Scouting Report - C - Harry Ford

 

Harry Ford                        

 

C  5-10   200  North Cobb HS (GA) 

 

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Harry Ford is a 2021 C/OF with a 5-10 200 lb. frame from Kennesaw, GA who attends North Cobb. Strong well proportioned athletic build. Outstanding runner and athlete for a catcher, 6.50 in the sixty. Quick and twitchy behind the plate defensively, comes out of his crouch explosively, plus arm strength with carry from a very compact arm action, athletic enough to play all over the field. Right handed hitter, hits from a narrow stance with a hanging leg lift load, very short to the ball with good extension out front, gets lots of carry off the barrel especially when pulling, really starting to come into his power potential. 

 

Prospect Worldwide -

 

Harry Ford – C: I’ve been banging the Harry Ford drums for a few months now and here he finds himself inside the Top 10 HS Ranks and firmly discussion as a 1st Rounder come to Draft Day. Ford skillset is unmatched at the position with the exception of a handful of players at any level. From Above Average (55) Power, Defense, and Speed (Shows Plus speed now) to go with a plus arm and showing every chance to stick behind the plate with those tools and athleticism. This catcher class is deep. But very likely we see 2 HS Catchers in the 1st round this year. Similar in the mold of J.T Realmuto. 

 

Prospects Live -

 

Harry Ford - No other positional group showed as loudly as the prep catching class this weekend, and Ford was arguably the best of the bunch. The All-American Classic was simply the culmination of a strong summer for the Georgia Tech commit. On the field Ford examplfied athleticism behind the dish, while showcasing his plus bat speed and simple setup both in batting practice and in game. The highlight of Ford’s night was taking two-way star - and left handed pitcher - Drew Gray to left field for a 10th inning homer.

 

It’s rather remarkable how much bat speed Ford generates with an incredibly quiet load considering the low placement of his hands in his pre-swing setup. His lack of a bat wrap is noticeable. Behind the plate, Ford is quick out of his crouch, and moves with smooth quick twitch motions. His highlight of the day defensively was handling a wild Maddux Bruns behind the plate. Which given Bruns command struggles was no small task. Ford is bound to be one of the big movers on our list in the coming update. 

 

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