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Daniel Keaney: RHP/1B, (2022) Guilderland, NY. Marist Commit, 6-foot-3, 180-pound lean long build. . Above average and projectable on the mound, showed quick and above average arm speed, also used a loose arm action with a ¾ arm angle. Feel type pitcher and shows some effort. He has in line shoulders and an athletic balance point. Lands closed with an athletic finish. Produced a fastball that came in at 89-91 mph; has arm side command and slight running action with heavy movement. (Max spin 2276; Avg 2188). His changeup (79-81) has fading action and arm side around the zone command. His sharp slider (79-80) has command around the zone and tight late action. (Max spin 2373; Avg 2373). 

Scout Evaluation 

Daniel  Keaney, Guilderland, 2022, NY

Position: RHP/1B

Body: 6-foot-3, 180-pound lean long build.

Pitching: Above average and projectable. Feel delivery, some effort. ¾ arm angle, quick above average arm speed, loose arm action. Athletic balance point, in line shoulders, lands closed, an athletic finish.

FB: T91. 89-91 mph. (Max spin 2276;  Avg 2188). Arm side accuracy, slight running action, heavy movement. 

CH: 79-81 mph. Arm side around the zone command, fading action. 

SL: 79-80 mph. Around the zone command, tight late action, sharp movement. (Max spin 2373; Avg 2373). 

Physical: 6-foot-2, 160 pounds; tall, lean frame. 7.38 runner in the 60.
Offensively: RHH. Even, wide stance with bend in the knees; hands raise slightly then load straight back with a long even stride. High-waisted, long aggressive lower half with moderate length swing with some natural lift. Consistent hard hit flyballs to pull side; peak Trackman exit velocity of 89 MPH.
Defensively: Athletic position, walks into pre-pitch; laid back approach, long strides to cover ground, fields out front. Clean, seamless transfer; low 3/4 arm slot. INF - 82 MPH.
Pitching: Glove side setup, long loose limbs & a projectable pitcher's frame, compact & repeatable delivery, smooth fluid movements, clean mechanics. Clean, effortless arm action from standard 3/4 arm slot. FB: Peak velo of 83 MPH, while sitting 81-83 MPH. Has carry, gets some arm side movement as well. CB: 76 MPH. 11-5 rotation, more sweep than depth. SL: 74-75 MPH;  arm side movement .

Physical: 6-foot-2, 155-pounds. Long, wiry, projectable frame. 7.52 runner in the 60; 4.68 home-to-1B.
Offensively: RHH. Relaxed, tall, upright stance with his bat resting on his shoulders, uses a medium stride. Swing path is direct with a flat barrel path, body is in sync throughout the swing, good use of lower half, good extension after the point of contact. Consistent hard contact to all fields. 85 MPH raw exit velocity.
Defensively:  Controlled, smooth footwork approaching the ball, good lateral movements, taps the ball in his glove before releasing. Medium arm swing with a low 3/4 slot.  INF - 78 MPH.

Pitching Delivery: Controlled pace, Stays tall through a balanced delivery with a repeatable release.
Arm Action: Long, fluid arm action to a high 3/4 release.
FB: T80, 78-80 MPH. Downhill plane with arm side run.
CB: 71-73 MPH. Tight, late slurve action.
CH: 70-73 MPH. Good arm speed with sink.

At the plate, Keaney displayed a smooth balanced hitting actions and sprayed the baseball all over at the Last Chance event in the Fall. Keaney has more in the tank. Stays balanced throughout the swing. Defensively, Keaney worked out at short. Low effort fielding actions. Uses his active footwork to get in a good position before fielding the baseball. The 2022 graduate improved his infield velocity to 76 MPH across the diamond. On the mound, the right handed pitcher displayed a live arm during his bullpen session. Low effort delivery with late FB action from a mid 3/4 arm slot. Keaney is a projectable player and a must follow. 

Offensively- the right handed hitter stands in the box in a tall stance with feet shoulder width apart. Simple short load actions. Takes a short stride towards the pitcher before attacking the baseball. Sprayed the baseball all over the field during batting practice at the 2019 Fall Top Prospect Games. Defensively- the infielder gets in a wide base when fielding the baseball. Displayed active footwork. Shows quick funnel actions and throws from a mid 3/4 arm slot. Pitching-the right handed pitcher displayed a repeatable delivery and a projectable live arm. Keaney was impressive in his outing during live game action. Worked with a three pitch mix. FB peaked at 80 MPH and CB ranged from 68- 70 MPH. The 2022 graduate is a must follow.