hitter clocked an exit velocity of 87 mph. (69.5 mph bat speed average). (20.6 mph hand speed average). Begins in a balanced open stance with a small load, then uses a small closed stride. Has developing bat speed, uphill loose swing plane and good extension on his finish. Had loud contact and found multiple barrels. Pull side approach. Capable in the infield, his best throw was registered at 74 mph; shows a clean developing exchange, developing consistent feet, and developing soft hands. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were developing. Had a high ¾ slot and a short arm action with consistent accuracy to the base. In the 60-yard dash, his time was 7.49. 

5-foot-8, 145-pound infield prospect. Athletic in the box, the right-handed hitter recorded an exit velocity of 87 mph with a (61.9 mph bat speed average) and (19.5 mph hand speed average). He starts in a balanced, athletic stance with the hands set just off the back shoulder. A short stride triggers a quick, simple swing with good extension. He shows good balance and a gap to gap approach. In the infield, Winakor was up to 73 mph on his throws across the diamond, while demonstrating he had a clean exchange, sure hands, and consistent, smooth footwork. 

Exit Velocity: 87 mph

Arm Velocity: 73 mph

Joseph Winakor: 2B/OF, (2023) EO Smith, CT. 5-foot-8, 145-pound slim build. Solid in the box, Winakor recorded an exit velocity of 86 mph. (64.61 mph bat speed average). (19.82 mph hand speed average). Began in a wide stance with a wrapping load, then used a short stride. Bat speed was efficient, displayed a long loose swing plane and high finish. He barreled up some balls with loud contact. Line drive approach. Solid in the infield, recorded a position velocity of 72 mph; has soft hands, a clean exchange, and consistent feet. Laterally, movements were developing and fielded the ball out front. Used a consistent arm action with a high ¾ slot. Recorded a time of 7.01 in the 60-yard dash. 

Scout Evaluation 

Joseph Winakor, EO Smith, 2023, CT

Position: 2B/OF

Body: 5-foot-8, 145-pound slim build.

Hit: (RHH) Solid. Started in a wide stance with a wrapping load, then used a short stride. Efficient bat speed. High finish, long loose swing. Line drive approach. 

Power: 86 mph exit velocity, average 79.24 mph. 64.61 mph bat speed average. 19.82 mph hand speed average.

Defense:  (IF) Soft hands, consistent footwork, clean exchange. Solid.  Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were developing. 

Arm: 72 mph infield velocity. Consistent arm action, high ¾ slot. 

Speed: 7.01 (60-yard).

5-foot-7, 140-pound solid frame. Athletic at the plate, the right-handed hitter's best exit velocity was 86 mph. Begins in a balanced stance with a controlled load, then uses a leg kick. Had a flat swing plane, explosive bat speed and high finish. Found multiple barrels with tons of loud contact. Gap to gap approach. In the outfield, his throws to the bases were maxed out at 72 mph. Athletic while in the infield, recorded position velocities up to 70 mph; has a twitchy exchange, soft hands,and smooth feet. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic. Consistent accuracy to the bases, used a ¾ slot and a short arm action. Love the feel and tempo he plays at.

Exit Velocity: 86 mph

Arm Velocity: 72 mph

Home to 1st: 4.25

5-foot-9, 165-pound, smaller wiry strong athletic frame. Rounded shoulders with plenty of room for added weight gains. A right-handed hitting middle infielder, projecting more on the second base side of the bag. At the plate, hitting from the right side, has a balanced approach, starts slightly open, gets back to even on stride foot. The hands are set strong, titled bat head, hands at the shoulders. The swing is short to contact, hands are inside the baseball.  The approach is more line drive, spraying it to all fields. The exit velocity was clocked at 77 mph and ran a 7.31 sixty-yard dash. Defensively, soft hands working low to the ground, under control through the catch into the transfer. The feet are active, uses more of a shuffle, arm working from a 3/4 slot, clocked at 74 mph. Footwork was clean around the bag from the second base side. Added strength is a must, potential to hit at some point. 

Exit Velocity: 77 mph

Arm Velocity: 74 mph

SixtyYard Dash: 7.31

5-foot-7, 135-pound, thin, athletic frame, rounded shoulders, with room for added weight. A right-handed hitting second baseman, hands are super loose, titled setup with some flick to barrel. The feet are even at the shoulders, small pick up, gaining ground. The hands have separation, swing is level through the zone, creating a line drive swing, spraying it to all fields. Runs very well, ran at 4.0 on a dig to 1st, quick first step.  Defensively, quick feet, gets around the baseball, moves well to both sides. Fields out front low to the ground, arm works with minimal from a 3/4 slot. The arm was clocked at 70 mph. Showed quick hands on the turns from second base side. Projects out to stick at second base long term, potential to be an offensive weapon with his legs. 

Tee Exit Velocity: 71 mph

Arm Velocity: 70 mph

Home to 1st: 4.0

5-foot-7, 125-pound, smaller athletic frame. Rounded shoulders, movements an actions are athletic. A right-handed hitting middle infielder, at the plate, feet are shorter, front foot starts slightly open, hands are super loose, relaxed with pre-pitch movement to them. For timing uses a smooth controlled toe tap into his stride. The hands have separation, swing is level through the zone, spraying line drives from field to field. Showed hard, solid contact in batting practice, had a tee exit velocity of 69 mph and ran a 7.25 sixty-yard dash, moves well and is quick on his feet. Defensively, profiles as a second baseman, sound prep steps gets around the baseball with feet moving throughout. The glove is soft, field out front, transfer could tighten a tick. The starts and turns were performed accurate with rhythm to them. The arm action is clean working out of a natural 3/4 slot, clocked at 72 mph. Strength is a must, has feel for the game on both sides. 

Tee Exit Velocity: 69 mph
Arm Velocity: 72 mph
Sixty-Yard Dash: 7.25

5-foot-5, 115-pound, smaller, thin athletic frame. The shoulders are rounded, neck is longer, has room for added weight. At the plate, hits from right-side,  stance is shorter, front foot starts open, hands are super loose, with some wiggle and a tilted bat head. Gains ground with lower half, transfers weight backside to front. The swing path is level through the zone, looks to keep barrel in the zone, spraying one line drive after another to big part of the field.  The tee exit velocity was clocked at 70 mph, much more in there with added strength. Defensively, threw 66 mph from the outfield, with the arm at 64 in infield play. From the outfield, attacks under control fields out front, gains ground in transfer, higher crow hop, arm works with easy effort from a higher slot. Showed good soft hands in infield, feet move throughout. Backhand play was performed correct, with clean turns and feeds on double play balls. Solid follow, above average from both spots, an athlete.

Tee Exit Velocity- 70 mph
Arm Velocity- 66 mph
Home to 1st- 4.34