Waggoner has a compact frame with a strong lower half at 5-foot-8, 150-pounds. He ran 5.12 home to 1B. Offensively – He sets his feet up shoulder length apart with a slight/y open stance. He has a mid level leg kick and lands closed with solid hip rotation. His hands start high at his ear and drop lower when the pitch is thrown. Waggoner stays back on the ball and his head follows the ball to the bat. He has patient hands that allow him to work all fields. Repeats efforts; exit velocity was 71 MPH.Defensively – Waggoner starts low to the ground with hands out; stays square to the ball and keeps his glove open and facing the ball with lateral movement. Features a quick release with limited shuffle step. Continuing his momentum through his release will help increase his arm strength (61 MPH). Pitching – Wide setup on the rubber with a small side step into motion; mid-chest high leg kick. Arm action is long and over the top with an elevated ¾ arm slot. He tops out at 68 MPH while sitting at 66-68 MPH. His curveball sits at 59-60 MPH and the change up was at 61-62 MPH. Advanced feel for secondary stuff for his age. Solid overall foundation.
Lean and athletic. Smooth mechanics with strong lower half. Mid ¾ arm slot with Fastball range at 66-70 MPH peaking at 72 MPH showing arm side run. Pounds strike zone getting ground balls/fly balls. Offensively, sets up in an athletic stance showing good body movement. Level bat path through the zone. Shows good discipline at the plate with ability to hit the ball the other way. Projectable talented player.
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Waggoner has a compact frame with a strong lower half at 5-foot-8, 150-pounds. He ran 5.12 home to 1B. Offensively – He sets his feet up shoulder length apart with a slight/y open stance. He has a mid level leg kick and lands closed with solid hip rotation. His hands start high at his ear and drop lower when the pitch is thrown. Waggoner stays back on the ball and his head follows the ball to the bat. He has patient hands that allow him to work all fields. Repeats efforts; exit velocity was 71 MPH. Defensively – Waggoner starts low to the ground with hands out; stays square to the ball and keeps his glove open and facing the ball with lateral movement. Features a quick release with limited shuffle step. Continuing his momentum through his release will help increase his arm strength (61 MPH). Pitching – Wide setup on the rubber with a small side step into motion; mid-chest high leg kick. Arm action is long and over the top with an elevated ¾ arm slot. He tops out at 68 MPH while sitting at 66-68 MPH. His curveball sits at 59-60 MPH and the change up was at 61-62 MPH. Advanced feel for secondary stuff for his age. Solid overall foundation.
Lean and athletic. Smooth mechanics with strong lower half. Mid ¾ arm slot with Fastball range at 66-70 MPH peaking at 72 MPH showing arm side run. Pounds strike zone getting ground balls/fly balls. Offensively, sets up in an athletic stance showing good body movement. Level bat path through the zone. Shows good discipline at the plate with ability to hit the ball the other way. Projectable talented player.