Scout
Huggins

5/31/2017
A physically advanced 6-foot-5, 215-pound frame. Works from an average tempo delivery with some rhythm getting down the mound very well. Arm makes a slight stab down and behind Huggins before a quick change of direction, coming through a high-3/4 slot. Fastball sits 79-82 with heavy and late run and sink. Curveball is still developing, 11/5 shape, 70-71 mph. In the game, had some trouble repeating his release point, but is definitely a prospect to follow. Offensively, the right-handed hitter bats from a slightly open and knee-knocked stance with some rhythm in his hands. Uses a small load and stride, flat path with a high finish, shows strength. In BP, shows a pull approach with lift, lots of barrels, exit velo of 84 mph. Runs an 8.02 60. Defensively, shows methodical and clean actions, throws from a 3/4 slot, 78 mph, some accuracy. In the game, went 0-for-3. 

8-20-17
A physically advanced 6-foot-5, 215-pound frame with some strength throughout. Offensively, the right-handed hitter bats from a very narrow, open, and upright set-up with his barrel tipped towards the pitcher and rhythm in his hands. Uses a moderate and soft stride, flat bat path through extension, and some bat speed. In BP, shows a pull-gap approach, some barrels with strength, 85 mph exit velo. Runs a 5.15 home-to-first. Defensively, shows aggressive and confident actions with some athleticism. Throws with a clean and loose arm action through a high-3/4 slot, keeps the ball low and on target, 80 mph. In the game, went 0-for-3. On the mound, works from a smooth, average tempo delivery. Arm action is full and loose with a quick change of direction in the back, coming through a high-3/4 slot with some arm speed. Fastball sat 78-80 mph, previously up to 82, showed consistent tilt down in the zone and occasional arm-side run. Slider shows late depth with 11/5 shape, 70-71 mph. In the game, showed above average command and got weak contact, a quick inning of work.

5/19/18
A physically impressive, 6-foot-5, 230-pound frame. On the mound, the right-hander works from a smooth and slightly up-tempo delivery with rhythm, using a fluid and high leg kick before striding to the dish and finishing to the first base side. Arm action has length in the back with a quick change of direction at the bottom of the arm stroke before coming through an over the top slot. Fastball has consistent downhill tilt at 79-82 mph, mostly strikes. Slider has tight spin with 10/4 shape and some late depth, 70-71 mph. Changeup is thrown with fastball arm speed and has consistent fade, 73-74 mph.   

A physically impressive 6-foot-5, 230-pound frame. Offensively, the right-handed hitter bats from a very wide and balanced set-up with some rhythm in his hands. Uses a moderate leg kick before sending his hands on a flat path to contact with a high finish. In BP, shows a middle of the field and flat approach, finding almost all barrels with barrel strength, 86 mph exit velo. Runs an 8.02 second 60. Defensively, shows deliberate and controlled actions. Uses a long arm stroke coming through an over the top slot with some accuracy at 80 mph from the outfield.