Brian
Simpson

1-29-17
6-foot-3, 215 pounds. Bats and throws right. Big strong kid on the mound. Arm slot is short on backside then comes over the top. Lands inline with the plate then falls off to first. Fastball was 74-75 mph. Change up was thrown from same arm speed  at 69-71 mph. Would like to see more variance in speed. Pretty fast changeup. Curveball was 65 to 66 mph with gradual 12/6 spin. Strike thrower. At the plate stands tall in stance. Hands are short to the ball. In and out swing. Extension through the ball. Line drive hitter. Produced a 78 mph exit velocity. At 1B showed soft hands. Quick release on throws to 2B and 3B. Was 70 mph across the diamond. Ran a 4.94 home to first.