8.9.17:  Laraia is 6-1 with a lankier athletic frame, he hits from the left side from a slightly open balanced athletic stance. Short leg kick stride on line, smooth load back, some rhythm to swing, explosive lower half and some balance to his swing. Short to ball, uphill path, some extension through the ball, pull approach, exit velocity was 76. At short, works around the ball, fields with average hands. Quick exchange, throws from a low three-quarters arm slot infield velocity was 76.