Arizona Fall Review: Outfield Analysis

Large 6’1” 170lbs build, proportional strength throughout frame & overall mature player. Solid athlete who ran a 6.95 60yard dash. Hits from a slightly wide base with a rock back body load with minimal stride. Repeatable actions. Inverted bat path working up through the ball creating a pole to pole approach. Average contact at 79mph. Long arm action in the OF with average momentum and effort. Overall speed and athleticism should make for an above average OF with more intensity. Uncommitted, high potential player to keep an eye on over the course of the spring.

Large 6’ 155lbs build, long limbed body with some athleticism and projectability. Hits from a medium squared base with some weight on back leg. Short stride landing close to evenly distributed. Loads hands straight back with high elbow getting extended early as he goes to the baseball. Works whole field with LD approach. Hard contact at 84mph. Confident fielder with above average range. Fields balls cleanly & keeps feet moving. Easy accurate throws with more in the tank at 75-76mph. Long limbs and his flexibility make it look easy.

Medium 5’8” 161lbs build, some strength & maturity in body. Quick short strides in the OF with average speed, ran a 7.50 60 yard dash. Uses a small crow hop creating direction towards the plate with 74mph velocity. Offensively, transfers some weight into back leg with small leg lift, some rhythm to load. Stays closed as front foot lands square, barrel gets in zone early with average contact at 80mph. 

Medium 5’11” 145lbs build, thin body with long limbs, ton of room to get stronger. Hits from a relaxed open stance creating leverage with leg kick, front knee stays open throughout stride. Hands load straight back. Pull approach with hard contact at 84mph. Tall upright runner with slightly heavy feet in OF. Fielded ball cleanly with 77 mph velocity. Interesting player to follow with added strength & athleticism. 

Large 5’10” 180lbs build, strength through frame, defined lower half. Hits from medium base with very slight open stance landing square. Knee turn trigger gaining a little bit of ground. Simple repeatable swing starting with hands back. Creates a flat bat path getting extended. Good balance throughout swing. Line drive contact at 80mph. Versatile defender. Good footwork & glove in the INF & OF. Plays through the ball. Accurate arm with some carry from both positions. Didn’t run 60 yard dash due to pulled hammy.  Good all around player to keep an eye on with continue progression. 

Large 5’10” 165lbs build, some present strength & athleticism to frame. Hits from Medium squared base into a big leg kick gathering weight in back leg. Loads upper body with leg kick, hands go to ball as front foot comes down. Efficient bat path. Middle Pull approach with solid contact at 80mph. Timid actions in OF with more in tank on throws at 77mph. Confident pitcher on the mound. Athletic delivery with drop & drive approach. Stays closed coming down the mound. Firm FB worked 80-82mph. Varying shape on CV at 65-70mph.

Large 5’10” 185lbs build, some present strength, average athleticism & tight hips. Hits from a medium squared base with knees inside his toes. Uses body load to gather energy. Extra movement to swing. Flatter barrel entry into hitting zone. Quick out of the zone, rolling wrists. Hit some balls hard into pullside gap. 82 mph exit velocity. Fields balls with two hands slowing his momentum down. Overall above average arm with average carry at 79mph. 

XL 5’11” 205lbs build, Uncommitted, physical player with good strength, big strong legs with some durability in frame. Hits from an medium athletic slightly open base with high hands. Loads hands straight back with a small stride. Raw swing with natural pop at 84mph exit velocity. Way more in the tank as he currently gets stuck on his backside. High energy fielder. Quick feet for a player of his physicality, ran a 7.34 60 yard dash. Accurate on-line throws for most part. Overall rawness to his game but high potential player with continued development.

Large 5’11” 165lbs build, above average athlete & overall actions, defined lower half. LHH with short inverted swing path. Got started a little late. Gap to Gap approach. Gets taller in finish at times. Athleticism plays in the OF. Good pre pitch movement with quick first step. Lefty thrower. Plays through ball creating carry on throws. Light on his feet. Ran a 7.25 60 yard dash. Follow OF prospect over next few years. 

XL 6’2” 180lbs build, long limbs with some durability to build off. Two way player. Hits from a medium upright base with some weight starting in his backside. Uses coiled leg kick to generate leverage. Leans back through swing keeping some weight in backside. Displayed hard contact to left side at 83mph. Average athleticism and feet in OF. 68mph arm strength. Also pitched in the event, decent pitchers frame to work with. Upper body dominant thrower. Threw a straight FB that sat 74-75mph, topping at 77mph. Threw two breaking balls with varying shape. Overall spotty command. 

Large 5’10” 180lbs build, proportionally strong. Quieter day than normal from positional side. Hits from square upright stance with small leg lift. Some rawness to upper body dominant swing. Uses pure strength to generate contact. Fields ball with two hands in OF, arm plays when he gets momentum going to target. Ran a 7.35 60 yard dash. Continues to be an intriguing younger pitcher to keep an eye on. Pitches with over-top arm action & more intent driven approach. Sat 82-83mph with his high spin FB. 12/6 CV at 67-69mph shows glimpses of being above average. Mixed in three pitches that were thrown for strikes. Overall, he has an above average arm for the age group that should continue to be followed. 

Large 6’ 155lbs build, average frame. Hits from tall balanced upright position. Heel lift trigger transferring some weight into back leg before very slight forward move. Downward swing plane with inconsistent cut-off finish. 83mph exit velocity. Fields ball from a tall position with low effort. Average leg use on throws with 71mph throwing velocity. 

Large 6’4” 175lbs build, high waisted with good projectability. Athleticism to build off- ran a 7.03 60 yard dash. Hits from a balanced athletic set up. Short stride with hands loading slightly up and back simultaneously creating some leverage. Displayed some hard contact at 88mph. Good OF instincts. Good direction and carry on throws. Speed & athleticism give him the ability to move efficiently to the baseball. Calm collective approach to pitching. Bouncing back from an injury, Walters showed long loose arm action with low effort at 81-84mph. Off-speed was slightly above average and should improve with more time this spring. Watch for Walters to make a jump into the spring/summer as he gets comfortable, has the athleticism to make positive adjustments.

Large athletic 5’11” 155lbs build, some fast twitch movements & projectability, one of the better athletes at the event. Turned in the top 60 yard dash time at 6.85. LHH with middle approach that hits from a narrow open base, landing square. Short inside swing with some separation, Watkins barreled up the ball consistently in his round of BP. His speed and athleticism should play in the OF. Low effort movements in OF at event with little momentum and follow through at 73mph.