Michael
Woodard

Michael Woodard, New Bern High (NC), 2026
Positional Profile: 1B/LHP Intriguing frame. Has quickness and excellent hand-eye coordination.
Body: 6-4, 205-pounds. Straight line build with length present. Youthful look.
Hit: LHH. Balanced. Feet just outside shoulders. Leans back into the back leg. Hands set above the back shoulder, off the ear. Flat barrel. Small load in the hands with the barrel working into a vertical position. Average stride. Solid back side action. High two handed finish Works to be direct. Gap to gap approach. Line drive action. Under contral with a stable head and excellent feel for the barrel. 68.4 mph bat speed with 7 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 97 max exit velocity, averaged 80.7 mph. 351' max distance. Ball jumps when everything is synced. Still maturation coming as he settles into his length. Plenty of room to the ceiling of his power potential.
Arm: LH. INF-78 mph. Long arm. Over-the-top. Average arm speed. Slight restriction as the ball works through the cocking phase.
Defense: Nimble feet. Moves well laterally. Hands fight for the same rhythm. Has confidence in the hands. Solid around the bag. Catch off inside right hip, funneling to the midsection before an athletic exchange. Good feel for touch and accuracy on throws.
ATH: 7.14 runner in the 60. 1.67 and 3.96 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 24.00 max vertical.