Zackery
Honey

09.23.17 - Honey has a projectable pitcher's frame at 6-foot-2, 180-pounds. The left-hander works from a high-¾ slot with a short arm stroke and some deception in his delivery as he coils at balance point and hides the ball well. Lands closed as he gets out over his front side with good energy down the mound and extension out front, upright finish and a fairly athletic lower half. His fastball sat mostly 78-80 mph, topping out at 81 mph, with late, arm side tailing action. Does a nice job of working both sides of the plate with his fastball, moving the ball in-and-out to both right-handed, and left-handed hitters. Curveball has a chance to be a plus pitch, he spins it with good feel to both sides of the plate with 2/8 shape at 68-70 mph. Changeup came in at 76 mph and flashed some depth, even though it was close to his fastball velocity.

A two-way player and left-handed hitter, Honey starts from a tall, open stance. Smooth rhythm as he loads with a leg kick and triggers his hands. Aggressive approach with quick hips and fast hands. Good feel for getting barrel on plane early as he creates separation, uphill path, good extension through contact with a high finish. Loud contact with carry to the pull side during batting practice and an exit velocity of 79 mph. At first base, Honey showed soft hands on picks at first base with good footwork around the bag. Throws accurately from a ¾ slot with a short, quick arm stroke at 78 mph across the infield.