A quick look at the top 25 prospects at last weekend’s 2011 Midwest Top Prospect Showcase.
OF/SS/C/RHP Austin Verschoore (2013 Fort Zumwalt West HS, O'Fallon, MO)
Verschoore can not only play anywhere on the diamond, he showed that he can excel just about anywhere. From an impressive diving catch to rob extra bases in right center to his good agility and actions at SS to the framing and receiving skills behind the plate, Verschoore simply did it all. Best tool is the bat however, high level hitter who showed well in BP and dominated in games.
3B/RHP Matthew Johnson (2013 Ankeny HS, Ankeny, IA)
Good hitting mechanics, smooth swing with consistent hard contact. Showed well defensively in the field, continued to show
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