2/11/17

A 6-foot-1, 185-pound athlete with broad shoulders and strength throughout. Works from a slightly up-tempo delivery, repeats well, some stiffness. Uses a long arm stroke in the back before bringing it through a high-3/4 slot. Fastball sits 80-82 mph and flashes some run. Changeup is thrown with full arm speed at 73-74 mph with good sink and fade. Curveball shows consistent 1/7 break at 66-68 mph. Freese shows advanced control of all three pitches. Offensively, a left-handed hitter, opposite field approach with some pop. Hits from a balanced, open, athletic stance with high hands. Uses a smooth load with a small stride, downward angle of attack, front foot hitter. Found mostly barrels, 88 mph exit velo. Runs a 6.80 laser-timed 60. Defensively, active feet, good hands, throws from an over the top slot, some tail, 81 mph to the dish.