6-foot-3, 165-pound long lanky frame. Solid confident at the plate, Horne recorded an exit velocity of 89 mph. (61.26 mph bat speed average). (21.21 mph hand speed average). Begins in an active wide stance with a big low load, then uses a controlled long stride. Bat speed is above average efficient, has a loose level swing plane and high good extension on his finish. Created loud contact and found multiple barrels. Line drive approach. Smooth athletic while in the infield, made throws up to 70 mph; has a quick clean exchange, athletic fluid feet, and soft sure hands. Laterally, movements were twitchy and fielded the ball out front. Used a ¾ slot with a short quick arm action while showing consistent accuracy to the bag. Confident on the mound, showing quick consistent arm speed he used a short compact arm action with a ¾ arm angle. Feel up-tempo type pitcher and shows high effort. Tall balance point with downhill shoulders. Lands square with a falling off finish. Sat with his fastball at 75-76 mph; had command arm side around the zone and hard action. (Max spin 2045; Avg 1974). Has a 12/6 curveball (60-61) that shows gradual action and around the zone command. (Max spin 1774; Avg 1766). His changeup (69-70) shows slight fading action and arm side control. Throws his 10/4 slider (65-67) with occasional command and gradual action. (Max spin 1995; Avg 1905).
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6-foot-3, 165-pound long lanky frame. Solid confident at the plate, Horne recorded an exit velocity of 89 mph. (61.26 mph bat speed average). (21.21 mph hand speed average). Begins in an active wide stance with a big low load, then uses a controlled long stride. Bat speed is above average efficient, has a loose level swing plane and high good extension on his finish. Created loud contact and found multiple barrels. Line drive approach. Smooth athletic while in the infield, made throws up to 70 mph; has a quick clean exchange, athletic fluid feet, and soft sure hands. Laterally, movements were twitchy and fielded the ball out front. Used a ¾ slot with a short quick arm action while showing consistent accuracy to the bag. Confident on the mound, showing quick consistent arm speed he used a short compact arm action with a ¾ arm angle. Feel up-tempo type pitcher and shows high effort. Tall balance point with downhill shoulders. Lands square with a falling off finish. Sat with his fastball at 75-76 mph; had command arm side around the zone and hard action. (Max spin 2045; Avg 1974). Has a 12/6 curveball (60-61) that shows gradual action and around the zone command. (Max spin 1774; Avg 1766). His changeup (69-70) shows slight fading action and arm side control. Throws his 10/4 slider (65-67) with occasional command and gradual action. (Max spin 1995; Avg 1905).