Paul
Smith Jr.

9/22/13
5-foot-10, 155 pounds with average frame.  Two way prospect.  Registered a 4.73 home to first time.  In the field, he shows average hands and decent range.  Top velocity of 72 mph across the infield.  Needs to play through the ball.  At the plate, he features a slightly open stance with short stride.  A line drive type of hitter with level bat path.  Tends to cut off his swing not allowing for full extension.  Reached a top exit velocity of 67 mph.  On the mound, he throws from a high 3/4 arm slot with short arm action.  Smooth overall tempo.  Some effort in delivery.  His fastball sat 75-77 mph and he also mixed in a 62-65 mph curve with 11/5 tilt.

8/10/13
5-foot-10, 152-pound prospect with thin frame. Projects as a second base type in the field. Short arm action. Reached a top velocity of 71 mph. Average footwork. Transfer shows some length. At the plate, he starts in a crouch. Minimal upper half load. Short stride. Contact type hitter. Registered top exit velocity of 70 mph off the tee. Ran a 4.7 out of the box. On the mound, he throws through a ¾ arm slot with average arm speed. Fastball was straight at 73-75 mph. Also used a 61 mph breaking ball.

6/26/13
5-foot-10, 152-pound prospect with thin frame. In the field, he shows good lateral movement and some softness in his hands. Uses long arm action through high ¾ arm slot. Reached a top velocity of 78 mph. At the plate, the right-handed hitter starts with an open stance. Uses a short stride, but doesn’t consistently square up his front side. Takes slight uphill path to the ball. On the mound, the righty throws from a high ¾ arm slot with average arm speed. Has a tendency to open his front side early. Fastball sits 73-75 mph while breaking ball is 58-59, but lacks consistent command. Also showed a 67-68 mph changeup that needs further development.