Joe
Riley

Uncommitted. Lean 5-foot-10, 153-pound frame with agility present. Started at second for the Pirates and batted in the five-hole. The right-hander put together four quality at-bats in the matchup, going a perfect 2-for-2 on the day with two walks, two RBIs, and two runs scored. He possessed a quality feel for the barrel, lining two hard hit balls to left field, including a two run double down the line. Riley worked out of an athletic, slightly open stance, working back in-line, with a toe tap stride that gained ground. Loose, direct hands, with a pull-side approach. He also showed his aggressive approach on the base pads, finishing the day with three stolen bases. A stellar day at the plate for the still uncommitted senior.

Positional Profile: 2B/SS
Body: 5-10, 165-pounds. Evenly proportioned frame, room to add on strength.
Hit: RHH. Athletic, slightly open setup, works back to even with a shorter toe-tap stride. Uphill path, loose and easy operation, fluid, looks to elevate the basaeball. 60 mph bat speed with 3 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 83 max exit velocity, averaged 77.1 mph. 256’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 78 mph. Quick, short arm path, side-arm slot.
Defense: Easy mover, fluid footwork, quick hands, steady actions, some feel for the position.
Run: 7.60 runner in the 60.