10/29/2016 A 5-foot-8, 150-pound proportional build. Works from the stretch, up-tempo delivery, high leg kick, big arm circle, 3/4 slot, and a loose arm. Fastball sat 77-78 mph, has been up to 82 mph previously, flashes late arm-side run. Curveball shows late tight spin with slurve action and 1/7 shape, 66-68 mph. Changeup had some fate, 69 mph. All three pitches for strikes, gave up one hit and no walks.Offensively, left-handed hitter, flat oppo, pull on the ground approach. Relaxed, balanced, upright stance, rocking load with leg kick, short to the ball, flat path through contact, 82 mph exit velo. Runs a 7.32 60, 4.53 in-game home-to-first. Defensively, very confident outfielder, good angles to the ball, accurate arm with some carry, 80 mph arm. Balentine went 1/3 with a single up the middle, three walks, and two strikeouts.
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A 5-foot-8, 150-pound proportional build. Works from the stretch, up-tempo delivery, high leg kick, big arm circle, 3/4 slot, and a loose arm. Fastball sat 77-78 mph, has been up to 82 mph previously, flashes late arm-side run. Curveball shows late tight spin with slurve action and 1/7 shape, 66-68 mph. Changeup had some fate, 69 mph. All three pitches for strikes, gave up one hit and no walks.Offensively, left-handed hitter, flat oppo, pull on the ground approach. Relaxed, balanced, upright stance, rocking load with leg kick, short to the ball, flat path through contact, 82 mph exit velo. Runs a 7.32 60, 4.53 in-game home-to-first. Defensively, very confident outfielder, good angles to the ball, accurate arm with some carry, 80 mph arm. Balentine went 1/3 with a single up the middle, three walks, and two strikeouts.