Brandon
Ward

1.15.17 - 5-foot-8, 155-pound, right-handed hitting infielder. Offensively, simple swing, made consistent hard contact, line-drive approach and sprayed balls to all fields. Balanced, wide setup, early load, short stride and maintains balance through contact. Registered an 83 mph exit velocity from a tee.  Defensively, reliable hands, and clean exchange on the infield. Short arm action, ¾ slot, changes angles at times, throws flashed accuracy and clocked at 72 mph. 7.34 runner in the 60, laser-timed.  

10.23.16 - 5-foot-8, 155-pound, square-shouldered two-way prospect. Ran a 7.36 laser-timed 60. Offensively, right-handed hitter, flashed bat speed and strength through contact; 84 mph exit velocity from a tee. Balanced setup, loads to backside, short stride and middle/away approach. Defensively, steady hands and mechanically sound on the infield. Loose arm action from a low ¾ slot, throws clocked at 72 mph across the diamond. Right-handed pitcher, compact tall and fall delivery, works on-line, lands square and regular effort throughout. Arm works short and loose from a high ¾ slot. Fastball works mostly straight, sat 75 mph, touched 76. Maintains arm speed on his off-speed pitches. Curveball works 12/6, thrown for strikes and sat 64-66 mph. Changeup, down in the zone, sinking action and sat 70-72 mph.