Joey
Buchanan

Premier two-way talent in class. In the box it's an uber athletic mover from the left side with quality natural tools. Already impressive skill set with much more to come as he fills out. 70+ mph batspeed / capable of 90+mph jump. On the mound it's athletic, and explosive. Mid to upper 80s heater combined with a hard breaker that got swing / miss all day. Through a clean inning looking dominant against some very talented hitters.

Joey Buchanan: LHP/1B, (2025) Milford, OH. 6-foot, 175-pound. (68.8 mph bat speed average). (21.7 mph hand speed average). Begins in an athletic active stance with a controlled load, then uses a small leg kick. Bat speed was quick, used a loose uphill swing plane and balanced finish. Solid in the infield, recorded a position velocity of 84 mph; had quick footwork, a natural exchange, and sure hands. Movements laterally were athletic and he fields the ball out front. Used a high ¾ slot and a loose arm action. In the 60-yard dash, his time was 7.44. On the mound, showed some arm speed with a loose arm action and a high ¾ arm angle. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and uses some effort. Had slight running action. (Max spin 2412; Avg 2329). His 1/7 curveball shows gradual action. (Max spin 2534; Avg 2483).

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).