Howat, a 6-foot-1, 225-pound left-handed pitcher and first baseman, had himself a nice day on both sides of the ball. Offensively, right-handed hitter with bat speed and exit velo of 88 mph. Small hitch in load to get bat started, drives back side through and generates bat speed through zone with medium leg kick. Sprayed balls in BP while flashing some pop and strength. On the mound, arm works from 3/4 slot and clean action in the back, closes off front side and worked with fastball at 77-79 and feel for command and the strike zone. Did throw a couple downward breaking balls with spin at 66 mph. Pitches with tempo and rhythm, moves well on the mound with room to develop his stuff and gain velocity. Intriguing 21' grad with upside.
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Howat, a 6-foot-1, 225-pound left-handed pitcher and first baseman, had himself a nice day on both sides of the ball. Offensively, right-handed hitter with bat speed and exit velo of 88 mph. Small hitch in load to get bat started, drives back side through and generates bat speed through zone with medium leg kick. Sprayed balls in BP while flashing some pop and strength. On the mound, arm works from 3/4 slot and clean action in the back, closes off front side and worked with fastball at 77-79 and feel for command and the strike zone. Did throw a couple downward breaking balls with spin at 66 mph. Pitches with tempo and rhythm, moves well on the mound with room to develop his stuff and gain velocity. Intriguing 21' grad with upside.