Amari
Smith

2-25-18
5-foot-10, 160-pound right hand hitting MIF. Offensively he has a balanced simple set up.  Stand slightly open with a long stride to come square.  Swing is flat with the barrel in the zone for an extended amount of time.  Good lower leg drive creates an 82 mph exit velocity.  Defensively he is smooth and polished.  Fields through the ball with a quick transfer.  Arm played at 73 mph with a quick release and accuracy.

 
8-5-17
5-foot-9, 145-pound right hand hitting SS/OF who ran a 6.85 60.  At the plate he has a simple approach.  Good balance with a high leg kick for timing.  He shows good weight transfer and quick hands through the zone.  Exit velocity was 87 MPH.  In the field he uses his 6.8 speed to cover ground.  He is fluid on balls to the back hand side.  He shows a quick transfer and an accurate 77 MPH arm.

8-6-16

8-8-15
5-foot-4, 121 pounds. Bats and throws right. Smith was one of the youngest players at event and showed some good tools that he will grow into. Stands tall at the plate right now with hands high. Has slight leg kick and don't mistake current size right now with swing, he gets up there and takes a big hack. Generates good bat whip and is long through the ball with good lower half. Has very good extension with high finish. Wants to crush the ball. Exit velocity was 75 mph. On defense had good actions and plays with confidence. Throws from a 3/4 arm slot across diamond with quick release at 64 mph. Ran a 7.70 60.

6-23-15
Smith ran a 7.70 60-yard dash, tops for 2019’s at this showcase.  He threw 63 mph across the diamond and showcased good hands and feet that worked together to get into proper throwing position.  At the plate Smith starts from an open stance, a double toe tap followed by a high leg kick gets him in hitting position.  An upward swing path produced a 66 mph exit velocity.