Liam Barkwill, Simi Valley High (CA), 2027 Positional Profile: 3B/SS Narrow-based hitter with a quick, efficient attack angle to the ball. Body: 5-11, 172-pounds. Tall, athletic frame with present strength in the lower half. Hit: RHH. Very narrow lower half with the front leg angled inward. Knee bend present. Upper half tight with the hands started back at shoulder level. Bat angled up towards the third base line. Small leg lift stride to initiate the load into the rear leg, with the weight shifting onto that leg. Very quick attack angle to the ball with the hands working quickly. Long extension with the front foot. Efficient attack angle to the ball. Arm: RH. INF-74 mph. Quick arm backpath with a tight, short release. Could improve overall arm strength. Defense: Gets low and utilizes the lower half very well. Slight lag with the feet laterally.
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Liam Barkwill, Simi Valley High (CA), 2027 Positional Profile: 3B/SS Versatile MIF profile with smooth mechanics and contact approach at the plate. Body: 5-11, 169-pounds. Lean, athletic frame with room for strength and to fill out. Hit: RHH. Squatted stance with upright upper half. Hands stay compact to the body and quiet as short leg lift initiates the load. Utilizes quick rotations and a direct, downward bat path. Maintains body posture and lean througout the swing. Looks for balls to get deep for liners up the middle. Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 86.5 mph. 332' max distance. Arm: RH. INF-75 mph. Quick and compact arm motion that finishes from a traditional 3/4 slot. Quick releases and whippy arm motion. Defense: Uses footwork to produce friendly hops. Performs a consistent gather and releases the ball quickly. Fields with momentum carrying towards 1B. ATH: 7.96 runner in the 60. 1.67 and 4.04 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
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Positional Profile: 3B/SS Narrow-based hitter with a quick, efficient attack angle to the ball.
Body: 5-11, 172-pounds. Tall, athletic frame with present strength in the lower half.
Hit: RHH. Very narrow lower half with the front leg angled inward. Knee bend present. Upper half tight with the hands started back at shoulder level. Bat angled up towards the third base line. Small leg lift stride to initiate the load into the rear leg, with the weight shifting onto that leg. Very quick attack angle to the ball with the hands working quickly. Long extension with the front foot. Efficient attack angle to the ball.
Arm: RH. INF-74 mph. Quick arm backpath with a tight, short release. Could improve overall arm strength.
Defense: Gets low and utilizes the lower half very well. Slight lag with the feet laterally.
Positional Profile: 3B/SS Versatile MIF profile with smooth mechanics and contact approach at the plate.
Body: 5-11, 169-pounds. Lean, athletic frame with room for strength and to fill out.
Hit: RHH. Squatted stance with upright upper half. Hands stay compact to the body and quiet as short leg lift initiates the load. Utilizes quick rotations and a direct, downward bat path. Maintains body posture and lean througout the swing. Looks for balls to get deep for liners up the middle.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 86.5 mph. 332' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-75 mph. Quick and compact arm motion that finishes from a traditional 3/4 slot. Quick releases and whippy arm motion.
Defense: Uses footwork to produce friendly hops. Performs a consistent gather and releases the ball quickly. Fields with momentum carrying towards 1B.
ATH: 7.96 runner in the 60. 1.67 and 4.04 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.