Justin
Smulik

Physical: Large / above average physicality throughout a strong 6-foot-2, 195-pound frame. 7.69 runner in the 60-yard dash. 

Offensively: RHH. Balanced, slightly open stance as the hands showed slow, controlled rhythm off of the shoulder. Utilized a lift and replace stride to initiate a flat barrel path into the hitting zone with lift after contact, turned the barrel early matching plane on the pitch with a relatively high posture throughout. Hit into a stiff front side with a middle of the field/LCF approach during batting practice, recorded a top bat-exit velocity of 86 mph according to Trackman Baseball. Showed solid feel for the barrel on pitches in any quadrant. 

Defensively: The primary first baseman featured a moderately low center of gravity while fielding off of the middle of his body on the approach, soft glove hand with adequate feel around the bag. Got back to the bag on double play footwork, accurate high ¾ slot on throws across the diamond. INF - 77 mph

Pitching: LHP - Side rocker step with moderate pace throughout the delivery, medium leg lift with direction towards the plate, heavy fall off towards the third base side as the arm worked fluidly through an easy high ¾ slot. FB ranged from 72-75 mph while mixing in a short, 57-61 mph CB showing 11/5 shape.