5-foot-9, 145-pound lean athletic frame. Solid at the plate, Rivera had an exit velocity of 75 mph. (54.05 mph bat speed average). (19.93 mph hand speed average). Started in a balanced crouched stance with a controlled rhythmic load, then used a short stride. Bat speed is efficient, shows a simple flat swing plane and high finish. Barreled up some balls with some loud contact. Up the middle line drive approach. Behind the plate, his best throw downs of the day reached a max velocity of 69 mph; showed smooth feet, soft consistent hands, and a clean developing transfer. he produced a pop time of 2.24-2.42. A lot of flexibility and staggered setup. Consistent accuracy to the bag, used a short arm action with a ¾ slot. In the 60-yard dash, he clocked a time of 7.73.
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5-foot-9, 145-pound lean athletic frame. Solid at the plate, Rivera had an exit velocity of 75 mph. (54.05 mph bat speed average). (19.93 mph hand speed average). Started in a balanced crouched stance with a controlled rhythmic load, then used a short stride. Bat speed is efficient, shows a simple flat swing plane and high finish. Barreled up some balls with some loud contact. Up the middle line drive approach. Behind the plate, his best throw downs of the day reached a max velocity of 69 mph; showed smooth feet, soft consistent hands, and a clean developing transfer. he produced a pop time of 2.24-2.42. A lot of flexibility and staggered setup. Consistent accuracy to the bag, used a short arm action with a ¾ slot. In the 60-yard dash, he clocked a time of 7.73.