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College  | Story | 5/2/2018

College Notebook: May 2

Steve Fiorindo
Vincent Cervino
Photo: Joey Bart (Danny Karnik: GT Athletics)



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During the season Perfect Game scouts will be traveling to some of the top series to watch the very best players in college baseball. Those observations, captured with both written notes and video, will be shared in the College Player Database as linked above, notes that can also be accessed on the players' individual PG profile pages. Throughout the season select reports will be shared in feature format to promote the players, the teams and college baseball as a whole.
 

Joey Bart, C, Georgia Tech



After putting together one of the louder abbreviated-season performances last year, Joey Bart is back to his hitting ways for the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets, and by all indications looks to be firmly in the top ten discussion heading into June's draft. Bart is an exciting draft prospect as he currently comes in at No. 16 on our list of Top 350 Draft Prospects and puts forth the very attractive profile of power-hitting catcher who will stick behind the plate at the next level. 

Bart is a very physical and strong-looking prospect, at a listed 6-foot-3 and 225-pounds, although he doesn't appear to be as tall as his listed height, there is tons of physicality, especially through the lower half, to the frame. Bart's physical build doesn't sacrifice any athleticism behind the plate or in the box; he was consistently in the 4.4-4.5 second range to first which registers as a below-average run time, but still shows Bart's athleticism for a catcher. 

The receiving was a development that stood out over the weekend as Bart displayed requisite softness and quietness to his hands and oversaw a pitching staff that turned in consecutive complete game performances. The arm strength was the standout tool to Bart's profile in the past, turning in an easy plus grade, however over the weekend he really didn't let the arm loose much, but the knowledge of the arm strength adds another strong tool to the overall profile. 

Catchers at the college level can be advanced across the board defensively, but what turns those catchers into first-round prospects is the ability in the batter's box, and Bart's profile is led by his talented offensive tools. The swing stays in the hitting zone for a long time, with plenty of bat speed and natural loft, and the swing path is geared to getting the most out of his plus raw power. What is so impressive about the power isn't necessarily how far he can hit a ball, but how the power plays to all fields with relative ease. It seems that no matter where you pitch Bart he has enough strength and power to put a ball out of any part of the ballpark. The swing path and jump off the barrel create the opportunity for Bart to hit for power at an above-average clip in professional baseball and he has requisite looseness and barrel skills for a future average bat too. 

Bart didn't record a home run over the weekend, but put a number of good swings on hard hit line drives, including a double during Saturday's game. Bart got out on his front side on a breaking ball and had enough wrist strength to keep his hands back and one-hop the left centerfield wall seemingly on the strength of his hands alone. 

There are some concerns with Bart's offensive game, he will swing-and-miss to an extent and he drifts his lower half through the load which can lead to some timing issues specifically with breaking balls, however the overall product is a very exciting player and what appears to be a slam dunk first rounder in a couple of months.

Other Georgia Tech Players added to the College Player Database:

• Wade Bailey
• Tristin English
• Kyle McCann
• Connor Thomas


D.J. Poteet, OF, Wake Forest

Following some helium out of high school last year, DJ Poteet made it to Winston-Salem and has immediately made himself a presence in the Demon Deacons' lineup. Poteet is a pretty athletic prospect, slotting in at centerfield for Wake Forest, with high upside potential. 

Poteet is listed at 6-foot-4, 190-pounds with long limbs and still room for additional strength. The large frame combined with the advanced athleticism makes for an intriguing profile, especially if he can stick in centerfield. The offensive approach is a bit high-risk-high-reward, with lots of upside but also a good amount of swing-and-miss. 

There is bat speed and looseness to the path, and Poteet has calmed down the big exaggerated load that he had during high school. There is still a big leg lift trigger and hand load which can throw off timing at times, however when he squares the ball off the contact is loud off the barrel. Poteet launched a three-run home run and shows very intriguing raw power. The numbers are presently a bit lackluster, but as a starting freshman who will be sophomore-eligible, Poteet warrants extended looks next season.

Other Wake Forest players added to the College Player Database:

• Morgan McSweeney
• Colin Peluse
• Bobby Seymour
• Rayne Supple


Trey Truitt, OF, Mercer



After leading the Cape Cod League in numerous statistical categories into his junior year, Truitt was a big name on scout's radars' last season before being hampered by injuries and performance, all of which ultimately ended up in Truitt returning to Mercer for his senior season. The middle-of-the-order bat has returned to his hitting ways this season as he leads the Bears with a .359 batting average that includes a team-high ten home runs. 

Truitt has some loud offensive tools with plenty of impressive bat speed and above average raw power from the right side. He doesn't get to all of that power in-game as there is a good amount of swing-and-miss to his game, especially when dealing with velocity up in the zone, however Truitt has very quick and strong wrists through contact and that allows him to turn over the inside part of the plate with authority and results in flashes of very loud contact. 

