Johnny
Tikkanen

6/28/17
5-foot-10, 170 pound prospect has a compact build and a feel for the game. At the plate has a balanced set up striding towards the pitcher while turning with his backside. Makes contact swinging uphill. In the OF moves towards the ball fielding the ball working to a step and throw delivery with carry. On the mound repeats his motion each time throwing with effort. Fastball sat 76-78 mph and a late breaking curve 64-65 mph. 

Exit velo: 80 mph

OF velo: 79 mph
12/3/16
Tikkanen is a 5-foot-11, 175-pound two-way prospect. Had a strong showing on the day. At the plate uses a slight open tall stance, stepping in rhythm to swing with an uphill path. Used a violent cut producing several line drives. 79 mph exit velocity. In the OF was quick to the ball using a small crow hop throwing 86 mph. On the mound works at a moderate pace in the wind up and explodes after his high leg lift. Fastball showed good late run 79-82 mph, a late breaking power curve 69-70 mph and 73-74 mph straight changeup. 
11/1/15
5-foot-10, 145-pound prospect. Slightly open stance. Short leg lift. Works to the pull side often. Has ability to work to opposite field, but shows more consistent contact to the pull field. Recorded a 78 mph exit velocity. Active outfielder with quality instincts. Fields ball off to the side and uses long arm action on throws. Recorded an 80 mph arm velocity. On the mound, uses an over the top arm angle and an aggressive delivery. Fastball sits 79-81 mph. Curveball was 60-62 mph with gradual break, and changeup flashed some potential at 71-72 mph.