Sean
Hopkins

2/12/17 6-foot-2, 205-pound right-handed hitter starts from a slightly open stance and initiates his swing with a heel-raise stride. Displayed a flat barrel path and a line drive approach with a bat exit velocity of 87 mph. Showcased very quick feet (7.21 60-yard dash) and a clean exchange while registering pop times of 2.15-2.25 on throws of 71 mph from the crouch. Quiet receiver showed above average receiving skills during bullpen session.

10/29/16 6-foot-2, 200-pounder has a very projectable frame and ran an impressive 6.82 60-yard dash. The primary catcher registered pop times of 2.20-2.28 on throws of 71 mph from the crouch. Hopkins has also shown capable defensive actions at third base and in the outfield. The right-handed hitter starts from an open stance and utilizes a short stride to square. Flat bat path with limited extension leads to a line-drive approach and a bat exit velocity of 83 mph.

6/29/16 Physical 6-foot-1, 190-pound right-handed hitter with some bat speed. Starts from a wide open stance and strides to slightly closed. Manged to hit through contact fairly well despite barring his front arm in his load. Ran a 7.15 60-yard dash; posted 78-mph arm strength and 81 mph exit velocity (all of which he has exceeded at previous events).

2/14/16 Hopkins is a physical, 6-foot-1, 190-pound right-handed hitter that starts from an open stance. He initiates his swing with a short, leg-lift stride. Additional work to keep his hands higher in his load will add to already present power potential. Hopkins displayed above average barrel whip (89 mph bat exit velocity) and a feel for the barrel. The freshman ran an impressive 6.79 and showed capable defensive skills in the outfield with 81 mph arm strength from an over-the-top arm slot.