Jesse
Harkey

02.28.17
1st outing of the year on the bump for the righty.  Fought to find his rhythm and release in the first inning, falling behind hitters with inconsistent velocity.  Fastball peaked at 86, ranging 84-86 as he settled into the outing.  Showed an ability to compete through adversity, without his best stuff.  Curveball ranged 69-70.

01.14.17

Athletic with a quick twitch arm that produces carry on the baseball.  Fastball touched 86, sitting 83-86.  Works from a high-3/4 slot with a long, loose arm swing that loads the scap and produces extension with hand speed, creating a heavy fastball that jumped.  Decent rhythm and level throughout the delivery, landing on line with athleticism.  Change-up presented as the second pitch, ranging 77-79 and pounding the strike zone.  Deception over movement at this time.  The curveball tends to be a little early, as the righty can be thin through the pitch.  Still working with good hand speed, the pitch touched 70 and is around the zone.  Listed at 5-foot-11, 170 pounds, there is still growth to come in the athletic frame. From behind the plate, more of the same… Athletic with a strong arm creating carry and accuracy on his throws.  5-foot-11, 170 pound frame, that can add strength.  Average length to the arm stroke leads to pop times ranging 2.03-2.21 and an arm speed topping at 79mph.  Loose and quick with his feet and clean exchanges on the day.  Right handed hitter works from a slight crouch with an athletic base.  Vertical bat, with a ‘C’ load in the hands, and a leg kick, creates some whip with the bat.  Lacks barrel awareness and can be long at times.  When the pieces are in rhythm, there is power potential.  Posted an exit velocity of 91mph.  Strong, quick, and athletic.  Ran his sixty in 7.26.