5-foot-11, 190-pound right-handed hitter impressed with the top round of batting practice on the day. He starts from a narrow, square stance and initiates his swing with a strong hip turn. Stays on backside well and creates backspin with present power to the pull side. Registered a bat exit velocity of 95 mph ran a 7.32 60-yard dash. Defensively Metzger flashed above average 76 mph arm strength out of the crouch with pop times of 2.01-2.07.
1/28/18
5-foot-11, 180-pound right-handed hitter starts from a square stance and utilizes a lift-and-replace stride to initiate his swing. Displayed a less violent, more controlled approach leading to more consistent barrels and a bat exit velocity of 86 mph. Ran a 7.35 60-yard dash and showcased pop times of 2.12-2.25 on throws of 72 mph from the crouch. Quiet receiver showed quick feet and a short arm circle with a clean transition. Continued work on staying directional will continue to lower current times.
12/30/17
5-foot-11, 175-pound right-handed hitter starts from a square stance and initiates his swing with a leg-hang stride. Displayed an aggressive hip turn and intent with present pop to the pull side. Registered a 90 mph bat exit velocity and ran a 7.34 60-yard dash. Flashed athletic actions behind the plate with a clean transition and pop times of 2.18-2.30. 70 mph arm strength from the crouch showed good carry.
10/28/17
5-foot-11, 175-pound right-handed hitter starts from a square stance and utilizes a leg-hang stride to initiate his swing. Displayed an exaggerated uphill path to the baseball leading to consistent fly balls with a bat exit velocity of 85 mph. Ran a 7.37 60-yard dash and showcased pop times of 2.25-2.31 on throws of 71 mph from the crouch. Athletic frame appears to be in early stages of development with considerable strength gains likely in the future.
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5-foot-11, 190-pound right-handed hitter impressed with the top round of batting practice on the day. He starts from a narrow, square stance and initiates his swing with a strong hip turn. Stays on backside well and creates backspin with present power to the pull side. Registered a bat exit velocity of 95 mph ran a 7.32 60-yard dash. Defensively Metzger flashed above average 76 mph arm strength out of the crouch with pop times of 2.01-2.07.
5-foot-11, 180-pound right-handed hitter starts from a square stance and utilizes a lift-and-replace stride to initiate his swing. Displayed a less violent, more controlled approach leading to more consistent barrels and a bat exit velocity of 86 mph. Ran a 7.35 60-yard dash and showcased pop times of 2.12-2.25 on throws of 72 mph from the crouch. Quiet receiver showed quick feet and a short arm circle with a clean transition. Continued work on staying directional will continue to lower current times.
5-foot-11, 175-pound right-handed hitter starts from a square stance and initiates his swing with a leg-hang stride. Displayed an aggressive hip turn and intent with present pop to the pull side. Registered a 90 mph bat exit velocity and ran a 7.34 60-yard dash. Flashed athletic actions behind the plate with a clean transition and pop times of 2.18-2.30. 70 mph arm strength from the crouch showed good carry.
5-foot-11, 175-pound right-handed hitter starts from a square stance and utilizes a leg-hang stride to initiate his swing. Displayed an exaggerated uphill path to the baseball leading to consistent fly balls with a bat exit velocity of 85 mph. Ran a 7.37 60-yard dash and showcased pop times of 2.25-2.31 on throws of 71 mph from the crouch. Athletic frame appears to be in early stages of development with considerable strength gains likely in the future.