Ian
Libby

6 feet, 185 pounds, lean, athletic build. Already adding muscle to the frame with broad shoulders. Average athleticism, posting a 4.56 home-to-first time. In the box, Libby stands open to even, with hands that work low by the letters. There is some pop in the offensive profile, shown off by his 87 mph tee exit velocity as well as performance in game, where he collected two single and flew out to deep center field twice. His feet setup shoulder width apart Libby is under control in the box with a left handed swing that is level-up. Showed good bat-to-ball skills over the course of the showcase. Defensively, Libby has smooth, clean actions. Throws to third base from first were recorded up to 75 mph. He works primarily from a ¾ slot. He moves well around the bag with soft hands. Made a few impressive picks on throws in the dirt over the course of the simulated games. Also a left-handed pitcher, Libby works a three pitch mix, including a fastball that comes in between 71-73 mph. The pitch has the expected lefty run to it. He mixes in a loopy curveball that at times shows 11/5 or 12/6 shape, and is 61-66 mph. Gaining consistency with the breaking ball will be key to his development as a pitcher. The changeup comes in between 62-64 mph. Overall, Libby has some promise as a late bloomer for the 2018 class. His future is likely as a position player, with a solid ability to get on base and hit for some power.