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Bowen Armstrong

Bowen Armstrong 1B/OF

  • Ypsilanti, MI
  • Eastern Michigan University
  • Travel Team: M.S.A. Saline Mi
  • Grad 2016
  • Ht 6'0
  • Wt 175 lbs
  • Throws Left
  • Bats Left
  • Arm 77 mph
  • 60 YD 7.18 Sec
  • Class

Running

  • N/A sec 10 Yds
  • N/A sec 40 Yds
  • 7.18 sec 60 Yds
  • 4.49 sec H > 1B (RHH)
  • 5.03 sec Shuttle (L)
  • 5.00 sec Shuttle (R)

Strength

  • 8'8'' Broad Jump
  • 111 psi Grip (L)
  • 106 psi Grip (R)

Throwing

  • 77 mph mph Velocity
  • 45 Arm Grade

Position - 1B

  • 45 Fielding Grade

Position - OF

  • 45 Fielding Grade

Hitting

  • 45 Hitting Grade (L)
  • 42 Power Grade (L)
  • 83 mph mph Exit Velocity

Official Scouting Report

  • Class Rating
  • 1BPosition Projection

10/18/2015 - National Tryout Plus - Lexington, KY Armstrong continues to show improvements in his baseball abilities. At the plate is where he has improved the most through an athletic setup. Hands are quick, flashing bat speed through a level swing path. He shows a feel for the barrel with baseball jumping off the bat when centered, mainly to the pull side. At 1B, he displays solid footwork around the bag and is a quality receiver. Hands are soft / sure and consistently showed the ability to pick balls out of the dirt, saving throws. Feet are active as he works around balls and plays through with his body, presenting glove well out front. He utilizes quick feet well in his lateral movements, showing solid range.

05/03/2015 - College PREP - Adrian (Detroit), MI Bowen showed yet again as an athletic (7.18 sixty) and projectable built 1B/OF. Defensively at first, he prepped his feet and moved efficiently to get his body into position to field. He was soft with the glove to secure the ball, and with more aggressiveness to come get will begin securing his hops more frequently. In the OF, he worked a low approach to make plays with a subtle glove and controlled body. He had a loose arm to throw and was on-line to his targets. Offensively, he worked the barrel inside the ball and stayed in the middle of the field. He was quiet with his head movement which allowed for some barrel accuracy, despite being over-gripped at times. In all - Bowen continues to show projection with his L/L playing ability.

09/21/2014 - National Tryout - Detroit, MI Bowen is an active and versatile 2016 grad. At 1B he showed improvement with an accurate arm, active steps towards the ball, and soft but sure hands. In the OF, he does a great job of getting behind the ball and staying active while he plays through with his throw/crow hop towards his target. He delivers accurate feeds to each bag on a line. Bowen will see his abilities improve in the OF by getting better reads and developing more range. At the plate, he has a solid approach working through the middle of the field. By developing strength and keeping his head still and level, Bowen will see his hitting abilities improve.

11/10/2011 - Pirate City Select Training - 2011 (Pre HS) Bowen is an athletic/tall/high reared 2016 graduate who plays 1B and is a LHP. He throws from a high 3/4 arm slot with long/loose action and showed carry. Long toss will help him to progress his arm strength. As an infielder Bowen displayed sure hands but he does have a tendency to use one hand. His footwork is active/efficient and he plays through the ball well. He fields from an athletic position (a bit high) and he showed good agility. On the mound Bowen has good potential but he needs to use his athleticism. He needs to hold his backside (tendency to drift), use his glove arm more and he needs to hold his finish (tendency to run through). At the plate Bowen has a short/square stride, lower half is on time and he has a line drive approach. He needs to develop a load and keep his weight back primarily. Bowen showed good improvement with his balance at camp which is a good sign. If he continues work at his game Bowen has a very good chance at succeeding in baseball.

08/15/2011 - Interactive Video Program - Adrian (Detroit), MI Bowen is a thin 1st baseman with a tall build. Defensively, Bowen has soft / sure hands, he presents his glove well, and he stays low to the ground. He has playable feet, he fields the ball in a square position, out in front of his body. Bowen has a clean exchange, and he throws with a loose arm action with accuracy and average strength to his target. Offensively, Bowen has a tall / square set-up, a proper load, and good balance. He is short to the ball, his swing is level, and he can spray to all fields. Bowen puts the ball in play, and he makes good use of his lower 1/2. Overall abilities can improve if Bowen can work on the following. 

Defense
1. Quicken feet
2. Use 2 hands
3. Add arm strength 
Offense
1. Widen base
2. Loosen grip
3. Add bat speed

Profile

Bowen Armstrong Ypsilanti, MI info@factoryathletics.com 800-641-4487 @baseballfactory
Primary Position 1B
Grad Year 2016 Secondary Position OF
High School Eastern Michigan University Bats Left
Height 6'0 Throws Left
Weight 175 LBS Arm 77 mph
60 YD 7.18

The chart below shows the levels of college baseball, along with the range of players with potential to be recruited at that level.

