Jathan
Leary

5-foot-9, 135-pound athletic frame. Solid during batting practice, Leary's best exit velocity was 71 mph. (57.1 mph bat speed average). (18.8 mph hand speed average). Begins in a quiet balanced stance with a controlled load, then uses a quick stride. Bat speed was developing efficient, had a short simple swing plane and high finish. Line drive approach. Solid in the outfield, his best throw of the day was clocked at 74 mph; has sure hands, consistent feet, and a natural exchange. Laterally, movements were athletic and fielded the ball out front. Used a high ¾ slot with a loose arm action. Clocked a 60 time of 7.57 at the event. On the mound, used a loose arm action with a high ¾ arm angle while showing consistent arm speed. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who shows easy effort. Threw his fastball 71-74 mph. Had slight running action. (Max spin 1931; Avg 1867). Shows gradual sweeping action on his 11/5 curveball (66-67). (Max spin 1875; Avg 1875). His changeup (66-66) had slight action.