Fitzgerald is a 5-foot-8, 250 pound two-way prospect. The right-handed hitting corner infielder had an exit velocity of 78 mph off the tee. He hits out of a slightly open stance, with the hands set high above the back shoulder. He uses a short load to transfer the weight to the back leg and the hands drop into a good launch position. The bat-head takes a direct, flat path to and through the hitting zone.
Defensively, he was 68 mph on his throws across the diamond. He uses deliberate actions as he works into the fielding position. He breaks down behind the ball, with the glove out in front. He transitions through the ground ball well and the feet create a good line with the target. He finishes through the play, showing a clean arm-swing.
On the mound, Fitzgerald uses a simple delivery. The movements are controlled, balanced and allow him to be direct to home plate. The arm is quick and works out of a higher slot, creating run on a fastball that ranges 72-75 mph. The breaking ball is a harder, tighter pitch that sits 67-70 mph. He also featured a change-up that sits 65-68 mph.
Tee Exit Velocity- 78 mph
INF Velocity- 68 mph
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Fitzgerald is a 5-foot-8, 250 pound two-way prospect. The right-handed hitting corner infielder had an exit velocity of 78 mph off the tee. He hits out of a slightly open stance, with the hands set high above the back shoulder. He uses a short load to transfer the weight to the back leg and the hands drop into a good launch position. The bat-head takes a direct, flat path to and through the hitting zone.
Defensively, he was 68 mph on his throws across the diamond. He uses deliberate actions as he works into the fielding position. He breaks down behind the ball, with the glove out in front. He transitions through the ground ball well and the feet create a good line with the target. He finishes through the play, showing a clean arm-swing.
On the mound, Fitzgerald uses a simple delivery. The movements are controlled, balanced and allow him to be direct to home plate. The arm is quick and works out of a higher slot, creating run on a fastball that ranges 72-75 mph. The breaking ball is a harder, tighter pitch that sits 67-70 mph. He also featured a change-up that sits 65-68 mph.
Tee Exit Velocity- 78 mph
INF Velocity- 68 mph