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River Smith

River Smith SS/RHP

  • Livingston, MT
  • Park High School
  • Grad 2022
  • Ht 6'3''
  • Wt 195 lbs
  • Throws Right
  • Bats Left
  • Arm 89 mph
  • 60 YD 7.15 Sec
  • Class

Running

  • 1.84 sec 10 Yds
  • 5.21 sec 40 Yds
  • 7.15 sec 60 Yds
  • 4.71 sec H > 1B (LHH)
  • 4.55 sec Shuttle (L)
  • 4.63 sec Shuttle (R)

Strength

  • 8'8'' Broad Jump
  • 115 psi Grip (L)
  • 126 psi Grip (R)

Throwing

  • 89 mph mph Velocity
  • 55 Arm Grade

Position - SS

  • 50 Fielding Grade

Hitting

  • 52 Hitting Grade (L)
  • 52 Power Grade (L)
  • 87 mph mph Exit Velocity

Pitching

  • 3/4 Arm Angle
  • 48 Arm Action Grade
  • 50 Control Grade
  • 52 Delivery Grade
  • 71 – 76 mph FASTBALL
  • 42 FB Grade
  • 56 – 61 mph CURVEBALL
  • 52 CB Grade
  • 61 – 64 mph CHANGEUP
  • 52 CH Grade
  • N/A mph SLIDER
  • N/A SL Grade

Official Scouting Report

  • Class Rating
  • SS/RHPPosition Projection

08/13/2021 - Official College Recruiting Membership - Billings, MT River is a tall SS/RHP prospect who continues to show well on the diamond. In the field, River displays quick footwork and covers ground well. He gets into an athletic position and fields the ball out in front with a firm glove. His exchange is clean and he gets rid of the ball quickly, making accurate/on-line throws to his target. At the plate, this LHH shows an advanced approach through a tall setup. He gets into his load and drives through well with his lower half. He works through a direct swing with fast bat speed, leading to strong line drives and gap to gap power. On the mound, River gathers over the rubber and separates his hands on time. He works with a clean arm and extends through his release, finishing with his chest over his front knee. River operates with a three pitch mix with his fastball topping out at 76mph. Breaking ball sits from 56-61mph with 11-5 break. Changeup sits from 61-64mph as he throws with deceptive arm speed. Overall, River is a talented prospect who has the skill set to contribute at the next level.

05/20/2020 - Official College Recruiting Membership - Billings, MT River continues to show improvements in his baseball abilities and has a promising future on the diamond. Foot speed has improved as he ran his best 60 time to date, now a 7.21 runner. At SS, defensive abilities are now well above average as he displays smooth / clean actions. Feet are active as attacks balls and plays through well with his body. Glove action is soft / sure and presents well out front. Range is a plus as he moves well laterally and covers a lot of ground. Throws are accurate with carry as he gets rid of the baseball quickly. At the plate, hitting / power potential are now outstanding through a squared setup. Hands are quick (84 mph exit velocity) and works through a level swing path. He stays inside the ball, utilizing all fields and shows a feel for the barrel with gap-to-gap pop. With 2 years to further develop, River has the makings of a special type player with time and room to progress his game.

07/22/2018 - Baseball Factory National World Series at Pirate City - Session 2 (Ages 12-14) River is a coachable SS/RHP prospect who continued to work hard on his skills during his time at the National World Series at Pirate City. In the field, River shows efficient footwork and is very agile ranging to the ball. He gets into a low position and fields the ball out in front of his body. He gains momentum well on his throws and keeps them consistent with good carry across the diamond. River can improve defensively by quickening his exchange to throw. At the plate, this LHH sets up in an athletic stance and takes a square stride. He is smooth getting into his load and hits from a firm front side in his lower half. He takes a direct swing with decent bat speed which leads to hard contact and gap to gap pop. River can improve as a hitter by increasing his bat speed. On the mound, River keeps his eyes on target as he gathers over the rubber and separates his hands on time. He works inline towards the plate and has a controlled landing. His fastball tops out at 71mph. River can improve as a pitcher by finishing with his chest over his front knee. With four more years to develop, River has the time and potential to further progress his skills on the field.

08/13/2017 - Interactive Video Program - Gillette, WY River is a tall, athletic SS/RHP. Defensively at SS, he hustles laterally and tries to get into a square position when fielding GB's. He plays the hops well and tries to play through the ball towards his target. On the hill, this RHP gathers over the rubber with a 3-pitch mix. He tucks his glove as he delivers from a 3/4 slot and has a strong command for all of his pitches. With the stick, River shows an athletic setup with smooth rhythm to load. He swings on a short path fast through the zone and drives the ball with power to all parts of the field. Overall abilities in his game will improve with work on the following. 

Defense
1. Quicker footwork
2. Work around the GB
3. Clean exchange to throw
Pitching
1. Stronger frontside
2. Lower 1/2 drive off rubber
3. Finish 
Offense
1. More lower 1/2 drive
2. Improve bat speed more
3. Contact points

Profile

River Smith Livingston, MT info@factoryathletics.com 800-641-4487 @baseballfactory
Primary Position SS
Grad Year 2022 Secondary Position RHP
High School Park High School Bats Left
Height 6'3'' Throws Right
Weight 195 LBS Arm 89 mph
60 YD 7.15

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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