9/27/16 A 5-foot-11, 185-pound strong, muscular build, defined lower half. Offensively, right-handed hitter, all fields approach, strong hands. Upright stance, high hands, big leg kick, moderate stride, short to contact, flat, on plane through contact. Defensively, good exchanges, a bit stiff at times, average blocking, 2.12 pop in-game.
2/4/18 A 5-foot-11, 211-pound frame packed with strength. The right-handed hitter bats from a simple even and balanced set-up with rhythm in his hands. Uses a small rocking load with short leg kick before launching his hands on an efficient path to the ball with elite bat speed and hand strength. In BP, shows a pull and flat approach with high-end pop, almost all barrels, 96 mph exit velo. Runs well for a catcher 7.02. Defensively, well above average receiver with strong and sure hands and very little extra movement. Blocks well and deadens most balls in front with good lateral movement. Posts showcase pop times of 1.95-2.01 with some accuracy throwing from an over the top slot with a short arm stroke and arm speed, 79 mph.
3/12/18 A 5-foot-11, 211-pound frame packed with strength. The right-handed hitter bats from a simple even and balanced set-up with rhythm in his hands. Uses a small rocking load with short leg kick before launching his hands on an efficient path to the ball with elite bat speed and hand strength. Westervelt was 4-for-4 with a home run and two RBIs. Solid behind the plate with enough arm strength to control most run games.
6/6/18 A 6-foot, 215-pound durable frame with strength throughout. Offensively, the right-handed hitter bats from an open, balanced, and athletic stance with rhythm throughout. Uses a small leg lift before launching his hands on a slightly uphill path with bat speed and hand strength. In BP, shows an all fields approach with occasional lift and shows consistent pop, almost all barrels, 96 mph exit velo. Runs a 7.03 second 60. Defensively, receives from a narrow and flexible base with strong hands. Throws with a short arm stroke through an over the top slot with arm strength and accuracy at 79 mph to second base with showcase pop times of 1.95-2.01. In the game, went 1-for-2 with a hard line-drive single to center on a two strike breaking ball. Defensively, caught a runner stealing with a good throw to second.
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A 5-foot-11, 185-pound strong, muscular build, defined lower half. Offensively, right-handed hitter, all fields approach, strong hands. Upright stance, high hands, big leg kick, moderate stride, short to contact, flat, on plane through contact. Defensively, good exchanges, a bit stiff at times, average blocking, 2.12 pop in-game.
A 5-foot-11, 211-pound frame packed with strength. The right-handed hitter bats from a simple even and balanced set-up with rhythm in his hands. Uses a small rocking load with short leg kick before launching his hands on an efficient path to the ball with elite bat speed and hand strength. In BP, shows a pull and flat approach with high-end pop, almost all barrels, 96 mph exit velo. Runs well for a catcher 7.02. Defensively, well above average receiver with strong and sure hands and very little extra movement. Blocks well and deadens most balls in front with good lateral movement. Posts showcase pop times of 1.95-2.01 with some accuracy throwing from an over the top slot with a short arm stroke and arm speed, 79 mph.
A 5-foot-11, 211-pound frame packed with strength. The right-handed hitter bats from a simple even and balanced set-up with rhythm in his hands. Uses a small rocking load with short leg kick before launching his hands on an efficient path to the ball with elite bat speed and hand strength. Westervelt was 4-for-4 with a home run and two RBIs. Solid behind the plate with enough arm strength to control most run games.
A 6-foot, 215-pound durable frame with strength throughout. Offensively, the right-handed hitter bats from an open, balanced, and athletic stance with rhythm throughout. Uses a small leg lift before launching his hands on a slightly uphill path with bat speed and hand strength. In BP, shows an all fields approach with occasional lift and shows consistent pop, almost all barrels, 96 mph exit velo. Runs a 7.03 second 60. Defensively, receives from a narrow and flexible base with strong hands. Throws with a short arm stroke through an over the top slot with arm strength and accuracy at 79 mph to second base with showcase pop times of 1.95-2.01. In the game, went 1-for-2 with a hard line-drive single to center on a two strike breaking ball. Defensively, caught a runner stealing with a good throw to second.