On The Recruiting Trail: Kevin Smith Jr, LHP/OF, 2016
May 19, 2015
By Aaron Wilson
PBR Michigan Regional Scout
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On The Recruiting Trail: Kevin Smith Jr, LHP/OF, 2016
Name: Kevin Smith Jr
Position: LHP/OF
Grad: 2016
Height/Weight: 5-foot-11, 195 pounds
High School: University High School Academy/Southfield Lathrup High School
Ranking: 38th in Michigan's 2016 Class
Evaluation: 5-foot-11, 195-pound prospect. High-¾ short arm action from the left side of the mound. Fastball sat 82-85, slider had sweeping action at 72-74 mph, and changeup with some sink at 73-77 mph. Glove and range are above average in the outfield with an accurate arm at 75 mph. Athletic actions at first base throwing 74 mph across the infield. Ran a 7.65 60-yard dash. Ran a 4.76 home to first. Toe tap stride with strength in his bat to the pull side in a gap-to-gap approach. Bat speed registered at 90 mph.
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