Hardy is 6-1 with a strong athletic frame that has some projection left to it. He hits from the right side from a slightly open athletic stance, strides on line, loads back to a wrap. Hips rotate completely and he maintains some lower half balance. Hands stay inside, short to the ball, slightly uphill line drive swing, exit velocity of 79. In the infield, rounds the ball and fields with a wider base and average hands, works through the ball to a clean exchange, throws from a high three-quarters arm slot, position velocity was 71. Showed versatility taking balls in the outfield where his velocity was 73.
2/16/19
Preseason All-State II
Hardy is 6-1 with an athletic frame that has some projection left to it. He hits from the right side from an open athletic stance, strides on line, loads back with some wrap, hips rotate completely, has some balance during his swing. Takes hands straight to contact, keeps them inside ball, strong at contact point, slightly uphilll path, line drive swing, showed good approach working gap to gap, potential for doubles power down the road, exit velocity was 79. In the infield, gets body behind ball and fields with a average hands. Works through ball, throws from a three-quarters arm slot, free arm action, position velocity was 71.
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Preseason All-State I
Hardy is 6-1 with a strong athletic frame that has some projection left to it. He hits from the right side from a slightly open athletic stance, strides on line, loads back to a wrap. Hips rotate completely and he maintains some lower half balance. Hands stay inside, short to the ball, slightly uphill line drive swing, exit velocity of 79. In the infield, rounds the ball and fields with a wider base and average hands, works through the ball to a clean exchange, throws from a high three-quarters arm slot, position velocity was 71. Showed versatility taking balls in the outfield where his velocity was 73.
Preseason All-State II
Hardy is 6-1 with an athletic frame that has some projection left to it. He hits from the right side from an open athletic stance, strides on line, loads back with some wrap, hips rotate completely, has some balance during his swing. Takes hands straight to contact, keeps them inside ball, strong at contact point, slightly uphilll path, line drive swing, showed good approach working gap to gap, potential for doubles power down the road, exit velocity was 79. In the infield, gets body behind ball and fields with a average hands. Works through ball, throws from a three-quarters arm slot, free arm action, position velocity was 71.