Joseph Gutierrez: C/1B, (2023) Woodhaven, MI. 5-foot-11, 190-pound. Raw solid at the plate, Gutierrez recorded an exit velocity of 83 mph. (66.2 mph bat speed average). (19.0 mph hand speed average). Begins in a balanced closed stance with a controlled compact load, then uses a leg kick. Has a short swing plane, quick present bat speed and high balanced finish. Found some barrels in his rounds. Up the middle approach. Solid capable while in the infield, made throws up to 75 mph; had consistent footwork, a developing exchange, and raw hands. Fields the ball to the side deep, movements laterally were developing late. While catching, his best recorded throw to second was clocked at 73 mph; has smooth feet, soft consistent hands, and a clean transfer. had quick feet and transfers on his throw downs, recording a 1.96-2.06 pop time. Staggered setup with some flexibility. (Max spin ; Avg ).
Scout Evaluation
Joseph Gutierrez, Woodhaven, 2023, MI
Position: C/1B
Body: 5-foot-11, 190-pound.
Hit: (RHH) Raw solid. Starts in a balanced closed stance with a controlled compact load, then uses a leg kick. Quick present bat speed. High balanced finish, short swing. Up the middle approach.
Power: 83 mph exit velocity, average 69.2 mph. 66.2 mph bat speed average. 19.0 mph hand speed average.
Defense: (C) 1.96-2.06 pop times. Soft consistent hands, smooth footwork, clean exchange. Smooth. Staggered setup with some flexibility. (IF) Raw hands, consistent footwork, developing exchange. Solid capable. Fields the ball to the side deep, movements laterally were developing late.
Player Spotlight
Joseph Gutierrez: C/1B, (2023) Woodhaven, MI. 5-foot-11, 190-pound. Raw solid at the plate, Gutierrez recorded an exit velocity of 83 mph. (66.2 mph bat speed average). (19.0 mph hand speed average). Begins in a balanced closed stance with a controlled compact load, then uses a leg kick. Has a short swing plane, quick present bat speed and high balanced finish. Found some barrels in his rounds. Up the middle approach. Solid capable while in the infield, made throws up to 75 mph; had consistent footwork, a developing exchange, and raw hands. Fields the ball to the side deep, movements laterally were developing late. While catching, his best recorded throw to second was clocked at 73 mph; has smooth feet, soft consistent hands, and a clean transfer. had quick feet and transfers on his throw downs, recording a 1.96-2.06 pop time. Staggered setup with some flexibility. (Max spin ; Avg ).
Scout Evaluation
Joseph Gutierrez, Woodhaven, 2023, MI
Position: C/1B
Body: 5-foot-11, 190-pound.
Hit: (RHH) Raw solid. Starts in a balanced closed stance with a controlled compact load, then uses a leg kick. Quick present bat speed. High balanced finish, short swing. Up the middle approach.
Power: 83 mph exit velocity, average 69.2 mph. 66.2 mph bat speed average. 19.0 mph hand speed average.
Defense: (C) 1.96-2.06 pop times. Soft consistent hands, smooth footwork, clean exchange. Smooth. Staggered setup with some flexibility. (IF) Raw hands, consistent footwork, developing exchange. Solid capable. Fields the ball to the side deep, movements laterally were developing late.
Arm: 75 mph infield velocity. 73 mph catcher velocity.