Patrick
Loeffler

2.10.16 - Verbally committed to Indiana University.

6/18/15 - Solid build with strength, 6-foot-1, 200-pound left-handed hitting third baseman. Hits from a balanced stance, smooth loading action, stride slightly dives, uses lower half and maintains good balance through contact. Barrel aware, showed bat strength and made hard contact. Path is short to the baseball, has a middle to opposite field approach. 89 mph exit velocity from the tee. Defensively arm played well from third, short high ¾ arm action, showed occasional carry, 78 mph across the diamond, longer release. Should have the ability to improve footwork at third, runs well, 6.98 runner in the 60.

2.15.15 - 6-foot-1, 200-pound athletic and strong left-handed hitting third baseman hit from a slightly crouched setup, balanced stance, short stride, hands load smoothly, explosive lower half, short, slightly uphill bat path produces line drives from gap-to-gap, gets extension, natural lift to swing, several line drives off the L-screen during batting practice, 88 mph exit velocity off the tee. Defensively, threw 80 mph across the diamond from short, over-the-top arm slot with accuracy and carry, average hands fielding the baseball, plays through it. Ran a 7.24 60 yard dash.

10.19.14 - 6-foot-1, 195-pound physically strong and athletic left-handed hitting third baseman hits from a balanced setup, short stride, hands load back smoothly, short bat path, feel for barrel, impacts the baseball, impressed with several line drives during batting practice, especially to left-center field, 90 mph exit velocity off the tee, second highest recorded at the Class of 2016 Showcase. Defensively, threw 79 mph across the diamond from short, high ¾ arm slot with accuracy, hands are soft, exchange takes some time, moves well for physical size, ran a 6.91 60.