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Smajstrla

1.19.19
5-foot-9, 165-pounds. The right-handed hitter has quick-strong hands and packs a punch that produces hard contact during BP. Starts from a tall, slightly open stance, simple load as he triggers his hands back and takes a controlled stride forward, landing with separation. Efficient weight transfer, maintains balance as he delivers the barrel. In the outfield, he plays through the ball with smooth actions, soft hands, clean exchange and throws with high accuracy with a loose arm swing.

11.04.18
Smajstrla is all business on the baseball field and although he didn’t have much to show for it during the game, he is certainly a hitter that college coaches will want to see this spring. He has a balanced setup with quick-strong hands. Took a number of quality hacks during the game and made a pass on a couple of balls that he popped up. Aggressive approach, attacks the elevated breaking ball, and was is on time with velocity.

07.17.18
Athletic frame with strength, 5-foot-9, 165-pounds.  The right-handed hitter has looseness and quickness throughout his swing, and hammered balls to left field in BP, posted 86 mph exit velo off the tee.  Smajstrla has loose rhythm in his hands in an athletic stance, has a simple load back with his body and his hands, he walks away from his hands to create separation during a short stride, has a quick and tight turn in his hips, and his quick hands deliver the barrel with a loose barrel path through the zone.  In the outfield he closed ground aggressively and moves through the play with fluidity, a clean transfer, and showed arm strength at 88 mph with both carry and accuracy to the dish. Ran a 7.41 60-yard dash. In the game, he hammered a double to center field, and had another hit that fell in front of the center fielder.

06.05.18
Smajstrla has a lean-strong, athletic frame at 5-foot-9, 165-pounds. The right-handed hitter has a simple setup with easy rhythm as he loads back, then strides forward, walking away from his hands, creating good separation. Aggressive hack, strong, quick-twitch hands through the zone produce hard contact during BP. Level path with a high finish, shows pull side pop and should continue to develop into a high level hitter. Athletic defender with fundamental, quick footwork as he plays through the ball with easy rhythm. Clean exchange into a long, clean arm stroke with outstanding carry and accuracy to the dish and a top velocity of 90 mph. Ran a 7.03 60-yard dash with an easy stride and loose hips that should allow him to get faster as he continues to develop over the next couple years.