Westyn Bryant

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Westyn Bryant: C/RHP, (2024) Clare, MI. 5-foot-11, 165-pound. Capable athletic during batting practice, the right-handed hitter recorded an exit velocity of 86 mph. (61.1 mph bat speed average). (19.5 mph hand speed average). Begins in a balanced stance with a slow smooth load, then uses a short stride. Bat speed is average, shows a level swing plane and balanced finish. Through his round he found some barrels with some loud contact. Gap to gap approach. While catching, he made throws to second at velocities up to 65 mph. Behind the plate, he recorded a position velocity of 65 mph during throw downs; he had a pop time of 2.03-2.22. In the 60-yard dash, recorded a time of 7.63. On the mound, had good arm speed with a quick arm action. Used easy effort in his delivery. Athletic balance point. Lands soft with an athletic finish. Curveball (65-66 mph), changeup (64-68 mph). Sat with his fastball at 70-73 mph and topped out at 76 mph; has a tight fastball that shows command around the zone and running action. (Max spin 2051; Avg 1918). 

7/2/19

Hitting: At the plate has an open stance with lower hands, turns inwards swinging to make hard contact. Works the pull side at the plate. During game play smoked an inside the park homerun to CF. Kept his hands inside and drove the ball. 

Pitching: on the mound repeats his motion getting to a waist high balance point throwing from a high 3/4 arm angle. Throws over the top with strikes. Ball was easy out his hand sitting 67-70 mph . Curve has an 11/5 shape on the 57-58 mph that he kept hitters off balance with. Was not afraid to throw the pitch in all counts. 

3/3/19
Hitting: Sets up with balanced feet and his upper body leaned back and swings with an easy cut. Makes contact out front.

Mechanics: Clean mechanics, young pitcher that repeats his motion. Throws with an easy arm action.

Fastball: Ball comes easy out the arm sitting 66-70 mph with good late tail.

Change up: Slows arm slightly on the change up with a late drop 52-55 mph.