Andrew Atwell: LHP/1B, (2024) Walled Lake Northern, MI. 5-foot-8, 150-pound. (56.8 mph bat speed average). (19.0 mph hand speed average). Starts in a balanced open stance with a smooth load, then uses a controlled stride. Bat speed was quick, displayed a short simple swing plane and high good extension on his finish. Found multiple barrels with loud contact. Gap to gap approach. Solid smooth on the mound, showing quick arm speed he used a consistent clean arm action with a ¾ arm angle. Tall-and-fall type pitcher and uses easy effort. Tall balance point with even shoulders. Lands open with an athletic balanced finish. Has control arm side in the zone and running tailing action with tight movement. (Max spin 1909; Avg 1786). Throws a tight changeup with arm side control and sinking action. Has command around the zone and tight action on his tight slider. (Max spin 1713; Avg 1696). 

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Andrew Atwell: LHP/OF, (2024) Walled Lake Northern, MI. 5-foot-7, 165-pound sturdy frame. Capable during batting practice, the left-handed hitter's best exit velocity was 81 mph. Started in a balanced stance with a small load, then used a controlled stride. Bat speed was above average, showed an upward swing plane and high finish. He created some loud contact and found a few barrels. Pull side approach. From the outfield, he made throws to the infield at velocities up to 73 mph. Solid on the mound, had a long arm action and a ¾ arm angle with some arm speed. Tilt-and-topple type pitcher and shows some effort. Showed low balance point and even shoulders. Lands square with an athletic finish. Threw his fastball 69-70 mph with a max of 71 mph; has consistent control and running action with tight movement. His 10/4 curveball (62-64) shows glove side control and sweeping action. Throws a 2/8 changeup (63-64) that shows arm side control and tailing action. 

Scout Evaluation 

Andrew Atwell, Walled Lake Northern, 2024, MI

Position: LHP/OF

Body: 5-foot-7, 165-pound sturdy frame.

Hit: (LHH) Starts in a balanced stance with a small load, then uses a controlled stride. Above average bat speed. High finish, upward swing. Pull side approach. 

Power: 81 mph exit velocity, average 67.77 mph. 60.67 mph bat speed average. 19.48 mph hand speed average.

Arm: 73 mph outfield velocity. 

Pitching: Solid. Tilt-and-topple delivery, some effort. ¾ arm angle, some arm speed, long arm action. Low balance point, even shoulders, lands square, an athletic finish.

FB: T71. 69-70 mph. (Max spin 1497;  Avg 1380). Consistent accuracy, running action, tight movement. 

CB: 62-64 mph. Glove side command, sweeping action, 10/4 movement. 

CH: 63-64 mph. Arm side control, tailing action, 2/8 shape.