Calvin
Paredes

Unsigned Senior Showcase (October 3, 2015)

Paredes has a lean frame at 6-foot-1, 165-pounds and ran a 7.42 60 time. Offensively – from the left side he stays with his hands above his shoulders. Straightens his from leg out on the pitch, hands are strong and quick (88 exit velocity with wood), path is short, barrel is level through the zone, lift after contact. Long extension, smooth swing that plays well at the next-level. Defensively – projects as a Corner OF, plays through the ball with good body awareness, and gets the ball out of his glove to release quickly, over-the-top slot, 75 mph arm but some carry. With his bat, he’s a help to a college lineup next year.

Hudson Valley Open (August 12, 2015)

Paredes, an athletically built OF/LHP at 6-foot-1 165 pounds ran a 7.42 with a 4.45 Home to 1B. Exit velocity was 76 MPH (woodbat) and positional arm strength was 74 MPH. Offensively- When Calvin took BP, everyone stopped to watch. Very repeatable effort and the ball jumps off the bat. Hits from a slightly uptight and narrow stance, gaining slight ground with stride landing softly. Loads hands and weight back (50/50 to 60/40 position) before exploding into the ball with his lower half. Maintains acceleration through the hitting zone along with balance. Extension finishes to pull side and limited weight transfer may effect opposite field drive and pull side power. Natural born hitter. Defensively- Tracks the ball well and stays behind it into his throws. Would like to see a more assertive crow hop to help get his body into throwing position. Throws showed good carry with some arc. Projects more as a very offensive left fielder at the next level. Has body type and offensive projection to possibly explore 1B. Pitching- More of a secondary postion for Calvin but being a LHP will always attract interest. Fastball sat in the mid 70's with some sink and arm side run.  Breaking ball more slider/s;urve like in the upper 60's with more 10-4 action. Change up didn't have the feel and was too hard at 72-73 MPH. Being lefthanded that's a weapon that could develop, especially with the action his fastball has. Delivery wise Calvin uses a slight side step up to a compact balance point. Small collapse on back leg late but get's over front side with a slight recoil when back leg works over.

ENY JUCO Day (October 20, 2018)

Checks in at 6-foot-1 190 pounds, adding 25 since high school while dropping his 60 time from a 7.42 to a 7.23. Offensively- Slightly open stance with feet slightly wider then shoulders; easy load of the hands as the stride works back to even. Front arm can bar out some pre-contact but stays in the zone and can work the ball around the field. Defensively- Fundamental approach; showed some carry along with a accuracy. LF/table center type projection for the 4-year level. Pitching- Works glove side of the rubber; repeats delivery. Arm-side run to FB with some feel to a 1-to-7 CB.