Evan
Menzel

Evan Menzel: SS/2B, (2024) out of Coventry, CT. is a 5-foot-5, 140-pound infield prospect. During batting practice, the left-handed hitter recorded an exit velocity of 80 MPH, with a (64.83 MPH bat speed average) and (19.77 MPH hand speed average). Menzel begins in an athletic, balanced stance with a slow, controlled load. The bat takes a flat path through the hitting zone, while utilizing a pull side approach. In the infield, he made throws up to 75 MPH, while showing he has smooth feet, sure hands, and a clean exchange. In the 60-yard dash, he also recorded a time of 7.93. 

5-foot-5, 130-pound; slim, athletic, with room for added weight gains. Above average in the box, the left-handed hitters best exit velocity was 83 mph. Began in a tall open stance with a smooth controlled load, then used a small leg kick. Bat speed is quick, shows a short upward swing plane and high finish. Found multiple barrels with loud contact. Gap to gap approach. Above average in the infield,his position velocity was registered at 69 mph; shows quick fluid feet, a fluid twitchy exchange, and next level hands. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were quick. From a ¾ slot, showed consistent accuracy to the base with a short arm action. Recorded a time of 8.15 in the 60-yard dash.

Exit Velocity: 83 mph

Arm Velocity: 69 mph

Sixty-Yard Dash: 8.15

5-foot-5, 129-pound lean frame. Above average in the box, the left-handed hitter's best exit velocity was 82 mph. Began in an open stance with a smooth load, then used a leg kick. Bat speed is quick, exhibits an upward swing plane and high finish. He barreled up multiple balls with a lot of loud contact. Gap to gap approach, its advanced, has all the makings of hitting at a high level. Athletic while in the infield, made throws at velocities up to 72 mph; showed soft hands, a twitchy exchange, and rhythmic feet. Movements laterally were average and he fields the ball out front. Had a ¾ slot and a short arm action with consistent accuracy to the base.  Love the tempo and feel he plays at.

Exit Velocity: 82 mph

Arm Velocity: 72 mph

Home to 1st: 4.38

5-foot-1, 110-pound left-handed hitting middle infielder. He ran a 8.59 sixty at the event. The approach in the infield is solid as he showed soft hands and the feet worked clean through the fielding of the baseball. He threw 63 mph across the diamond during the defensive portion of the workout. The bat has an exit velocity of 74 mph. The setup is even in base and uses a toe tap as the ball approaches the hitting zone. The hands work freely with the bat and he has a simple path. He needs to get stronger as he matures in age. 

Exit Velocity- 74 mph

INF Velocity- 63 mph

5-foot-1, 105-pound, thin, young athletic frame. A left-handed hitting middle infielder. At the plate, the hands really work through the zone, can handle and control the bat. The stance is at shoulder width, front foot slightly open, gets back to even with stride foot. The hands have separation, swing is down to level to up, barrel stays in the zone a long time, with an all fields approach. More of a slap and spray hitter at this point, has the understanding of how to go backside opposite. The tee exit velocity was clocked at 66 mph, with much more in there as he physically grows and gets stronger. Moves and runs well for his age, ran a 4.81 down the line, quick athletic strides. Defensive;y, threw 63 mph across the diamond, arm action is clean, working from a natural slot. The approach is under control, feet moving throughout. Works low to the ground, soft hans out front. The starts and turns were performed correct, around the bag. Once he gets stronger game will take off, trending in the right direction, will be fun to watch him in the coming years.

Tee Exit Velocity: 66 mph

Arm Velocity: 63 mph

Home to 1st: 4.81

Junior Future Games Report: 

A left-handed hitting middle infielder, stance is spread out, loose hands at the shoulders. The swing path is level to up, more of a middle to pull side approach. The bat to ball skills is advanced for his age, good hand eye, solid contact. Defensively, soft hands, good flow, can play either side of the bag, strength and size will determine where he ends up.  Solid feel and high IQ for the game.