Austin
Sizemore

Austin Sizemore: 3B/RHP, (2022) Olentangy, OH. 5-foot-11, 185-pound. Solid at the plate, the right-handed hitter's best exit velocity was 91 mph. Started in an athletic open stance with a smooth controlled load, then used a short stride. Bat speed is explosive and displays a level swing plane. Found multiple barrels with some loud contact . Gap to gap approach. Solid showed his live arm in the infield with position velocities up to 85 mph; natural fluid exchange. During the event, clocked a 60 time of 7.27. Solid on the mound, used a high ¾ arm angle with a short arm action while showing quick arm speed. Feel type pitcher who uses some effort. Showed consistent balance point with in line shoulders. Has a recoil finish. Curveball (70-74 mph). Threw his fastball 85-87 mph.

Austin Sizemore: 3B/RHP, (2022) Olentangy, OH. 5-foot-11, 185-pound athletic frame. During batting practice, the right-handed hitter's best exit velocity was 95 mph. Begins in a balanced stance with a smooth quick load, then uses a leg kick. Bat speed was above average, and had an upward swing plane. Athletic while in the infield, made throws at velocities up to 84 mph; has a clean exchange, sure hands, and smooth athletic feet. Athletic in the outfield, he used momentum and arm strength to record throws up to 89 mph;has a clean exchange, soft hands, and athletic developing feet. Movements laterally were athletic and he fields the ball to the side. On the mound, used a ¾ arm angle and a short arm action while showing quick arm speed. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and shows some effort. Athletic balance point. Sat with his fastball at 86-87 mph; showed running action and arm side control. Threw a 11/5 curveball (73-74) with plus action. His changeup (80-81) shows fading action and arm side command. 

Hit: Talented bat to follow in class. Smooth, easy moves that are very efficient. Got to like the combo of low effort juice and the ability to spin the ball naturally. Feel hitter whose swing should translate to game easily.
Power: Gap pop.
Offensive Projection: Run producer.
Max BP Exit Velocity: 89mph.
Max BP Distance: 303ft.
Field: Clean actions in the infield with confident play through. Solid defender.
Throw: Clean arm with easy jump.
Defensive Projection: Multiple Spots.

Scouting Notes: Much like his profile as a position guy he showed a ton of feel on the mound. Pounds the zone with quality offerings and the ability to mix all three. We've seen him in the 85mph range multiple times this summer. Type of guy who never seems to get barrelled.
Fastball: 80-82mph.
Fastball Spin Rate: 1631-1854
Breaking Ball: 70-72mph.
Breaking Ball Spin Rate: 1935-2102
Changeup:

2/22/20 Position Player
Hit: Open stance with a step from behind approach into a long lengthy stride. Creates good separation and drives with lower half. Balls fly off the bat.
Power: 93mph exit velo with a max distance of 320 feet.
Offensive Projection: Power hitter, gap to gap.
Field: Shows good range and fluid footwork. Glovework is a reliable asset of his.
Throw: 82mph infield velocity.
Defensive Projection: 3B.
Delivery Notes: A repeatable delivery with good lower half involvement from a ¾ arm slot.
Fastball: 82-85mph with a 1900-2100rpm spin rate on Rapsodo.
Curveball: 73-75mph with a 2000-2200rpm spin rate on Rapsodo with 10-4 movement.
Changeup: 75-78mph, late sink.

2/9/20 Pitching
Delivery Notes: Sizemore has simple, repeatable delivery that he throws from a ¾ arm slot.
Fastball: The fastball was 82-84 mph was mostly true through the zone.
Curveball: His breaking ball was 73-75 mph with slider shape and spin. Not a ton of action currently.
Changeup: The changeup was 75-78 mph with some arm side life at times.
Pitchability: Good feel for his three pitch mix. Slider presently shows as average but shows potential to develop into an above average offering. 

2/9/20 Position Player
Hit: At the plate Sizemore starts with an open stance and somewhat high hands. He shows a balanced stroke with good natural lift and keeps his barrel through the zone. 
Power: 85 mph exit velocity.
Offensive Projection: Shows present gap to gap ability.
Field: In the infield he shows good rhythm and timing with choppy footwork. Shows a naturally quick arm.
Throw: 82 mph across the diamond.
Defensive Projection: Presently would probably project as a 2B type but if he develops the arm strength could also move over to 3B.

Body Type: 5-foot-11, 185-pound physical frame.
Mechanical/Delivery Notes: Some incorporation of the lower half landing open causing the arm to get away from the body. Compact arm action with a quick all around delivery.
Fastball: 75-79mph. Arm side movement with ability to locate on both sides of the plate some of the time.
Curveball: 67-68mph.11/5 movement with sharp break to it. In the zone some of the time.
Changeup: 71-73mph. Good bite with arm side movement. Locates in the zone some of the time.
Pitchability: Average pitchability. In the zone for the most part.

Body Type:  5-foot-11, 185-pound physical frame.
Swing Mechanics:  Smooth load with a small bat tip that gets his entire body in sync.
Hit:  Level bat path with a middle of the field approach.  Good feel in the box. Very impressive BP. Talented, young bat to follow.
Power:  Flashes of pop to the gaps with the chance to have some real pop in the future.
Offensive Projection:  TBD.
Field: In the outfield he plays with athletic feet and well above average ball skills. Actions aren't flashy but very dependable defender. 
Throw: Big arm with all the physical signs of more to come. 
Defensive Projection:  3B/2B.

Physical bat from the right side. Uses a back load with hands during his leg kick to get lower half involved. Level path through the zone with slight downhill tendencies at times. Run producer type with obvious strength and speed through the zone. Minor path issues at times and would be aided by adding loft to stroke. Young bat to follow. Functionally athletic in the infield with smooth hands and above average ball skills. Fringy lateral mobility for shortstop. Made great play up the middle in defensive workout. Two-way prospect. On the mound the right-hander works with a fluid tempo to a delivery that doesn’t require much effort. Drop and drive type that gets down the mound well. Fastball comes through a high-¾ slot sitting 75-78 mph. Compliments fastball with a 64-67 mph breaking ball that showed signs of sharpness on an 11/5 plane.

60-yard dash: 7.66
Infield Velocity: 74
Exit Velocity: 80

5-foot-8, 165-pound strong frame. Didn’t get much of a look at him defensively but really stood out with the ability to swing the bat. Loading sequence can be rushed at times but timing wasn’t an issue for him on this day. Path is level and natural tools are well above average for class. Landed on a few balls in game, showing the ability to drive the ball with authority to pull side gap. Run producer type.

A righty swinger that starts in a tall setup. Creates energy through his lower half with a leg kick load. Hands stay simple prior to swing decision. Path is slightly downhill with some authority through contact. Swing is compact and bat gets in and out of the zone quickly. More present pop to pull side. In the infield he uses quick, athletic footwork approaching the baseball. Plays with confidence and gets to the baseball in a timely fashion. Glove works well inside his funnel. Ball skills are developing on the move. On the bump he starts in a tall, feet together stance in the windup. He uses a high leg kick. Short arms the pitch and throws from a high ¾ arm slot. Has a slower tempo in between pitches and to batters.  FB is straight with little life and is still getting a feel for his off speed pitches. CB runs on a 11/5 plane.

FB: 70-72 mph
CB: 58-63 mph
60-yard Dash: 7.97
Infield Velocity: 70
Exit Velocity: 75