Brendan
Hertel

9/30/18
6-foot, 190 pound strong framed prospect has a defined lower half. Behind the plate showed an understanding of the game . Blocking the ball, and threw out a runner on a back pick. At the plate picked up multiple hits, showing the ability to hit to all fields. 

1/27/18
6-foot, 190 pound prospect sets up behind the plate with a narrow squat. Receives the ball with an extended arm moving to his throwing motion down to 2B. At the plate has a wide base keeping his hands waist high. Takes an early stride placing his weight on his front foot and swinging on a level plane. 

Exit velo: 82 mph

Home to 1st: 5.01

C velo: 77 mph
Pop time: 2.07-2.11

3/6/16
Hertel has a 5-foot-11, 185-pound build. He has an open stance while starting with his hands back. He has an aggressive stride with some bat speed. His exit velocity was 71 mph and he ran the 60-yard dash in 8.00. Behind the plate, he uses a low transfer with his hands and he works around the ball with his body. His pop times were 1.96-2.01 and his velocity down to second base was 73 mph. On the mound, he throws from a high-3/4 arm slot with a long, effortless arm action. His fastball sat 73-76 mph with sinking action. His curveball had 11/5 break and it sat 61-63 mph with some depth. His changeup sat 67-70 mph with some late arm side run. He showed the ability to repeat his mechanics.