2.22.15 Hit from a balanced and athletic stance with hands high. Smooth load back with short stride that maintained line and balance. Lower half exploded to the ball and occasionally got rotational. Rhythm got stiff at times. Maintained good balance throughout swing. Displayed fast bat speed. Exit Velocity of 86 mph. Swing path was short with good extension. Path did work uphill at times. Line drive stroke with some power potential. From the Outfield, he threw from a high ¾ arm slot. Throws had some accuracy and life. Arm strength is a positive defensive quality for him. Positional Velocity of 82 mph. Hands were average and made clean exchanges. Footwork was fluid and played through the ball.
7/31/14: 6-foot-1, 185 pound, OF, started for a slightly open, athletic stance at the plate. Had a quiet rhythm and after stride ended up in a neutral position. Showed great balance throughout the swing. Possess well above-average bat speed with an 82 mph exit velocity. Stayed on line through the swing with a powerful top hand. Showed gap-to-gap power in the round. In the outfield, showed the ability to track the ball well and properly position himself. Took good routes to the baseball. Showed above average arm strength (81 mph) from a long, almost completely 3/4 arm angle.
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