9.11.16: Umphries is 5-9 and has an athletic frame, he ran a 4.58 home to first time. He hits from the right side from an athletic stance. He has a leg kick stride and a short load back. Decent lower half and above average balance throughout his swing. Longer level swing path with a pull approach, exit velocity was 75. On the infield, decent footwork and soft hands, clean exchange working through the ball. Short arm action from a three-quarters arm slot, position velocity of 74. On the mound, drop and drive delivery with a long arm action from a three-quarters arm slot. Shoulders are uphill as he strides on line to an open landing with an athletic finish. Fastball sat 74-75 touching 77 with some late run. Curveball has 11/5 action with good armspeed, running 60-62. Changeup had decent armspeed and sinking action, running 66-68.
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