TJ
Kurtz

Physical: 5-foot-8, 158 pounds; lean, athletic build. 7.71 runner in the 60.
Offensively: RHH. Wide base with feet even and a bend in the knees while hands start with some waggle up in front of the shoulder; lift and replace stride with hands loading straight back. balanced lower half with strong effort with quick and direct to the ball with .14 seconds time to contact and a 6 degree attack angle while staying the the zone with a 73% on plane efficiency.  consistent hard contact with a middle away approach; peak Trackman exit velocity of 84 MPH.
Defensively: Walks into ready position; active foot work playing through the ball routinely. confident glove fielding the ball out in front funneling into a seamless transfer; moderate arm action with the ability to vary release and make the play on the run.  INF - 79 MPH.
Pitching: Controlled pace working down the line until pulls glove side getting the long, fluid arm action to a high 3/4 release. FB: Has life and advanced ride through the zone with a max induced vertical break of 23.6 inches. Peak velo of 82 MPH, while sitting 78-81 MPH. CB: Sharp 11-5 shape with a max of 9.5 inches vertical drop and 4 inches of horizontal movement.  66-67 MPH.  

Physical: 5-foot-8, 158-pounds. Lean, athletic build.
Run: 7.78 runner in the 60.
Hit: RHH. Wide stance; good athletic base and bend at the knees; small leg lift and short stride; one handed-level finish Consistently up the middle of the field with contact; level bat path keeps the bat in the zone.
Power: 77 MPH raw exit velocity. Showed potential pop to pull side gap, line drives up middle .
Defense: Quick transfer of the ball to throwing; choppy footwork; fields the ball a little high, would like to see him get lower; sturdy glove hand.
Arm: lower 3/4 arm slot; short arm swing. INF - 71 MPH.

Pitching Delivery: Controlled pace, Works in line with target into a balanced, repeatable delivery.
Arm Action: Long arm swing pulling back and up to a high 3/4 release.
FB: T80, 77-80 MPH. Commands in the zone with tail.
SPLT: 66-68 MPH. Fastball arm speed with late drop through the zone.

2.18.19

A lean 5-foot-8, 165 pounds. Ran an 8.00 60 yard dash. Offensively- Stands in the box with a tall stance and loose hands. Brings the hands to a low position on the load. Quick to the hitting zone, flat bat path through the hitting zone. Exit velocity was 76 MPH. Defensively- Gets into a wide base, sits back and slightly upright when fielding the baseball. Smooth exchange to a low ¾ arm slot. Infield velocity was 71 MPH. Pitching- The right handed pitcher displayed a repeatable delivery and good command of the strike. The freshman showed a consistent balance. The FB peaked at 76 MPH. The 2022 graduate will increase his measurables with some added strength and development.

June 2018

Lean body farm with good command of the strike zone. Spots consistent strikes with repeatable mechanics. Fastball range is 70-73 MPH with good arm side run. Change up 65-67 MPH with sinking action. Works fast and holds runners on well. Projectable arm with continued development.