Ashton
Lerz

Ashton Lerz: 3B/RHP, (2022) Independence High School, OH. 5-foot-9, 183-pound. Solid in the box, the right-handed hitter had an exit velocity of 86 mph. Begins in a tall open stance with a smooth controlled load, then uses a leg kick. He found multiple barrels through his round. Solid in the infield, displayed a velocity of 82 mph; had a fluid natural exchange, sure hands, and consistent footwork. Glovework was used out front. During the event, recorded a 60 time of 7.84. 

Ashton Lerz: 3B/RHP, (2022) Independence, OH. 5-foot-9, 183-pound physical frame. During batting practice, the right-handed hitter's best exit velocity was 85 mph. Began in a balanced tall stance with a compact small load, then used a controlled stride. Bat speed was above average, used an upward swing plane and high finish. Solid in the infield, displayed a velocity of 84 mph; showed choppy feet, consistent hands, and a twitchy exchange. Fielded the ball out front with athletic movement laterally. Used a high ¾ slot with a quick arm action. In the 60-yard dash, he clocked a time of 7.48. Solid on the mound, showed consistent arm speed with a high ¾ arm angle and a loose arm action. Slow-tempo type pitcher who uses some effort. Curveball (66-69 mph), changeup (73-76 mph).Sat with his fastball at 76-78 mph.

Hit: Right-handed hitter that starts in an upright setup. Very smooth leg kick timing trigger with a fluid bat tip up top. Stays fluid throughout sequence generating easy juice. Consistent line drives in BP.
Power: Both strength/speed are above average for class. Gap abilities.
Offensive Projection: Multiple roles.
Max BP Exit Velocity: 83mph.
Max BP Distance: 277ft.
Field: Worked out at third base. Showed athletic feet with solid ball skills. Has an idea of what he's doing over there.
Throw: Clean arm with more to come.
Defensive Projection: 3B.

Scouting Notes: One of the top arms of the group. Moves well out there with feel for his delivery. Arm works at above average speed generating fastball velocities in the upper 70s. Should expect more velo from him down the road.
Fastball: 76-78mph.
Fastball Spin Rate: 2037-2133
Breaking Ball: 64-66mph.
Breaking Ball Spin Rate: 2078-2187

2/7/19
Body Type: 5-foot-7, 150-pound prospect.
Swing Mechanics: Right-handed hitter that starts in a tall setup. Athletic moves, incorporating a leg lift with vertical barrel.
Hit: Compact stroke with natural whip through the zone. Barrel travels on a level plane, running into the baseball often. Did a nice job of staying inside the baseball, generating regular backspin to the middle of the field. Impressive round of BP.
Power: More of a line drive guy now but should grow into gap abilities. 78 mph exit velocity.
Offensive Projection: Top of the Lineup type guy with more to come.
Field: In the infield he plays with fluid actions and quiet feet. Does a nice job of staying low through fielding. Gains a ton of ground post fielding and prior to release.
Throw: High-¾ right-hander that throws with intent. Arm shows some looseness to it. 74 mph across the diamond.
Defensive Projection: 3B/2B.

2/7/19 Pitching
Body Type: 5-foot-7, 150-pound athletic frame.
Mechanical/Delivery Notes: Works with an uptempo pace to a delivery that doesn’t require much effort. Arm moves through a high-¾ slot with developing strength/speed to it. Drop and drive type with good direction down the hill.
Fastball:  Comes out easy, mostly true through the zone. 69-71 mph.
Curveball: 11/5 shaped offering with gradual action. 60-61 mph.
Changeup:  Maintains arm speed and shows similar action to fastball. 61-63 mph.
Pitchability:  In/out of zone command wise.