2.12.17 - Hitch has a solid 5-foot-9, 1956-pound frame and runs an 8.3 60-yard dash. He has a square stance at the plate with smooth, step-back load into stride. His gap-to-gap power with an exit velocity of 85. He has good footwork when he throws to second. He has an okay release. He shows a 2.02 POP with catching velocity at 69. He receives okay with some extra movement behind the plate.
7.26.16 - Solid frame at 5-foot-9, 195-pounds. Hits from a balanced set up. Smooth load back with double tap. Level swing path with some bat speed. Gets around the ball at times, but shows extension through contact. Quick hands and exchange behind the plate. Throws were accurate to the bag. Needs to continue to quicken his footwork to lower pop times. Receives well. Soft hands, and did nice job on low ball with quiet movement. Continued work side to side will only get better.
2.27.16 - Solid frame at 5-foot-8, 191-pounds. Hits from a wide slightly stacked setup. Short load and squares up with double tap load. Has a level slightly up hill swing path with some bat speed. Gets lower half involved and shows some balance throughout. Finishes slightly stacked over backside. Pull side power potential. Could get little more lower half involvement to help backside and create some more pop. Exit velocity of 79 mph. Solid foundation and looks to be a power threat as he grows and matures. Catches from a low, athletic set up. Soft hands that tracks and sticks well. Sound footwork with quick exchange. Nice hip control. Short arm action with a velocity of 66 mph which translated to a 2.18 pop time.
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2.27.16 - Solid frame at 5-foot-8, 191-pounds. Hits from a wide slightly stacked setup. Short load and squares up with double tap load. Has a level slightly up hill swing path with some bat speed. Gets lower half involved and shows some balance throughout. Finishes slightly stacked over backside. Pull side power potential. Could get little more lower half involvement to help backside and create some more pop. Exit velocity of 79 mph. Solid foundation and looks to be a power threat as he grows and matures. Catches from a low, athletic set up. Soft hands that tracks and sticks well. Sound footwork with quick exchange. Nice hip control. Short arm action with a velocity of 66 mph which translated to a 2.18 pop time.