Brendan
Gibson

8.11.15 - Imposing frame at 6-foot-4, 235-pounds. Throws from a high ¾ arm angle with a free arm action and average arm speed. Quick tempo with a controlled delivery. Stays in line to the plate with slight finish towards the first base side. Fastball has slight arm side run at 79 mph. Breaking ball has tight spin with 11/5 action and near fastball arm speed at 66 mph. Changeup has near fastball arm speed and arm side run with late life on the pitch at 70 mph.    Hits from a slightly open set up. Short stride with simple load. Level bat path with quick bat speed. Shows pull side pop as well as extension through contact. Power potential at the plate with his exit velocity of 85 mph. Sound footwork at first base. Average hands with a clean exchange and a short arm action with quick release. Infield velocity of 74 mph. Ran an 8.25 60-yard dash. Interesting power prospect from the corner infield position in the 2017 class.