Nick
Haivala

8/20/16- 6-foot, 145-pound left-handed hitting 2-way player. 7.94 runner. Lean build, controlled tempo to crouched balance point, good direction to plate, short clean arm action, solid extension out front. Fastball was 71-73 mph with varying run and cut action. Sideways spin on breaking ball with early shape and break. Arm-side sink on changeup; has feel in bottom of zone. Open stance, strides to square, quiet head to contact, consistent solid contact, mid/pull line drive approach, 75 mph exit velocity. Solid feet and actions, creates direction on throws, throws flat footed occasionally, low ¾ arm slot effects accuracy and carry to home plate, 72 mph arm strength from outfield. Sound defender at first, has solid range, makes routine plays, and shows ability to receive around bag. 73 mph arm strength across diamond.