Eric
Newsom

11/18/18 Projectable, lean-muscular frame at 6-foot-3, 180-pounds. The right-handed hitter works with a rotational path through the zone generating significant bat speed and natural lift through contacting, posting an exit velocity 96 mph off the tee. In the outfield, he plays through the ball with athletic footwork and quick exchange. Accurate arm to the dish with carry and a top velocity of 92 mph. Right-handed hitter with short arm action into high-3/4 release with quick arm speed, solid balance, and regular effort. Athletic delivery working with in-line direction finishing off to the first base side. . Fastball sat 86-87 mph, touching 88 mph with heaviness and sink. Breaking ball showed near 12/6 shape and good spin at 71-73 mph. Also showed a changeup with near fastball arm speed and sinking action at 78-80 mph.

Mississippi State recruit. Lean 6-foot-4, 210 pounds, athletic build. Advanced left-handed hitting outfielder, mechanically quiet, with small leg lift landing balanced, with subtle hand load, consistent pre-swing rhythm, quality bat speed, aggressive lower half, maintains balance throughout swing, Loose, athletic hands with gap-to-gap ability.