Liam Doyle: LHP/OF, (2022) Pinkerton Academy, NH. 6-foot-2, 178-pound lanky frame. Athletic at the plate, the right-handed hitter had a max exit velocity of 92 mph. Starts in an open stance with a controlled load, then uses a short stride. Bat speed was above average, displayed a flat swing plane and high finish. Through the round he found multiple barrels with loud contact. Gap to gap approach. Smooth when throwing from the outfield, he showed off his strong arm with throws at velocities of 93 mph;has sure hands, a clean exchange, and athletic feet. Fielded the ball out front with average movement laterally. Had a very quick arm action and a ¾ slot with consistent accuracy to the base. Advanced on the mound, showed a consistent arm action and a ¾ arm angle with electric arm speed Up-tempo type pitcher and uses some effort. Tall balance point with falling off shoulders. Lands closed with a falling off finish. Sat with his fastball at 88-89 mph; showed running action and control around the zone. Showed control around the zone and hard action on his 11/5 curveball (69-70). His changeup (80-81) showed sinking action and arm side control. 

Scout Evaluation 

Liam Doyle, Pinkerton Academy, 2022, NH

Position: LHP/OF

Body: 6-foot-2, 178-pound lanky frame.

Hit: (RHH) Started in an open stance with a controlled load, then used a short stride. Above average bat speed. High finish, flat swing. Gap to gap approach. 

Power: 92 mph exit velocity, average 80.76 mph.

Defense:  (OF) Sure hands, athletic footwork, clean exchange. Smooth.  Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were average. 

Arm: 93 mph outfield velocity. Very quick arm action, ¾ slot, consistent accuracy. 

Pitching: Advanced. Up-tempo delivery, some effort. ¾ arm angle, electric arm speed, consistent arm action. Athletic balance point, falling off shoulders, lands closed, a falling off finish.

FB: T89. 88-89 mph. (Max spin 2294;  Avg 2246). Around the zone accuracy, running action. 

CB: 69-70 mph. Around the zone command, hard action, 11/5 shape. 

CH: 80-81 mph. Arm side control, sinking action. 

PROCASE 2021

6-foot-2, 180-pound left-handed pitcher. He is continuing to progress very well on the mound. The fastball is up to 89 mph with arm side run to it. The spin pitch needs to continue to develop as it can shorten down. Presently the pitch sits 68-70 mph with depth. The changeup is 80-81 mph and a tick to hard at times. The delivery is online and the slot is above 3/4 in height. The lift is aggressive, small amount of hip turn as he makes his way into foot strike. The glove is posted and he repeats solid direction to the plate. He is a high level arm.

6-foot-2, 170-pound left-handed pitcher and right-handed hitting outfielder. He ran a 7.0 sixty at the event. The approach in the outfield is aggressive and athletic, he works his feet through the fielding of the baseball. He threw 89 mph from right field to the plate. The bat has an exit velocity of 92 mph. The setup is even in base and the front foot steps into the swing. The path is slightly uphill through contact with the baseball. The hands work free and clean out of an upright stance. On the mound, the fastball touched 86 mph with arm side run. The spin pitch is 67-68 mph and needs more fastball hand speed added to it. The changeup is trending up, sitting 79-81 mph. The delivery is online with the feet and the slot is a tick above 3/4 in height. The lift is repeated, solid in tempo and aggressive. The tracking of the front shoulder can stay online longer as he gets into foot strike. The arm is ultra quick and his best days are in front of him.

Exit Velocity- 92 mph

OF Velocity- 89 mph

Future Games

6-foot-2, 170-pound left-handed pitcher. I thought he threw the ball well during his 3 inning outing. The arm is quick, the frame can add weight and he pitches without any hesitation or fear. He lets it rip and has a feel for how to do it. He was impressive. The fastball arm side run and action, serious life, sitting at 86-87 mph. The breaking ball is 67-68 mph and big in shape. He has the right idea of what to do with the shape, he just needs to add more fastball hand speed to it. The changeup is a developing pitch. The delivery is online, solid and tempo and a loose 3/4 slot. The lift is repeated, small bounce at the top and then he is aggressive into foot strike. He is a high level arm .

6-foot-1, 170-pound left-handed pitcher and first baseman. The projection on the mound is outstanding as everything is loose and fast. The fastball sat 82-83 mph with a ton of arm side run. The spin pitch is slurvy, can be shortened down to a slider, sat 67-68 mph. The changeup was solid, 71-72 mph with fade at times. The delivery has minimal crossfire and the slot is 3/4. The post foot is on top of the rubber and the lift is athletic. He repeats the lift and the tracking of the shoulder can improve to enhance his extension. The arm is extremely loose and quick. There is a ton to like on the mound. At first base, he moved athletically and the glove is solid. He threw 84 mph during the infield portion of the workout. The bat has a tee exit velocity of 81 mph. The hands work at the plate and he gains ground to the ball as he initiates the swing. The swing path has length to it. 

He is a big time prospect on the mound. 

Tee Exit Velocity- 81 mph

INF Velocity- 84 mph