CLASS OF 2015
1B
RHP
Austin
Palo
Northwood University
Howell (HS) • MI
5' 11" • 185LBS
R/R • 27yr 5mo
Howell (HS) • MI
5' 11" • 185LBS
R/R • 27yr 5mo
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2015 National
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2015 State
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- The Michigan Recruiting Trail - Feb 24, 2017
- Flashback - History of the Preseason All-State Showcase - Jan 23, 2015
- Michigan Insider: A Look At The Recruiting Class For Division II Programs In The State - Nov 25, 2014
- Inside the Recruitment: '15 1B Austin Palo commits to Northwood - Nov 5, 2014
- The Buzz: Erik Miller (MO) Commits To Stanford - Oct 31, 2014
- The Michigan Big Board: Top Uncommitted Class of 2015 Corner Infielders - Oct 15, 2014
- Howell Wins 49th Annual Shelander Classic - May 6, 2013
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5-foot-10, 180 pound prospect. ¾ arm slot with clean mechanics and downhill action on pitches. Fastball has arm side run at 80-82 mph, 12/6 curveball with good depth at 63-64 mph, and change-up with plus sink at 67-69 mph. Good action with footwork and glove at first base, short arm action throwing 85 mph across the infield. Ran a 4.62 home to first. Short compact swing with plus bat speed creating power to the pull side. Bat speed registered at 87 mph.
6/24/2014
2/22/14
5-foot-11, 185 pound two way prospect. At first base, he displays some softness in hands, and some fluidity in footwork. Throws through a 3/4 slot with short arm action. Topped out at 70 mph (did sit 78-81 mph on the mound). At the plate, the right handed hitter displays a compact right handed swing with definite linedrive ability. Starts with a balanced stance and uses a short stride. Back foot gains ground through fluid stroke. Also displayed some fast bat speed, and reached a top exit velocity of 85 mph off the tee. Ran a 7.38 60 yard dash time. On the mound he throws through an over the top slot. Tends to land open. Features a 78-81 mph fastball that shows slight arm-side run. His 61-65 mph curve ball displays gradual 12/6 tilt. Also mixed in a 66-71 mph changeup; tend to slow arm speed.
2/9/13
The bigger bodied Palo profiles best as a corner infielder. He showed solid range from side to side and softer hands. At the plate is where he is most comfortable. He was balanced and had a smooth coupled with a short stride. He has a bit of swagger at the plate and seems to go gap to gap.