Chris
Shepherd

07.25.17
Physical presence at 5-foot-11, 200 pounds.  Strength is evident in the build and in the box.  Right handed hitter works from an athletic and balanced position.  Bat waggle through the setup and short stride to a vertical launch position.  Uphill leverage with advanced bat speed, staying in the middle of the field.  Good rhythm.  Swing transferred to the game where there is some swing and miss but damage is done when on the barrel.  Defensively, works with quick, athleticism.  Feet are active and work to the line.  Hands are active and strong.  Low exchanges created a timing issue in the workout, decreasing accuracy on throws ranging 2.06 – 2.11.  In game, the rhythm slowed a little, allowing the arm strength to play and carry the baseball with better accuracy.  Short arm action and an over-the-top slot worked to a positional velocity of 75 mph.  Some effort in the blocking game, but there is want to.  Stays vertical, shifting to the left leg, allowing balls to skirt a little further away than wanted.  Aggressive and quick feet to the ball made up some of the time difference.