There are some timing concerns with Truitt's swing mechanics as it features a big leg lift in the load that features a quick realigning of the hands. This allows Truitt to be very direct to the ball and creates some momentum in his hands, however if that foot isn't down on time the balance will be thrown off in his swing. Truitt notched one hit during this look and the swing itself is visually appealing when he's on time. 

Defensively, Truitt profiles well in a corner outfield spot, he plays right field for the Bears, and has about average arm strength. Being a college performer and someone who's name was already well-known, it wouldn't be a shock to see Truitt be a nice senior sign come June so long as he continues to hammer baseballs.

Other Mercer players added to the College Player Database:

• Austin Cox
• J.T. Thomas
• R.J. Yeager


Colton Eastman, RHP, Cal State Fullerton



When healthy Eastman has been one of college baseball’s most successful pitchers, starting with his Freshman All-American season in 2016. He out-dueled UC Irvine ace Andre Pallante in his most recent start, which led to a three-game sweep over UCI for a surging Cal State Fullerton program.

List at 6-foot-3, 200-pounds, Eastman has an athletic, repeatable delivery. A righthanded pitcher, he works from the third base side of the rubber with a direct, long stride towards homeplate and good balance throughout. He featured his fastball in this outing, a pitch that sat at 89-92 mph and touched 93 with good arm-side run. He also mixed in a fading 79-82 mph changeup that had good downward action and a 70-75 mph curveball that proved to be his best pitch, and his biggest weapon. The curveball has an extremely high spin rate, routinely registering over 3,000 rpm, and he commanded the pitch well, often doubling up on the pitch and having the ability to manipulate its shape for more lateral movement.

In this game he went 8 1/3 strong innings to move to 6-3 on the year, giving up three runs, all earned, on nine hits and a walk while striking out seven.


Layne Henderson, RHP, Azusa Pacific



After posting video game numbers last summer while serving as a closer in the Northwoods League, Layne Henderson serves as the No. 2 starter for one of the best teams at the Division II level, Azusa Pacific, behind ace Isaiah Carranza. Like Carranza, Henderson passes the eye test quickly given his athletic 6-foot-4, 200-pound stature, and he ahs enjoyed similar success this spring, with a 2.88 ERA and 73 strikeouts in 59 1/3 innings of work.

Henderson’s fastball works primarily in the 88-91 mph range with life and very good plane. While he doesn’t get the same kind of extension on his softer 68-70 mph curveball, he shows better feel for his slider, which has shorter, downer action and more firm than his curve. Henderson also shows good for a change, a pitch that hovers right around 80 mph with downward action.

He works from the first base side of the slab and opens up the front side with his stride, finishing strong. Henderson’s velocity has been firmer in shorter stints, so he may be a better long-term fit coming out of the bullpen.


Sean Roby, 3B, Arizona Western



Sean Roby, a third baseman for Arizona Western, is a big, strong and physical young player, listed at 6-foot-2, 215-pound. He projects to play a corner infield position at the next level given his strength profile, although he moves pretty well for his size and shows a good arm from the hot corner. His power at the plate is his carry tool, a righthanded hitter that shows easy plus power to all fields. He hits several out routinely during batting practice and in this look carried that over to game action as well, overpowering one ball for a home run to right-centerfield that he didn’t even have his best swing on. Roby is having a big year at the plate, with 16 home runs at the end of April swinging a wood bat.


Keegan McCarville, RHP, South Mountain

McCarville was ranked 145th among JUCO prospects entering the season, and he’s done nothing but improve upon that profile this spring. With a lean and athletic, 6-foot-1, 195-pound frame, McCarville has the ability to alter his delivery, employing various pauses and showing different looks, making him that much more difficult to time up. There’s good tempo in his delivery, as he’s slightly closed in his stride towards righthanded hitters working from the first base side of the rubber. His fastball sat in the 89-92 mph range while mixing in a 79-83 mph slider that showed good shape. He commanded both pitches well, and overall provided to be difficult to square up based on how well he sequences between the two offerings.


Michael Emodi, C, Creighton



Creighton catcher Michael Emodi certainly looks the part at a listed 6-foot-4, 225-pounds. A righthanded hitter, he hits with a slightly open stance, employing a big hand load into his swing. The swing is long and can lead to quite a few swings and misses, as evidenced by his 43 strikeouts as of early May. Many of his strikeouts come when he chases breaking balls down and out of the zone, as pitchers try to stay away from the zone as he has the power to make them pay. That power is on display both in games and during batting practice with a strength-based swing that has led to 12 doubles and seven home runs so far during the 2018 season.

Defensively Emodi has a big arm behind the plate and makes consistent, accurate throws to second base, with POP times in the 1.90-second range in between innings. His throws were on the bag, and with soft hands he receives the ball very well. Despite his size he has good agility behind the plate, showing good lateral movements and the ability to effectively block balls in the dirt. His running speed predictably is not one of his strengths but he’s also not a base clogger with the ability to score from second base on base hits to the outfield.

Other Creighton players added to the College Player Database:

• Will Robertson
• Ryan Tapani
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