Austin Pokley: C/2B, (2023) Troy Athens, MI. 5-foot-10, 170-pound. During batting practice, the right-handed hitter had an exit velocity of 91 mph. Started in a crouched open stance with a controlled high load, then used a long leg kick. Long level swing plane. Line drive up the middle approach. While catching, his strong arm produced efficient throws to second at velocities up to 79 mph; had consistent footwork, a quick natural transfer, and sure hands. displayed next-level catching ability by boasting a 1.94-1.97 pop time. Staggered setup. Clocked a time of 7.29 in the 60-yard dash. 

Austin Pokley

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Austin Pokley: C/2B, (2023) Troy Athens, MI. 5-foot-10, 160-pound. Athletic at the plate, the right-handed hitter had a max exit velocity of 90 mph. (63.2 mph bat speed average). (19.0 mph hand speed average). Started in an athletic stance with a controlled smooth load, then used a controlled stride. Bat speed was average, used a level swing plane and level finish. Barreled up multiple balls with some loud contact. Up the middle line drive approach. Behind the plate, his best recorded throw to second was clocked at 78 mph; shows athletic feet, a lengthy transfer, and sure hands. showed his ability to throw runners out with an efficient pop time of 1.96-2.01. Athletic setup with some flexibility. Consistent accuracy to the bases, used an-over-the-top slot and a short arm action.  (Max spin ; Avg ).

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Austin Pokley: C/2B, (2023) Troy Athens, MI. 5-foot-9, 155-pound. Athletic in the box, the right-handed hitter had a max exit velocity of 86 mph. Started in an athletic stance with a tight compact load, then used a small leg kick. Bat speed is quick, uses an upward swing plane and high finish. Found multiple barrels with a lot of loud contact. Gap to gap approach. While in the infield, made throws up to 83 mph. While catching, his best position velocity throwing to second was registered at 76 mph. Behind the plate, his best recorded velocity during throw downs was clocked at 76 mph; Recorded pop times of 2.00-2.02. During the event, recorded a 60 time of 7.29. 

Scout Evaluation 

Austin Pokley, Troy Athens, 2023, MI

Position: C/2B

Body: 5-foot-9, 155-pound .

Hit: (RHH) Begins in an athletic stance with a tight compact load, then uses a small leg kick. Quick bat speed. High finish, upward swing. Gap to gap approach. 

Power: 86 mph exit velocity, average 82.37 mph. 61.42 mph bat speed average. 17.61 mph hand speed average.

Arm: 83 mph infield velocity. 76 mph catcher velocity. 

Speed: 7.29 (60-yard).