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Hunter Royal: OF/LHP, (2021) Rogers Heritage, AR. 5-foot-10, 180-pound solid frame. Fluid during batting practice, the left-handed hitter clocked an exit velocity of 91 mph. Started in a balanced athletic stance with a smooth controlled load, then used a short stride. Has above average bat speed, short simple swing plane and high finish. He produced loud contact and found multiple barrels. Gap to gap approach. Solid from the outfield, he displayed a position velocity of 86 mph; had consistent rhythmic footwork, a quick clean exchange, and soft sure hands. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were quick. Consistent accuracy to the bases, used a short arm action with a high ¾ slot. Fluid on the mound, showed a short arm action and a high ¾ arm angle with quick arm speed Drop-and-drive type pitcher who shows some effort. Has a strong balance point and in line shoulders. Lands square with a clean finish. Threw his fastball 81-83 mph; had a command in the zone that shows straight movement. Throws a 1/7 curveball (67-69) with up in the zone control and early action. Had a straight changeup (76-78) that showed fading action and low in the zone control. 

Scout Evaluation 

Hunter Royal, Rogers Heritage, 2021, AR

Position: OF/LHP

Body: 5-foot-10, 180-pound solid frame.

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

Power: 91 mph exit velocity. 

Defense:  (OF) Soft sure hands, consistent rhythmic footwork, quick clean exchange. Solid.  Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were quick. 

Arm: 86 mph outfield velocity. Short arm action, high ¾ slot, consistent accuracy. 

Pitching: Fluid. Drop-and-drive delivery, some effort. High ¾ arm angle, quick arm speed, short arm action. Strong balance point, in line shoulders, lands square, a clean finish.

FB: T83. 81-83 mph. In the zone accuracy, straight movement. 

CB: 67-69 mph. Up in the zone control, early action, 1/7 shape. 

CH: 76-78 mph. Low in the zone command, fading action, straight movement. 

5-Foot-10, 175-Pound frame, square build with present strength, ran a 7.84, Offensively; narrow set up miniature lift to stride, barrel cocked at foot strike, leverages the ground with both legs, short stroke, flat finish, pull side power, 84 mph exit velo, defensively; attacks ball fields outside left right foot, short transfer quick exchange average carry, 78 mph arm strength.

Pitching: over the top slot, average arm speed, short arm action, good balance point, some effort to delivery, early clear out glove side, closed toe land, short front side, occasional jump off backside, fastball 78-81 mph, straight action, around zone, curveball 64-68 mph, 12-6 action, sharp action, fastball line, rolls at times, change up 72-73 mph, fastball arm speed, arm side run, threw in zone.

5-Foot-9, 170-Pound frame, ran a 7.69, Offensively; slightly closed stance, leg lift to stride, early lock lead leg, land even, backside works underneath body to contact, barrel cocked at foot strike, short stroke, short finish, pull side approach, pull side power, 85 mph exit velo, Defensively; attacks ball, fields outside right, fingers up to field, funnel to right hip, big crow hop, average carry, arm side run, 82 mph arm strength.

Pitching: high ¾ slot, quick arm, short arm action, good balance, smooth rhythm, drift to front leg, closed toe land, spin off front foot, short front side, fastball 76-79 mph, arm side run, slight action, curveball 61-62 mph, 1-7 shape, early action, gradual break, fastball arm speed, stays arm side, change up 67-69 mph, fastball arm speed, straight action, pulls glove side.