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Denali Rivera

Denali Rivera CF/2B

  • Magnolia, TX
  • Magnolia High School
  • Travel Team: Phenom
  • Commitment: University of Arkansas - Rich Mountain
  • Grad 2024
  • Ht 5'8''
  • Wt 160 lbs
  • Throws Right
  • Bats Right
  • Arm 86 mph
  • 60 YD 7.25 Sec
  • Class

Running

  • 1.70 sec 10 Yds
  • 5.09 sec 40 Yds
  • 7.25 sec 60 Yds
  • 4.39 sec H > 1B (RHH)
  • 4.35 sec Shuttle (L)
  • 4.38 sec Shuttle (R)

Strength

  • 8'4'' Broad Jump
  • 123 psi Grip (L)
  • 127 psi Grip (R)

Throwing

  • 86 mph mph Velocity
  • 50 Arm Grade

Position - CF

  • 50 Fielding Grade

Position - 2B

  • 50 Fielding Grade

Hitting

  • 45 Hitting Grade (R)
  • 48 Power Grade (R)
  • 86 mph mph Exit Velocity

Official Scouting Report

  • Class Rating
  • OF/2BPosition Projection

09/18/2022 - Official College Recruiting Membership - Conroe (Houston), TX Denali is an OF/2B prospect who will graduate in 2024. Medium frame athletic build, with strong lower half, and strength present. In the OF, good prep to start, with fluid/active feet, and showed ability to play through baseball. Works from right to left as he fields from an athletic/low fielding position with low funnel off of his left foot. He has a short arm stroke, with an over-the-top release point, and creates momentum on his throws. Made accurate and on-line throws into infield with an arm velocity up to 86mph. At the plate, he hits from an athletic and closed stance. Simple/smooth swing, with quick hands, and takes an aggressive swing at baseball. Showed a flat barrel path, with good extension, as he hit balls hard to the pull side with a bat exit velocity up to 86mph. With 2 years of continued growth and development, we foresee Denali having opportunities to play at the next level.

12/08/2019 - National Tryout Plus - Nyack (NYC), NY Denali worked out at SS and behind the plate during his last workout with The Factory. He showed very well in all areas. In the INF, Denali has fluid footwork, agile movements, and a presentable glove. He fields athletically, moves quickly to the ball, and can throw with accuracy from multiple arm slots to his target. Behind the plate, Denali has smooth/athletic actions, quick feet, and a soft glove. He blocks and receives well, his exchange is clean, and he throws with carry to 2nd base. Pop times lowered to 2.28 seconds. Offensively, Denali is a strong hitter with good balance and fast bat speed. He swings in good rhythm, makes hard contact consistently, and he uses his lower body.

07/16/2019 - Baseball Factory National World Series at Pirate City - Session 1 (Ages 12-14) Denali continues to show improvements in his baseball abilities. Foot speed has improved as he ran his best 60 time to date. Pop times showed in the 2.47 range with accuracy on his throws. Times will continue to drop as he builds more arm strength through a long toss program and works to get rid of the ball quicker. He shows a solid setup and presents a low target. He utilizes his body well through the blocking process but needs to work to get down sooner. At the plate, he shows a squared setup. He has fluid rhythm while getting good hand separation. Hands are loose and work through a level swing path. He stays inside the ball, utilizing all fields through a line drive approach. At the event, he was 5 for 9 with a 3B and inside the park HR. Mental makeup is a plus as he is very coachable and is a solid team player.

02/18/2019 - National Tryout Plus - Brentwood (Long Island), NY Denali lowered pop times and showed offensive improvements during his last workout with The Factory. Behind the plate, Denali has active feet, agile movements, and a low/athletic set-up. He has firm hands, a quick release, and carry and accuracy to 2nd base. Pop times lowered to 2.44 seconds. In the INF, Denali has quick feet, athletic actions, and he takes good angles to the ball. He fields aggressively, his exchange is clean, and he delivers the ball with accuracy to his target. At the plate, Denali improved hitting and power grades to 35's. He stands in athletically, has a good load, and fast bat speed. He makes square contact gap to gap and he uses his lower body.

12/09/2018 - Interactive Video Program - Nyack (NYC), NY Denali is an athletic, 2-way player who plays 2nd base and catcher. At 2nd base, Denali has fluid footwork, soft hands, and he fields in an athletic position. He fields smoothly, has a quick/clean exchange, and throws with carry and accuracy across the diamond. Behind the plate, Denali has fluid/active feet, he sits in low, and presents his glove well. He holds a low target, moves well laterally, and has a quick release with accuracy to 2nd base. Pop times were as low as 2.52 seconds. Offensively, Denali has an athletic set-up, good balance, and he swings on plane. He loads well, makes hard contact, and he uses his lower body. Denali can improve already solid skills with work on the following. 

Infield
1. Backhand
2. Follow throws more
Catching
1. Set-up
2. Arm slot
Offense
1. Grip
2. Contact points

Profile

Denali Rivera Magnolia, TX info@factoryathletics.com 800-641-4487 @baseballfactory
Primary Position CF
Grad Year 2024 Secondary Position 2B
High School Magnolia High School Bats Right
Height 5'8'' Throws Right
Weight 160 LBS Arm 86 mph
60 YD 7.25

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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