01.06.18 5-foot-10, 165-pound, lean frame. Appel has a strong arm behind the plate (80 mph), and in the outfield (87 mph). In the outfield, he plays through the ball with quick footwork, soft hands, big crow hop to generate momentum and arm speed. Accurate throws to the plate from a high-¾ slot with a short arm stroke. Behind the plate he threw 80 mph from the crouch with pop times of 1.97-2.2. Quick exchange, gains ground with in-line footwork. A switch-hitter, from the left side he starts from a slightly open stance with relaxed hands. Smooth early load back as he triggers his hands back and up, then strides forward, landing square. Short, flat path through the zone with a loose finish and exit velocity of 80 mph off the tee. From the right side, starts from a tall, open stance, triggers hands back, strides closed. Slight front arm bar and a flat path produced mostly ground balls. Ran a 7.1 60-yard dash.
CLASS OF 2019
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Jackson
Appel
Pennsylvania
Memorial (HS) • TX
5' 10" • 165LBS
S/R • 22yr 7mo
Travel Team: Houston Kyle Chapman
Memorial (HS) • TX
5' 10" • 165LBS
S/R • 22yr 7mo
Travel Team: Houston Kyle Chapman
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