Tommy
Tarasiuk

2.22.15 Hit from an open/balanced stance.  Loaded back and had no stride.  Rhythm was stiff.  Maintained balance throughout his swing.  Had a good approach to the round.  Short path that got the barrel to the baseball.  Exit Velocity of 87 mph.  Line drive stroke.  From the Outfield, he threw from a ¾ arm slot.  Throws had some accuracy.  Positional Velocity of 78 mph.  Hands were average.  Clean exchanges with fluid footwork that played through the ball.

Fall Top Prospect Games (UVA):  Tarasiuk is a 6-foot-2, 177 pound, Outfielder that starts with a wide stance that is balanced and has high hands. Tarasiuk had good rhythm and balance in his swing.  He had a line drive approach that had leverage that created bat speed (87 mph Exit Velocity). He had the ability to hit the ball gap-to-gap with backspin.  In the field, Tarasiuk moved well for his size. He had a good first step instincts and was an above average route runner.  He showed average arm strength at 73 mph but was quick and accurate with his throws.