Drew
Mouch

Drew Mouch: OF/3B, (2022) Wyoming, OH. 5-foot-11, 180-pound. During batting practice, the right-handed hitter had an exit velocity of 88 mph. Started in an athletic balanced stance with a controlled load, then used a small leg kick. Bat speed is quick, shows an upward swing plane and good extension on his finish. Solid from the outfield, he displayed a position velocity of 83 mph; has consistent feet, sure hands, and a fluid exchange. Fielded the ball out front with athletic movement laterally. Showed a high ¾ slot with a short arm action.

Hit: Right-handed hitter that starts in a balanced stance.Tools are loud here. Bat speed is well above average with physicality showing as well. Minor path issues to clean up but there's a lot to work with here. Ball jumped when squared.
Power: Ball jumps.
Offensive Projection: Middle ceiling.
Field: In the outfield he plays with an aggressive tempo, quick deet, and ball skills on par for class.
Throw: Arm really works, showing solid present strength and projecting for more.
Defensive Projection: Multiple spots.

Delivery Notes: A shorter delivery that doesn’t sit and drive into the lower half and cuts off the finish. A compact ¾ arm slot.
Fastball: 72-74mph with a 1700-1900rpm spin rate with some slight glove side movement.
Curveball: 64-66mph with a 1300-1500rpm spin rate with 11/5 movement. CB toppled thru zone
Changeup: 65-66mph Parachute action to CH

2/22/20 Position Player
Hit: Tall vertical narrow swing with open stance. Does a good job at staying closed and throwing hands directly at the ball.
Power: 88mph exit velo with a max distance of 308 feet.
Offensive Projection: Line drive hitter than can drive the ball to deep parts of the field at times.
Field: Choppy inconsistent footwork when approaching the ball and moving laterally. Glove skill looks to be solid.
Throw: 75mph outfield velo.
Defensive Projection: Utility guy.

Swing Mechanics: Simple load that leads to a balanced launch

Hit: Rotational sequence. WIll use all parts of the field. Showed the ability to square the baseball up and can generate some jump.

Power: Line drive pop with flashes of gap abilities.

Offensive Projection: Multiple Roles.

Field: Moves well in the outfield. Plays with consistent rhythm and above average ball skills.

Throw: Solid strength with more to come.

Defensive Projection: Corner look to him.

2/17/19

Body Type: 5-foot-10 155-pound right-handed pitching prospect with room to add strength.

Mechanical/Delivery Notes: Compact and efficient delivery, works at a slower tempo. Uses a long arm action with over the top arm slot.

Fastball: 70-72 mph fastball is mostly straight working on a downhill plane with slight cutting action.

Curveball: 61-64 mph curveball has a near 12/6 shape with a big gradual break.

Changeup: 65-66 mph changeup is thrown with fastball arm speed and shows slight cutting action near the zone.

Pitchability: Showed ability to throw all offerings for strikes. Presently the breaking ball is the best secondary offering.

Role: TBD

2/17/19

Body Type: 5-foot-10 155-pound prospect.

Swing Mechanics: Starts in a medium stance with compact hands and uses a toe tap load. Casts his barrel completely around the zone with a slightly uphill bat path.

HIt: Average bat to ball ability.

Power: 76 mph exit velocity.
Offensive Projection: Currently has a big hole in his swing due to cast his barrel around the zone. This may cause him to have trouble once he gets to a competition level where velocity starts to get in the mid to upper 80’s and above.

Field: In the outfield he attacks the ball and plays through it well.

Throw: 74 mph from the outfield.

Run: 4.91 home to first.

Defensive Projection: Projects best as a corner OF type, probably a LF guy.