API Scout Day 9/9/17

Projectable frame with room to add on at 5-foot-10, 135-pounds. Hits from an open set up with high hands at head level. Short load moving hands to shoulder while getting a leg lift, squaring up to hitting position and slight arm bar. Level swing path at the plate with average bat speed. and shows some strength in swing. Nice lower half involvement. Exit velo of 70 mph. Sound actions at third base. Like to see on balls of feet more. Clean hands, more deliberate exchange to release, short and quick arm action across the infield. Shows arm strength with 76 mph position velo. Solid foundation as he adds strength. ---- On the mound has an nice paced temp in his delivery. Rocker step forward into high leg kick. Has a short quick arm action throwing from a high three quarter slot. Creates a quick arm wth the short action. Gets average lower half involvement, more hip load and backside intent should translate into a velocity increase on top of his natural maturation. Fastball has slight run to the pitch up to 78 mph. Two seam gets some two plane action on the pitch. Breaking ball has short, 10/4 action on the pitch and shows swing and miss potential with near fastball arm speed. Change up has late fade and dive to the pitch. Shows potential with three pitch arsenal and one to keep an eye on as a pitching prospect.