David
Byrnes

2017 New Jersey State Games (July 26-27, 2017)
Byrnes has a lean, athletic build at 5-foot-9 160-pounds. Ran the 60 yard dash in 6.94-seconds; exit velocity topped at 72 MPH. Offensively – starts in a neutral stance with hands just above back shoulder. Creates some rhythm in hands and arms prepitch. Uses a small foot lift and stride to start swing. Hands load up and back with some fluidity. Loose wrists and hands through the zone to the baseball. Finishes tall and balanced with stiff front leg and lift to swing. Defensively – took reps from the outfield. Throws topped at 78 MPH to homeplate with armside run and some sink. Short, quick arm action – plays through throws with momentum. One of the top athletes in the 2019 class at the event. 


Preseason All-State Showcase (February 11th, 2017)
Byrnes has a strong, athletic build at 5-foot-9 160-pounds. Ran the 60 yard dash in 6.83, good for top five of the entire event. Exit velocity topped at 76 mph. Offensively- LHH, starts with a balanced stances and hands high above back shoulder. Load is started by a toe-tap and stride. Minimal hand movement as hands and arms are loaded prepitch. Shows some fluidity and athleticism in swing, with hips and kids working in well together. Finishes on back leg, creates some lift. Defensively- Throws topped at 80 mph with some armside run. Shows good instincts and movements toward the ball. Fields ball on the outside of foot and continues momentum through his throws. Short quick arm action.