Richard
Mealey

BAWS 2019 - Medium athletic frame with some strength in the upper half of the frame showing quick actions (7.10 60yd). Wide crouched stance with low hands keeping the arms tight to the body. Hands works back lifting up as front foot lifts; stays in back hip well. Hands are direct to the ball rotating over a stiff front leg; worked the opposite field with line drives before getting some backspin when going to the middle of the field showing a bit more carry (83 EV). Quick active feet in the middle of the diamond with ability to chop the feet moving well. Compact arm with some lift making plays during the games (82 MPH). On the hill starts with a wide glove at his chin staying there through high front leg lift; sits into back hip as hands break late. Compact arm is clean getting to H-3/4 release coming out from his ear; allows lower half to stay inline down the hill with good extension. FB 80-83 T84 with heavy arm side run and sink; used on both sides of the plate. SLD 68-71 short with small depth having actions around the plate; flashed some feel and times with more depth having pitch play up. Two strong innings with lots of weak groundballs and popups.

6/1/18-6/3/18 @ BAWS 2018 - Lean wiry body type. Balanced stance with high leg lift timing mechanism. Utilizes high back elbow to get hands going to ball with shorter more line drive swing. Moves well at SS with ability to control body and feet while keeping ball accurate across diamond; slightly below average arm with more life needed on throws across field; On mound uses a high front knee while keeping the hands at the chest before a 3/4-release point. Arm was quick with tight compact circle showing life up in the zone. Limited control in outing but his arm works, fastball 77-79 straight; better when finding angle through zone. Good all-around baseball player with a nose for the game.