Downs has a 5-foot-10, 180-pound frame and strong, durable build that matches his compact right-handed swing and advanced feel for the barrel, resulting in repeat hard-hit contact. Downs registered a peak exit velocity of 93.2 mph and max distance off the bat of 339 feet.
7/07/21
Positional Profile: 3B/2B Body: 5-8, 154-pounds. Hit: RHH. Slightly open setup, short leg-lift into a medium stride length. Loose arms with a level path to the ball, swings with intent, quick/strong hands. Power: 84.77 max exit velocity, averaged 81.69 mph. 287’ max distance. Arm: RH. INF - 75 mph. Long firm action, high 3/4 slot. Defense: Sure-handed with a clean transfer, works through the ball. Run: 8.10 runner in the 60.
1/31/21
Positional Profile: 3B/2B Body: 5-foot-8, 154-pounds. Defense: Projects as a potential corner infielder, fields from center, reliable hands, flashed range, keeps body under control. Arm: RH. INF - 71 mph. Short action, high 3/4 arm slot, Hit: RHH. Tall, open setup, smooth load, leg kick trigger, easy pre-pitch actions. Advanced rhythm for his age, short swing, slightly uphill path, flashed bat speed, consistent hard contact in the air, gap-to-gap approach. Power: 80 mph exit velocity from the tee. Run: 4.69 home-to-first.
3/31/19
Positional Profile: 3B/C Body: 5-foot-4, 160-pounds. Defense: Reliable hands, clean exchange, plays through the baseball. Arm: RH. INF - 58 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot, accurate across the diamond. Hit: RHH. Balanced set up, short stride, maintains balance. Short, uphill bat path. Power: 65 mph exit velocity from the tee. Run: 10.02 runner in the 60. Delivery: Tall and fall delivery, works in line, lands square to his target. Arm Action: RH. Short arm action, over the top slot. FB: T63, 56-60 mph. Sinking action. CH: 48-53 mph. CUT: 55-59 mph. Near fastball arm slot.
Comments
Downs has a 5-foot-10, 180-pound frame and strong, durable build that matches his compact right-handed swing and advanced feel for the barrel, resulting in repeat hard-hit contact. Downs registered a peak exit velocity of 93.2 mph and max distance off the bat of 339 feet.
Positional Profile: 3B/2B
Body: 5-8, 154-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open setup, short leg-lift into a medium stride length. Loose arms with a level path to the ball, swings with intent, quick/strong hands.
Power: 84.77 max exit velocity, averaged 81.69 mph. 287’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 75 mph. Long firm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Sure-handed with a clean transfer, works through the ball.
Run: 8.10 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: 3B/2B
Body: 5-foot-8, 154-pounds.
Defense: Projects as a potential corner infielder, fields from center, reliable hands, flashed range, keeps body under control.
Arm: RH. INF - 71 mph. Short action, high 3/4 arm slot,
Hit: RHH. Tall, open setup, smooth load, leg kick trigger, easy pre-pitch actions. Advanced rhythm for his age, short swing, slightly uphill path, flashed bat speed, consistent hard contact in the air, gap-to-gap approach.
Power: 80 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 4.69 home-to-first.
Positional Profile: 3B/C
Body: 5-foot-4, 160-pounds.
Defense: Reliable hands, clean exchange, plays through the baseball.
Arm: RH. INF - 58 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot, accurate across the diamond.
Hit: RHH. Balanced set up, short stride, maintains balance. Short, uphill bat path.
Power: 65 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 10.02 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Tall and fall delivery, works in line, lands square to his target.
Arm Action: RH. Short arm action, over the top slot.
FB: T63, 56-60 mph. Sinking action.
CH: 48-53 mph.
CUT: 55-59 mph. Near fastball arm slot.