Division I Class 1 – 4
Division II Class 1 – 5
Division III Class 1 – 8
NAIA Class 1 – 6
JUCO Class 1 – 8

Tool Grade Scale

Our main goals with the BF "10-70" Scouting Scale are to provide the player with a realistic evaluation of his "PRESENT" abilities (what he can do today), and to provide college coaches with information they can use to identify and/or compare potential recruits.

Tools are graded for all players and pitchers, regardless of age or graduation year. However, for High School players we use only grades 20-70 (grades 10-18 do not apply), while for Middle School players we use only grades 10-52 (grades 55-70 do not apply).

Grade Middle School (Ages 11-13) Description High School (Ages 14-18) Description 10 Yard Dash (seconds) 40 Yard Dash (seconds) 60 Yard Dash (seconds) Home-1B LHH (seconds) Home-1B RHH (seconds) 5-10-5Shuttle [LEFT] (seconds) 5-10-5Shuttle [RIGHT] (seconds) Broad Jump (inches) Grip Strength [LEFT] (psi) Grip Strength [RIGHT] (psi) FB & Raw Velocity (mph) Bat Exit Velocity (mph) Catcher Release (seconds)
10 Poor -----N/A----- 2.50+ 7.50+ 10.50+ 6.70+ 6.80+ 6.80+ 6.80+ 35- 30- 30- 40- 30- 3.70+
12 Well Below Avg -----N/A----- 2.40 7.40 10.00 6.40 6.50 6.60 6.60 40 35 35 42 35 3.50
15   -----N/A----- 2.35 7.30 9.75 6.10 6.20 6.40 6.40 45 40 40 45 38 3.25
18 Below Avg -----N/A----- 2.30 7.20 9.50 6.00 6.10 6.20 6.20 50 45 45 48 40 3.15
20   Poor 2.25 7.00 9.25 5.90 6.00 6.00 6.00 55 50 50 51 45 3.10
22 Near Avg   2.15 6.50 9.00 5.80 5.90 5.85 5.85 60 55 55 54 50 3.00
25   Well Below Avg 2.10 6.25 8.75 5.70 5.80 5.75 5.75 64 60 60 58 55 2.90
28 MS Average   2.05 6.15 8.50 5.45 5.55 5.50 5.50 68 65 65 62 60 2.80
30   Below Avg 2.00 5.95 8.25 5.40 5.50 5.25 5.25 74 70 70 63 62 2.70
32 Solid Avg   1.95 5.80 8.00 5.20 5.30 5.10 5.10 78 80 80 67 65 2.60
35   Near Avg 1.90 5.65 7.75 4.90 5.00 5.00 5.00 82 90 90 71 70 2.50
38 Above Avg   1.88 5.45 7.50 4.80 4.90 4.95 4.95 86 100 100 75 75 2.40
40   HS Average 1.85 5.25 7.40 4.70 4.80 4.90 4.90 93 110 112 79 80 2.25
42 Well Above Avg   1.82 5.20 7.30 4.60 4.70 4.80 4.80 98 115 115 81 82 2.15
45   Solid Avg 1.80 5.18 7.20 4.50 4.60 4.70 4.70 103 118 118 83 84 2.10
48 Excellent   1.78 5.16 7.10 4.45 4.55 4.60 4.60 108 120 120 85 86 2.05
50   Above Avg 1.76 5.14 7.05 4.40 4.50 4.50 4.50 113 125 125 86 88 2.00
52 Outstanding   1.74 5.12 7.00 4.35 4.45 4.40 4.40 118 128 128 87 90 1.98
55 -----N/A----- Well Above Avg 1.72 5.10 6.95 4.30 4.40 4.30 4.30 123 130 130 88 92 1.95
58 -----N/A-----   1.70 5.05 6.90 4.25 4.35 4.25 4.25 128 135 135 89 94 1.93
60 -----N/A----- Excellent 1.68 5.00 6.85 4.20 4.30 4.20 4.20 133 138 138 90 95 1.90
62 -----N/A-----   1.66 4.95 6.80 4.15 4.25 4.15 4.15 138 140 140 91 96 1.88
65 -----N/A----- Outstanding 1.64 4.90 6.70 4.10 4.20 4.10 4.10 143 145 145 93 97 1.85
68 -----N/A-----   1.62 4.85 6.60 4.05 4.15 4.05 4.05 148 150 150 94 98 1.82
70 -----N/A----- Superior 1.60- 4.80- 6.50- 4.00- 4.10- 4.00- 4.00- 150+ 155+ 155+ 95+ 99+ 1.80-
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