One of the most consistent batting practice rounds of the day came from 1B Matt Drozlek (Westfield). Drozlek reached a peak exit velocity of 100.6 mph, while averaging 95.5 mph throughout the entirety of his round, speaking to the barrel accuracy in which he possesses. The uncommitted 1B showed real pull-side strength with his furthest ball traveling 386 feet, and there is even more strength that can be added to his massive, 6-foot-6, 225 pound frame. Drozlek hits from a crouched stance and his hands whip a quick barrel through the hitting zone. It's a bat-first profile, but Drozlek showed steady improvements in his run times and arm strength, stemming from the body composition improvements that he has made over the offseason.
10/22/22
Matt Drozlek, Westfield, 2025, IN
Position: 1B/RHP
Body: 6-foot-5, 228-pound strong frame.
Hit: (RHH) Solid. Starts in an open stance with a handsy load, then uses a controlled stride. Developing bat speed. High finish, short simple swing. Gap to gap approach.
Power: 86.6 mph exit velocity, average 76.9 mph. 63.8 mph bat speed average. 21.0 mph hand speed average.
Matt Drozlek, Westfield, 2025, IN
Position: 1B/RHP
Body: 6-foot-5, 228-pound strong frame.
Hit: (RHH) Solid. Starts in an open stance with a handsy load, then uses a controlled stride. Developing bat speed. High finish, short simple swing. Gap to gap approach.
Power: 86.6 mph exit velocity, average 76.9 mph. 63.8 mph bat speed average. 21.0 mph hand speed average.
Defense: (IF) Sure hands, consistent footwork, fluid exchange.
Arm: 78 mph infield velocity. Short arm action, high ¾ slot.
Run: 8.09