Josh
Shultz

7/20/14 Shultz is a 5-foot-10, 190-pound right-handed hitter that went 4-for-11 in game action over three days. He starts from a square stance with a toe tap stride creating barrel whip with a strong lower half. Shultz registered a bat exit velocity of 82 mph and routinely barreled the baseball during batting practice. The junior displayed the ability to play through the baseball and an improving 80 mph arm across the diamond from 3B. Shultz also worked two effective innings on the mound allowing two hits out of a high 3/4 arm slot topping at 77 mph.

6/25/14 Shultz displayed two-way abilities with an 80 mph arm across the infield from 3B and a fastball topping at 76 mph from the mound. The 5-foot-10, 190-pound junior had a solid two days at the plate. Shultz registered an 81 mph bat exit velocity from a square stance with a lift and replace stride foot. He displayed a strong lower half in routinely barreling the baseball during batting practice. Shultz went on to go 3-for-7 in game play over the course of the event.

1/20/14 Shultz is a 5-foot-10, 190-pound right-handed hitter that showcased a square stance with no stride. He barreled the baseball frequently during his round of batting practice with legitimate power potential to the pull side. Shultz displayed a steadily improving bat exit velocity of 82 mph. The sophomore ran a 7.53 60-yard dash and showed an accurate 71 mph arm across the diamond. Shultz has shown steady development over the past year and appears ready for a solid sophomore season.

7/30/13 Shultz is a 5-foot-10, 185-pound broad-shouldered prospect with an idea of how to pitch. The right-hander sat 76-77 with some arm side run to his fastball and commanded a quality 66 mph changeup thrown at near fastball arm speed. Shultz went 1-for-3 at the plate in game action on day one of the event and showcased an 80 mph bat exit velocity.

1/13/13 Shultz ran a 7.70 60-yard dash and showed soft hands and the ability to play through the ball defensively. Shultz showcased a 77 mph bat exit velocity and some pop in his bat during his round of batting practice. The 5-foot-10, 185-pound right-handed hitter stayed behind the baseball well and used a strong lower half to drive baseballs consistently. Shultz displayed a 75 mph fastball, 59 mph curveball and 64 mph changeup during a solid bullpen session. He showed signs that his developing 11/5 breaking curveball could become an out pitch as he adds velocity to the pitch.

12/28/12 Shultz, who has a solid, athletic frame , showed promise as a hitter and pitcher. Offensively, he used a very solid lower half to consistently drive baseballs to all fields with a bat exit speed of 73 mph. Shultz has an explosive lower half and displayed legitimate power potential. He topped out at 72 mph from a high 3/4 arm slot during his bullpen session. Shultz also showed a 59 mph 11/5 breaking curveball with tight rotation and a 62 mph changeup at near fastball arm speed.