Joseph Miller: OF/2B, (2023) Paw Paw, MI. 5-foot-9, 160-pound. At the plate, the right-handed hitter's best exit velocity was 87 mph. (67.3 mph bat speed average). (23.5 mph hand speed average). Starts in a crouched open stance with a controlled load, then uses a short stride. Short simple swing plane. Line drive approach. In the outfield, he showed the ability to make throws to the bases at 80 mph; shows choppy footwork, and a lengthy exchange. Fields the ball one hand to the side, movements laterally were athletic. Displayed speed and athleticism at the event, recording a 60 time of 6.6.  (Max spin ; Avg ). 

Player Spotlight 

Joseph Miller: OF/2B, (2023) Paw Paw, MI. 5-foot-8, 155-pound. Confident smooth during batting practice, the right-handed hitter had an exit velocity of 88 mph. (65.5 mph bat speed average). (23.6 mph hand speed average). Began in an athletic quiet stance with a controlled tight load, then used a toe tap stride. Bat speed is explosive and has a level swing plane. Found some barrels during his rounds. Line drive approach. Solid in the outfield, he showed the ability to make throws to the bases at 78 mph; shows consistent feet, a clean exchange, and firm hands. Fields the ball out front one hand, movements laterally were athletic. Performed well in the 60-yard dash, clocking a speedy time of 6.69.  (Max spin ; Avg ). 

Scout Evaluation 

Joseph Miller, Paw Paw, 2023, MI

Position: OF/2B

Body: 5-foot-8, 155-pound.

Hit: (RHH) Confident smooth. Started in an athletic quiet stance with a controlled tight load, then used a toe tap stride. Explosive bat speed. Level swing. Line drive approach. 

Power: 88 mph exit velocity, average 75.7 mph. 65.5 mph bat speed average. 23.6 mph hand speed average.

Defense:  (OF) Firm hands, consistent footwork, clean exchange. Solid.  Fields the ball out front one hand, movements laterally were athletic. 

Arm: 78 mph outfield velocity. 

Speed: 6.69 (60-yard).