6-foot, 180-pound. During batting practice, the right-handed hitter recorded an exit velocity of 88 mph. Sets up in an open stance and used a quick stride. Bat speed was above average, and used an uphill swing plane. Found lots of barrels in his rounds. Gap to gap approach. While in the infield, recorded position velocities up to 79 mph; had average footwork, and consistent hands. Showed decent accuracy to the bag with a high ¾ slot. In the 60-yard dash, recorded a time of 7.24. On the mound, Whitfield showed a high 3/4 slot and utilized his strong lower half very well. The curveball (70-71 mph) showed 11/5 action with sharp, late action. The fastball was 82-83 mph and topped out at 84 mph with big time arm side run into RH Hitters.
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6-foot, 180-pound. During batting practice, the right-handed hitter recorded an exit velocity of 88 mph. Sets up in an open stance and used a quick stride. Bat speed was above average, and used an uphill swing plane. Found lots of barrels in his rounds. Gap to gap approach. While in the infield, recorded position velocities up to 79 mph; had average footwork, and consistent hands. Showed decent accuracy to the bag with a high ¾ slot. In the 60-yard dash, recorded a time of 7.24. On the mound, Whitfield showed a high 3/4 slot and utilized his strong lower half very well. The curveball (70-71 mph) showed 11/5 action with sharp, late action. The fastball was 82-83 mph and topped out at 84 mph with big time arm side run into RH Hitters.