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Mon December 28, 2020
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6-2, 180-pound outfielder. Lefty hitter hits from an open, very slightly crouched stance w/ back shoulder hand location. Leg kick w/ proper load. Above average bat speed w/ clean, repeatable swing. Quiet in the box, projects to have a very strong hit tool w/ gap to gap approach. Defensively, showed projectable above avg arm strength w/ the ability to play any spot in the OF. Vanderbilt commit.
60 Time: 7.20, Position Velocity: OF-83, Exit Velocity: 90
6-foot-2, 175-pound, LHH hits from a taller and even stance with his hands beginning in a cocked position, uses a leg kick and stride with a rhythmic waggle of his hands to get loaded, lower half creates separation with some explosiveness through the zone, bat path is very short and begins a little steep but is able to quickly get on plane and attack the ball, big time bat speed, gets through the ball well and showed the ability to produce big time power. Defensively, showed soft hands and good footwork, played through the ball with confidence, exchange was efficient and led to a slightly shorter arm action through a high ¾ release point, throws are firm and accurate. A national prospect in the 2020 class.
OF Robert Hassell (Independence HS, TN) didn’t disappoint on his final opening day. Opposing pitches tried to work around him, but he picked up a pair of knocks with a line-drive single to center and a flare to shallow left. He also lined out and walked twice, once intentionally. He’s an elite hitter from the left side with a balanced, athletic stance. He is strong at early connection and has impact with great rotation. He takes a patient, advanced approach and doesn’t chase pitches out of the zone. He also got on the bump, working 4.1 innings at 87-92 with a nice breaking ball at 73-76.