Tony
Tamilia

9/15/18 Defensively,at third base hands are soft and confident. There was subtle, intermittent tendency to work bottom down on this day. Feet are active in creating hops and angles as well as gaining ground on throws.Flashed accurate 79 mph arm on throws across the diamond.

Offensively, 6-foot 165 pound right-handed hitter initiates swing from slightly open setup with pronounced stride to neutral. Separation is excellent. Weight shift and hip turn are aggressive. Overall lower half mechanics are advanced. Hands are loose in creating substantial whip. Bat is on plane early and late. There is above average barrel feel. An 88 mph bat exit velocity was registered. Tamilia's mechanics are cleaner than when last seen three months ago and presents as a 2019 offensive sleeper.

On the mound, right-hander continued to show previously seen long-loose arm action from low 3/4 arm slot. Velocity was down on this day with fastball sitting 72-73 mph. Change up at 65 mph was thrown at fastball arm speed demonstrating subtle arm side fade. Curveball was inconsistent on this day showing 11/4 shape ad rolling action. Tamilia impressed by mixing well and staying out of middle of plate in working two scoreless innings without his best stuff.

6/12/18 - Defensively, shows commitment to working bottom up and out front. Hands are adequate. Throwing motion has length and benefit would be gained from aggressively playing through the ball and following throws.

Offensively, initiates swing from neutral set up with stride to slightly closed. There is rhythm, balance and athleticism to swing. An aggressive weight shift away from hands results in excellent separation but does create a substantial arm bar with associated length. Hip turn is somewhat passive following weight shift. A bat exit velocity of 86 mph was recorded.

On the mound, works out of low 3/4 arm slot with long. loose arm action. Delivery is repeated well with moderate effort. Stride is closed creating crossfire. FB at 77-78 is commanded with considerable arm side run and sink. CB sat 64-65 showing 11-4/5 shape and slurve like action with limited depth. CH at 71-73 lacked separation but was thrown with good sell and consistent arm side fade. Arm action, body type and movement make Tamilia a follow in Class of 2019.