Joey
Watts

Joey Watts: 3B/RHP, (2025) Archbishop Moeller, OH. 6-foot, 160-pound. At the plate, Watts had an exit velocity of 90 mph. (65.49 mph bat speed average). (24.05 mph hand speed average). Began in a balanced tall stance with a tight load, then used a controlled stride. Bat speed was quick flashed, used a simple uphill swing plane and good extension on his finish. Solid while in the infield, registered his best throw across the diamond at 83 mph; had quick consistent footwork, a fluid exchange, and soft hands. Fielded the ball out front with athletic movement laterally. Showed a quick arm action and a high ¾ slot. In the 60-yard dash, his time was 7.38. On the mound, showed a high ¾ arm angle with consistent arm speed. Feel type pitcher and uses easy effort. Threw his fastball 76-79 mph. Had slight running action. (Max spin 1973; Avg 1670). Shows some action on his 11/5 curveball (68-69). (Max spin ; Avg ). He shows slight fading action on his changeup (68-72). 

Joey Watts: 3B/RHP, (2025) Archbishop Moeller, OH. 6-foot, 160-pound lengthy athletic build. At the plate, Watts was ranked 3rd with an exit velocity of 95 mph.Started in an athletic stance with a quick compact load, then used a controlled stride. Bat speed was above average, displayed a short level swing plane and level finish. Athletic in the infield, his best throw was recorded at 78 mph; has soft hands, a clean exchange, and smooth athletic feet. Movements laterally were athletic and he fields the ball out front. On the mound, showed good arm speed with a high ¾ arm angle and a short quick arm action. Slow-tempo type pitcher and shows some effort. Showed an athletic balance point. Produced a fastball that came in at 76-77 mph; had running action and arm side command. (Max spin 1396; Avg 1267). Throws a 11/5 curveball (66-67) that has gradual action. (Max spin 1596; Avg 1567). His changeup (67-69) has fading action and arm side command. 

Joey Watts: 3B/RHP, (2025) Archbishop Moeller, OH. 5-foot-10, 145-pound athletic frame. During batting practice, the right-handed hitter had a max exit velocity of 88 mph. Began in an athletic stance with a quick compact load, then used a leg kick. Bat speed was above average, and showed a level swing plane. Athletic in the infield, his best throw was registered at 78 mph; has a clean exchange, smooth athletic feet, and soft hands. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic. On the mound, showing good arm speed he used a high ¾ arm angle with a quick arm action. Slow-tempo type pitcher and uses some effort. Showed an athletic balance point. Sat with his fastball at 77-78 mph; shows arm side command and running action. Showed a 11/5 curveball (65-66) with gradual action. Shows fading action and arm side control on his changeup (66-68).

1/25/20 Position Player
Hit: Upright setup with a simple approach mechanically, showing a back load to hands during short stride. Compact, downhill stroke with impressive feel for contact, Squared up everything in BP, staying inside the ball well.
Power: Line drive pop.
Offensive Projection: Top of the lineup.
Top Rapsodo BP Exit Velocity: 78.3.
Top Rapsodo BP Distance: 104.
Field: Young defender who will only continue to get better. Quiet, simple actions over at third base. Soft hands with developing lateral mobility. Actions are more athletic on the move.
Throw: Compact arm action through a high-3/4 slot. Much more strength to come as he develops physically. 
Defensive Projection: 2B/3B.

1/25/20 Pitching
Delivery Notes: Young arm with good feel out there for age. Slower paced tempo that he repeats well and delivery doesn't require much effort. Arm works through a high-3/4 slot.
Fastball: Much more to come. Sat in the upper 60s with regular arm side action.
Fastball Spin Rate: 1300-1500.
Changeup: Good sell on the offering. Pitch fades almost directly out of the hands.
Pitchability: In/out.