Danny Powers

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Danny Powers: OF/RHP, (2023) Xavarian, MA. 6-foot, 185-pound. At the plate, the right-handed hitter recorded an exit velocity of 90 mph. (72.0 mph bat speed average). (20.1 mph hand speed average). Begins in a balanced athletic stance with a controlled load, then uses a short stride. Bat speed is quick, displays a simple uphill swing plane and good extension on his finish. Found multiple barrels with a lot of loud contacts. Gap to gap approach. Athletic from the outfield, he made throws to the infield at velocities up to 85 mph; has soft hands, athletic fluid feet, and a clean exchange. Had a high ¾ slot and a loose arm action. Recorded a 60 time of 71.5 at the event. Athletic on the mound, had  long arm action and an over-the-top arm angle. Uses easy effort in his delivery. In line shoulders with a consistent balance point. Lands square with an athletic finish. Sat with his fastball at 81-82 mph. Showed sinking action. (Max spin 2081; Avg 2022). He has a tight 12/6 curveball (70-71). (Max spin 2239; Avg 2145). His changeup (71-73) shows late fading action. 

Danny Powers: OF/RHP, (2023) Xaverian, MA. 5-foot-11, 165-pound athletic frame. Solid in the box, Powers recorded an exit velocity of 83 mph. Starts in a balanced athletic stance with a controlled load, then uses a short stride. Has an uphill swing plane, quick bat speed and good extension on his finish. He barreled up multiple balls with some loud contact. Pull side approach. Showed his best position velocity in the outfield was registered at 81 mph; had a natural exchange, smooth rhythmic footwork, and sure hands. Glove work is shown to the side Used a long arm action with a ¾ slot while showing consistent accuracy to the base. Solid on the mound, showed some arm speed, he had an over-the-top arm angle with a long arm action. Slow-tempo type pitcher and shows some effort. Showed consistent balance point with on line shoulders. Lands square with a clean finish. Sat with his fastball at 75-77 mph; showed consistent command and tilt. He shows tight action and command low in the zone on his 12/6 curveball (64-65). 

Scout Evaluation 

Danny Powers, Xaverian, 2023, MA

Position: OF/RHP

Body: 5-foot-11, 165-pound athletic frame.

Hit: (RHH) Starts in a balanced athletic stance with a controlled load, then uses a short stride. Quick bat speed. Good extension on his finish, uphill swing. Pull side approach. 

Power: 83 mph exit velocity, average 76.80 mph. 62.43 mph bat speed average. 22.06 mph hand speed average.

Defense:  (OF) Sure hands, smooth rhythmic footwork, natural exchange. Solid. Uses his glove to the side. 

Arm: 81 mph outfield velocity. Long arm action, ¾ slot, consistent accuracy. 

Pitching: Solid. Slow-tempo delivery, some effort. Over-the-top arm angle, some arm speed, long arm action. Consistent balance point, in line shoulders, lands square, a clean finish.

FB: T77. 75-77 mph. (Max spin 2080;  Avg 1985). Consistent accuracy, tilt. 

CB: 64-65 mph. Low in the zone command, tight action, 12/6 shape. 

5-foot-11, 165-pound right-handed hitting outfielder and right-handed pitcher. The approach in the outfield is athletic and online, as he threw 75 mph from right field to home plate during the defensive session of the workout. The bat has an exit velocity of 85 mph. The setup is even in base and the front foot steps into the swing. The bat path is slightly uphill through contact with the baseball. The hands work freely with the bat. The frame is thin railed as he needs the addition of physical strength to aid the development of his game. On the mound, the fastball sat 70-71 mph. The spin pitch was 57-59 mph and big in shape. The changeup is a developing pitch for him. The delivery is online with the feet and high 3/4 in slot. The lift is repeated, glove pull as he spins off to the first base side prior to foot strike. The arm works clean. 

Exit Velocity- 85 mph

OF Velocity 75 mph