Thomas
Mickels

Uncommitted. Mickels made an impact on all facets of the game and was the ultimate x-factor on Monday. 6-foot, 165-pound athletic frame with room to fill out. Mickels utilizes a wide stance with a long stride and compact swing. The right-handed hitter was able to control the zone as he got a hold of a ball on the outside corner for a double into right field. Mickels ended the day going 2-for-3 with a double and four runs batted in. Mickels can make an impact on defense with his speed and his arm, which topped out at 81 mph on the mound.

Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-2, 165-pounds. High-waisted frame, wiry.
Hit: RHH. Crouched setup, small leg lift into longer stride. Uphill path, long through the zone, pull-side approach. 64 mph bat speed with 19 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 81.9 mph. 333’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 81 mph. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Attacks the baseball, athletic footwork, easy movements, one-hand gather.
Run: 7.53 runner in the 60.

Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-2, 165-pounds. High-waisted frame, wiry.
Delivery: Simple, high leg-lift with control and tuck, drop/drive down the mound, works in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm path in the back, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T80, 77-80 mph. Plays with mostly straight actions. T2196, 2118 average rpm.
CB: 54-57 mph. 12/6 shape, gradual actions. T1403, 1348 average rpm.
SL: 63-65 mph. 11/5 shape, firm actions. T1816, 1740 average rpm.
CH: 62-64 mph. Noticeable fade, feel for the lower-half of the zone. T1682, 1589 average rpm.

Positional Profile: OF
Body: 6-0, 155-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Crouched setup, small leg lift into short stride. Some hand twitch, flat through the zone, gap-to-gap feel. 66.3 mph bat speed with 15 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 86 max exit velocity, averaged 82.1 mph. 297’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 79 mph. Long arm path, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Active feet, plays with pace, steady hands and clean release.
Run: 7.67 runner in the 60.

Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-0, 155-pounds.
Delivery: Sidesaddle delivery, high leg kick.
Arm Action: RH. Long, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T79, 76-78 mph. Has some ride up in the zone, throws for strikes. T2059, 1989 average rpm.
CB: 60-63 mph. Knuckle-curve, 11/5 shape, lands. T1464, 1380 average rpm.
SL: 69-71 mph. Gradual break, developing pitch. T1788, 1756 average rpm.
CH: 66-67 mph. Circle-change, has varied movement, developing pitch. T1769, 1638 average rpm.

Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 5-11, 145-pounds. Slim build. High waisted.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, minimal pre-pitch actions and short stride. Simple swing, direct hands and path, on time and used the whole field.
Power: 85 max exit velocity, averaged 76.4 mph. 277’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 78 mph. High 3/4 slot, accurate throws.
Defense: Steady actions through the ball, athletic footwork, one-hand gather off to the side.
Run: 7.63 runner in the 60. 

Delivery: Tall and fall delivery, slight pause at top of balance point, works across body into landing, rotaional finish.
Arm Action: RH. Firm action with long path, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T76, 71-75 mph. Standard fastball action, mostly straight.  T1986, 1929 average rpm.
CB: 59-60 mph. Slurve action, gradual spin. T1480, 1392 average rpm.
CH: 62-63 mph. Straight change action. T1614, 1580 average rpm. 

Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 5-11, 135-pounds. Lanky, long limbs.
Delivery: High, athletic leg-lift, tall/fall lower-half, remains in-line to the plate with a closed landing foot, shoulders remain level throughout.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm swing into a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T72.4, 71-72 mph. Plays with tilt through the zone. T1888, 1816 average rpm.
CB: 58-60 mph. Gradual 11/5 shape.  T1396, 1346 average rpm.
CH: 62-65 mph. Thrown with intent, slight fading action.  T1620, 1554 average rpm.

Hit: RHH. Crouched setup, hands start back, minimal load, short stride.  Quiet, simple swing, controls the barrel, uses the whole field.
Power: 80 max exit velocity, averaged 73.5 mph. 273’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 72 mph. Arm plays long on the back side and works from an over-the-top slot.
Defense: Attacks the baseball, long strided, sure-handed and some length through release.
Run: 7.87 runner in the 60.