6-foot, 178-pound, right-handed hitting corner infielder, athletic build. Hit a solo shot in their nightcap game for Rockets Baseball. Barbian used his level stroke aggressively turning on an inside fastball that hit the top of the fence, bouncing over for a round tripper. On the mound, he got the start in the team’s game on Thursday, and in his two innings of work, Barbian dominated from the first pitch. He possesses a fastball-curveball mix, and controls both pitches well for his age. Ran his fastball up to 80 mph, consistently ranging in the mid-to-upper 70s, with his curveball landing in the 65-68 mph range. Presents a drop-and-drive delivery with rhythm, in line with target, and square landing.
4/2/17 - 5-foot-10, 166-pound, two-way prospect with an athletic build. On the mound, right-handed pitcher, works with regular effort, in line direction, toe lands slightly closed, square landing. Arm action is short from a high ¾ angle. Fastball, thrown for strikes, sat 72-73 mph. Curveball, has 11/5 shape, 59-62 mph. Changeup, flashed sink, tendency to slow arm, 60-62 mph. Offensively, right-handed hitter, open setup, leg kick, balance through contact. Occasional strong contact, uphill path, 89 mph exit velocity from a tee. Defensively, has a short arm action from a low ¾ slot. Threw 69 mph across the diamond. 7.58 runner in the laser-timed 60.
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6-foot, 178-pound, right-handed hitting corner infielder, athletic build. Hit a solo shot in their nightcap game for Rockets Baseball. Barbian used his level stroke aggressively turning on an inside fastball that hit the top of the fence, bouncing over for a round tripper. On the mound, he got the start in the team’s game on Thursday, and in his two innings of work, Barbian dominated from the first pitch. He possesses a fastball-curveball mix, and controls both pitches well for his age. Ran his fastball up to 80 mph, consistently ranging in the mid-to-upper 70s, with his curveball landing in the 65-68 mph range. Presents a drop-and-drive delivery with rhythm, in line with target, and square landing.