6-foot-2, 235-pound left-handed pitcher and first baseman. Ran a 4.9 on the to first base, as he is a hitter first and foremost. The bat has a tee exit velocity of 98 mph. The ball sounds differently when it comes off his bat. Sets up with his feet even, and use a small pick up and put down of the front foot as the ball approaches. The hands are simple and fast, he is direct to the ball. Showed power to all fields. The bat is special in my opinion. The glove is above average at first, looked like a 10-year veteran of pro ball as a defender. Threw 80 mph across the diamond. On the mound, the fastball sat 85-87 mph, sink and life to the pitch. The spin pitch is slurvy, could be shortened to be a true slider, sat at 75 mph. The changeup has a chance to be a legit, next-level, pitch, Fade and sink to the pitch, sitting at 80 mph. The delivery is online with his feet and the slot is above ¾. The arm swing is long on the backside, quick out front. The glove side is posted and soft. The tracking is done well and he stays with his arm. Big time 2-way prospect.
Tee Exit Velocity- 99 mph
INF Velocity- 80 mph
10/15/2016 Big and durable left-handed hitting first baseman that pitches as well. Showed extremely well across the board at the event. On the mound, the fastball sits 80-82 with good left-handed action to it. The control of the fastball needs to improve as he matures. The spin pitch is big in shape, needs more fastball hand speed to it, sat at 66 mph. The changeup is a work in progress. The delivery is methodical and the ball comes out nicely. The tracking of the front shoulder needs to improve, but the arm works freely and the velocity should jump in the coming years. Positionally, showed very well at first base, the glove is solid and the footwork is appropriate. Threw 78 mph across the diamond. The foot speed needs to improve as he ran a 9.0 60 at the event. The bat showed well in the game, as he hammered the ball all over the yard. Tee exit velocity of 85 mph. Sets up with even feet and stays under control throughout, letting the barrel do the work. Showed the ability to spread the field during the game and during batting practice. Interesting prospect with the bat and on the mound.
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6-foot-2, 235-pound left-handed pitcher and first baseman. Ran a 4.9 on the to first base, as he is a hitter first and foremost. The bat has a tee exit velocity of 98 mph. The ball sounds differently when it comes off his bat. Sets up with his feet even, and use a small pick up and put down of the front foot as the ball approaches. The hands are simple and fast, he is direct to the ball. Showed power to all fields. The bat is special in my opinion. The glove is above average at first, looked like a 10-year veteran of pro ball as a defender. Threw 80 mph across the diamond. On the mound, the fastball sat 85-87 mph, sink and life to the pitch. The spin pitch is slurvy, could be shortened to be a true slider, sat at 75 mph. The changeup has a chance to be a legit, next-level, pitch, Fade and sink to the pitch, sitting at 80 mph. The delivery is online with his feet and the slot is above ¾. The arm swing is long on the backside, quick out front. The glove side is posted and soft. The tracking is done well and he stays with his arm. Big time 2-way prospect.
Tee Exit Velocity- 99 mph
Big and durable left-handed hitting first baseman that pitches as well. Showed extremely well across the board at the event. On the mound, the fastball sits 80-82 with good left-handed action to it. The control of the fastball needs to improve as he matures. The spin pitch is big in shape, needs more fastball hand speed to it, sat at 66 mph. The changeup is a work in progress. The delivery is methodical and the ball comes out nicely. The tracking of the front shoulder needs to improve, but the arm works freely and the velocity should jump in the coming years. Positionally, showed very well at first base, the glove is solid and the footwork is appropriate. Threw 78 mph across the diamond. The foot speed needs to improve as he ran a 9.0 60 at the event. The bat showed well in the game, as he hammered the ball all over the yard. Tee exit velocity of 85 mph. Sets up with even feet and stays under control throughout, letting the barrel do the work. Showed the ability to spread the field during the game and during batting practice. Interesting prospect with the bat and on the mound.