Lewis University commit. Compact, 5-foot-8, 150-pound build. Impressed in the outfield with athletic reads on balls in his direction, gaining ground with ease and using a quick first step. At the plate, the left-handed hitter showcased quick hands that work direct to the ball, turning on balls on the inner-half and seeing the ball deep. On the basepaths, O’Brien is aggressive with his leads and has intent to take the extra base at all times.
8/22/21
Positional Profile: OF Body: 5-foot-8, 150-pounds. Athletic build. Hit: L. Balanced setup, hands load back into a high slot, minimal stride. Flat bat path, barrel head works on top of the baseball. Power: 86.3 max exit velocity, averaged 83.5 mph. 231’ max distance. Arm: R. OF - 77 mph. Long arm action, over-the-top slot. Defense: Feet work around the baseball, packs to release. Run: 7.08 runner in the 60.
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Lewis University commit. Compact, 5-foot-8, 150-pound build. Impressed in the outfield with athletic reads on balls in his direction, gaining ground with ease and using a quick first step. At the plate, the left-handed hitter showcased quick hands that work direct to the ball, turning on balls on the inner-half and seeing the ball deep. On the basepaths, O’Brien is aggressive with his leads and has intent to take the extra base at all times.
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-foot-8, 150-pounds. Athletic build.
Hit: L. Balanced setup, hands load back into a high slot, minimal stride. Flat bat path, barrel head works on top of the baseball.
Power: 86.3 max exit velocity, averaged 83.5 mph. 231’ max distance.
Arm: R. OF - 77 mph. Long arm action, over-the-top slot.
Defense: Feet work around the baseball, packs to release.
Run: 7.08 runner in the 60.