulling hands through a flat path through extension.
Power: 73 mph exit velocity from the tee. Line drive approach.
Run: 4.39 runner home-to-first.

Delivery: Worked exclusively from the stretch, tall/fall type delivery, stays tall at balance point, feet work on line with target.
Arm Action: Right-Handed. Long arm action, over-the-top slot.
FB: T66, 64-66 mph. Four-seam type, plays straight.
CB: 56-60 mph.
CH: 51-57 mph. Gradual action into the zone.

George Ballew, Blue Valley North (KS), 2021
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-foot-1, 175-pounds. Tall, slim frame. Room to add strength and size.
Defense: Works to get around the baseball showing clean footwork and deliberate hands.
Arm: Right-Handed. INF - 76 mph. 3/4 release. Developing arm strength.
Hit: Right-Handed. Upright and relaxed setup with some rhythm in his low set hands. Uses a smooth and controlled load before launching his hands on a flat and efficient path to contact. Power: 78 mph exit velocity from the tee. All fields and flat approach in BP.
Run: 5.03 runner home-to-first.

Delivery: Works from first base side of rubber, slight drop/drive type delivery, high front side, works on line with target, upright finish, repeats.
Arm Action: Right-Handed. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T73, 71-73 mph. Four-seam type, flashed arm-side run, some strikes.
CB: 59-61 mph. 12/6 shape, feel to spin, some depth.
CH: 67-69 mph. Flashed sinking action towards arm-side.

Will Clark, Blue Valley Southwest (KS), 2023
Positional Profile: 2B/RHP
Body: Proportional frame.
Defense: 2.33-2.50 pop times. Developing. Natural blocking ability.
Arm: Right-Handed. C - 65 mph. INF - 67 mph.
Hit: Right-Handed. Wide, open, quiet, and athletic stance. Uses a smooth load and short stride before launching his hands on a flat path with some quickness in his hands.
Power: 81 mph exit velocity from the tee. Average pop with a quick swing. All barrels in BP. Gets the ball out front.
Run: 4.84 runner home-to-first.

Delivery: Quick side step starts tall/fall type delivery, level shoulders, front toe lands closed to target, works on line.
Arm Action: Right-Handed. Short, compact arm action, over-the-top slot.
FB: T68, 67-68 mph. Primarily played up in the zone, flashed arm-side run.
CB: 57-59 mph.
CH: 63-64 mph. Flashed slight arm-side run.

Blake Davis, Lee's Summit North (MO), 2022
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-foot-11, 165-pounds. Proportional frame with some strength in the lower half.
Defense: Got to every ball in the work out. Feet and hands work together. Developing quickness.
Arm: Right-Handed. INF - 70 mph. Short arm stoke coming through a high-¾ slot with a quick release.
Hit: Right-Handed. Squared, narrow and upright stance with slight rhythm in his hands. Barrel tip load with a slight arm bar before launching his hands on a flat path with some length and quickness in his hands.
Power: 81 mph exit velocity from the tee. Average pop. Line drive hitter.
Run: 4.81 runner home-to-first.

Delivery: Solely threw out of the stretch, drop/drive type delivery, strong front side, front toe lands closed, directional to target, athletic finish.
Arm Action: Right-Handed. Short, quick draw, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T74, 72-74 mph. Four-seam type, plays straight, strikes.
CB: 58-61 mph. 12/6 shape, some depth, breaks early.
CH: 68-69 mph. Showed arm-side run.

Camden Dayton, Blue Valley Southwest (KS), 2021
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-foot-0, 160-pounds. Lean frame with lots of room to add strength and size.
Defense: Quick first step. Stops the feet. Developing footwork and fluidness.
Arm: Right-Handed. INF - 72 mph. Developing
Hit: Right-Handed. Even, balanced stance with bend in the knees. Front toe pointed back towards the catcher. Short load and a moderate stride before launching his hands on a flat and efficient path through extension with some quickness.
Power: 81 mph exit velocity from the tee. Average power with the ability to add more as he fills out.
Run: 4.29 runner home-to-first.

Delivery: Stretch only, quick slide step delivery, back foot drags, directional to target, upright finish.
Arm Action: Right-Handed. Short, side-arm slot.
FB: T69, 67-69 mph. Two-seam type, showed arm-side run and slight cut at times.
CB: 63-65 mph. Tight 11/5 shape, plays down in the zone.
CH: 64-65 mph. Plays with sink.

