2/18/2017 7:35:36 PM
Antonio Flores (2019 3B, Allen Park, MI) saved some of his best swings for the games but still took a strong batting practice, showing a simple and strong swing that was consistently well timed resulting in hard line drive contact.
Jordan Nwogu (2017 OF, Ann Arbor, MI) still has some adjustments to make, especially in developing some rhythm so his hands aren't trying to generate bat speed from a still start, but his outstanding raw strength enables to impact the ball very loudly and hard. He has a high power ceiling if everything comes together.
John Malcom (2018 1B, West Bloomfield, MI) has a high national ranking and a Vanderbilt commit due to his outstanding left handed bat speed. The 6-4/217 athlete ranks in the upper tier of all players nationally in that area and it was on display this morning.
Evan Kiah (2018 OF, Lake Forest, IL) has a big and strong 6-2/195 build and creates very good left handed bat speed that resulted in lots of hard pull to mid field contact.
Kyren Power (2020 1B, Plainfield, IN) was one of many impressive freshman at the showcase and has very good bat speed for his age with good extension through contact.. He's a left handed thrower but a right handed hitter.
Roy Thurman (2017 OF, Indianapolis, IN) is a strong and mature young man and uses that strength to drive the gaps with power and carry from a loose extended swing.
Ryan Lynch (2020 LHP, Granger, IN) is one of the top ranked freshman pitchers in the country but is also a high level two-way prospect with 6.8 speed and a quick right handed swing that is short and aggressive.
Tommy Blitchok (2018 3B, Grandville, MI) is a very aggressive player in all phases of the game and none more so than in his approach to hitting. He creates lots of right handed bat speed and made very hard line drive contact, mostly to the pull side.
Ryan McCurry (2018 OF, Solon, OH) may have had the best combination of batting practice and game at-bats on the day, as his combination of strength, raw bat speed and ability to square up the ball hard all stood out. He's a very interesting all around athlete but especially at the plate.
Aaron Dolney (2019 C, Plymouth, MI) is very strong for a sophomore at 6-2/200 and it shows in the bat speed that he creates. He gets to his front side early and aggressively and made hard and loud pull contact.