Thomas
Cain

10.07.17 - Cain has an athletic frame at 5-foot-11, 175-pounds. Posted a 6.83-second 60-yard dash. The right-handed hitter starts from a balanced stance with quiet rhythm in his hands. Smooth load back as he triggers his hands, short stride, lands balanced with good energy in his back leg as he initiates his transfer. Line drive-gap approach during batting practice, good lower half control and feel for the barrel with an exit velocity of 88 mph. Swung the bat very well during the game, smoked a double off the left field wall and singled through the left side, running a 4.62 on the turn at first base. Heads up base runner, gets to full speed quickly on the bases, stole home on a delay steal. Defensively, he plays through the ball with quick footwork, and made accurate throws from a short, high-¾ slot with a quick arm stroke at 84 mph. A two-way player and right-handed pitcher, Cain works from a high-¾ slot with a short arm stroke. More aggressive lower half with an athletic finish with a hitter in the box, filled up the strike zone. His fastball ranged from 75-79 mph, topping out at 80 mph with arm side run and sink. He mixes in a cutter at 73-74 mph with lateral shape. His curveball came in at 67-69 mph with 11/5 shape.