Rock
Cates

3/16/14 - 6-foot-3, 165-pound lanky, two-way player with quick twitch actions. On the infield he showed solid hands and quick exchanges. Arm works short, high ¾ slot, 74 mph across the diamond. Posted a 4.11 home to first time. At the plate hits from a tall, open stance with smooth load and leg kick trigger, solid balance through contact. Swing is short with extension and solid bat speed. Exit velocity was 81 mph off the tee. On the mound his delivery has choppy rhythm and regular effort. Arm works short, from high ¾ slot. Fastball was 77-79 mph with slight sinking action. Curveball had 10/4 shape with slurve action, sitting 64-66 mph for strikes. Changeup was 70-73 mph with fading action. Throws a slider at 70-73 mph with light action.

6/26/13 - Lanky 6-foot-3, 160-pound middle-infielder. Offensively hits from a tall setup using a leg-kick trigger recording an 80 mph exit velocity off the tee. Defensively his throws across the infield were 73 mph.