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CLASS OF 2018

C
2B

Johnny
Smith

Marietta College
Lebanon (HS) • OH
6' 0" • 202LBS
R/R • 24yr 9mo
Travel Team: Miami Valley Prospects
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2017
Home to First
4.52
Pop Time
2.06 - 2.29
Catcher Velocity
73.0
Infield Velocity
71.0
2017 Northern Ohio Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Jun 20, 2017
Position
2.06 - 2.15
Pop Time
71
INF Velo
73
C Velo
4.52
H-1st
90
Exit Velo
2017 Southern Ohio Prospect Games (Invite Only)
May 30, 2017
Position
2.14 - 2.29
Pop Time
64
INF Velo
72
C Velo
4.72
H-1st
94
Exit Velo

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8/6/17
A right-handed hitter that starts in a tall, open setup. Gets back to even through a leg lift and controlled stride. Hands move slightly back with barrel maintaining rhythm. Strong kid with a fast bat. Ball jumps off his bat. Gap to gap guy. Middle of the lineup potential. Behind the plate he starts in a mid crouch. Gets out of his stance well with solid footwork. Solid catch and throw skills across the board.
60-Yard Dash: 7.46
Pop Time: 2.09-2.15
Catcher Velocity: 71
Exit Velocity: 91

 

8/1/17
6-foot, 180-pound prospect. A righty bat that gets things started with a smooth leg lift load. Hands move back, maintaining barrel rhythm. Strength stands out as hit top tool at the plate. Path is level with some barrel whip in there. Swings with intent, showing gap pop. Middle of the lineup type guy. Behind the dish he has a strong frame and brings above average athleticism to the position. Gets out of his crouch well with quick footwork. Exchange skills are average to above average. Arm strength would be area for improvement.

60-yard Dash: 7.47
Pop Time: 2.02-2.16
Catcher Velocity: 70
Exit Velocity: 94

 


6/20/17

A right-handed hitter that starts in an athletic setup. Loading sequence is fluid and efficient. A strong kid with a flat path. Ball comes off his bat very well, especially to pull side. Showed the ability to drive the ball into the gaps with ease. In the infield he uses quick, direct footwork approaching the baseball. Fields the ball deep in the middle of his body on plays in his funnel. Transitions smoothly from fielding into his throws. Gets rid of the ball quickly and can use multiple arm angles. Starts in a mid crouch behind the plate. Footwork is quick and efficient. Transfer skills are adequate. Arm action is ideal for the position. Threw with accuracy to second base.

Home to First: 4.52
Infield Velocity:  71
Catcher Velocity: 73
Pop Time: 2.06-2.15
Exit Velocity:90

 


5/31/17
At the plate he flashed impressive natural tools. Ball jumps off his bat, showing the ability to consistently produce backspin. Creates a mechanical advantage through a series of well-timed movements. Middle of the order type bat. Showed solid footwork behind the plate. Exchange skills are adequate and throws were on target. Arm strength is area of improvement. Moves light on his feet in the infield and showed quickness to his transfer. Glove skills are more advanced on plays in his funnel.

Home To First: 4.72
Infield Velocity: 64
Catcher Velocity: 72
Pop Times: 2.14-2.29
Exit Velocity: 94


 


2/19/17
6-foot, 180-pound prospect. Behind the dish, starts slightly open with his stance. Takes jab step forward. At times, footwork has some length to it. Hands work cleanly with transfer and exchange. Top velocity of 67 mph from the crouch with pop times between 2.16 to 2.28. In the infield, he projects as a 2B/3B type. Shows some softness in his hands. Feet tend to be flat when receiving the ball straight on. Comfortable going to his glove side. Transfer and arm action have length to it. A strong kid with a fluid swing at the plate. Creates solid energy with his lower half through a double tap load and well timed weight shift into contact. Path is level with above average bat speed. Ball came off his bat well in batting practice.

60 Yard Dash: 7.54
Position Velocity: 69 IF, 67 C
Pop Time: 2.16-2.28
Exit Velocity: 85

 

8/2/16
6-foot, 175-pound athletic frame. Ran a 4.55 from home to first. At the plate he starts in a balanced setup prior to his short stride forward. Hands stay simple prior to getting the bat through the zone on a downhill path. Strong kid with above average batspeed. Reached a top exit velocity of 92 mph. Behind the plate he showed efficient, quick footwork while getting in line to second base. Transfer is adequate but could be quicker. Pop times ranged from 2.05-2.16, and he threw with 68 mph arm strength to second base.

7/6/16
5-foot-11, 175-pound athletic body frame. Right-handed hitter starts from a balanced stance. Sometimes uses a toe tap to help initiate loading with his lower half. Load with his hands moving past his back shoulder, swinging with a level bat path through the zone and finishes with a two-handed follow through. Recorded a top exit velocity of 88 mph and ran a 7.41 60-yard dash. From behind the plate, he shows average footwork. Transfers into a high ¾ slot from the crouch and throws with 68 mph arm strength. Pop times ranging 2.12-2.20.

2/21/16
5-foot-11, 175-pound athletic build with a strong lower half. Right-handed hitter with no stride and balanced in the batters box. Uses a toe tap for his load with a short, compact swing and 85 mph exit velocity while running a 5.0 home to first. Behind the plate he starts with a wide base.  On his transfer he shows good footwork to get his feet in line with a clean exchange. Throws from a short, high-3/4 slot with pop times ranging from 2.22-2.33 and 68 mph arm strength to second base.

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