High D1/ Elite JUCO Corner Outfielder

Physical Measurables:

• A 60 yard dash anywhere below 6.8 is desired for elite corner outfielders.
• Velocity from the OF: 87+ MPH (Verified by a neutral source)

Stats:

• The elite corner outfielder that hits for power will generally hit at least 5 HRs as a Junior and Senior in high school.
• OB %: .500
• Slugging: .750 (Minimum 2 AB's per game)

Coach Keys:

Top corner outfield recruits are usually outstanding hitters. Some elite corner outfield recruits will hit for power, others will hit for average and steal a lot of bases. Qualities in a hitter’s swing that coaches at these levels will look for are: bat speed, a short, compact stroke, and balance with the ability to hit all kinds of pitches. The ability to hit the ball to all fields is also important for a top hitter. At these types of schools if a corner outfielder does not hit for power, then he must hit for a high average and run very well.

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Lower D1/High D2/NAIA/Lower JUCO Corner Outfielder

Physical Measurables:

• A 60 yard dash anywhere below 7.0 is desired at these levels for corner outfielders.
• Velocity from the OF: low 80s at least, with the potential to improve.

Stats:

• Power hitter: Multiple HRs as a Junior and Senior in HS.
• Average/on-base hitter: A lot of SBs and a high OBP in HS.

Coach Keys:

At these levels corner outfielders must excel in at least one phase of the game, whether it be hitting for power, hitting for average, or fielding his position at a high level. Most coaches at these schools will look for a corner outfielder that hits well, but may need to improve defensively.

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Lower NAIA/D2 Corner Outfielder

Physical Measurables:

• Height: 5'11"
• Weight: 180 lbs.
• 60 Yard Dash: 6.9 or below
• Velocity from the OF: 80+ MPH

Stats:

• OB%: .400
• Slugging: .650

Coach Keys:

Corner outfielders at this level will posses one or two of the qualities of higher level corner outfielders. Power hitting corner outfielders may not have speed. Speed corner outfielders may lack a strong arm. The qualities are important parts to the baseball program and can have big impacts on the team.

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D3/Community College Corner Outfielder

Physical Measurables:

• Height: 5'10"
• Weight: 170 lbs.
• 60 Yard Dash: 7.0 or below
• Velocity from the OF: 78+ MPH

Stats:

• OB %: .350
• Slugging: .600

Coach Keys:

Lower level corner outfielders may hit for power but not consistently. They may hit for a high average and have good speed, but not have the experience at these positions or against good competition.