9/17/16- The 6-foot, 185 pound catcher is a physically strong looking player. He showed gap to gap power with his swing in batting practice. With a simple set-up, he showed a quick bat through the zone. He still doesn’t get much use out of his lower half, but still generated an exit velocity of 77 mph. Defensively, he showed a high set-up behind the plate. He showed good footwork on his throws down to second with pop times ranging from 2.06-2.15 that could shave some time with an improved transfer. He is strong and as he continues to play he should be able to clean up some of the inconsistencies to have the ability to play at the next level.
8/5/15 - 6-foot, 175 pound catcher with a thick strong stocky lower half. Fair body control behind the plate with enough arm. Attacks target with right instep. Needs to get ball out of glove quicker. Pop time was 2.23 with a catchers velocity of 70 mph. Has a loose bat with some length and a good bat path. Stays in the zone. Can drive ball when he gets extended. Has a good load with little separation. Bat will improve with added strength.
Incoming sophomore who stands at 6 foot, 175 pounds with a loose, somewhat thick frame with a strong lower half. At the plate He gets a small separation and hand trigger for his load. Simple approach with a flat swing plane and hits line drives to all fields. Behind the plate he has a decent transfer, footwork could be quicker, and a short, over the top arm action. 2.23-2.35 pop time and throws 70 mph down to second. Produced a 78 mph exit bat velocity.
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