Sophomore Derrick Smith has turned himself into a legitimate 2025 draft prospect. The 6-foot-2, 220-pound righthander showed a loose, quick arm from a high three-quarter slot with a lively fastball sitting in the 92-94 mph range while touching 95. His slider was even more nasty at 81-83 with very good deception and repeated swing/miss. It spun super tight in the 2800-3000 rpm range. He has struck out 25 in 17.1 innings so far this season.
6/14/20
Positional Profile: SS/RHP High follow in 2022 class. Body: 6-2, 185-pounds. Solid, athletic frame. Hit: RHH. Tall, athletic stance. Small stride. Rhythm in bat. Mid/pull approach. Hard line-drive contact w/ flashes of pop to pull side. Feel for barrel. Power: 90 mph exit velocity from the tee. Strength in barrel. Arm: RH. INF - 85 mph. Long to short arm action w/ plus carry and accuracy. Defense: Solid athlete in INF. Hands work well w/ active feet. Run: 6.85 runner in the 60. Delivery: Controlled, fluid delivery. Solid body control. Works well down mound. Arm Action: RH. Clean arm from high 3/4 slot. FB: T90, 87-90 mph. Jumps out of hand. Heavy w/ life. SL: 75-77 mph. Tight 10/4 w/ late break. Above avg spin and depth. CH: 80-81 mph. Firm w/ solid fade action.
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Positional Profile: SS/RHP High follow in 2022 class.
Body: 6-2, 185-pounds. Solid, athletic frame.
Hit: RHH. Tall, athletic stance. Small stride. Rhythm in bat. Mid/pull approach. Hard line-drive contact w/ flashes of pop to pull side. Feel for barrel.
Power: 90 mph exit velocity from the tee. Strength in barrel.
Arm: RH. INF - 85 mph. Long to short arm action w/ plus carry and accuracy.
Defense: Solid athlete in INF. Hands work well w/ active feet.
Run: 6.85 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Controlled, fluid delivery. Solid body control. Works well down mound.
Arm Action: RH. Clean arm from high 3/4 slot.
FB: T90, 87-90 mph. Jumps out of hand. Heavy w/ life.
SL: 75-77 mph. Tight 10/4 w/ late break. Above avg spin and depth.
CH: 80-81 mph. Firm w/ solid fade action.