Hunter
Tipton

MD Future Games Trials 6.27.18

Solid, strong body type and 6-foot-1, 210 pound frame. Starts square to the pitcher with weight shifted to back side. Small toe-tap used for rhythm and timing. Showed some lower half involvement and bat speed. Short, level swing path and a 81 mph exit velo. Line drive type hitter with occasional pop. Plays through the ball at third base with soft hands and showed a quick, clean exchange. Short arm action throwing from a low three-quarter slot at 76 mph. Ran a 5.46 home-to-first time. Side-step wind-up into a tall balance point. Down to out lower half drive with slight pause. Throws downhill with quick arm speed from a high three-quarter slot with regular effort. Lands a little stiff on front side in-line with home plate. Long, whippy arm action. Fastball touched 82 mph and sat 79-81 mph with some arm side run and slight sink. Breaking ball was 68-71 mph with sharp 11/5 shape. Change-up showed some fade at 72-75 mph.