Joe
Poage

2/11/18 - 60 Time: 7.28, Position Velocity:  IF-74, OF-78, Exit Velocity: 80
Max FB: 73, FB: 70-73, CB: 60-63, CH: 64-67

10/1/17 - 60 Time: 7.22, Position Velocity:  OF-73, IF-72, Exit Velocity: 76
Max FB: 72, FB: 68-71, CB: 57-61, CH: 60-62

6/14/17 - 60 Time: 7.17, Position Velocity:  OF-76, Exit Velocity: 78

1/22/17
5-foot-9, 155-pound prospect. Throws from high ¾ to over the top slot with long arm action. Fastball was straight at 71-72 mph. Breaking ball sat at 60 mph. Still needs to develop consistent command of the pitch. Changeup was his best off-speed pitch. Sat at 59-60 mph with some fade to the arm side. At the plate, the right-handed hitter put together an impressive round of BP. Starts in an athletic with a short stride. Really gets his backside through and transfers momentum through the baseball. Uphill path to the ball. Squared it up with some pop in his bat. Top exit velocity of 71 mph and impressive 6.95 60. From the outfield, plays aggressively through the ball. Throws were accurate using a long arm action topping at 73 mph with some carry. In the field, the third baseman showed very good actions playing through the ball. Uses a short arm action and registered a top velocity of 71 mph.

8/2/16 - 60 Time: 7.57, Position Velocity:  IF-71, OF-72, Exit Velocity: 72
5-foot-9, 155-pound RHH showed improved arm strength and exit velocity from previous event, hits from a square stance, uses a toe tap in conjunction with a deep hand load, some wrap in load, has a fairly flat path through the zone line drive type hitter with average bat speed for age. Average hands defensively with above average lateral movement and athleticism, arm shows some looseness from a long high-3/4 release, arm strength is developing and will improve as he matures, has a solid foundation from which to continue to develop.

7/6/16 - Home-1^st: 4.77, Position Velocity:  IF-67, Exit Velocity: 70
5-foot-8, 155-pound, RHH hits from a square stance, uses a toe tap in conjunction with a deep hand load, some wrap in load, has a fairly flat path through the zone line drive type hitter with average bat speed for age. Average hands defensively with above average lateral movement and athleticism, arm shows some looseness from a long high-3/4 release, arm strength is developing and will improve as he matures, has a solid foundation from which to continue to develop.

5/31/16
5-foot-9, 155-pound build. Regular effort delivery with good rhythm. Good direction to the plate, landing on line at foot strike. Throws from a high ¾ slot with the fastball sitting 73-75 mph. Curveball sits 54-56 mph with gradual 11/5 break. Changeup sits 67-68 mph. At the plate the righty starts in an athletic setup before using a toe turn load to initiate his lower half. Hands stay simple before firing the barrel through the zone on a level path with average batspeed. Registered an exit velocity of 73 mph and ran a 4.57 from home to first. In the infield he showed of quick footwork approaching ground balls and some confidence in his glove. Would like to see him gain ground before making throws.  

3/19/16
5-foot-8, 145-pound prospect. On the mound the righty has a slower tempo to a delivery that requires some effort. Goes with a three-pitch mix with his fastball showing natural run at 66-68 mph. Changeup was his best offspeed pitch as he threw it near fastball armspeed at 55-56 mph. Also mixed in a 12/6 shaped curveball that had gradual break at 59-60 mph.  Long arm action through high ¾. Some carry to his throws with top velocity of 71 mph. Needs to speed up his exchange. Showed some athleticism in his footwork. Average hands. In the outfield he was able to make all the plays and showed confidence in his glove. Moving forward he will need to learn how to play through the ball. Was able to throw accurately with 73 mph arm strength to home plate. Balanced stance with hands held low. Shows quick hands in the zone with some power. Registered an exit velocity of 73 mph and ran a 7.5 60-yard dash.