James Snyder: OF/SS, (2023) Wayne High School, OH. 5-foot-11, 185-pound. At the plate, the left-handed hitter had a max exit velocity of 91 mph. (71.0 mph bat speed average). (23.5 mph hand speed average). Begins in a balanced athletic stance with a quick load, then uses a controlled stride. Bat speed was quick, used a short simple swing plane and good extension on his finish. Solid in the outfield, his best throws to the infield topped out at 78 mph; shows consistent feet, soft hands, and a quick exchange. Fielded the ball out front with athletic movement laterally. Showed a high ¾ slot and a loose arm action. During the event, recorded a 60 time of 7.67. On the mound, showing consistent arm speed he used a loose arm action with a high ¾ arm angle. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and shows easy effort. Produced a fastball that came in at 73-75 mph. Showed slight running action. (Max spin 1695; Avg 1556). His 11/5 curveball (63-65) showed gradual action. (Max spin 1603; Avg 1462). He shows some action on his changeup (68-69).
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James Snyder: OF/SS, (2023) Wayne High School, OH. 5-foot-11, 185-pound. At the plate, the left-handed hitter had a max exit velocity of 91 mph. (71.0 mph bat speed average). (23.5 mph hand speed average). Begins in a balanced athletic stance with a quick load, then uses a controlled stride. Bat speed was quick, used a short simple swing plane and good extension on his finish. Solid in the outfield, his best throws to the infield topped out at 78 mph; shows consistent feet, soft hands, and a quick exchange. Fielded the ball out front with athletic movement laterally. Showed a high ¾ slot and a loose arm action. During the event, recorded a 60 time of 7.67. On the mound, showing consistent arm speed he used a loose arm action with a high ¾ arm angle. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and shows easy effort. Produced a fastball that came in at 73-75 mph. Showed slight running action. (Max spin 1695; Avg 1556). His 11/5 curveball (63-65) showed gradual action. (Max spin 1603; Avg 1462). He shows some action on his changeup (68-69).