Hopkinson has a physical and athletic build at 5-foot-9, 175-pounds. Ran the 60 yard dash in 7.10 seconds. Recorded an exit velo of 90 MPH. Starts in a tall stance with his feet narrow. Creates pre-swing rhythm. Hands stay locked in position by shoulder height with a slight bat wrap. Small leg kick, stays on time. Keeps hands inside the baseball. Demonstrated gap to gap power potential. Took defensive reps in the infield and recorded a top velo of 75 MPH. Smooth actions, flows though the baseball. Makes a quick transfer and gathers himself with a shuffle before making throws from a 3/4 arm slot.
2.17.18
Hopkinson possesses a lean and athletic frame at 5-foot-10, 165-pounds. Ran the 60 yard dash in 7.22 seconds. Recorded an exit velo of 89 MPH, one of the tops of the event. At the plate, has an open and relaxed stance. Hands start just above shoulder height, near the body. Small, hanging stride. Hands stay locked in position for the most part, with a slight bat wrap. Smooth swing with rhythm. Consistent, strong contact. Gets off his backside well. Gap to gap power potential. Defensively, took reps in the infield. His throws across the diamond topped at 80 MPH. Maintains an athletic and fundamental approach to the ball. Brings the ball to his midsection where he makes his transfer. Short arm action with a 3/4 arm slot release on his throws to first.
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2019 Preseason All State Showcase
Hopkinson has a physical and athletic build at 5-foot-9, 175-pounds. Ran the 60 yard dash in 7.10 seconds. Recorded an exit velo of 90 MPH. Starts in a tall stance with his feet narrow. Creates pre-swing rhythm. Hands stay locked in position by shoulder height with a slight bat wrap. Small leg kick, stays on time. Keeps hands inside the baseball. Demonstrated gap to gap power potential. Took defensive reps in the infield and recorded a top velo of 75 MPH. Smooth actions, flows though the baseball. Makes a quick transfer and gathers himself with a shuffle before making throws from a 3/4 arm slot.
2.17.18
Hopkinson possesses a lean and athletic frame at 5-foot-10, 165-pounds. Ran the 60 yard dash in 7.22 seconds. Recorded an exit velo of 89 MPH, one of the tops of the event. At the plate, has an open and relaxed stance. Hands start just above shoulder height, near the body. Small, hanging stride. Hands stay locked in position for the most part, with a slight bat wrap. Smooth swing with rhythm. Consistent, strong contact. Gets off his backside well. Gap to gap power potential. Defensively, took reps in the infield. His throws across the diamond topped at 80 MPH. Maintains an athletic and fundamental approach to the ball. Brings the ball to his midsection where he makes his transfer. Short arm action with a 3/4 arm slot release on his throws to first.