Brandon
Pond

8.9.17:  Pond is 6-2 with an athletic frame, he hits from the right side from an upright slightly open athletic stance. Some hip explosion and some balance to his swing. Level line drive swing, showed good approach working gap to gap, exit velocity was 85. At third, quick clean footwork, fields with a wider base and above average hands. Quick clean exchange, plays through the ball to throw from a lower three-quarters arm slot, short arm action, infield velocity was 78. On the mound, throws from a three-quarters arm slot with a shorter free arm action and normal effort. Shoulders on line and slightly uphill, lands slightly closed with a bit of a fall off finish. Fastball was 77-80 with some late run. Curveball had hard 11/5 break and some armspeed, running 66-68. Threw changeup in warmups with good armspeed and fading action. 

5.15.17:  Interesting junior prospect at the corner. Hits from a crouched, athletic set up. Slight uphill path with finish and some bat speed and quick hands. Moved very well around the bag and showed soft hands fielding and quick, determined actions. Throws had some carry across the diamond. Projectable frame with room to add on.