Thomas
Larson

11.21.16 - Verbally committed to Olivet Nazarene.

8/12/16 - 6-foot-1, 190-pound right-handed hitting outfielder with a strong frame. Defensively has a long arm action from a high ¾ slot. Plays thru the ball with fluid footwork and a clean exchange. Throws showed carry and clocked at 88 mph from the outfield. At the plate hits from a balanced setup with a short stride and good balance. Line drive, gap to gap hitter with fluid rhythm and a fast bat. Showed strength thru contact with 93 mph exit velocity from a tee. 4.41 runner down the line.

6/16/16 - 6-foot-1, 195-pound, right-handed hitting multi-positional prospect with a strong build. Ran an event best in the 60, running a 6.68. Offensively, balanced set up, leg kick stride. Bat speed, short path, strong swing, pull side pop. Recorded an exit velocity of 92 mph. Defensively, in the outfield, plays through the ball. Over the top slot, carry on throws. Clocked at 89 mph. In the infield, clean exchange, worked through the ball, clocked at 85 mph.

6/15/16 - 60 Time: 7.02, Position Velocity:  OF-86, IF-86, Exit Velocity: 94
6-foot-2, 195-pound RHH possesses a strong and athletic frame, hits from a balanced stance and uses a leg kick to initiate swing, creates significant lift at contact, impressed in BP with strength-generated bat speed and power to all fields, went 0-for-3 in game play. Arm strength stands out defensively both in the outfield and at third base with long over the top arm action, made very accurate throws with carry from both positions, versatile player who likely projects best as a corner outfielder.

2/14/16 - Physically strong 6-foot-1, 190-pound 3B/OF, quick twitch type player. 6.98 runner in the 60. Offensively hits from the right side, balanced setup, leg kick stride. Strong hands, shows bat speed, path works around the baseball, 92 mph exit velocity from the tee. Defensively took it at third base and in the outfield. Showed arm strength from both, 88 mph from the outfield, 85 mph across the infield, long over the top arm action.

1.31.16 - Well-proportioned 6-foot-1, 195-pound right-handed hitting outfielder and infielder. Showed off a solid combination of tools at the event. Ran a 7.01 60 yard dash, 86 mph from the outfield, 86 across the infield and registered an exit velocity of 88 mph. Offensively, flashed some pull power and bat speed. Open, balanced setup, leg-kick timing trigger and good balance through contact. Defensively, played through the baseball, clean exchange and quick footwork in the outfield. On the infield, short arm action, over-the-top slot, accurate throws with carry.

10.18.15 - 6-foot-1, 185-pound, right-handed hitting outfielder with a strong, athletic frame. Defensively has a short arm action from an over the top arm action. Slower actions with a long, clean exchange. Momentum thru throws with crow hop generating plus arm strength, throwing 89 mph from the outfield. Offensively hits from a wide base with a short leg lift stride. Slight wrap on load with a long, uphill swing path. Generates strength thru contact with 87 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran an event best 6.72 60-yard dash.

7.8.15 - 6-foot-1, 185-pound athletically built right-handed hitter. Defensively has long arm action from over-the-top slot, some accuracy, some carry on ball, and average hands. Threw 81 mph from outfield and 78 mph across infield. Offensively, hits from balanced athletic and tall setup, no load, short stride, ok lower half, average balance, and short path. Exit velocity registered 86 mph.

6.16.15 - 6-foot-1, 180-pounds, strong and athletic frame, right-handed hitter with an open stance, gets to square with short stride, slight arm bar, generates good bat speed, 91 mph exit velocity, potential power type hitter at next level, 4.70 home to first time, went 0-for-1 in game play (had to leave early). Better actions as an outfielder, 84 mph arm strength from OF, 77 across IF, long high-3/4 release with carry to throws, plays through the ball well.

1.18.15 - 6-foot-1, 180-pound right-handed hitting OF/3B/RHP hits from an open setup, hands move back to load, arm bars slightly, long, uphill bat path, plus bat speed for age with 89 mph exit velocity. Defensively, threw 76 mph from the outfield from long, over-the-top arm slot, head pull off, effort present during throws. Threw 79 mph across the diamond from third base, over throws at times, shorter arm arch in the infield, effort/head snap evident here as well. On the mound, fastball sat 74-76 mph from long, high ¾ slot, wraps slightly in back, toe up at balance point, drifts across body with stride direction, but lands slightly open. 61-64 mph curveball flashed gradual, 11/5 shape. Also threw a 68-71 mph changeup.

10.21.14 - 6-foot-1, 165-pound strong and athletic right-handed hitting outfielder/third baseman/right-handed pitcher hits from an open setup, shorts stride, barrel head gets out, long swing with extension, pull tendencies, produced 83 mph exit velocity off the tee. Defensively, long arm action plays better in the outfield, throwing 83 mph with aggressive crow hop from long, over-the-top arm action with carry and some accuracy. Ran a 7.16 60. On the mound fastball sat 77-79 mph from long, over-the-top slot, fairly straight. Slows arm on 62-64 mph curveball with 11/5 shape. Minimal action on 66-68 mph slider with horizontal break.

10/4/14 - 6-foot-1, 175-pound prospect with athletic build, right-handed hitter hits from a slightly open stance and gets to square with short short stride, generates good bat speed through the zone, good extension through contact, showed improved use of lower half, flashes pull-side power, posted a 4.84 home to first base time, 88 mph exit velocity, went 1-for-2 in game play with a single to center and SAC fly.  Defensively, plays through the ball in the outfield, most throws accurate to third base, 80 mph arm strength with carry.  At third base shows adequate hands, long high-3/4 release, 80 mph arm strength across the infield. 

7/23/14 - 6-foot, 175-pound prospect uses long arm action through a high ¾ arm slot, fastball is straight and sat 74-76 mph, showed good command of his 59-63 mph curveball with gradual 11/5 action, also throws a sharper 64-66 mph slider and a 70 mph changeup, command dropped off some in second inning of work but he worked through it, struck out two in his two innings of work.

6/17/14 - 6-foot, 170-pound lanky and athletic right-handed hitting OF/RHP impressed during live batting practice and with 82 mph exit velocity.  Hit from a balanced setup with high back elbow dropping hands down and back to load, with slightly uphill bat path.  Threw 78 mph in the outfield from long, high ¾ arm action with throws online.  Ran a 7.3 60 yard dash.  On the mound threw 75-77 mph from high ¾ arm action with some effort from a drop and drive delivery.  Shoulders point downward at foot strike, could get more out of front glove hand side.  59-62 mph curveball showed gradual 11/5 break, and 68-73 mph changeup was thrown at fastball arm speed.