Drew
Steinmetz

10.12.13 - Athletic frame, solid build, 5-foot-11, 170-pound middle infielder. Defensively displayed soft quick hands, advanced infield actions, plays athletically through the baseball, natural infield actions. Ran a 7.04 60. Arm played well with a quick release and transfer (77 mph), short arm action, high ¾ arm slot, highly accurate and showed carry. Offensively hit from a balanced stance, smooth load, short stride, slight bat wrap, high back elbow setup. Lower half works well and maintains balance throughout.  Showed bat speed, good approach, works middle of the field. Short bat path line drive, gap to gap hitter. 80 mph exit velocity from the tee.

7.16.13 - Athletic build, 5-foot-11, 175-pound middle infielder. Steinmetz looks to be one of the better infield defenders in the 2014 class. Defensively shows advanced defensive actions, his transfer is quick and clean and can release the baseball from multiple angles. Displayed soft hands, fields the baseball athletically with quick hands, and plays through the baseball well. Arm showed carry and accuracy with a loose athletic arm action. Showed body control with the ability to play on the move. Offensively hits from a balanced setup, short stride, minimal load. Showed above average bat speed, 84 mph exit velocity, gap to gap tendencies, lacked pre pitch rhythm. Steinmetz looks to be one of the better middle infielders in his class. He possesses above average athleticism, 7.02 runner and should be a highly sought after defender.