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2023 13U Main Event Showcase
Cohen Rappleyea is a 2029 SS/RHP, C with a 5-3 118 lb. frame from Durham, NC who attends Voyager Academy. Young, athletic frame with square shoulders and a lean build, has room to grow and develop physically moving forward. Ran an 8.66 60-yard dash. Primary shortstop, shows quickness to footwork on the move, adjusts to the hop well and fields the ball out front, makes the plays consistently, lower slot on throws with accuracy that continued to develop throughout round. Also pitched, sound mechanical operation and repeated delivery well; worked mostly off of a fastball in this look, topped out at 66 mph, competes on the mound and mixed a curveball up to 54 mph. Right-handed hitter, begins with a high hand set and back elbow at the plate with a narrow base; utilizes a leg lift trigger for timing in the box. Stays short to the ball from launch with a fuller finish through the ball, occasionally gets to front side early with weight shift. Worked to the middle of the field and the other way, keeps hands inside the ball, will continue to unlock more with additional extension out front.