Alex
Herbst

9.28.15 - Verbally committed to Trinity College.

8.7.15 - 6-foot, 175-pound, right-handed hitting, two-way player. Athletic build. Defensively showed an over the top, short arm action with carry and accuracy on throws. Hands play, fluid footwork, and plays through the ball well. Recorded 88mph from the outfield and had an outfield assist throwing out a runner at third base in game play. Ran 7.10 60 and was 4.76 home to first Hits from a balanced setup, low hands, short leg lift, with good lower half and rhythm in swing. Showed above average bat speed, good approach, short and quick to the ball, line drive and gap to gap hitter. Registered 81 mph exit velocity off of the tee. On the mound, arm works from a high ¾ arm angle, quick short arm action, rhythm in delivery, lands with an athletic finish. Fastball sat 82-84 mph with arm side run, touching 85 mph. Curveball sat 70-74 mph with 10/4 action. Changeup was 73-75 mph arm side run.  Threw two innings, allowing one hit, one walk, no runs, while striking out two.

4.11.15 - Uncommitted 2016 prospect. Made four putouts at third base, including leaping grab on line drive and picking a ball on shorthop. Consistent accurate throws with carry across infield. Offensively, ripped a double off the left-center fence and slapped a single to right field.