Player: Austin Barr
Position: C
School: Camas (WA)
Date of Birth:
Height/Weight: 6’2/215
Bats/Throws: R/R
Class Of: 2012
Committed To: Stanford
Scouting Report:
Austin Barr is one of Washington’s two highly regarded catching prospects. Clint Coulter has gotten more attention, but there are people in Washington who compare Barr favorably with Coulter. He is a big kid with a good frame for a catcher and good athleticism for the position.
Barr takes a solid approach to the plate. He has a compact swing and handles the bat well. He also shows very good raw power.
Barr looks good behind the plate. He works well with pitchers and has advanced receiving skills. He has a quick release. His pop times at the 2010 Team One Futures Showcase were from 1.97-2.08.
Barr plans to attend Stanford and is said to be a strong commit.
Awards/Achievements:
- 2011 Area Code Games
- 2011 All-Region
- 2011 1st Team All-3A GHSL
- 2011 1st Team WSBCA All-State Class 3A
- 2011 2nd Team All-State Class 3A
Quotes:
Camas coach Joe Hallead- “He’s a five-tool kid. He has it all. He has exactly what a baseball body should be. He’s big, strong and has a 4.0 grade point average.”
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