Joe Najduk: OF/RHP, (2023) Canton, MI. 5-foot-10, 172-pound. Confident during batting practice, Najduk's best exit velocity was 90 mph. Begins in an open balanced stance with a controlled load, then uses a small stride. Bat speed is quick, displays a simple swing plane and level finish. Through his round he found lots of barrels. Line drive approach. Athletic in the outfield, he showed the ability to make throws to the bases at 84 mph; had firm hands, a lengthy clean exchange, and aggressive choppy footwork. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were average. From a high ¾ slot, showed consistent accuracy to the bag with a short stiff arm action. Capable on the mound, used a high ¾ arm angle and a moderate quick arm action while showing good quick arm speed. Slow-tempo type pitcher and uses high effort. He has even shoulders and a tall balance point. Shows balanced upright finish. Sat with his fastball at 82-83 mph; has sinking action and control down in the zone with tight movement. (Max spin 2241; Avg 2179). Throws his flat curveball (74-75) with sweeping action and glove side command. Throws his flat curveball (74-75) with glove side command and sweeping action. (Max spin 2332; Avg 2285). Has down in the zone command and fading action on his tight changeup (73-76).
Scout Evaluation
Joe Najduk, Canton, 2023, MI
Position: OF/RHP
Body: 5-foot-10, 172-pound.
Hit: (RHH) Confident. Began in an open balanced stance with a controlled load, then used a small stride. Quick bat speed. Level finish, simple swing. Line drive approach.
Power: 90 mph exit velocity, average 77.6 mph.
Defense: (OF) Firm hands, aggressive choppy footwork, lengthy clean exchange. Athletic. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were average.
Arm: 84 mph outfield velocity. Short stiff arm action, high ¾ slot, consistent accuracy.
Pitching: Capable. Slow-tempo delivery, high effort. High ¾ arm angle, good quick arm speed, moderate quick arm action. Tall balance point, even shoulders, balanced upright finish.
FB: T83. 82-83 mph. (Max spin 2241; Avg 2179). Down in the zone accuracy, sinking action, tight movement.
Player Spotlight
Joe Najduk: OF/RHP, (2023) Canton, MI. 5-foot-10, 172-pound. Confident during batting practice, Najduk's best exit velocity was 90 mph. Begins in an open balanced stance with a controlled load, then uses a small stride. Bat speed is quick, displays a simple swing plane and level finish. Through his round he found lots of barrels. Line drive approach. Athletic in the outfield, he showed the ability to make throws to the bases at 84 mph; had firm hands, a lengthy clean exchange, and aggressive choppy footwork. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were average. From a high ¾ slot, showed consistent accuracy to the bag with a short stiff arm action. Capable on the mound, used a high ¾ arm angle and a moderate quick arm action while showing good quick arm speed. Slow-tempo type pitcher and uses high effort. He has even shoulders and a tall balance point. Shows balanced upright finish. Sat with his fastball at 82-83 mph; has sinking action and control down in the zone with tight movement. (Max spin 2241; Avg 2179). Throws his flat curveball (74-75) with sweeping action and glove side command. Throws his flat curveball (74-75) with glove side command and sweeping action. (Max spin 2332; Avg 2285). Has down in the zone command and fading action on his tight changeup (73-76).
Scout Evaluation
Joe Najduk, Canton, 2023, MI
Position: OF/RHP
Body: 5-foot-10, 172-pound.
Hit: (RHH) Confident. Began in an open balanced stance with a controlled load, then used a small stride. Quick bat speed. Level finish, simple swing. Line drive approach.
Power: 90 mph exit velocity, average 77.6 mph.
Defense: (OF) Firm hands, aggressive choppy footwork, lengthy clean exchange. Athletic. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were average.
Arm: 84 mph outfield velocity. Short stiff arm action, high ¾ slot, consistent accuracy.
Pitching: Capable. Slow-tempo delivery, high effort. High ¾ arm angle, good quick arm speed, moderate quick arm action. Tall balance point, even shoulders, balanced upright finish.
FB: T83. 82-83 mph. (Max spin 2241; Avg 2179). Down in the zone accuracy, sinking action, tight movement.
CB: 74-75 mph. Glove side control, sweeping action, flat movement. (Max spin 2332; Avg 2285).
CH: 73-76 mph. Down in the zone control, fading action, tight movement.