John
Deems

2.21.16 - Athletic and projectable frame at 6-foot-2, 175-pounds. Ran a 7.70 60-yard dash. Hits from a solid base athletic set up. Deeper load with stride to hitting position. Short swing that slightly gets up hill with quick bat speed. Gets a bit stacked on backside through swing and gets nice lower half involvement with some extension. Gets off balance occasionally, but shows nice balance throughout swing. Pull side power potential. Exit velocity of 78 mph. Sticks ball receiving. Higher base in throwing stance. Quick feet and sound footwork and feet get ahead of him at times. Quick exchange to medium arm action behind the dish. Catcher velocity of 65 mph. Pop time at 2.37. Interesting skill set and one to keep an eye on as he develops...Projectable frame at 6-foot-2, 175-pounds. Slower tempo in delivery to lift. Sound arm action with average arm speed. Gets good lower half usage in delivery. Glove side slightly pulls finish to first base side. Could get weight back more when pitching from the stretch while coming set. Fastball has slight run to the pitch at 75 mph. Breaking ball has 11/5 action with gradual break and potential at 66 mph. change up shows fade to the pitch with near fastball arm speed at 69 mph.