Russell
Beard

Displayed a 5-foot-11, 208-pound stocky, filled out frame behind the dish. The right-handed hitter starts from an even, bent stance with weight heavier on the right side. Utilized a quick lift-and-replace stride to initiate an uphill swing-path that pulls through the zone. A strong lower half allowed for adequate barrel awareness and 85 mph bat-exit velocities. Registered a 7.35 60-yard dash. Displayed average receiving skills. Recorded pop times ranging from 1.98-2.15 on smooth transfers, with 76 mph arm-strength out of the crouch. Demonstrated a low center of gravity during blocks allowing for soft shields around both sides of the plate.

5/30/18
A 5-foot-11, 185-pound proportional frame. Offensively, the right-handed hitter bats from a back leg heavy and open stance with a slight crouch and rhythm in his hands. Uses a shot stride before sending his hands on a short and slightly uphill path through contact. In BP, shows a middle to opposite field approach with some lift, some barrels, 86 mph exit velo. Runs a 7.37 second 60. Defensively, shows developing receiving skills from a flexible and stagger set-up. Throws with a short arm stroke through ¾ slot with excellent accuracy at 72 mph to second base with showcase pop times of 2.10-2.19. In the game, was 1-for-4 with a couple hard hit line drives right at the first baseman.

10/28/18
A durable 5-foot-11, 202-pound frame. Offensively, the right-handed hitter bats from a very back leg heavy set-up with some rhythm in his hands. Uses a short and quick stride and small hand load before launching his barrel on a flat path through extension with a high and short finish. In BP, shows a middle of the field and flat approach finding some barrels, 86 mph exit velo. Runs a 7.37 60. Defensively, sits slightly high in the crouch and shows average receiving and blocking. Throws down with deliberate footwork and uses ¾ slot for showcase pop times of 2.10-2.19 seconds with developing accuracy at 72 mph. In the game, went 0-for-2 with well hit ground balls.