Brady Fancher, Blue Valley West (KS), 2021
Positional Profile: RHP/INF
Body: 6-foot-2, 180-pounds. Big frame.
Defense: Shows clean, confident, and athletic actions around the bag.
Arm: Right-Handed. INF - 72 mph. Ability to use different arm angles. Side-arm like delivery.
Hit: Right-Handed. Upright and open set up with some rhythm in slightly low set hands. Uses a big and aggressive leg kick with a moderate stride before launching his hands on a flat and efficient path to contact flashing some bat speed and strength.
Power: 87 mph exit velocity from the tee. Ball jumps off the barrel when squared up. Consistent line drives and barrels. Gap to gap power.
Run: 4.51 runner home-to-first.

Thomas Ford, St Thomas Aquinas (KS), 2021
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-foot-2, 170-pounds. Lean frame with lots of room to add size.
Defense: Methodical footwork. Works to surround the baseball. Easy range. Athletic fielder.
Arm: Right-Handed. INF - 80 mph. Uses different arm angles for different plays. infield arm action, very whippy. Average arm strength.
Hit: Right-Handed. Slightly open and front foot heavy setup. Bat rested on the shoulder. Gathers weight on the back side before using a big knee-knock load. Arm bar load. Slightly uphill path with extension through contact.
Power: 83 mph exit velocity from the tee. Consistent line drive ability, some barrels in BP.
Run: 4.75 runner home-to-first.

Delivery: Tall/fall type delivery, directional to target, lands square, athletic finish with rhythm throughout.
Arm Action: Right-Handed. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T80, 77-79 mph. Four-seam type, works on the upper half of the zone.
CB: 58-62 mph. 11/5 shape, depth, feel to spin.
CH: 70-72 mph. Plays straight.

Adam Gray, Lees Summit North (MO), 2021
Positional Profile: RHP/INF
Body: 6-foot-5, 230-pounds. Huge frame with some strength.
Defense: Upright fielder. Quick feet and hands for his size.
Arm: Right-Handed. INF - 78 mph. Short and fluid arm stroke coming through a high-¾ slot with a quick release.
Hit: Right-Handed. Narrow, open, and upright setup with some rhythm in his low set hands. Uses a controlled leg lift with a big hands load before launching them on a steep uphill path. Hits from his front foot.
Power: 80 mph exit velocity from the tee. Developing consistency with the ball jumping off the barrel more than his exit velo would suggest at times.
Run: 4.72 runner home-to-first.

Delivery: Works solely from the stretch, physical presence on the mound, methodical drop/drive type delivery, on line with target, front toe lands closed. Easy effort, quiet mechanics.
Arm Action: Right-Handed. Short draw, lively arm action, high 3/4 slot. Ball comes out clean.
FB: T88, 85-88 mph. Hard action, jumps into the zone.
CB: 75-79 mph. Tight shape, power pitch. Thrown with intent.
CH: 81-83 mph. Firm.

Gage Handzel, Shawnee Mission West (KS), 2023
Positional Profile: 2B
Body: 5-foot-7, 125-pounds. Developing. Needs size.
Defense: Makes an effort to work around the baseball. Developing quicker footwork. Developing a quicker transfer.
Arm: Right-Handed. INF - 68 mph. Developing arm strength. Infield like arm action, some whip. Needs to add size.
Hit: Right-Handed. Open stance with bend in the knees. Huge leg lift, hands, aggressive stride forward. Big bat tilt. Very fluid movements at the plate. Swings off of the back leg. Uphill plane. Quick hands.
Power: 75 mph exit velocity from the tee. Chance to develop power with fluid body movement and bat speed when he adds size.
Run: 4.84 runner home-to-first.

Reid Hechler, Blue Valley (KS), 2022
Positional Profile: RHP/INF
Body: 6-foot-3, 185-pounds. Long frame with some broadness in his shoulders and room to add strength.
Defense: Shows clean, confident, and deliberate actions around the bag.
Arm: Right-Handed. INF - 74 mph. Long and loose action in the back coming through a high-¾ slot.
Hit: Right-Handed. Shows a wide, quiet, and athletic setup. Uses a moderate and controlled knee-knock leg kick with a moderate stride before launching his hands on an efficient and slightly uphill path to contact with a short finish.
Power: 80 mph exit velocity from the tee. Line drive to fly ball hitter. Mostly barrels in BP.
Run: 4.87 runner home-to-first.

