Alex
Schmitmeyer

Alex Schmitmeyer: LHP/1B, (2024) Minster, OH. 5-foot-8, 180-pound. (59.8 mph bat speed average). (19.4 mph hand speed average). Begins in a tall open stance with a controlled smooth load, then uses a closed stride. Bat speed was developing, displayed a level swing plane and good extension on his finish. Gap to gap approach. While in the infield, recorded position velocities up to 62 mph. During the event, clocked a 60 time of 8.64. Confident solid on the mound, showed developing arm speed, also used a short quick arm action and an over-the-top arm angle. Tall-and-fall type pitcher and shows easy effort. Downhill shoulders and a low strong balance point. Lands closed with an athletic finish.  (Max spin 2001; Avg 1954). 

Alex Schmitmeyer: LHP/1B, (2024) Minster, OH. 5-foot-8, 180-pound. (65.7 mph bat speed average). (20.2 mph hand speed average). Begins in a balanced athletic stance with a controlled load, then uses a quick stride. Bat speed was quick, used a short simple swing plane and good extension on his finish. Solid while in the infield, made throws up to 70 mph; had consistent footwork, a natural exchange, and soft hands. Solid in the outfield, his best throws to the infield topped out at 73 mph; had soft hands, a natural exchange, and consistent footwork. Laterally, movements were athletic and fielded the ball out front. Used a high ¾ slot and a quick arm action. On the mound, showed consistent arm speed with a high ¾ arm angle and a clean arm action. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who shows easy effort. Has slight running action. (Max spin 2098; Avg 1963). Has gradual action on his 1/7 curveball. (Max spin 2177; Avg 2108). Had late action on his 2/8 slider. (Max spin 2197; Avg 2150). 

Alex Schmitmeyer: LHP/1B, (2024) Minster, OH. 5-foot-8, 177-pound. At the plate, Schmitmeyer had an exit velocity of 84 mph. (62.6 mph bat speed average). (19.2 mph hand speed average). Began in a narrow closed stance with a quick handsy load, then used a short stride. Bat speed is developing, has an upward swing plane and good extension on his high finish. On the mound, showing quick arm speed he had a loose arm action with a high ¾ arm angle. Feel up-tempo type pitcher who uses easy effort. Changeup (64-65 mph). Sat with his fastball at 72-73 mph. Has running action. (Max spin 1965; Avg 1888). Shows gradual action on his 1/7 curveball (63-64). (Max spin 2107; Avg 2017). His knuckleball had deceiving action. He ran a 4.76 30 yard dash.