Craig
Austin

12.29.15 - Verbally committed to Millikin University.

8/5/15 - Shorter build, strong 5-foot-8, 160-pound left-handed hitting outfielder. Offensively, barreled a few pitches to the pull side in batting practice. Simple swing, with not a lot of moving parts. Starts from a balanced, closed stance. Loads hands pre-pitch, short stride and average bat speed. Front-foot hitter who likes to pull. Registered an exit velocity of 77 mph. Defensively, short-arm action, high ¾ arm slot, with accuracy, 73 mph from the outfield. Also, ran a 7.53 60 yard dash.

6/16/15 - 5-foot-8, 160-pound, left-handed hitting outfielder with a strong compact frame. Offensively hits from a crouched, closed stance. Smooth load to backside with a short stride. Line drive gap to gap hitter with a short level swing path. Showed good feel for the barrel with good strength in the hands. 82 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.45. Defensively has a short arm action from a high ¾ arm slot. Accurate throws. Plays thru the ball with a clean exchange. Threw 73 mph from the outfield.