Depauw University recruit. Fitzgerald stands at 5-foot-10, 185-pounds. Has a strong and athletic frame. Ran the 60 yard dash in 7.84 seconds. Recorded an exit velo of 83 MPH. Begins at the plate in a tall and even stance with his knees slightly bent. Hands start in line with his back shoulder. Back elbow is parallel to the ground. Small stride, stays on time. Creates pre-swing rhythm. Smooth, fluid load. Completely clears his hips and displayed gap-to-gap power. Occasionally has a one handed finish. Took defensive reps behind the plate and recorded a top velo of 70 MPH on throws to bases. Made his transfer away from his body at midsection height. Stays athletic through his throws. Short, compact arm action. Recorded pop times ranging from 2.19-2.22 seconds.
Preseason All State (February 10th, 2018) Fitzgerald has an athletic build at 5-foot-10 180-pounds. Ran the 60 yard dash in 7.11 seconds and recorded an exit velocity of 83 MPH. Offensively – starts in a wide stance and in a crouch with hands in line with back shoulder. As pitch comes in, uses a small foot stride to start swing process, Hands load up and back slightly. Creates extension in hands and forearms to create line drive pop. Finish is uphill and balanced. Defensively – Throws to 2B were clocked at 72 MPH and between 1.97-2.07 seconds. Quiet set up, replaces feet on receiving and continues momentum through his throw. Throws were on the bag with some backspin.
7/25/2017
5-foot-9, 175-pound right-handed hitting infielder. Threw 76 mph across the diamond with accuracy. The prep steps and footwork to the ground ball needs to improve as he matures. The glove is solid as he handled what was hit to him. Ran a 4.92 down the line on his dig to first base. Tee exit velocity of 83 mph. Hits out of a even footed start. The swing works freely, too much shoulder involvement. The path is long to the ball, the bottom half has a pick up and put down of the front foot as the ball approaches. At times, the front foot gets down too late. Had a RBI single in the game. Tee Exit Velocity- 83 mph INF Velocity- 76 mph
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Preseason All State (February 10th, 2018)
Fitzgerald has an athletic build at 5-foot-10 180-pounds. Ran the 60 yard dash in 7.11 seconds and recorded an exit velocity of 83 MPH. Offensively – starts in a wide stance and in a crouch with hands in line with back shoulder. As pitch comes in, uses a small foot stride to start swing process, Hands load up and back slightly. Creates extension in hands and forearms to create line drive pop. Finish is uphill and balanced. Defensively – Throws to 2B were clocked at 72 MPH and between 1.97-2.07 seconds. Quiet set up, replaces feet on receiving and continues momentum through his throw. Throws were on the bag with some backspin.
5-foot-9, 175-pound right-handed hitting infielder. Threw 76 mph across the diamond with accuracy. The prep steps and footwork to the ground ball needs to improve as he matures. The glove is solid as he handled what was hit to him. Ran a 4.92 down the line on his dig to first base. Tee exit velocity of 83 mph. Hits out of a even footed start. The swing works freely, too much shoulder involvement. The path is long to the ball, the bottom half has a pick up and put down of the front foot as the ball approaches. At times, the front foot gets down too late. Had a RBI single in the game.
Tee Exit Velocity- 83 mph
INF Velocity- 76 mph