Riley
Machado

5-foot-6, 160-pound, average athletic frame, the hands and wrists have strength to them, physically already filling out.  A right-handed hitting catcher and worked out at third base as well. At the plate, feet are even, slightly wider than shoulder width, hands are held above the back shoulder with bat starting in more of a flat position. The swing is down to level, finishes above the shoulders with two hands. The approach is more middle, spraying line drives, had a tee exit velocity of 68 mph. The lower half could be engaged more, should help with bat velocity add more juice to the swing. Defensively, had pop time of 2.53-2.63, arm was clocked at 65 mph.  The hands look to be strong when receiving pitches, works low to the ground in a balanced set up. The glove to hand transfer is quick, needs to stay back with upper half leaks forward, with a weaker front arm needs to stay on target longer. The arm action is short, throws right from his ear. At third base, prep steps were accurate, hands are soft, with good flow into the baseball. The arm action is short, throws from a high ¾ slot, clocked at 65 mph. The glove arm needs to be locked down. Continued refining of mechanics will aid in his development.