Justin
Hoffmann

1/12/14 - 6-foot-1, 180-pound two-way player with above average foot speed. Ran a 6.94 60. Defensively, showed solid actions. Arm works from an over-the-top slot at 86 mph with carry and accuracy. At the plate hits from an open stance with a short stride. Uses the lower half well and maintains balance through contact. Showed solid bat speed and had an exit velocity of 80 mph off a tee. On the mound he has a tall and fall delivery with some rhythm and regular effort. Arm works short, from a high ¾ slot. Fastball was straight, sitting 81-83 mph. Curveball has 12/6 shape, loopy action, sitting 63-65 mph. Changeup showed arm side run, thrown with fastball arm speed at 72-76 mph.

6.13.13 - Athletically built 6-foot-2, 175-pound two-way player. On the mound, has a quick, athletic arm, mechanically raw. Typically works from high-3/4 slot, but drops down to lower-3/4 on occasion, and throws a 12/6 breaking ball from over the top. Fastball topped at 86 mph, sitting at 83; with his arm quickness and athleticism, he should throw harder in future. Short arm action, some deception in delivery, hides the ball well. Also throws a 12/6 breaking ball (67-68 mph) and slider (74). Positionally, arm works in the outfield, topping at 83 mph with carry and accuracy. Offensively, hits from open setup and showed some pullside pop. Also ran a 7.29 60.

2/18/13 - Athletic frame, 6-foot-2, 175-pound two way player. On the mound showed upside. Delivery shows effort. Arm action is quick, over the top slot. Fastball sat 84-85, touching 87 twice, mostly straight. Breaking ball has 12/6 tilt, thrown for strikes, 67-68 mph. In the outfield showed arm strength, traditional outfield arm action, long and over the top, showed accuracy through his target with carry, 84 mph from the outfield. Exchange is clean, plays through the baseball well, athletic actions, uses crow hop. Shows excellent foot speed, well above average runner, 4.08 runner home to first. Offensively hits from an open stance, drops hands at load. Pull side approach.