What do you think about this kid?

It's been kind of an unwritten rule of the site to not post negatives about amateur athletes. Imagine if he were your kid. For this reason I'm not sure how many responses you will get unless it's breaking down upside.

He's committed to UCLA, has a PG grade of 9,  runs the 60 in 6.63, has been written about in 24 different PG blogs/articles and only attended 7 events....my kid should be soooooo unlucky!!!! 

He is a very good player.  Why do you say he isn't athletic? UCLA doesn't usually recruit non athletic outfielders.

Also, how does a HS kid throwing 97 in California be off everyone's radar?  I would think he'd be on every pro scouts radar that has that territory.

Is he your son?

PGStaff posted:

He is a very good player.  Why do you say he isn't athletic? UCLA doesn't usually recruit non athletic outfielders.

Also, how does a HS kid throwing 97 in California be off everyone's radar?  I would think he'd be on every pro scouts radar that has that territory.

Yeah, I'm thinking someone exaggerated.  I've seen THAT kid hit and he's very talented, but did not see him throw.  

bballman posted:

Is he your son?

No, my son is a 2033.  

hsbaseball101 posted:

bballman posted:

Is he your son?

No, my son is a 2033.  

Why would you post about someone else's son and be negative?

I didn't see anything UN Athletic about the kid.  In fact, if you watch his footwork, approach to the ball, and in sync throwing motion....it looked very efficient.  You have to be athletic to execute that....  

Looks like a good player that's well documented, i.e  7 PG events, playing for well respected teams. I'd say he's on a good path.

Seems you must know him more than you imply ( re: His bat speed is tremendous for non power hitter (but why isn't he hitting HRs)

I actually didn't see anything negative in the OP. He may be wrong about the assessment, but I think his point was that he sees a kid with eye popping numbers that doesn't appear all that athletic and marvels at how high this kid's ceiling could be.

We've got that kind of kid here in Colorado. He's clearly the #1 2018 recruit in the state. PG has him 5th, but hasn't seen him much. Given that he's ranked by PG behind my own son, I'm not going to make the argument that they should move him up.

Just looking at the kid, though, you'd never think he was an athletic baseball player. Listed at 5' 11" - but probably not - and looks a little chunky. Then he steps up to the line and runs a 6.67 60. He flat out owns centerfield and hits 98mph off the tee last summer. He plays for what is arguably the top HS program in the state. He started as a freshman last year (the first freshman starter at that school since 1976), batted cleanup and led the team in home runs and rbi. Even though he isn't really touted as a pitcher, they threw him on the mound and he topped 88 as a freshman. The kid also carries like a 4.6 gpa and is honestly one of the best all around guys you could meet. First looks can be deceiving.

roothog66 posted:

I actually didn't see anything negative in the OP. He may be wrong about the assessment, but I think his point was that he sees a kid with eye popping numbers that doesn't appear all that athletic and marvels at how high this kid's ceiling could be.

We've got that kind of kid here in Colorado. He's clearly the #1 2018 recruit in the state. PG has him 5th, but hasn't seen him much. Given that he's ranked by PG behind my own son, I'm not going to make the argument that they should move him up.

Just looking at the kid, though, you'd never think he was an athletic baseball player. Listed at 5' 11" - but probably not - and looks a little chunky. Then he steps up to the line and runs a 6.67 60. He flat out owns centerfield and hits 98mph off the tee last summer. He plays for what is arguably the top HS program in the state. He started as a freshman last year (the first freshman starter at that school since 1976), batted cleanup and led the team in home runs and rbi. Even though he isn't really touted as a pitcher, they threw him on the mound and he topped 88 as a freshman. The kid also carries like a 4.6 gpa and is honestly one of the best all around guys you could meet. First looks can be deceiving.

Exactly, I like these diamonds in the rough...

TPM posted:

hsbaseball101 posted:

bballman posted:

Is he your son?

No, my son is a 2033.  

Why would you post about someone else's son and be negative?

If you think this is negative then you REALLY don't want to hear how scouts and college coaches talk about players.

roothog66 posted:

I actually didn't see anything negative in the OP. He may be wrong about the assessment, but I think his point was that he sees a kid with eye popping numbers that doesn't appear all that athletic and marvels at how high this kid's ceiling could be.

We've got that kind of kid here in Colorado. He's clearly the #1 2018 recruit in the state. PG has him 5th, but hasn't seen him much. Given that he's ranked by PG behind my own son, I'm not going to make the argument that they should move him up.

Just looking at the kid, though, you'd never think he was an athletic baseball player. Listed at 5' 11" - but probably not - and looks a little chunky. Then he steps up to the line and runs a 6.67 60. He flat out owns centerfield and hits 98mph off the tee last summer. He plays for what is arguably the top HS program in the state. He started as a freshman last year (the first freshman starter at that school since 1976), batted cleanup and led the team in home runs and rbi. Even though he isn't really touted as a pitcher, they threw him on the mound and he topped 88 as a freshman. The kid also carries like a 4.6 gpa and is honestly one of the best all around guys you could meet. First looks can be deceiving.

https://www.prepbaseballreport...0327-7293410586#tab2

Says he ran a 6.87 vs 6.67 (assumed typo, but big difference).  Big hitter, solid speed, video from recent PBR showcase didn't do him justice with his fielding.  Awkwardly tight space to judge kids for fielding.  Noticed he was the only Freshman at the Colorado Futures Games. Hopefully his corner outfielding skills are better than Schwarber's.  Lots of upside.. 

Figured you were talking about Cherry Creek...been a power house in multiple sports for a long time.  (They were when I attended) 

Gov posted:

roothog66 posted:

I actually didn't see anything negative in the OP. He may be wrong about the assessment, but I think his point was that he sees a kid with eye popping numbers that doesn't appear all that athletic and marvels at how high this kid's ceiling could be.

We've got that kind of kid here in Colorado. He's clearly the #1 2018 recruit in the state. PG has him 5th, but hasn't seen him much. Given that he's ranked by PG behind my own son, I'm not going to make the argument that they should move him up.

Just looking at the kid, though, you'd never think he was an athletic baseball player. Listed at 5' 11" - but probably not - and looks a little chunky. Then he steps up to the line and runs a 6.67 60. He flat out owns centerfield and hits 98mph off the tee last summer. He plays for what is arguably the top HS program in the state. He started as a freshman last year (the first freshman starter at that school since 1976), batted cleanup and led the team in home runs and rbi. Even though he isn't really touted as a pitcher, they threw him on the mound and he topped 88 as a freshman. The kid also carries like a 4.6 gpa and is honestly one of the best all around guys you could meet. First looks can be deceiving.

https://www.prepbaseballreport...0327-7293410586#tab2

Says he ran a 6.87 vs 6.67 (assumed typo, but big difference).  Big hitter, solid speed, video from recent PBR showcase didn't do him justice with his fielding.  Awkwardly tight space to judge kids for fielding.  Noticed he was the only Freshman at the Colorado Futures Games. Hopefully his corner outfielding skills are better than Schwarber's.  Lots of upside.. 

Figured you were talking about Cherry Creek...been a power house in multiple sports for a long time.  (They were when I attended) 

Yeah. Cherry Creek. As to the 60 time, word was he bettered his PBR time by a full .2 at a Texas Camp in January (however, I imagine it was hand-timed as well - be interesting to see what PG gets him at with electronic timing). My kid runs a galloping 8.10. We've been playing him since he was an 8u. He used to be one of those early bloomers. Others caught and past him in size, but his skillset kept improving.

hsbaseball101 posted:

bballman posted:

Is he your son?

No, my son is a 2033.  

Any offers yet?