MD Top Prospect Games East

Strong, athletic body type and 5’8’’, 185 pound frame. Hits from a balanced, square stance at the plate. Small leg kick load with some hand separation. Controlled movements, explosive lower half involvement, quick hands, and fast bat speed. Stays behind the ball well excellent balance throughout the swing. Slightly uphill swing path with good extension and a strong finish. Easy swing, gap-to-gap type hitter with pop. Recorded an exit velocity of 82 mph. Quiet behind the plate receiving. Showed quick footwork and clean exchanges on throws to second base. Throws with short arm action from a high three-quarter slot at 66 mph. Pop times ranged 2.16 - 2.20. Ran a 8.25 60-yard time. Controlled side-step wind-up and leg kick into a compact balance point with a slight corkscrew. Smooth delivery landing slightly open to the plate. Clean hand separation and long, loose arm action. Creates quick arm speed through release. Throws from a high three quarters slot with regular effort. Gets over front side with good extension and an athletic finish. Fastball ranged 71-76 mph and mixed in a changeup at 67-70 mph.

MD Top Prospect Games 6.19.18

Strong, athletic body type and 5-foot-8, 185 pound frame with room to grow. Hits from an athletic, balanced, open stance with feet closer together. Smooth rhythmic load creating good separation. Gets very good lower half involvement and showed quick bat speed with an exit velo of 85 mph. Shorter uphill swing path, stays behind the ball well and finishes tall. Gap-to-gap type hitter with present pop. Short arm actions throwing from a high three-quarters arm slot. Quiet body receiving behind the plate and good footwork. Quick, clean exchange on pops ranging 2.08 - 2.29. Starts from a stretch position. Rocks back with a small side step up into a tall balance point. Smooth rhythm and some tempo in delivery. Clean separation and average lower half involvement. Creates quick arm arm speed through delivery. Loose arm, throwing from a high three-quarters slot with easy effort. Lands square to the plate in an athletic position. Four-seam fastball was up to 78 mph and changeup sat 71-72 mph. Cut fastball showed slight action and sat 72-74 mph.