Dean
ONeill

Physical: Athletic, well proportioned 6-foot, 185lb frame with advanced feel. 6.91 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Offensively: RHH - Wider, balanced stance with the weight slightly coiled over the backside drive leg. Utilized a leg-lift stride to initiate the bat head through an accurate, flat path into the hitting zone producing lots of flush, extra-base hit contact to the LCF gap. Worked into a stiff/adjustable front-side at impact, able to sequence properly and transfer weight through extension. Recorded an impressive 67% line drive rate during his round and matched pitch-plane out of the hand. Used the ground well in the swing for big-time distance to pull (T98 mph bat-exit velocity, 350+ foot distance via Trackman). Easy middle of the order considerations with in-game success to back it up. 

Defensively: The primary backstop featured a wide, flexible left-knee down, kickstand setup in the crouch as the glove hand showed soft and early at a low target. Worked effortlessly in the pocket to absorb the pitch as pop times ranged from 2.00-2.04. Replaced the feet in rhythm while holding low posture, and displayed advanced arm strength (80 mph) which carried to the target. Able to repeat transfers with the hips/shoulders in-line immediately. Slid over to first base with above-average feel around the bag and good pace on the approach. Fielded off his left and got rid smoothly up to 82 mph across the diamond.

5-foot-8, 160-pound right-handed hitter turned in the top round of batting practice on the day. He starts from a slightly closed stance and utilizes a heel-raise stride to begin. Displayed balance throughout with a feel for the barrel and the ability to create backspin. Registered an event best 82 mph bat exit velocity and ran a 7.26 60-yard dash. Showed solid footwork and a soft glove hand around the bag at first base with accurate 68 mph arm strength across the diamond. The righty sat 73-75 from a high 3/4 arm slot off the mound while also showcasing a curveball with 11/5 rotation at 61-62.