2017 New Jersey State Games (July 26-27, 2017) Armistead has an athletic build with broad shoulders at 6-foot-1 195-pounds. Ran the 60 yard dash in 7.36-seconds and recorded an exit velocity of 89 MPH. At the plate, starts in a neutral stance with hands above back shoulder with a slight knee bend. Creates some rhythm in hands and wrists prepitch. Uses a small foot stride as hands load up and back and bat wraps around head. Balanced and fluid swing through the zone, finishes with level shoulders. Level bat path through the zone. Line drive-type hitter. Defensively, took reps from the outfield – throws topped at 77 MPH to homeplate from right field. Short, stabby arm action, high-3/4 slot. Throws had some armside run.
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Armistead has an athletic build with broad shoulders at 6-foot-1 195-pounds. Ran the 60 yard dash in 7.36-seconds and recorded an exit velocity of 89 MPH. At the plate, starts in a neutral stance with hands above back shoulder with a slight knee bend. Creates some rhythm in hands and wrists prepitch. Uses a small foot stride as hands load up and back and bat wraps around head. Balanced and fluid swing through the zone, finishes with level shoulders. Level bat path through the zone. Line drive-type hitter. Defensively, took reps from the outfield – throws topped at 77 MPH to homeplate from right field. Short, stabby arm action, high-3/4 slot. Throws had some armside run.