Derek
Varner

8/10/13
6-foot, 182-pound infield prospect with athletic frame. Likely projects as a third baseman or offensive second baseman at the next level. Uses short arm action through ¾ to high ¾ arm slot. Shows athleticism in his feet and throws well from different angles. Reached top velocity of 82 mph. At the plate, the right-handed hitter starts from an open stance. Uses a leg kick and maximizes use of his lower half. Shows quickness in his hands. Registered top exit velocity of 85 mph. Takes uphill path to the ball with pull power in his swing. Ran a 4.68 out of the box.

6/4/13
6-foot, 182-pound prospect with solid, athletic frame. Registered a 7.1 60-yard dash. Uses short arm action through high ¾ arm slot in the infield. Displayed good actions and a feel for his position. Reached top velocity of 81 mph across the infield. At the plate, he starts with a balanced setup from the right side. Hands start high before his load. Uses a short stride. Line drive type swing. Registered top exit velocity of 88 mph off the tee. 

1/21/13
Projects to be a solid third baseman to offensive second baseman in future. The 5-foot-11, 182-pound prospect shows solid infield skills with hands and feet. Good arm strength (81 mph) from all angles. Has excellent quick release and actions. Needs to improve 7.63 60-yard time and overall balance to play shortstop. Righty bat hits from slight open stance. Triggers hands from chest. Shows power potential. Has some loop in swing. Squares the bat on the ball very well. Will enhance future power with improved hand swing finish and consistent lower body torque.

2/18/12
The 5-foot-10, 180-pound prospect has a solid, athletic build. Registered a 5.47 40-yard dash. He shows athletic actions in the field with good hands and a quick, clean exchange. He reached a top velocity of 79 mph across the infield with short arm action. At the plate, he uses a slightly open stance with a short stride. At times, he doesn’t close up the front side, which leads to some mechanical issues. When he puts it all together, he shows some good bat speed (79 mph) and line drive production.