Michael
Velazquez

10/31/15 - Velazquez is a 6-foot-2 205-pound right-handed hitting catcher and right-handed pitcher in Kansas 2017 class.  Velazquez ran a 7.84 60 and was down the line in 4.68-seconds.  At the plate, starts in an athletic position, some hand load, smooth rhythm, level swing, hands work inside ball, has ability to hit to both gaps, line drive approach.   Behind the plate, pop times between 2.11 and 2.08, over-the-top release, clean exchange and release, fluid footwork, momentum towards target, 72 mph positional velo. Fastball at 75-77 mph, conventional delivery with body control, over the top release, athletic finish, over the top arm slot, breaking ball with 11-to-5 action at 61-66 mph, change up at at 67-to-70 mph, throws with regular effort with smooth tempo and flow.  

6/2/15 - Michael is a 6'2 210-pound right hand hitting corner infielder and a right handed pitcher from Blue Valley southwest. Cleanly fielded the ball at first base with good feet and is able to move for his size while making accurate throws. Stays athletic and balanced in in the batters box with a simple level bat path and a short reverse toe tap trigger.