5-foot-11, 180-pound, athletically-built, right-handed hitter. Ultra-utility typer prospect. Worked out behind the plate, on the infield and behind the plate. Stood out receiving the baseballs during bullpens. Soft hands and presents pitches. Topped at 80 mph from the crouch, low pop time of 2.03 and ran a 6.84 laser-timed 60. At the plate, controlled the barrel, was routinely on time and consistently lined balls back up the middle. Easy, polished presence to his overall round.
8/28/22
Canaan Miller, Purdue Polytechnic, 2023, IN
Position: C/SS
Body: 6-foot, 150-pound long lanky build.
Hit: (RHH) Capable. Begins in a tall stance with a handsy load, then uses a short stride. Balanced finish, short flat swing. Line drive approach.
Power: 75.8 mph exit velocity, average 62.9 mph. 61.8 mph bat speed average. 18.4 mph hand speed average.
Defense: (C) 2.20-2.37 pop times. Soft hands, quick footwork, natural exchange. Capable. Some flexibility and calm quiet setup. (IF) In control footwork, quick exchange. Capable.
Arm: 73 mph infield velocity. 70 mph catcher velocity. Short arm action, high ¾ slot.
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Canaan Miller, Purdue Polytechnic, 2023, IN
Position: C/SS
Body: 6-foot, 150-pound long lanky build.
Hit: (RHH) Capable. Begins in a tall stance with a handsy load, then uses a short stride. Balanced finish, short flat swing. Line drive approach.
Power: 75.8 mph exit velocity, average 62.9 mph. 61.8 mph bat speed average. 18.4 mph hand speed average.
Defense: (C) 2.20-2.37 pop times. Soft hands, quick footwork, natural exchange. Capable. Some flexibility and calm quiet setup. (IF) In control footwork, quick exchange. Capable.
Arm: 73 mph infield velocity. 70 mph catcher velocity. Short arm action, high ¾ slot.