Kurt
Forsell

Athletic right-fielder with a plus arm and the ability to get off the ball in the outfield. Foot speed is average and handles himself well on the bases. The bat has strength to it, homered at a critical point of the game, launching a ball to left field. Good athlete who works at it.

MA Unsigned Senior Game (August 17, 2016)

Athletic right-handed hitting outfielder that runs, throws and can play defense. Ran a 4.33 down the line on a dig to first base. There is more in the speed as he matures, going to be a plus runner when it's all said and done. Defensively- Threw 82 MPH from the outfield with accuracy and carry. Shows to be very reliable in the outfield as he gets off the ball and is a solid player out there. Offensively- At the plate, tee exit velocity of 90 MPH as he is strong and handles the barrel with ease. The setup is even with his feet and hands to start. The bottom half is under control throughout the swing, using a small step to the pitcher prior to starting the barrel. Uses a minimal load and throws his hands to the ball.

Forsell has an athletic  6-foot-1 185-pound frame (up 1” and 15 pounds from Sept. 2015) He ran a 7.23 60 with a 6.97 on record. Offensively- Hands start off of back shoulder, slightly open shoulder width stance. Good hand rhythm during load and tiny leg kick gets weight transferred. Forsell has good hip torque and an exit velocity of 91 MPH (up 8 MPH from Sept. 2015). Defensively- Good approach to the ball, takes a bit longer than needed to transfer from fielding to throwing and that may take a few MPH off the 83 MPH throwing velocity from the OF. Comes over the top nicely to create backspin on the long throws. Pitching- Drop step to the first base side, chest high balance point, nice long arm action. Throws across body slightly with high ¾ arm slot. Finishes on balance and FB is 80 MPH (78-80 MPH consistently, max FB up 1 MPH from Sept. 2015), CB-11/5 action at 67-68 MPH.

Stands at 6-foot-0, 170 pounds, with an athletic body build.  Defensively - He has a smooth approach through the ball, with smooth hands, throws with a clean loose action, over the top arm action, plays through the ball nicely and has accuracy on the target. 83 MPH arm strength.  Pitching - On the mound, he uses a simple side step, balanced delivery, arm action is fairly clean and loose, throws with an over the top arm slot. He exhibits good command with a fastball max at 79 MPH.   He also displayed a nice curveball with downward bite and a nice change of speed changeup.  Offensively - At the plate his setup is slightly open, athletic, and balanced, short double taping stride, with a smooth load.  His hands are very compact and strong, swinging on a slight upward tilt plane, good extension through the ball.  Exit velo at 83 MPH.

Forsell stands 6-foot-0 170-pounds with an athletic build. Pitching- He starts relaxed with his hands high. Works with a smooth, clean tempo, high leg kick, hips stay closed as he powers towards home. Arm action is clean and quick, fastball sits 79 mph, curveball has an early hump, 11/5 shape at 68 mph. Changeup sits 73 mph. OF/Hitting - At the plate he starts relaxed, hands be his head. On the pitch he back loads, short stride, path is short to the ball, path is slightly inclined with a shoulder finish. Rolls some on front side. Exit velocity was 79 mph. From the OF he fields the ball cleanly, off to his glove side, quick arm action, high-3/4 slot at 78 mph. He ran a 6.97 60 yard dash.

Forsell stands 6-foot-0 157-pounds with a lot to like in his frame and projection. Defensively- In the OF he fields the ball off of his glove side, has a clean transfer and crow hop that lines his body up with his target. Short arm action from a high ¾ slot at 75 mph arm strength with more in tank. Offensively- At the plate he uses a back load with a short stride, short path to the baseball, hands stay inside the ball, long extension through contact to a shoulder height finish. Exit velocity was 79 mph.

Forsell stands 6-foot-0 157-pounds. Pitching- From the mound he throws from a high 3/4 slot at 75 mph. He threw a changeup at 65 mph with fastball arm speed. Mechanically he is sound. Offensively- With the bat he has a wide setup, uses a small leg lift, and swings with a slightly inclined bat path through the zone. He has a 78 mph exit velocity off a tee. Defensively- In the OF he fields the ball to the outside of his glove side and uses a powerful crop hop to generate a 79 mph arm at a high 3/4 slot. He ran a 7.0 60 yard dash. Still very young, athletic, projectable.