CLASS OF 2016
1B
LHP
Kevin
Smith Jr.
Madonna University
Southfield-Lathrup (HS) • MI
5' 10" • 205LBS
R/L
Southfield-Lathrup (HS) • MI
5' 10" • 205LBS
R/L
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2016 National
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2016 State
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- Michigan Scout Blog - Aug 1, 2016
- PBR Michigan Spotlight Game: Southfield Lathrup vs Hazel Park - Apr 20, 2016
- 2016 Spring Team Preview: Southfield Lathrup Chargers - Mar 24, 2016
- Michigan Insider: Updated Class of 2016 Player Rankings (February) - Feb 26, 2016
- Michigan Insider: Top Uncommitted 2016 Two-Way Prospects - Oct 26, 2015
- On The Recruiting Trail: Kevin Smith Jr, LHP/OF, 2016 - May 19, 2015
- PBR Spotlight Game: Southfield Lathrup vs Southfield High - Apr 29, 2015
- The Michigan Big Board: Ranking The Top Performances This Fall From Underclassmen - Nov 26, 2014
- The Michigan Big Board: Top Uncommitted 2016 Outfielders - Nov 6, 2014
- 2014 Border Games: Complete Player Evaluations - Oct 8, 2014
- Sneak Peek: Top Performers at The Border Games at Wayne State University - Sep 30, 2014
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6-foot, 205-pound prospect. Upright open stance, small load while throwing his hands through the zone with pull power. Shows clean actions with a long arm in the outfield. Soft hands and light feet around the bag at first base. Works with a controlled tempo throwing from a high 3/4 arm angle. Heavy sinking fastball sat 80-82 mph and deceptive changeup with cutting action worked at 73 mph.
6/23/15
6-foot, 217-pound prospect. Quick and explosive right-handed swing. Drives the ball pull side with occasional power. Recorded a bat exit velocity of 90 mph. Athletic movements in the outfield and good glove actions. On the mound, smooth tempo and long arm action produced a fastball that worked 80-82 mph. Good feel for the breaking ball at 67-72 mph and straight change showed potential.
9/28/14
5-foot-11, 195 pound prospect. High ¾ short arm action from the left side of the mound. Fastball sat 72-85, slider had sweeping action at 72-74 mph, and change-up with some sink at 73-77 mph. Glove and range are above average in the outfield with an accurate arm at 75 mph. Athletic actions at first base throwing 74 mph across the infield. Ran a 7.65 60-yard dash. Ran a 4.76 home to first. Toe tap stride with strength in his bat to the pull side in a gap to gap approach. Bat speed registered at 90 mph.
5-foot-11, 195 pound prospect. High ¾ arm slot from the left side of the mound. Fastball sat 76-81, curveball had gradual break at 70-73 mph, and change-up with some sink at 71-74 mph. Good glove work in outfield with an accurate arm at 80 mph. Ran a 4.79 home to first. Top tap stride with strength in his bat to the pull side. Bat speed registered at 85 mph.
5-foot-10, 205-pound prospect. Projects best as a pitcher at this stage. Throws with long arm action through high ¾ arm slot. Some quickness to his arm speed. Regular effort. Fastball is located for strikes at 78-80 mph. Breaking ball has minimal depth at 70-73 mph. Changeup is thrown for strikes at 73-74 mph. Tendency to slow down his arm speed, but shows some arm side fade. Also has a 70-71 mph cutter. In the outfield, he projects as a corner type. Potential shift to first base. Top exit velocity of 76 mph with accurate to his throws. Average hands and feet. At the plate, he starts in an open stance. Long stride. Tendency to bar in his load. Obvious quickness in his hands. Path gets a it long. Pull power in his swing. Top exit velocity of 84 mph. Ran a 7.75 60.