Kyle Russell

Draft Prospects

• Ranked #195 prospect in 2020 draft
  Northwest area scouts were looking forward to seeing Russell this spring, after a hamate injury limited his at-bats last summer. Without a high school season to scout, it will be much more difficult for teams to properly evaluate Russell’s offensive ability, and it wouldn’t be surprising to see him make it to campus at Washington State because of that. A slick-fielding shortstop, Russell showed impressive defensive tools at last summer’s Area Code Games. He has smooth actions in the infield and does a nice job cutting down ground on the ball and creating good throwing angles on his approach. He showed reliable hands going to his forehand and backhand side and seemed to have an advanced internal clock and above-average body control. His arm was solid and accurate as well, giving him all the tools necessary to continue handling a premium infield position at the next level. Russell showed solid bat speed and a fine swing in batting practice, but his in-game looks are more limited, making him one of a handful of wild cards in the prep Northwest demographic in this year’s class.

• December, 2019 Scouting Report
  Northwest area scouts were looking forward to seeing Russell this spring, after a hamate injury limited his at-bats last summer. Without a high school season to scout, it will be much more difficult for teams to properly evaluate Russell’s offensive ability, and it wouldn’t be surprising to see him make it to campus at Washington State because of that. A slick-fielding shortstop, Russell showed impressive defensive tools at last summer’s Area Code Games. He has smooth actions in the infield and does a nice job cutting down ground on the ball and creating good throwing angles on his approach. He showed reliable hands going to his forehand and backhand side and seemed to have an advanced internal clock and above-average body control. His arm was solid and accurate as well, giving him all the tools necessary to continue handling a premium infield position at the next level. Russell showed solid bat speed and a fine swing in batting practice, but his in-game looks are more limited, making him one of a handful of wild cards in the prep Northwest demographic in this year’s class.