Patrick
Gardner

Perhaps the biggest winner from the event’s second day was LHP/1B Patrick Gardner (Lemont, 2023). At 6-foot-4, 230-pounds, Gardner displayed easy bat strength nestled inside that physical frame, finishing the day with six hits in total and multiple extra-base hits to the opposite field. He also hopped on the mound and struck out six of seven batters faced over two innings pitched, pitching in the low-80s with his fastball while spotting both of his secondary offerings for strikes. Still uncommitted, Gardner certainly caught our attention throughout the weekend. 

Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 6-4, 230-pounds. Strong, wide-shouldered, physical frame.
Delivery: Simple delivery and repeats, medium/high leg-lift into a coiled balance point, drop/drive lower-half that remains in-line to the plate, shoulders work level to slightly uphill down the mound. In-game stats: 2 IP, 6 K, 1 H
Arm Action: LH. Long, clean arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T82.3, 80-82 mph. Slight arm-side life with finish through the zone. T1867, 1696 average rpm.
CB: 68-69 mph. Downer 1/7 shape. T1793, 1737 average rpm.
SL: 67-69 mph. Short 2/8 shape. T1667, 1601 average rpm.
CH: 72-75 mph. Plays with heavy arm-side run at times. T1382, 1310 average rpm.

Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 6-4, 230-pounds. Strong, wide-shouldered, physical frame.
Hits: RHH. Tall stance with slight bend in the lower half, hands start in a back slot, short stride. Strong hands, physical presence at the plate. Swings with intent, long through the zone. Power to the pull-side.
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 82.4 MPH. 324' max distance.
Arm: LH. INF-80 mph.Long arm action, high 3/4 slot. Shorterns up on double play feeds, drops to a 3/4 slot.
Defense: Low at gather, glove plays out front of body, packs to release across the infield.
Run: 7.48 runner in the 60.
Vizual Edge: 66.41 Edge Score

Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 6-4, 230-pounds.
Delivery: Smooth, compact tall-and-fall delivery, long stride to home, lands squared with an athletic finish.
Arm Action: L. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T79.7, 76.69-79.11 mph. Two seam action, around the zone command. T1580, 1411 average rpm.
CB: 63.14-66.37 mph. 1/7 shape, down in the zone. T1645, 1376 average rpm.
SL: 65.54-68.32 mph. 2/8 movement, gradual action. T1574, 1497 average rpm.
CH: 70.51-72.81 mph. Arm-side run, late sinking break. T1135, 1077 average rpm.

Hit: R. Wide stance, weight on the back leg, minimal load, short stride. Strong hands, short, uphill swing, loud contact, spray hitter, power to the pull side.
Power: 87.87 max exit velocity, averaged 79.7 mph. 258’ max distance.
Arm: L. INF - 76 mph. Long, over-the-top slot.
Defense: Pre-pitch hop, gets low to the ground, fields out in front, quick double play turn.
Run: 7.70 runner in the 60. 

Positional Profile: LHP
 Body: 6-foot-3, 210-pounds. Athletic, proportional frame. Projects.
Delivery: Tall/fall type delivery, strong front side, throws across his body, throws on line to target.
Arm Action: LH. Short draw, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T77, 75-76 mph. Flashed slight arm-side run, strikes to glove side.
CB: 63-65 mph. 11/5 shape, gradual action.
CH: 67-72 mph. Near fastball arm speed, plays straight up in the zone. 

Positional Profile: 1B
Body: 6-foot-3, 210-pounds. Athletic, proportional frame. Projects.
Hit: RHH. Tall, open setup, smooth load, quick leg lift trigger.  Level path, line drive approach, uses all fields.
Power: 80 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: LH. INF - 73 mph. Short arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Athletic footwork, fields in rhythm at times, steady hands, plays through the baseball.
Run: 8.06 runner in the 60.