Joey
Buchanan

LHP/1B, (2025) Milford, OH. 5-foot-11, 160-pound. During batting practice, Buchanan's best exit velocity was 91 mph. (65.8 mph bat speed average). (20.3 mph hand speed average). Starts in an athletic quiet stance with a controlled load, then uses a small leg kick. Has present bat speed, loose uphill swing plane and high finish. Solid while in the infield, made throws at velocities up to 84 mph; had a natural exchange, consistent footwork, and sure hands. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic. Had a high ¾ slot with a quick arm action. Recorded a time of 7.86 in the 60-yard dash. On the mound, used a high ¾ arm angle and a quick arm action while showing consistent arm speed. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who uses easy effort. Slider (69-70 mph). Threw his fastball 81-84 mph. Had slight running action. (Max spin 2165; Avg 2031). Had some action on his 1/7 curveball (66-68). (Max spin 2265; Avg 2161). His changeup (70-71) shows slight fading action. 

Joey Buchanan: LHP/1B, (2025) Milford, OH. 5-foot-11, 160-pound. During batting practice, the left-handed hitter had an exit velocity of 86 mph. (62.6 mph bat speed average). (20.7 mph hand speed average). Begins in a balanced athletic stance with a controlled load, then uses a small leg kick. Has quick bat speed, simple upward swing plane and good extension on his finish. Solid in the infield, recorded a position velocity of 84 mph; showed consistent feet, soft hands, and a clean exchange. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic. Showed a quick arm action and a high ¾ slot. On the mound, showed some arm speed, also used a loose arm action with a high ¾ arm angle. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and uses easy effort. Produced a fastball that came in at 79-83 mph. Has slight running action. (Max spin 2119; Avg 2010). His 11/5 curveball (65-68) shows some action. (Max spin 2343; Avg 2195). His changeup (67-68) has fading action. 

Joey Buchanan: 1B/LHP, (2025) Milford, OH. 5-foot-8, 140-pound projectable frame. During batting practice, the left-handed hitter recorded an exit velocity of 88 mph. Started in a wide stance with a smooth quick load, then used a leg kick. Bat speed is average and uses a level swing plane. Athletic while in the infield, made throws up to 70 mph; had a clean exchange, athletic quick footwork, and soft hands. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic. On the mound, showing good arm speed he had a ¾ arm angle with a loose arm action. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and uses some effort. Has an athletic balance point. Threw his fastball 74-76 mph; shows arm side control and running action. Threw a 1/7 curveball (57-62) with gradual action. Showed fading action and arm side command on his changeup (62-63).