Delivery: Tall/fall type delivery, athletic at balance, feet work directional to target, upright finish through release.
Arm Action: Right-Handed. Long, loose arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T74, 72-74 mph. Plays up in the zone.
CB: 65-66 mph. 11/5 shape.
CH: 67-69 mph. Flashed arm-side run.

Solomon Holmes, The Barstow School (MO), 2023
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-foot-8, 165-pounds. Proportional frame.
Defense: Gets around the ball well. Quick hands and funnel action.
Arm: Right-Handed. INF - 74 mph. Developing arm strength. Whippiness in the arm action. High 3/4 release.
Hit: Right-Handed. Bats form a balanced, quiet, and athletic set-up. Uses are reverse toe tap load before launching his hands on a flat and efficient path to contact.
Power: 75 mph exit velocity from the tee. Developing power. Line drive approach.
Run: 4.88 runner home-to-first.

Delivery: Only worked from the stretch, drop/drive delivery, high front side, works closed to target, lands square.
Arm Action: Right-Handed. Short draw, over-the-top slot.
FB: T72, 70-72 mph. Straight movement, plays with tilt.
CB: 60-64 mph. Early break.
CH: 65-66 mph. Works towards arm-side of plate.

Mason Holton, Blue Valley Southwest (KS), 2021
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-foot-2, 170-pounds. Tall, slim frame. A ton of room to add strength and size.
Defense: Plus set up, footwork and hands. Fundamentally sound. Athletic actions.
Arm: Right-Handed. INF - 81 mph. Can throw from multiple arm angles . Natural thrower on the run.
Hit: Right-Handed. Athletic and even setup with some rhythm in his low set hands. Uses a moderate leg kick and arm bar load before pulling his hands through an uphill path.
Power: 81 mph exit velocity from the tee. Gets the ball out front. Showed the ability to consistently barrel up the baseball in BP.
Run: 4.75 runner home-to-first.

Delivery: Simple drop/drive delivery, quick lead leg drive, strong front side, directional to target, athletic finish.
Arm Action: Right-Handed. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T78, 76-78 mph. Works toward glove-side, some strikes.
CB: 65-66 mph. 11/5 shape, late action.
CH: 68-69 mph. Plays down in the zone.

Samuel Hunt, Lees Summit West (MO), 2022
Positional Profile: RHP/INF
Body: 5-foot-10, 180-pounds. Durable frame.
Defense: Natural infielder actions. Plays low with well above average hands and clean footwork.
Arm: Right-Handed. INF - 68 mph. Uses multiple arm stokes and slots with ease, depending on the play.
Hit: Right-Handed. Open, upright, and quiet setup. Uses a moderate leg lift before launching his hands on an efficient and uphill path to contact, hitting from his back leg.
Power: 81 mph exit velocity from the tee. Gap to gap power with consistent lift.
Run: 4.59 runner home-to-first.

Delivery: Stretch only, long stride downhill, lands on heel, square to target.
Arm Action: Right-Handed. Compact arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T78, 77-78 mph. Four-seam type, strikes down in the zone.
CB: 62-65 mph. 11/5 shape, some depth.
CH: 69-70 mph. Arm slows down, flashed arm-side run.

Evan Johnson, Blue Valley North (KS), 2021
Positional Profile: SS
Body: 5-foot-8, 155-pounds. Lean and developing frame.
Defense: A well above average defender with quick and bouncy footwork and easy lateral movement. Hands are soft and funnel the ball well.
Arm: Right-Handed. INF - 73 mph. Short, quick arm action with some stiffness through a high-¾ slot. Gets the ball out quickly.
Hit: Right-Handed. As open as he can get with a slight crouch and rhythm in his hands. Uses a hanging leg lift and long stride before launching his hands on an efficient and slightly uphill path to contact with some hands speed.
Power: 81 mph exit velocity from the tee. Fly ball hitter with elevated swing path.
Run: 4.44 runner home-to-first.

