Aaron
Smith

Positional Profile: LHP/1B Strong follow on mound in 2022 class.
Body: 5-11, 178-pounds.
Delivery: Easy, repeatable delivery. Rocker step delivery.
Arm Action: LH. Long, loose 3/4 arm action.
FB: T84, 82-83 mph. Jumps out of hand. Slight arm-side run.
CB: 69-71 mph. Sharp 1/7 break. Tight spin and above avg depth.
CH: 76-78 mph. Avg. fade w/ solid sink action.

5-foot-11, 178-pound left-handed hitting 2-way player.  Ranked #195 overall in the 2022 PBR Rankings.  7.22 runner.  Upright and open stance with high handset.  Strides to square with small hand load.  Flashes bat speed.  Mid/pull approach with fly ball contact.  Average barrel and flashes pull pop.  79 mph exit velocity.  IF- Moves well to field.  Good glove and fields ball clean.  79 mph arm strength with good carry and accuracy.  On mound- Rocker step into balance point.  Easy delivery with good tempo.  Throws from a ¾ arm slot with easy effort.  Fastball jumps out of hand with run action at 81-84 mph.  Curveball has 1/7 sharp break with solid depth thrown at 63-66 mph.  Strong follow on mound in 2022 class.

5-foot-11, 178-pound left-handed hitting 2-way player. Strong follow on the mound in the 2022 class in Minnesota and nationally. On mound; short rocker step, controlled swing into medium balance point, easy effort on fastball, comes out clean and jumps on hitter. Fastball was 83-84 mph, good command of zone, with late arm-side run and sink. Varying release point creates some inconsistencies with breaking ball. Changeup is thrown with fastball arm speed; has above avg. run, fade and sink for strikes. 7.37 runner. Tall stance, slight load, solid hand eye coordination, pull approach, flashes hard line drive contact to pull side of field, 85 mph exit velocity. Easier movements, fields under control, confident glove, solid actions and shows ability to receive around bag, 76 mph arm across infield.

10/21/18- 5-foot-10, 160-pound left handed pitcher.  Projectable arm and young frame with chance to grow physically.  Balanced and repeatable side wind delivery. Lands and throws slightly across body.  Good arm action from a low ¾ arm slot. Good extension on release. Fastball has life with times of heavy run thrown at 81-83 mph.  Curveball has tight 1/7 break with good shape and spin for strikes at 69-71 mph. Change-up is firm and can lack control with average feel and cut action thrown at 77-78 mph.  Follow in 2022 class.