Player Spotlight

Adam Fairbetter: LHP/1B, (2024) Bentonville West, AR. 6-foot-1, 167-pound proportional projectable frame. Fluid smooth at the plate, Fairbetter recorded an exit velocity of 86 mph. (61.93 mph bat speed average). (20.75 mph hand speed average). Started in an athletic balanced stance with a smooth controlled load, then used a short controlled stride. Bat speed was average efficient, displayed a short flat swing plane and level good extension on his finish. Found multiple barrels with some loud contact. Up the middle line drive approach. Projectable solid in the infield, his position velocity was registered at 68 mph; has consistent developing hands, a fluid natural exchange, and in control rhythmic feet. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were average. Using a consistent arm action, showed consistent accuracy to the base from clean slot. Clocked a time of 7.8 in the 60-yard dash. Smooth fluid on the mound, used an over-the-top arm angle and a long loose arm action while showing consistent good arm speed. Feel type pitcher who uses easy effort. Tall balance point with even in line shoulders. Lands square and soft with an athletic clean finish. Slider (62-63 mph). Threw his fastball 70-74 mph; has a tight fastball that shows control arm side down in the zone and sinking some action. (Max spin 1942; Avg 1798). His 2/8 curveball has early gradual action and in the zone feel control. (Max spin ; Avg ). Had arm side in the zone command and fading deceiving action on his changeup.

Scout Evaluation

Adam Fairbetter, Bentonville West, 2024, AR

Position: LHP/1B

Body: 6-foot-1, 167-pound proportional projectable frame.

Hit: (LHH) Fluid smooth. Starts in an athletic balanced stance with a smooth controlled load, then uses a short controlled stride. Average efficient bat speed. Level good extension on his finish, short flat swing. Up the middle line drive approach.

Power: 86 mph exit velocity, average 77.79 mph. 61.93 mph bat speed average. 20.75 mph hand speed average.

Defense:  (IF) Consistent developing hands, in control rhythmic footwork, fluid natural exchange. Projectable solid.  Movements laterally were average and he fields the ball out front.

Arm: 68 mph infield velocity. Consistent arm action, clean slot, consistent accuracy.

Speed: 7.80 (60-yard).

Pitching: Smooth fluid. Feel delivery, easy effort. Over-the-top arm angle, consistent good arm speed, long loose arm action. Consistent balance point, even in line shoulders, lands square and soft, an athletic clean finish.

FB: T74. 70-74 mph. (Max spin 1942;  Avg 1798). Arm side down in the zone accuracy, sinking some action, tight movement.

CB: In the zone feel control, early gradual action, 2/8 shape.

CH: Arm side in the zone command, fading deceiving action.

SL: 62-63 mph. (Max spin 1746; Avg 1675).

Player Spotlight

Adam Fairbetter: LHP/1B, (2024) Bentonville West, AR. 6-foot, 167-pound projectable frame. Fluid at the plate, Fairbetter clocked an exit velocity of 83 mph. Began in a balanced stance with a smooth compact load, then used a controlled stride. Bat speed is average, has a short swing plane and high finish. Found lots of barrels with some loud contact. Gap to gap approach. Smooth while in the infield, registered his best throw across the diamond at 70 mph; has sure hands, a quick clean exchange, and smooth consistent feet. Consistent accuracy to the bases, used a short arm action and a high ¾ slot. Recorded a 60 time of 7.9 at the event. Projectable on the mound, used a ¾ arm angle with a short arm action while showing consistent arm speed. Uses easy effort in his delivery. Has a consistent balance point with in line shoulders. Lands square with a clean finish. Produced a fastball that came in at 71-73 mph; has a tight fastball that showed consistent control and slight running action. Has a 2/8 curveball (65-66) that showed in the zone control and gradual action. His straight changeup (69-70) had consistent command and fading action.

Scout Evaluation

Adam Fairbetter, Bentonville West, 2024, AR

Position: LHP/1B

Body: 6-foot, 167-pound projectable frame.

Hit: (LHH) Began in a balanced stance with a smooth compact load, then used a controlled stride. Average bat speed. High finish, short swing. Gap to gap approach.

Power: 83 mph exit velocity, average 72.27 mph. 61.39 mph bat speed average. 19.83 mph hand speed average.

Defense:  (IF) Sure hands, smooth consistent footwork, quick clean exchange. Smooth.

Arm: 70 mph infield velocity. Short arm action, high ¾ slot, consistent accuracy.

Speed: 7.90 (60-yard).

Pitching: Projectable. Easy effort. ¾ arm angle, consistent arm speed, short arm action. Consistent balance point, in line shoulders, lands square, a clean finish.

FB: T73. 71-73 mph. (Max spin 1890;  Avg 1832). Consistent accuracy, slight running action, tight movement.

CB: 65-66 mph. In the zone control, gradual action, 2/8 shape. (Max spin 1683; Avg 1641).

CH: 69-70 mph. Consistent command, fading action, straight movement.

5-Foot-9, 160-Pound frame, thin frame with room for strength, ran a 8.00, Offensively; even set,, simple load simple stride, barrel pre set cocked, backside rotates underbody, slight lean back clear barrel, uphill finish with loft, short finish, 74 mph exit velo, Defensively; active feet, fingers down to field, funnel to midline, soft hands, minimal carry with arm side run 62 mph arm strength.

Pitching: over the top slot, average arm speed, short arm action, good balance point, easy effort, smooth rhythm, open land, even toe land, short glove arm, stand up off release of backside, fastball 66-69 mph, fade early with arm side run in zone, curveball 59-60 mph, 1-7 shape, early action, gradual break, fastball arm speed in the zone.