Max
Mullen

 RHP/3B, (2023) Hilliard Darby, OH. 6-foot-2, 205-pound. Solid on the mound, showing consistent arm speed he used a loose arm action with low ¾ arm angle. Drop-and-drive type pitcher. During his delivery balance point is tall with in line shoulders. Lands open with recoil finish. Produced a fastball that came in at 80-83 mph. Showed running action. (Max spin 2046; Avg 1904). Threw a 11/5 curveball (73-74) with some sweeping action. (Max spin 1899; Avg 1865). Throws a 10/4 slider (73-75) that has tight action. (Max spin 2057; Avg 1961). 

Max Mullen: RHP/1B, (2023) Hilliard Darby, OH. 6-foot-1, 185-pound athletic frame. Solid on the mound, used a high ¾ arm angle with a compact arm action while showing quick arm speed. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who shows some effort. Showed athletic balance point and in line shoulders. Has an athletic finish. Changeup (75-77 mph). Produced a fastball that came in at 82-85 mph; showed consistent control and running action with tight movement. Has late action on his heavy slider (75-78). 

Max Mullen: RHP/1B, (2023) Hilliard Darby, OH. 6-foot-1, 185-pound. Solid at the plate, the right-handed hitter recorded an exit velocity of 91 mph. Begins in a crouched stance with a controlled load, then uses a small leg kick. Bat speed was quick, and had a level swing plane. Through the round he found multiple barrels with some loud contact. Athletic in the infield, his position velocity was registered at 77 mph; has consistent hands, a natural exchange, and athletic feet. Solid on the mound, had a short arm action and a ¾ arm angle with good arm speed. Feel type pitcher who uses some effort. Slider (73-74 mph).Sat with his fastball at 79-81 mph. 

Hit:From the right side he gets things going with a leg kick timing trigger. Aggressive stroke on a level path. Batspeed and rotational acceleration are evident in swing. Landed on a few balls to pull side.
Power:Pull side pop.
Offensive Projection:Multiple Roles.
Max BP Exit Velocity:89 mph
Max BP Distance: 293 ft
Field:First baseman with quick feet and above average athleticism for the position. Looks to be a solid defender.
Throw:More than enough strength for the spot.
Defensive Projection: 1B.

Scouting Notes:Interesting follow for class. Came right at hitters all outing with the heater, moving it around the zone. When he did show secondary it was led by the tight slider. Also mixed in a playable changeup. Definite follow who almost certainly has more left in the tank.
Fastball:77-80mph.
Fastball Spin Rate:1988-2107
Breaking Ball:68-71mph.
Breaking Ball Spin Rate:1854-1959
Changeup: 70-72mph.

2/17/20 Pitching
Delivery Notes: Smooth fluid delivery with a little hitch upon release. Violent release out of the upper ¾ arm slot. Keep the front side closed throughout delivery. Arm to watch.
Fastball: True through the zone, has some zip to it at 78mph.
Curveball: 11/5 break with solid depth and sharp bite at 69mph.
Slider: 10/4 break, very similar to curveball.
Changeup: Shows arm side depth, has potential to be an out pitch at 71mph.

Body type:  6-foot-1, 167-pound physical frame.

Swing mechanics:  Open stance with a small leg kick while keeping his hands loaded.

Hit:  Level bat path with a middle-back approach.  Gets inside of the baseball well and goes to all fields.

Power:  Line drive guy right now with more to come.

Offensive projection:  TBD.

Field: Good footwork around and off the bag. Glove/hands need to continue to develop.

Throw: Transfer is clean and throws were accurate. Arm is still developing.

Defensive Projection:Firstbase.

Athletic frame. Throws from a 3/4 arm slot that creates some 2 seam run on his fastball.  Also, throws a curveball and changeup that are both developing pitches.  Just needs to develop and add size.  Fastball ranges from 70-75mph.