Garrett
Smith

08.26.17
6-foot, 215 pounder has some strength in a big frame.  Works from an over-the-top slot with an average arm swing.  Fastball ranged 65-68.  Some effort within the delivery, fighting for rhythm throughout.  Level and on-line, tends to fall to the first base side on release.  Change-up has some deception with arm speed mimicking fastball.  Straight change sat 59-60.  Breaking ball has gradual 12/6 action at 60-61.  Erratic but around the zone with all three pitches.  Control continued to improve as the bullpen lengthened and timing became better.  Misses were typically up and to the arm side.
Right handed hitter has strength with an exit velocity of 84 off the barrel.  Open and tall uses a leg kick to set his weight.  Vertical bat works to a lagged position.  Better than average bat speed with strong hands work for extension.  Occasionally long the swing works to stay gap-to-gap.  At first base, the feet have rhythm and allow the hands to work.  Limited range but catches balls in his frame work.  Clean exchanges to a high-3/4 slot showing accuracy on a variety of throws, measuring 65 mph out of the hand.  Ran an 8.44 sixty.