Fall Top Prospect Games (UVA): Brooks is 5-foot-11 and has an athletic frame. He throws from a high three-quarters arm slot and has a quick, long arm action. He is a drop and drive pitcher who is smooth but throws with some effort and lands a bit closed. Brooks’ fastball sat 83-85 and touched 87 with slight run to it. He threw a 12/6 curveball that had more gradual break to it that ran 67-70. Brooks also flashed a change-up with sinking action that came in at 76. Offensively, is a switch hitter. From the left side, hits from a balanced stance. Has high hands with a smooth load back. Has a leg kick with a short stride. Line drive stroke, with quick hands, and a gap-to-gap approach. Has the tendency to spin off the ball at times. Had an exit velocity of 85 mph off of the tee. From the right side, hits from a balanced stance, with high hands in a smooth load back. Has a leg kick with a short stride. Really stays through the ball well and shows more power potential. Short/compact stroke with good extension. Had an exit velocity of 87 mph off of the tee. In the field, Brooks was an outstanding athlete, with above average actions, and quick feet. Created good angles and had smooth actions with soft hands. Had above average arm strength for the 2017 grad class with a positional velocity of 82 mph.
CLASS OF 2017
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Daniel
Brooks
George Mason
Spotsylvania (HS) • VA
5' 11" • 175LBS
S/R • 26yr 1mo
Spotsylvania (HS) • VA
5' 11" • 175LBS
S/R • 26yr 1mo
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- 2017 All-PBR VA/DC Team - Jul 14, 2017
- VHSL 3A 2017 Preview - Feb 23, 2017
- 2017 Pre-Season All-PBR 3rd Team - Feb 7, 2017
- The Vault: 10/20 - Oct 20, 2016
- VHSL 3A All-State Team - Jun 28, 2016
- 2015 Team Preview: The Spotsylvania Knights - Feb 13, 2015
- Just Released: Virginia Class of 2017 Rankings - Dec 10, 2014
- VA: Top 5 Overall Middle Infield Prospects from the VA/DC Top Prospect Games - Dec 3, 2014
- Top Prospect Games: Middle Infield Analysis (2017 Grads) - Nov 26, 2014
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