Austin
Hamilton

Austin Hamilton: SS/RHP, (2025) Fairmont, OH. 5-foot-11, 170-pound. (60.4 mph bat speed average). (18.4 mph hand speed average). Starts in a balanced quiet stance with a controlled load, then uses a quick stride. Had efficient bat speed, simple flat swing plane and high finish. Solid in the infield, his best throw was registered at 76 mph; had sure hands, a natural exchange, and consistent footwork. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic. Showed a quick arm action and a high ¾ slot. On the mound, showing consistent arm speed he used a high ¾ arm angle and a compact arm action. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who uses some effort. Showed slight running action. (Max spin 2265; Avg 2130). Showed a 10/4 slider with late tight action. (Max spin 2549; Avg 2470). 

Austin Hamilton: SS/RHP, (2025) Fairmont, OH. 5-foot-11, 160-pound. (56.5 mph bat speed average). (17.7 mph hand speed average). Starts in an athletic quiet stance with a compact load, then uses a small leg kick. Bat speed is efficient, uses a simple upward swing plane and high finish. Solid in the infield, his position velocity was registered at 79 mph; has sure hands, quick feet, and a natural exchange. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic. Showed a quick arm action and a high ¾ slot. Recorded a time of 7.54 in the 60-yard dash. On the mound, showed consistent arm speed with a clean arm action and a high ¾ arm angle. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and uses some effort. Has slight running action. (Max spin 2107; Avg 1975). Had late tight action on his 10/4 slider. (Max spin 2409; Avg 2210). 

Austin Hamilton: 2B/RHP, (2025) Fairmont, OH. 5-foot-10, 160-pound. (53.1 mph bat speed average). (18.9 mph hand speed average). Started in a balanced quiet stance with a controlled load, then used a small leg kick. Bat speed is developing, exhibits a level swing plane and high finish. Solid while in the infield, made throws at velocities up to 80 mph; shows a natural exchange, sure hands, and consistent feet. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic. Used a high ¾ slot and a quick arm action. During the event, clocked a 60 time of 7.33. On the mound, using a clean arm action he showed some arm speed from a high ¾ arm angle. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and shows decent effort. Showed slight running action. (Max spin 1878; Avg 1713). Shows late action on his 10/4 slider. (Max spin 2197; Avg 2172).

1/21/19
Body Type: 4-foot-10 84-pound prospect.
Swing Mechanics: Starts in a tall, open setup at the plate. Uses a leg kick timing trigger during his back load with hands.
Hit: Young hitter at the beginning stages of physical maturation. Swing works well and he can use all fields. Expect much more pop with maturity. Very solid round.
Power: 49 mph exit velocity. Much more to come.
Offensive Projection: TBD.
Run: 8.74 60-yard dash.
Field: In the infield he plays with direct feet, cutting down distance off the bat. Hands are soft and he looks to be sure-handed.
Throw: 54 mph arm strength across the diamond.
Defensive Projection: TBD.

1/21/19 Pitching

Body Type: 4-foot-10 84-pound prospect.

Mechanical/Delivery Notes: Works at moderate tempo, delivery is compact, shows good direction through stride finishing slightly open at foot contact. Use a long arm action and low-3/4 slot.

Fastball: 51-53 mph fastball is mostly straight with slight sinking action.

Curveball: 47-49 mph breaking ball has a slurvy type action with gradual break.

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Pitchability: Only offered two pitches, shows solid command of both working to both side of the plate.

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