Danny
Deis

6/20/16- 5-foot-10, 170-pound right-handed hitting outfielder. 7.01 runner. Controlled inverted C load, consistent solid contact, gap to gap approach, from line drive swing plane, 78 mph exit velocity. Appropriate footwork and actions in outfield with quick release. Short arm action producing 85 mph throws with accuracy to target.

3/20/16- 5-foot-10, 165-pound right-handed hitting 2-way player. 6.99 runner. Early stride, inverted C load, line drive swing plane, avg. pop in bat, mid/pull approach, 81 mph exit velocity. Works from ground up, fields out front, soft hands, good tempo, quick release, good carry with solid accuracy to bag, 82 mph arm strength across infield. Follow in 2017 class. Simple delivery to plate with short arm action and direction to plate. Fastball was 78-80 mph with varying cut and sink for strikes. Lands breaking ball for strikes with 11/5 shape. Flat action on changeup for strikes. Ability to play catch and throw 3 pitches for strikes.

MN UNDERCLASS PROSPECT GAMES: 7/1/15
5-foot-10, 160-pound right-handed hitting 2-way player. Inverted C load. Solid bat path back to contact. Average bat speed. Gap to gap approach. 75 mph exit velocity off tee. Short clean arm action in OF with average carry and solid accuracy. Throws are online at 81 mph. Solid actions and arm strength in middle infield. Ability to make plays. Throws are accurate to bag with 81 mph arm strength. Short arm action on mound. Strikes with 3 pitches. Position player with ability to repeat mechanics on mound and play catch with glove. Fastball was 74-77 mph. 12/6 breaking ball at 63-66 mph. Changeup had solid fade with late sink in bottom of zone at 65-66 mph.

5-foot-9, 155-pound 2-way player. Live body with energy. Ran a 7.4 60. Simple load and stride approach. Would benefit by creating some rhythm and looseness to swing. Inverted C load; slight uphill swing. 70 mph exit velocity off tee. Moves well in outfield. Arm is true and accurate. Has carry. 78 mph. Shows good energy and ok actions at shortstop. Explodes through ball and works towards target. Glove can be stiff at times but shows ingredients to be above average defender in future. Travels across rubber in delivery. Separates early from glove. Short arm action with some hand speed out front. Some effort in delivery. Fastball is straight at 74-76 mph. Curveball is sharp at times with 12/6 break. Changeup is usable at 66-69 mph. Good feel in zone with three pitches- typical of athletic position player who can get on mound and be able to play catch with target.