Ohm
Patel

Ohm Patel: RHP/3B, (2022) out of Williston, MA. is a 5-foot-9, 165-pound two-way prospect. During batting practice, the right-handed hitter had an exit velocity of 86 MPH. Patel hits out of a tall, balanced stance with the hands set just off the back shoulder. The swing begins with a controlled stride and takes a direct, flat path through the hitting zone. During his round, the bat speed was evident and showed he can hit to all fields.In the infield, Patel was 74 MPH on his throws across the diamond. As he worked through the ground balls, he showed he has a clean exchange, sure hands, and rhythmic feet. On the mound, Patel uses a simple, clean delivery. He gets balanced at the top and creates good direction toward home plate. The arm works out of an over-the-top arm slot that produces a fastball that sits 77-78 MPH with arm-side run. He also showed a 12/6 curveball (64-65 MPH) and a changeup (70-71 MPH) with sinking action. 

5-foot-9, 165-pound right-handed pitcher and right-handed hitting corner infielder. He ran a 8.15 sixty at the event. The approach in the infield is appropriate as he moves his feet through the fielding of the baseball and the hands are soft. He throws well, throwing 78 mph across the diamond at the workout. The bat has an exit velocity of 90 mph. The setup is even in base and the front foot is open to start. He uses a big pick up and put down of the front foot as the swing is initiated. The path is long and flat to contact, and he uses a 1-handed finish. On the mound, the fastball sat 79-80 mph with arm side run to it. The spin pitch is big in shape, sitting 62-64 mph. The changeup is 72-73 mph with action to it. The delivery is online with the feet and slot is above 3/4 in height. The lift is repeated and the tempo is solid throughout. The tracking of the top half can improve by minimizing the pull of the glove. 

Exit Velocity- 90 mph

INF Velocity- 78 mph

Patel is a 5-foot-9, 160 pound prospect. The right-handed hitting middle infielder had an exit velocity of 80 mph off the tee. He hits out of a wide, slightly open stance, with the hands set just off the back shoulder. He transitions the weight to the back leg by using a knee slide. The hands push back into a good launch position before heading into the hitting zone. The swing itself is fluid. The bat-head takes a quick, flat path to and through the hitting zone. 

Defensively, Patel shows some athleticism in the middle of the diamond. The feet are light and get him into a balanced fielding position. He breaks down behind the ball and the hands are soft as he transitions through the ground ball. The feet create a direct line with the target. The hips and shoulders follow and allow the arm to be fluid. At this event he showed a quick arm and a velocity of 79 mph on his throws across the diamond. He finishes through the play in line with the target.

On the mound, Patel uses simple mechanics to be direct and balanced with home plate. The arm is quick and works out of a short ¾ slot, creating late run on a fastball that sits 77-79 mph. The breaking ball showed good, tight side-to-side spin at 60-62 mph. He also worked in a good looking change-up at 69-70 mph.

Threw 68 mph across the infield.  The feet and glove get into a good fielding position.  He works well through the ball and the arm is in a short ¾ arm slot.  Extends through his throw and stays in line with the target.At the plate, the tee exit velocity was 75 mph.  The stance begins narrow, tall and open.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.On the mound, the set up begins in a modified stretch position.There’s a controlled step infront to the balance position.  The shoulders and hips get turned and in line with the target before heading down the mound.  The arm works out of a short ¾ slot and extends toward the target.  There is some quickness to the arm.  The fastball came in at 75 mph with some tilt.  The breaking pitch was 57 mph and showed the ability to have the correct spin.There’s some potential on the bump.  There is definite arm speed and showed the ability to create movement.

Tee Exit Velocity- 75 mph
INF Velocity- 68 mph