Nicholas Lloyd: 2B/SS, (2022) Easthampton, MA. 5-foot-9, 168-pound athletic frame. Athletic at the plate, Lloyd had an exit velocity of 84 mph. (63.50 mph bat speed average). (18.84 mph hand speed average). Started in a balanced stance with a controlled load, then used a short stride. Has efficient bat speed, simple swing plane and good extension on his finish. Found some barrels with loud contact. Line drive approach. Capable in the infield, displayed a velocity of 78 mph; has sure hands, athletic feet, and a clean exchange. Fielded the ball out front with athletic movement laterally. Consistent accuracy to the bases, used a loose arm action and a high ¾ slot. During the event, recorded a 60 time of 7.8.  (Max spin ; Avg ). 

Scout Evaluation 

Nicholas Lloyd, Easthampton, 2022, MA

Position: 2B/SS

Body: 5-foot-9, 168-pound athletic frame.

Hit: (RHH) Athletic. Began in a balanced stance with a controlled load, then used a short stride. Efficient bat speed. Good extension on his finish, simple swing. Line drive approach. 

Power: 84 mph exit velocity, average 80.85 mph. 63.50 mph bat speed average. 18.84 mph hand speed average.

Defense:  (IF) Sure hands, athletic footwork, clean exchange. Capable.  Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic. 

Arm: 78 mph infield velocity. Loose arm action, high ¾ slot, consistent accuracy. 

Speed: 7.80 (60-yard).

Nicholas Lloyd: 2B/SS, (2022) out of Easthampton, MA. is a 5-foot-9, 165-pound infield prospect. In the box, Lloyd had an exit velocity of 88 MPH. He sets up in a balanced, athletic stance with the hands set just off the back shoulder. As the swing begins, the bat takes a simple, flat path through the hitting zone.  He finishes balanced and shows the ability to use the whole field. In the infield, Lloyd was 80 MPH on his throws across the infield. As he worked through the ground balls, he shows he has sure hands, a clean exchange, and rhythmic feet. 

5-foot-8, 155-pound right-handed hitting middle infielder. He ran a 7.56 sixty at the event. The approach in the infield is athletic, online and done appropriately. The feet stay active and he shows a clean short arm path. He threw 75 mph across the diamond during the infield workout portion of the event. The bat has an exit velocity of 78 mph. The setup is close with the feet and he strides into the swing. The path is flat and long to contact. He continues to improve each and every time we see him workout. 

Exit Velocity- 78 mph

INF Velocity- 75 mph

Lloyd is a 5-foot-8, 155 pound right-handed hitting middle infield prospect. He hits out of a narrow, slightly open stance. The hands are relaxed just off the back shoulder. The load is short and gets him over the back side. The swing is flat through the hitting zone, with a longer stride. During the batting practice he showed a max exit velocity of 83.2 MPH, and a good finish. He also ran a 7.28 second sixty.

Defensively, Lloyd was 65 MPH across the diamond. The feet and hands work well as he plays through the ground ball. He moves well laterally and showed a short, side arm slot as he transitioned through the play. He finishes through the play well, keeping a good line.

 Llyod is a 5-foot-8, 155 pound prospect. The right-handed hitting infielder had an exit velocity of 84 mph off the tee. He hits out of a narrow, slightly open stance, with the hands in a good position. The weight transfers to the back leg and the hands push back into a good launch position before heading into the hitting zone on a direct path. The bat-head stays on a flat plane to and through contact.

Defensively, he was 74 mph on his throws across the infield during this event. The feet move well to get him into a balanced fielding position. He breaks down behind the ground ball and shows soft hands transitioning to a balanced throwing position. The feet created a direct line with the target and he showed a fluid arm-swing, completing the play.

5-foot-5, 130-pound right-handed hitting middle infielder. Threw 68 mph across the infield.  The feet and hands are good.  He’s able to put himself in a good position to field.  Works nicely through the ball and gets in a good position to throw.  The arm swing is short, clean and stays through in line with the target.At the plate, the tee exit velocity was 72 mph.  The stance begins open, with the weight distributed evenly.  The stride is a glide step and the hands move back quietly into the launch position.  The stroke is flat and extends well through contact.  I like his simple flat stroke.  I like the potential here and I’m looking forward to seeing his development.

Tee Exit Velocity- 72 mph
INF Velocity - 68 mph