Weston Madden, Desoto (KS), 2021
Positional Profile: RHP/INF Polished, physical right-hander with upside moving forward.
Body: 6-foot-1, 185-pounds. Tall, athletic frame with some room to add strength and size.
Defense: Bouncy footwork with aggressive, and confident action. Some softness in the hands on the funnel.
Arm: Right-Handed. INF - 84 mph. Plus arm strength. Ball explodes out of the hand. Whippy arm action using a short stroke through a ¾ slot.
Hit: Right-Handed. Narrow, balanced, upright, and slightly open stance with low set hands. Uses a smooth load and slight hanging leg kick before taking a moderate stride and launching his hands on an efficient and uphill path to contact. Aggressive, high two handed finish.
Power: 78 mph exit velocity from the tee. Quickness of hands and bat speed could develop power. Line drive hitter right now.
Run: 4.37 runner home-to-first.

Delivery: Quick tempo with some drop/drive in the delivery, level shoulders, works closed to target, hides the ball well, athletic finish spinning off the first base side.
Arm Action: Right-Handed. Long and clean arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T83, 81-83 mph. Four-seam type, riding action, strikes.
CB: 68-72 mph. 11/5 shape, late break, potential swing-and-miss offering.
CH: 76-79 mph. Maintains fastball arm speed, flashed arm-side run, pairs well with fastball.

Lucas McKain, ST Mary’s Colgan (KS), 2021
Positional Profile: SS One of the most complete players at the event.
Body: 6-foot-1, 180-pounds. Athletic and very projectable frame. Plenty of room to develop strength and size.
Defense: Advanced footwork with easy lateral movement, gliding around the infield. Hands work through the ball with softness. Oozes confidence.
Arm: Right-Handed. INF - 80 mph. Uses multiple arm angles. Smooth arm action. Above average arm strength. Gets rid of the ball quickly with a short stroke when necessary.
Hit: Right-Handed. Balanced and athletic set-up with some rhythm in his hands. Natural, smooth load before launching his hands on a slightly uphill path through extension.
Power: 87 mph exit velocity from the tee. Ball flies off the bat with backspin. Easy pop. Mostly barrels in BP.
Run: 4.47 runner home-to-first.

Phillip McMillin, Pembroke Hill (KS), 2022
Positional Profile: 3B
Body: 5-foot-7, 160-pounds. Proportional frame.
Defense: Plays low to the ground, deliberate on approach. Max effort on throws.
Arm: Right-Handed. INF - 72 mph. Developing
Hit: Right-Handed. Stands with a narrow, straight up, open stance. High leg kick, hangs, and an aggressive stride forward. Rhythm in the hands and an arm bar load. Flat path with some length. Gets on plane quickly.
Power: 78 mph exit velocity from the tee. Developing pop with some barrels in BP.
Run: 4.63 runner home-to-first.

Cameron Naber, Blue Valley Northwest (KS), 2022
Positional Profile: RHP/INF
Body: 6-foot-2, 178-pounds. Athletic frame. Even more room to add size.
Defense: Bouncy, aggressive, and developing actions.
Arm: Right-Handed. INF - 72 mph. OF - 80 mph. Uses a full arm stroke coming through a low-¾ slot.
Hit: Right-Handed. Balanced and athletic setup with rhythm throughout. Uses a small load and short stride before launching his hands on a slightly uphill path through extension.
Power: 86 mph exit velocity from the tee. Ball jumps off the bat at times. Ability to elevate the ball in the air, some barrels in BP.
Run: 4.45 runner home-to-first.

Delivery: Tall/fall type delivery, high leg kick, throws closed to target, front foot lands open at times.
Arm Action: Right-Handed. Long arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T80, 77-79 mph. Slight cutting action, some strikes.
CB: 68-70 mph. Tight shape, tunnels well with fastball.
CH: 69-73 mph. Flashed arm-side run, played up in the zone.

Ethan Reinert.E, Blue Valley (KS), 2021
Positional Profile: SS
Body: 5-foot-11, 150-pounds. Lean frame with room to add size and strength.
Defense: Aggressive actions, plays low to the ground. Natural hands and funnel action. Fields the ball out front.
Arm: Right-Handed. INF - 72 mph. Short arm stoke coming through a low-¾ slot.
Hit: Right-Handed. Very open and relaxed set-up. Uses a slightly leg lift and closed stride before launching his hands on an efficient and uphill path.
Power: 75 mph exit velocity from the tee. Consistent lift, some barrels in BP.
Run: 4.63 runner home-to-first.

