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Kentucky Baseball 2025
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Looks like Devin Burks mother has posted on social media that he will return to UK.
Haven’t seen that. I think that would qualify as a surprise since they took the portal catcher’s commitment.
Sounds like a nice piece to the infield but I was hoping for another “Luke” 😂
Definitely think 1B will still be a priority and would think he’s at the top of the list.
That would help explain the inconsistent usage down the stretch. Any insight on what we may still be looking for out of the portal?
I think the primary issue with smith is he isn’t a fit with the staff’s style of pitcher they lean on. They tend to do ‘keep the ball low’ primarily pitch to contact guys. It doesn’t fit his strengths in pitching and he knows he needs to start feeding into his strengths. Either with another program or getting our staff to relent on what they are calling for him pitch wise.
Fangraphs has a draft combine article that mentions two potential UK guys.
blogs.fangraphs.com
Tyler Bell, SS, Lincoln-Way East HS (IL) – Kentucky commit
Perhaps our favorite all-around player from the Combine, Bell is a switch-hitter who showed authoritative, rhythmic swings from both sides of the plate, with his right-handed hacks producing more raw power. He drove the ball into both gaps during his left-handed rounds, with occasional over-the-wall pull-side pop. His right-handed rounds were heavy on hard, elevated contact, and he showed above-average raw power overall while hitting right-handed. Both strokes are compact, and he showed feel for manipulating the barrel in the zone. Bell also had one of the better infield sessions of the high school prospects. He’s had trouble hitting spin in games.
Jackson Strong, OF, Canisius University
Strong spent the last three years at Canisius University in New York, but will transfer to Kentucky next year if he returns to the amateur ranks. He has a lean, medium frame, and he hits out of an upright stance with a leg lift stride. His high back-elbow load creates natural loft in his path, which stays in the zone for a long time, and he has feel for manipulating the barrel. All of his over-the-wall power came to the pull side, and while it wasn’t the loudest raw at the event, Strong produced some of the most consistently authoritative contact in attendance. He swing is sweeter looking than it is explosive.
2024 MLB Draft Combine Standouts: Hitters
Scouting notes on some of the prospect team’s favorite hitters from last week’s Combine.
Tyler Bell, SS, Lincoln-Way East HS (IL) – Kentucky commit
Perhaps our favorite all-around player from the Combine, Bell is a switch-hitter who showed authoritative, rhythmic swings from both sides of the plate, with his right-handed hacks producing more raw power. He drove the ball into both gaps during his left-handed rounds, with occasional over-the-wall pull-side pop. His right-handed rounds were heavy on hard, elevated contact, and he showed above-average raw power overall while hitting right-handed. Both strokes are compact, and he showed feel for manipulating the barrel in the zone. Bell also had one of the better infield sessions of the high school prospects. He’s had trouble hitting spin in games.
Jackson Strong, OF, Canisius University
Strong spent the last three years at Canisius University in New York, but will transfer to Kentucky next year if he returns to the amateur ranks. He has a lean, medium frame, and he hits out of an upright stance with a leg lift stride. His high back-elbow load creates natural loft in his path, which stays in the zone for a long time, and he has feel for manipulating the barrel. All of his over-the-wall power came to the pull side, and while it wasn’t the loudest raw at the event, Strong produced some of the most consistently authoritative contact in attendance. He swing is sweeter looking than it is explosive.
We're going to be not so good without some major additions. Really wish we'd have gone after the Idiana State SS, although the dude we got should be pretty good. Seems like if they didn't graduate they're going pro or transferring. Whatever happened to developing young talent and having them ready to step in. It would be nice to be able to fill those holes with guys next in line, instead of having to find a replacement elsewhere.
I would think Luke Lawrence, Cole Hage, Raphael Pelletier and possibly Trent Youngblood will be starters out of the portal.
Jackson Strong and Nolan McCarthy could possibly have draft decisions to make.
I think there is a good chance Eli Small and Ethan Hindle are returnees who could move into a starter role.
Still could use a couple more big bats. Was hoping we could get Gaffney but maybe we will have better luck and can get Isaac Humphrey transfer Louisville who is from Owensboro.
Jackson Strong and Nolan McCarthy could possibly have draft decisions to make.
I think there is a good chance Eli Small and Ethan Hindle are returnees who could move into a starter role.
Still could use a couple more big bats. Was hoping we could get Gaffney but maybe we will have better luck and can get Isaac Humphrey transfer Louisville who is from Owensboro.
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