AJ
Garcia

Michigan commit, ranked No. 30 in the state’s class of 2023. Stands at an athletic 5-foot-10, 170-pounds. Started in center field and batted leadoff. At the plate, a left-handed hitter, Garcia has a short stride with an easy and athletic swing, quick and short to the ball. Went 2-for-3 with a run scored in the third place game. In the outfield, showed natural and athletic actions with a strong and accurate arm.  

Michigan commit. Currently ranked No. 30 in the state. Recently named to the Chicago Catholic League All-Conference team. Started in centerfield and hit out of the leadoff spot, taking a number of quality at-bats throughout the day including a no-doubt home run to his pull-side. Listed at 5-foot-10, 170-pounds with plenty of room to add on strength. Ultra athletic in all aspects of his game. The left-handed hitter gave a look at his power potential with the aforementioned home run, staying short to the ball and adjusting to the pitch to get under it and launch it out to left field. Also gave a look at his well-above average speed on the basepaths, cruising to a 4.61 on a turn with minimal perceived effort. Speed is a legitimate asset to his outfield defense, tracking down fly balls with ease and getting extremely quick jumps on balls off the bat. High-level 2023 prospect with some of his power starting to show. 

Michigan commit. Currently ranked No. 30 in the state. 5-foot-10, 170-pound build, ultra-athletic with strength throughout. Impressed in pre-game BP with an athletic left-handed stroke, utilizing quick hands and a direct swing to spray line-drives. He took some quality at-bats throughout the game, showing a mature eye at the plate and remaining disciplined throughout. He’s a premium defender in center field, roaming the position with clear feel and athleticism (6.42-60 runner). He has a quick first step that pairs with accurate reads and soft hands, boasting all sorts of moxy and a guy-ish look to him. His arm is extremely strong (T97 mph in-event), playing with life and carry to his target. He hopped on the mound to close the game out and sat at 86-87 mph throughout the entirety of the inning. High-level 2023 prospect with plus athleticism.  

Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-10, 170-pounds. Lean, quick-twitch, athletic frame.
Hit: LHH. Confident, quiet look in the box. Simple, balanced setup, minimal wasted movement and finishes on balance. Mature approach, stays within himself, repeats with minimal effort throughout. Quick hands, whippy barrel and elevates the baseball.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 83.5 mph. 355’ max distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 97 mph. Athletic, quick arm, plays clean and quick from a high 3/4 slot. Easy life and carry.
Defense: High-level outfield defender. Easy, athletic actions, fluid footwork, moves with ease and body control. Confident hands, plays through the ball with rhythm and timing.
Run: 6.42 runner in the 60. 

Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-10, 165-pounds.
Hit: LHH. Balanced setup, smooth load, leg lift, short stride, easy pre-pitch actions. Loose, athletic swing, path works uphill, line drives, gap-to-gap approach.
Power: 86.56 max exit velocity, averaged 78.57 mph. 323’ max distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 94 mph. Short, loose arm action, high 3/4 arm slot, throws carry, best outfield velocity at the event.
Defense: Natural, athletic outfield actions, soft hands, plays through the baseball.
Run: 6.49 runner in the 60. Plus runner, best time at event.

Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-10, 155-pounds. Strong build.
Delivery: Tall and fall delivery, smooth tempo, repeatable, lands square, works in line to target.
Arm Action: LH. Long, loose arm action, over the top arm slot.
FB: T82, 79-82 mph. Mostly straight, thrown for strikes. T2099, 1962 average rpm.
CB: 69-71 mph. 11/5 shape, gradual action. T2087, 2004 average rpm.
CH: 74-76 mph. Arm side fade. T1409, 1334 average rpm.

Hit: LHH. Balanced setup, leg lift, short stride, smooth pre-pitch actions. Strong, short swing, path works uphill, stays inside the ball, pull-side tendencies.
Power: 89.19 max exit velocity, averaged 74.37 mph. 282’ max distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 91 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 arm slot, throws carry.
Defense: Smooth feet, clean exchanges, plays through the baseball.
Run: 6.50 runner in the 60. Plus runner, best time at event.

Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-9, 145-pounds. Small frame, athletic build.
Delivery: Athletic drop/drive type delivery, heavy back leg load, aggressive disengage from rubber, creates extension downhill. Closed front side, works direct to target, falls towards first base side.
Arm Action: LH. Long and loose arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T79, 75-77 mph. Clean out the hand. Natural arm-side action and sink.
CB: 74-70 mph. 1/7 shape with some depth. Feel for pitch, strikes.
CH: 71-74 mph. Near fastball arm speed. Works down in the zone. 

Hit: LHH. Balance setup, smooth load, long leg kick. Uphill bat path, pull approach, flashed bat speed.
Power: 76 mph exit velocity from the tee. Above 86 mph exit velocity on pitches down and in during BP, per TrackMan.
Arm: LH. OF - 80 mph. Long and loose arm action, H 3/4 slot, flashed some accuracy.
Defense: Quick and fluid footwork, soft hands, clean exchange.
Run: 7.12 runner in the 60.