Delivery: Tall/fall type delivery, level shoulders, throws closed off to target, lands square, upright finish.
Arm Action: Right-Handed. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T71, 69-71 mph. Slight arm-side run at times, some strikes.
CB: 57-60 mph.
CH: 65-66 mph. Flashed arm-side run, played down in the zone.

Jake Sawyer, Blue Valley West (KS), 2021 Cowley College Commit
Positional Profile: RHP/INF
Body: 6-foot-1, 205-pounds. Athletic and developed frame with strength throughout.
Defense: Aggressive and confident actions. Choppy footwork and average hands.
Arm: Right-Handed. INF - 79 mph. Average arm strength. Quick, pitcher like arm action. Whippy.
Hit: Left-Handed. Hits from a narrow, upright, and open stance with rhythm in his hands. Uses a small leg lift and moderate stride before launching his hands on an uphill path with some length and bat speed. Back-leg heavy swing.
Power: 89 mph exit velocity from the tee. Big pop at the plate. Pull approach with consistent lift, nearly all barrels.
Run: 4.46 runner home-to-first.

Delivery: Tall/fall delivery, level shoulders, lead leg kicks, on line with target.
Arm Action: Right-Handed. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T80, 78-80 mph. Four-seam type, lively at times, strikes.
CB: 68-70 mph. Tight 11/5 shape, late action, thrown with intent.
CH: 73-74 mph. Maintains fastball arm speed, plays straight, strikes.

David Thomas, Mill Valley (KS), 2023
Positional Profile: 1B
Body: 5-foot-8, 128-pounds. Developing frame.
Defense: Developing
Arm: Right-Handed. INF - 61 mph. Developing
Hit: Left-Handed. Hits from a balanced and even set-up with lots of rhythm throughout. Uses a small leg lift and very short stride before pulling his hands through a flat path through extension with some length.
Power: 60 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 4.81 runner home-to-first.

Delivery: Only worked out of the stretch, slight drop/drive type delivery, hunched at balance point, works open to target.
Arm Action: Right-Handed. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T63, 61-63 mph. Four-seam type.
CB: 50-53 mph.
CH: 56-57 mph.

Jackson Truman, Lee’s Summit West (MO), 2022
Positional Profile: 2B/RHP
Body: 6-foot-0, 170-pounds. Athlete. Developed lower half. Projectable frame.
Defense: Shows confident, clean, and athletic action with quick lateral movement. Hands are advanced with quick and clean transfers to get rid of the ball quickly.
Arm: Right-Handed. INF - 80 mph. Quick arm action using multip arm stokes through multiple slots.
Hit: Right-Handed. Slightly narrow, open, knock-kneed and quiet set-up. Uses a quiet and small load with short leg lift and moderate stride before launching his hands on an uphill path with length.
Power: 81 mph exit velocity from the tee. Line drive approach, mostly barrels in BP.
Run: 4.51 runner home-to-first.

Delivery: Exclusively out of the stretch with a controlled and moderate leg kick before striding far down the mound and finishing slightly to the first base side.
Arm Action: Right-Handed. Long in the back with a quick change of direction at the bottom of the arm stroke before coming through an over the top slot.
FB: T80, 77-80 mph. Consistent downhill tilt in the bottom of the zone, some strikes.
CB: 69-71 mph. Short 11/5 shape with some late depth. Some strikes.
CH: 66-67 mph. Late depth when thrown in the bottom of the zone. Mostly strikes.

Brett Vodehnal, Blue Valley West (KS), 2022
Positional Profile: RHP/INF
Body: 6-foot-0, 255-pounds.
Defense: Aggressive and confident action.
Arm: Right-Handed. INF - 67 mph. Moderate arm stroke coming through a high-¾ slot.
Hit: Right-Handed. Bats from a back leg heavy and knock-kneed setup. Uses a short stride before launching his hands on a flat path through extension.
Power: 78 mph exit velocity from the tee. Developing
Run: 5.39 runner home-to-first.

Delivery: Solely threw out of the stretch, quick slide-step delivery, directional to target.
Arm Action: Right-Handed. Short arm action, over-the-top slot.
FB: T64, 62-64 mph. Plays straight, primarily worked down in the zone.
CB: 61-62 mph.
CH: 56-57 mph. Flashed sinking action.