Alex
Barger

1/26/19

Body Type: 5-foot-11 205-pound prospect.

Swing Mechanics: Starts in a medium, slightly open stance. Uses a very controlled, balanced load with his hands high. Slat cast of the barrel and a flatter bat path.

Hit: Average ability to find the barrel.

Power: 84 mph exit velocity.

Offensive Projection: Shows some good potential at the plate with a solid swing and pretty good barrel control. If he could get a little more power out of the swing he could turn into a nice gap to gap guy.

Run: 4.67 home to 1st.

Field: At 1B Barger showed good feel around the bag and attacked the ball well.

Throw: 70 mph across the diamond.

Defensive Projection: Shows the feel and good enough hands to project as a 1B at the next level.

3/19/16
5-foot-6, 145-pound prospect. At the plate Alex creates good energy into contact through and aggressive stride. Was able to barrel balls up in batting practice while registering and exit velocity of 71 mph. Ran an 8.46 60-yard dash. Smooth actions around the bag. Footwork is fluid. Throws from ¾ slot with accuracy to his throws. Top velocity of 65 mph. Works from a controlled pace. Throws over the top with a quick arm. Heavy 62-68 mph fastball, 1/7 sharp breaking curve 56-60 mph, and 58 mph erratic change up.