8/9/15 - Westphal is a 6-foot-3 198-pound right-handed hitting catcher and right-handed pitcher in the 2016 class. Westphal runs a 7.52 60 and has a 75 exit velo. At the plate, physical hitter, simple load, minimal stride, aggressive hands, quick bat speed, level to extension, consistent solid contact using both gaps during batting practice. During defensive evaluations, 80 mph positional velo, quick footwork, clean exchange, over-the-top release, accurate throws. Behind the plate, pop times in the 2.06 to 2.28 range, one of the top pop times for the event, 74 mph positional velo, short, high three quarters release, quick transfer, fluid footwork, somewhat accurate throws. On the mound, Westphal is controlled in delivery to balance, accelerates down the mound, short over the top release, athetlic finish. Fastball at 76-79 mph, works both sides of plate, throws for a strike. 12-to-6 breaking ball, 59-63 mph, change-up at 62 mph.
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