Players are listed in alphabetical order and are chosen based upon their workout, game performance, and overall projectability.
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Top Players

Belmonte, Stefano | 3B/RHP | 6’2/180 | Saint Rita (IN) HS | 2012
Stefano is a tall, strong, lean, 3B / RHP that will graduate in 2012.  He projects to be a talented player at the next level and currently shows best at 3B.  Defensively, Stefano has good footwork and hands, and he fields the ball cleanly.  He is a very sound defender who plays in a comfortable fashion.  Stefano throws accurately across the diamond from a 3/4 arm slot with nice carry.  On the mound, Stefano is an aggressive Pitcher, with a fastball touching 82 MPH.  He has a quick arm, he works in good tempo, and he changes speeds effectively.  Added arm strength and better direction toward home will only help mound effectiveness further improve.  At the plate, Stefano is a strong hitter who works in good rhythm.  He has good bat speed, he centers the ball well, and he gets good extension through the ball.  Strong hitting and power numbers can get even better with a more compact stroke.  Stefano is a solid player that will make an impact at the next level.

Bull, Ryan | C/OF | 6’1/205 | Eden Prairie (MN) HS | 2011
Ryan is a big, strong, Catcher / Outfielder that goes 6'1", 205lbs.  He is a solid Catcher with a good base and clean set-up.  He has playable hands, he holds a low target, and he works with his Pitchers well.  Ryan works around the ball well receiving, and has a soft chest when blocking.  He has a clean exchange, okay carry, and his pop times range from 2.14 - 2.30.  If Ryan can quicken his exchange, and shorten his arm stroke, pop times can get quicker.  In the OF, Ryan reads the ball off the bat well and he makes plays.  He has sure hands, fluid actions, and he sets his body well when throwing to his target.  Ryan has good spin and carry to his target.  Offensively, Ryan is a strong, aggressive hitter with pop in his bat.  He has a rhythmic swing, he uses all fields, and he has a short to long stroke.  Ryan is an exciting 2-way player and a prospect to keep your eye on.

Cureton, Luke | OF | 6’0/190 | Cathedral (IN) HS | 2013
Luke is a big, strong, exciting player, who will graduate in 2013.  He has easy, comfortable actions in the OF and a quick 1st step.  He is a fast OF who has been timed running the 60 at 6.96.  Luke plays through the baseball very well and has an accurate, over the top throwing motion to his target.  Offensively, Luke has good strength, quick hands, and easy actions.  He has a short, balanced approach and he centers the ball well on the bat.  Luke gets down the line quickly and was timed at 4.4, home to 1st.  Luke is a talented, young player that will only get even better!

Edwards, Zac | RHP | 6’1/180 | Hudson (OH) HS | 2011
Zac is a slender, medium framed, RHP with good stuff.  Zac has a fastball that touches 86 MPH, and a comfort of 83 to 85 MPH.  He delivers the ball on a slight downhill plane, he uses the corners of the plate very well, and his ball has life.  Zac has sound mechanics, he uses his front side well, and he goes after hitters.  Zac has a good presence on the mound and with continued work, he will be an effective Pitcher at the next level.

Eierman, Johnny | SS | 6’1/200 | Warsaw (MO) HS | 2011
Johnny is a big, strong, athletic, Shortstop with Pro skills.  He runs a 6.71 60-yard dash and can get down the line in a hurry.  Defensively, Johnny has quick feet, sure hands, and he moves very well laterally.  He knows the game, he has smooth actions, and throws accurately with very good carry across the diamond.  At the plate, Johnny shows good strength, excellent bat speed, and he centers the ball extremely well.  He gets great extension through the ball and has plus power into the gaps.  Johnny currently has good enough abilities to be a high draft guy.  He will be a very fun player to follow as he approaches his Senior year.

Gallagher, Ryan | RHP | 6’4/195 | Cardinal Mooney (OH) HS | 2011
Ryan is a tall, lanky, RHP with an explosive 89 MPH fastball.  He delivers the ball on a slight downhill plane with good arm side run.  Ryan has a live, loose arm, he works in quick tempo, and he goes right at hitters.  He has a great presence on the mound and with his size, his body has a good upside.  Effectiveness on the mound can get even better if can avoid throwing across his body, and finish off his pitches more.  Ryan has a high ceiling, and he will be an impact player at the next level.

Rabakozi, Robert | C/RHP | 6’3/180 | Reavis (IL) HS | 2011
Robert is a long, lean, talented Catcher with a bright future.  Behind the dish, Robert has a good presence, and active / flexible actions.  He runs well for a Catcher at 7.32 in the 60, and he throws to 2nd base as low as 2.05.  Robert blocks and receives the ball well, he holds a low target, and has soft hands.  He has a quick / clean release and fluid motions.  Offensively, Robert has a good base, easy actions, and a short to long swing.  He has very good leverage, nice bat speed, and he can work the ball into the gaps.  Robert has a Pro body type and will be an impact player at the next level.

Thoele, Sam | RHP | 6’0/175 | Dieterich (IL) HS | 2011
Sam is a talented, athletic, RHP who will make an impact at the next level.  He displays a plus fastball ranging from 87 to 91 MPH, which he can locate well.  Sam works in quick tempo, he throws strikes, and he aggressively attacks hitters.  He pitches to contact, and has a very good slider and change-up to compliment his blazing fastball.  Sam will be a top RHP prospect by the time his Senior year comes to a close.

Traxler, Troy | C/SS | 5’11/175 | La Crescent (MN) HS | 2012
Troy is a tall, strong, athletic Catcher / Shortstop with a rocket for an arm.  He runs well for a Catcher and has been timed as low as 6.67 in the 60 yard dash.  Troy blocks and receives the ball very well, and has quick / active feet.  He has comfortable actions behind the plate, and an over the top throwing motion that delivers the ball to 2nd base as low as 1.95 seconds.  At SS, Troy has soft / playable hands and quick feet.  He moves well laterally and is aggressive to the baseball.  Troy again shows a very strong arm across the diamond with plenty of life and carry.  Offensively, Troy has good balance, and a strong / level swing.  He uses his body well, has good bat speed, and the ball jumps off the barrel of his bat.  Troy is young, exciting player, who will continue to turn heads as he continues to get even better.

Wind, Brandon | C/RHP | 6’1/170 | Lawrence Central (IN) HS | 2011
Brandon is a talented Senior that projects as a 2-way player at the next level.  He currently projects better behind the plate.  Brandon is a long, lean, athletic player with active feet and a flexible stance.  He blocks the receives the ball well and has a very clean exchange.  He has a good release point when throwing, and delivers the ball with life and carry to his target.  Brandon has pop times ranging from 1.93 to 2.05.  On the mound, Brandon has a loose, free arm action, which delivers a 83 MPH fastball will late life.  He has off-speed pitches that compliment his fastball well, and he pitches to contact.  Mound effectiveness can improve if Brandon can keep his front side closed and tighten his break on his curve ball.  Offensively, Brandon has easy actions, good leverage, and solid barrel accuracy.  He has good bat speed, he centers the ball well, and has a compact stroke.  Brandon is a player that will make an instant impact at the next level.