Rahmi
Ismail

10/7/18 - Central Coast Open - 5-foot-11, 145-pounds, lean body type with some present strength. Ran a solid 60 yd dash at 7.41 on a slower surface. Offensively utilizes a wide stance with high hands and a high back elbow. Swing is direct to the ball with slightly downhill bat path while keeping average hand speed that flashes the ability to backspin the ball to the middle of the field (77 MPH exit velo). From shortstop plays with high hips and fringe average foot speed. Arm showed fringe average (68 MPH) from overtop release that was online after downward stabby backside pitcher type arm action.

Pitching - On the mound he worked with a simple delivery that has his hands working up and down to the waist before lifting with the front knee while the arm stabs down then quickly gets to a high-3/4 release point. The arm produces late speed while driving down the hill where he maintained good direction. Gains ground in his delivery with good timing of upper and lower half. There is also some tempo changes in his delivery that can create deception. Fastball was fairly straight (74-75 mph), curveball (65-66 mph) with slider type spin early but improved shape, action and depth when he was in the stretch. Change-up (66-68 mph) with some feel and threw with good tempo though most were thrown a little short. He has a good chance to come on as a pitcher down the road with his delivery and arm, size and strength gains will be important.