Sawyer
Kowalkowski

Uncommitted, Kowalkowski got off to a hot start for the warriors through one game, going 4-for-5 with a double, two RBIs, four runs and three stolen bases.

Kowalkowski provided an intriguing look for Rhino Squeeze on Thursday afternoon. 6-foot-2, 145-pounds with plenty more room for added strength. High leg kick delivery that is sequenced. Arm plays quick and loose with whippy action. Fastball jumped out of the hand working in the low-80s, topping at 84 mph with finish through the zone. Dropped down to a submarine arm slot for an upper-70s changeup with depth to the arm-side. Also featured deceptive a low-70s curveball that was thrown at arm-speed. An interesting prospect on the mound to watch as he physically matures.

Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-2, 145-pounds. Wiry, projectable, good proportions.
Hit: RHH. Athletic set up, slightly open with relaxed hands.  Lands centered, strong hitting position, well sequenced, hands work direct to and through the ball through the middle of the field.
Power: 83 max exit velocity, averaged 75.4 mph. 300’ max distance.
Arm: RH.   OF - 91 mph. Long, loose, quick, 3/4 slot.
Defense: One-hand gather, in stride, on-line.
Run: 7.16 runner in the 60. 

Delivery: Sidesaddle delivery, moves with intent down the mound, athletic mover, lands slightly towards first-base side.
Arm Action: RH. Long, whippy arm action, quick out front. High 3/4 slot.
FB: T83, 79-83 mph. Rides up in the zone. T2563, 2313 average rpm.
CB: 71-73 mph. Sharp bite, 12/6 action. Feel for the zone. T2344, 2219 average rpm.
CH: 78-79 mph. Thrown with intent, developing pitch. T1748, 1650 average rpm.

Kowalkowski is listed at a projectable 6-foot-2, 145 pounds; an upside build. Kowalkowski showed well as a two-way prospect at the event. On the mound, Sawyer works with a full circle arm swing to a three-quarter slot and a quick arm out front. The fastball topped at 80 mph landing in the zone with some natural cut life finish to the pitch. The curveball, 68-70 mph, has two-plane break and 10/4 shape, flashed late bite. He also displayed a feel for a changeup, 74-75 mph. During BP, Kowalkowski consistently barrelled up balls showing hitability and strength in hands. From the outfield, the ball jumped out of his hand topping out at 87 mph during the defensive portion of the event.

Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-1, 140-pounds. Wiry with room to fill out.
Hit: RHH. Strides from open to square with a flatter barrel set.  Aggressive rotation. Deeper entry with low connection. All fields. Sporadic contact quality.
Power: 80.7 max exit velocity, averaged 67.4 mph. 281’ max distance.
Arm: RH.  OF - 86 mph. Long 3/4 action. Spinning to deliver.
Defense: Gains ground aggressively. Footwork alignment.
Run: 7.25 runner in the 60.

Delivery: Up tempo, aggressive moving parts into plant.
Arm Action: RH. Long loop action, deep pocket, 3/4 release.
FB: T82.5, 77.7-82.0 mph. Straight four seam fastball played true with backspin and above average spin rates. T2542, 2284 average rpm.
CB: 67.5-71.2 mph. Above average spin and action, 11/5 shape. T2536, 2333 average rpm.
SL: 64.6-68.3 mph. Lateral action, showed sweep. T2409, 2302 average rpm.
CH: 74.6-78.4 mph. Fades to arm side. T2057, 1960 average rpm. 

Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-0, 135-pounds.
Delivery: Drop and drive delivery down the mound, stays tall at release, short stride with a quick/explosive upper-half.
Arm Action: RH. Loose/quick over-the-top slot, long out of the glove.
FB: T78.8, 73.9-77.3 mph. Generally straight, comes out on a tough downward angle.  T2308, 2163 average rpm.
CB: 67.8-70.4 mph. Sharp 12/6 shape with the ability to land for strikes, occasionally 10/4 shape when on the side of the ball.  T2663, 2322 average rpm.
CH: 68.8-72.8 mph. Thrown with fastball intent. T2078, 1955 average rpm.

Hit: RHH. Starts in an upright stance, slightly open, slight leg-lift into a long stride, keeps elbows close together throughout pre-pitch.  Loose arms throughout the swing, level path to the ball with a line-drive approach, showed the ability to maintain balance through contact.
Power: 81.5 max exit velocity, averaged 74.3 mph. 230’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 84 mph. Long/loose 3/4 arm, clean action.
Defense: Athletic actions, fluid footwork around the ball, plays through the ball into an athletic crowhop.
Run: 7.28 runner in the 60. 

Kowalkowski can really spin the baseball. Inside a wiry/lean 6-foot, 135-pound stature, Kowalkowski was up to a projectable 78 mph on a fastball that spun at an average rate of 2,312 rpm, and his curveball flashed genuine late bite, and not just for his age, while also spinning at a high rate (2,455 rpm on average). He has a quick, loose arm and he maintains his balance well, indicating that as he fills out, the velocity will climb complementing the rest of his already impressive arsenal.

Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-0, 135-pounds. Lanky, long-limbed build.
Hit: RHH. Open stance, quick bat waggle at load, long stride.  Long path to contact, uphill path.
Power: 80.25 max exit velocity, averaged 75.32 mph. 296’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C -  mph. INF - 76 mph. OF -  mph. Long and loose arm action finishes from a 3/4 window.
Defense: Defends low to the ground, glove works under center of body. Packs to release.
Run: 7.44 runner in the 60. 

Delivery: Tall/fall type delivery with some lower leg ride on the backside, athletic posture at balance point, whippy hip/shoulder separation at footstrike, works in line to target with an upright finish through release.
Arm Action: RH. Quick and loose arm, travels on a long path to a high 3/4 release.
FB: T78, 76-78 mph. Straight action with an advanced spin profile.  T2315, 2255 average rpm.
CB: 68-69 mph. Throws it with fastball intent and from a similar slot. Sharp 11/5 spin with depth, feel to spin.  T2648, 2454 average rpm.
CH: 67-69 mph. Near fastball arm speed and slot. Primarily plays straight, did flash some tumble. T2019, 1776 average rpm.

Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 5-9, 121-pounds. Lean, high-waisted frame.
Delivery: Quick tall/fall type delivery, closed-toe landing, upright finish, falls towards first base side. Throws with effort.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm path works from a slightly elevated 3/4 slot.
FB: T72, 71-72 mph. Plays with cut.
CB: 61-63 mph. Comes out from a lower arm slot than fastball. Some sweep to it at times. 
CH: 59-65 mph. Near fastball arm speed.  

Hit: RH. Balanced setup, active pre-pitch bat waggle, quick toe-tap trigger.  Uphill bat path.
Power: 72 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 74 mph. Long arm action, low 3/4 slot.
Defense: Active feet play to the baseball, two-hand gather, plays through at times.
Run: 7.60 runner in the 60. 

Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-foot-6, 108-pounds. Small frame.
Defense: Steady hands, light on his feet.
Arm: RH. INF - 68 mph. Long draw, loose arm action, showed ability to throw from different arm slots.
Hit: RHH. Closed/balanced setup, bat wrap load, leg kick with a short stride.  Long path to the baseball.
Power: 56 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 8.02 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Forward/side rocker step, tall and fall delivery, works in line, lands closed.
Arm Action: RH. Long draw, throws from 3/4 slot.
FB: T66, 63-66 mph. Showed arm side run, flashed sink movement.
CB: 51-57 mph. 10/4 shape, sweeps across the zone, changes arm slot from FB.
CH: 53-56 mph. Sinking movement, similar arm speed to FB.