Derek
Hines

Derek Hines: C/2B, (2025) Antwerp, OH. 5-foot-10, 190-pound. Began in a balanced stance with a controlled load, then used a toe tap stride. Had an uphill swing plane, developing bat speed and good extension on his finish. Up the middle pull side approach. While in the infield, made throws at velocities up to 73 mph. Behind the plate, he recorded a position velocity of 70 mph during throw downs. Behind the plate, he recorded a position velocity of 70 mph during throw downs; had consistent pop times of 2.21-2.28. During the event, clocked a 60 time of 7.9.

Derek Hines: C/RHP, (2025) Antwerp, OH. 5-foot-10, 175-pound physical athletic build. (62.5 mph bat speed average). (19.0 mph hand speed average). Began in a wide strong stance with a controlled load, then used a toe tap stride. Bat speed is efficient, has a flat swing plane and level finish. He found multiple barrels with some loud contact. Gap to gap approach. While catching, he made throws to second at velocities up to 68 mph; had a fluid transfer, consistent hands, and athletic footwork. he produced a pop time of 2.16-2.32. Athletic setup with above average flexibility. Had athletic slot and a short quick arm action with consistent accuracy to the base. Clocked a 60 time of 7.78 at the event. Solid projectable on the mound, showed consistent arm speed, also used a short moderate arm action and a high ¾ arm angle. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and uses easy effort. Balance point is tall with even shoulders during delivery. Lands square with balanced finish.  (Max spin 2008; Avg 1948). 

Derek Hines: C/RHP, (2025) Antwerp, OH. 5-foot-10, 175-pound athletic physical frame. During batting practice, Hines had a max exit velocity of 83 mph. (64.2 mph bat speed average). (20.3 mph hand speed average). Sets up in an athletic tall stance and uses a short toe tap stride. Bat speed is average and uses an uphill swing plane. Up the middle approach. While catching, throw downs to second were maxed at 69 mph; has a natural transfer, average feet, and raw hands. produced pop times of 2.09-2.21. Had a long arm action and a ¾ slot. In the 60-yard dash, recorded a time of 7.33. On the mound, showed quick arm speed with a compact consistent arm action and an over-the-top arm angle. Tilt-and-topple type pitcher and uses some effort. Threw his fastball 71-75 mph. Has running action. (Max spin 1968; Avg 1863). He shows slight fading action on his changeup (64-65). His 10/4 slider (59-61) showed gradual sweeping action. (Max spin 1759; Avg 1694).