Austin
Papalios

 C/SS, (2023) Beavercreek, OH. 5-foot-11, 180-pound. In the box, the right-handed hitter had a max exit velocity of 89 mph. (65.3 mph bat speed average). (18.2 mph hand speed average). Begins in an athletic quiet stance with a controlled load, then uses a small leg kick. Bat speed is quick, shows a simple upward swing plane and good extension on his finish. Behind the plate, he made strong throws to second and produced an efficient position velocity of 80 mph; showed sure hands, consistent feet, and a clean transfer. displayed his ability to control the run game with a pop time of 1.90-1.99. Calm setup with some flexibility. Used a quick arm action and a high ¾ slot. In the 60-yard dash, recorded a time of 7.45. 

Austin Papalios: C/SS, (2023) Beavercreek, OH. 5-foot-11, 180-pound. During batting practice, the right-handed hitter clocked an exit velocity of 89 mph. (62.5 mph bat speed average). (19.0 mph hand speed average). Began in a quiet stance with a compact load, then used a small leg kick. Has quick bat speed, simple short swing plane and high finish. While catching, his strong arm produced efficient throws to second at velocities up to 81 mph; had consistent footwork, firm hands, and a clean transfer. displayed next-level catching ability by boasting a 1.90-1.97 pop time. Quiet setup with some flexibility. Used a high ¾ slot with a quick arm action. Recorded a 60 time of 7.22 at the event.  

Austin Papalios: C/SS, (2023) Beavercreek, OH. 5-foot-11, 180-pound athletic physical frame. Confident during batting practice, Papalios had an exit velocity of 91 mph. Begins in an athletic stance with a smooth load, then uses a leg kick. Bat speed is above average, uses a flat swing plane and good extension on his finish. Found multiple barrels with a lot of loud contact. Behind the plate, he made strong, efficient throws to second at velocities up to 80 mph; shows a quick exchange, athletic feet, and sure hands. displayed his ability to control the run game with a pop time of 1.96-2.00. Athletic setup with above average flexibility. Had a quick arm action and consistent accuracy to the bag. 

Austin Papalios: C/SS, (2023) Beavercreek, OH. 5-foot-11, 175-pound athletic frame. Solid during batting practice, Papalios had a max exit velocity of 87 mph. Began in an athletic open stance with a smooth controlled load, then used a short stride. Had some bat speed. He found multiple barrels through his round. Line drive approach. Capable while in the infield, registered his best throw across the diamond at 78 mph; had a natural exchange, consistent hands, and average footwork. Solid in the outfield, his throws to the bases were maxed out at 83 mph; had a natural exchange, sure hands, and consistent footwork. Behind the plate, he made strong throws to second and produced an efficient position velocity of 79 mph; showed soft hands, a quick exchange, and athletic feet. Displayed next-level catching ability by boasting a 1.96-2.07 pop time. Has calm setup.

Hit:Upright setup from the right side. Athletic loading sequence that incorporates a leg kick and bat tip for rhythm. Showed feel for the barrel throughout round/path is efficient to allow for a large margin of error. When he connects he offers above average strength/speed to swing for class that generated solid jump.
Power:Gap to gap pop.
Offensive Projection:Middle type.
Field:In the infield he moves light on his feet with smooth actions and more than capable ball skills. Sure-handed defender who could profile at multiple positions. Also worked out behind the dish where he showcases a well above average skill set for a 2023. Big time arm with solid receiving abilities.
Throw:Clean arm with above average strength.
Defensive Projection:C/SS.

1/20/20 Position Player
Hit: Balanced stance with a leg kick timing trigger during quiet movement with hands. Level stroke with above average natural tools for class. Simple approach with a compact swing. Ball jumps when squared.
Power: Should grow into routine gap abilities.
Offensive Projection: Run producer traits.
Top Rapsodo BP Exit Velocity: 84.9
Top Rapsodo BP Distance: 294
Field: Well above average skill set behind the dish for class. Good athlete, feet work and transfer is clean. Impressive showing. Pops hovered around 2.0.
Throw: Arm works and ball jumps. Throw tool is real. 
Defensive Projection: C.

1/20/20 Pitching
Delivery Notes:  Shows a clean arm action through a ¾ arm slot. Could get more out of his lower half.
Fastball: Fastball was 74-78 mph and showed some ‘ride’ through the zone. 
Fastball Spin Rate: 2100-2300
Curveball: Breaking ball showed average bite and action with slider spin at 61-64 mph.
Curveball Spin Rate: 1900-2000
Changeup: Changeup was 63 mph with some tumble down out of the zone at times.
Pitchability: Average feel for his three pitch mix. Fastball was best pitch.

1/21/19

Body Type: 5-foot-7, 150-pound prospect.
Swing Mechanics: Balanced stance with a slight back load to hands and leg kick to get lower half involved.
Hit: Quick hands through the zone on a level path. All fields hitter with natural ball flight to the middle of the field. More engine than feel at this stage. Both strength and speed are above average tools for class.
Power: 79 mph exit velocity. Line drive guy with gap abilities.
Offensive Projection: Run Producer Potential.
Run: 8.19 60-yard dash.
Field: Looked the part behind the dish popping as low as 2.14. Feet are quick and actions are athletic. Very solid showing. Also showed an average to slightly above average skill set at third base as well.
Throw: 69 mph to second base and 70 mph from the infield.