Preseason All-State: Infield Analysis

Our position-by-position analysis of Illinois’ Preseason All-State event that took place on Sunday, Feb. 11, moves forward today with an in-depth look at the event's infielders. 

The group of infielders in this 2019 class has developed a reputation for its depth in the middle of the infield. The prospects atop this list all demonstrated confident actions at their up-the-middle infield positions as well as a propensity for consistent line-drive contact. Of the names on the list that fit that profile are juniors Jalen Greer (St. Rita) and Josh Gibson (O'Fallon). Both have regularly showcased their ability to stick to shortstop. Illinois commit Andrew Kim (Libertyville) has an advanced left-handed bat and put together one of the best rounds of BP at the event.

Brody Harding (Moline, 2019) emerged at the event as someone in a league of his own because of his natural ability to loft the ball that pairs particularly well with his confidence as a defender. 

Continue reading to see how this top-ten list shook out and keep an eye on further positional breakdowns and analysis from the Preseason All-State event in the coming days and weeks.

TOP MIDDLE INFIELD PROSPECTS

1. Brody Harding, INF, Moline, 2019
Illinois commit. 5-foot-10, 165-pound, infielder with strength in his lower half. Continues to solidify himself as one of the top middle infielders in the Illinois’ class. At the plate, left-handed hitter, open, athletic setup, smooth loading action, short leg-kick timing trigger, utilizes lower half and maintains balance throughout. Loose, athletic hands, creates bat speed while controlling the barrel. Confident look in the box, natural lift in swing and consistently made hard contact to the pull-side gap. 87 mph exit velocity from a tee. Extremely confident defender on the infield, plays with bounce, active feet, ranges well to both sides while maintaining body control. Soft hands, clean, quick transfer. Short, loose, quick arm action and throws topped at 84 mph across the diamond. 7.25 runner in the 60; laser-timed.    

2. Jalen Greer, INF, St. Rita, 2019
Missouri commit. 6-foot-3, 180-pound, infielder with a highly projectable, athletic frame; plenty of room to carry added strength. High-ceiling prospect with impressive combination of current tools. Ran a 6.99 laser-timed 60, was 90 mph across the infield and 88 mph exit velocity from a tee. Defensively, advanced defender, has all the tools to stick at shortstop. Easy, confident actions, fluid footwork, ranges well, maintains body control, trusts hands and plenty of arm for the ball deep in the hole. Short, quick arm action, high ¾ slot, throws are accurate and carry. At the plate, right-handed hitter, balanced, quiet setup, short stride and good balance throughout. Easy bat speed, hands work well in swing, level bat path, gets extension through contact and line-drive approach.

3. Josh Gibson, INF, O’Fallon, 2019
Missouri State commit. 5-foot-8, 165-pound, middle infielder with a strong frame, thick lower half. At the plate, narrow, slightly open setup, long leg-lift trigger and maintains balance through contact. Present bat speed, level bat path through the zone, line drive approach and fluid rhythm throughout. 88 mph exit velocity from a tee. On the infield, steady hands, athletic actions, quick transfer at times and ranges well to both sides. Throws from a high ¾ slot and clocked at 86 mph across the diamond. 6.94 runner in the 60, laser-timed.  

4. Andrew Kim, INF, Libertyville, 2019
Illinois commit. 6-foot-1, 180-pound, strong, athletically built, infielder. Left-handed bat is currently his calling card. Balanced, quiet setup, short stride and stays extremely balanced throughout. Simple swing, fast bat, bat stays level through the zone, made a lot of hard contact, and line-drive, gap-to-gap approach with strength in bat; 93 mph exit velocity from a tee. Defensively, steady hands, clean exchange, short arm action, high ¾ slot, throws clocked at 80 mph. 7.05 runner in the 60, laser-timed.

5. Marcus Wright, INF, Simeon, 2019
5-foot-11, 185-pound, switch-hitting, strong, physically advanced infielder. Continues to add quality strength to his frame. 6.61 laser-timed 60, one of the top times of the event. At the plate, tall, narrow setup, long stride and utilizes lower half in swing. Aggressive swing from both sides, present bat speed, lift in swing and 89 mph exit velocity from a tee. Defensively, steady defender, plays tall through exchange at times. Strong accurate arm, short high ¾ slot, clocked at 85 mph across the diamond.

6. Brendan Carrane, INF, St. Rita, 2019
5-foot-8, 155-pound, left-handed hitting middle infielder. At the plate, open, balanced setup, high back elbow, smooth load and stride gets back to square. Fluid rhythm, line-drive approach, uses the whole field and stays level through the zone at times; 82 mph exit velocity from a tee. Actiony defender on the infield; plays with confidence and moxy, quick feet, body control on the move and can manipulate arm slot when needed. Accurate throws, clocked at 80 mph across the diamond. Ran a 7.17 laser-timed 60.

7. Josh Mrozek, INF, Providence Catholic, 2019
Kent State commit. 6-foot-1, 160-pound, wiry, live, loose-bodied, left-handed hitting infielder. Ran one of the top 60 times of the event, 6.57 laser-timed. At the plate, balanced, quiet setup, smooth loading action, short stride and gets off backside at times. Loose hands, flashed bat speed, lift in swing, hard contact to the pull-side gap and fluid rhythm throughout; 85 mph exit velocity from a tee. On the infield, steady hands, flash soft, clean, quick release at times and loose arm action. Throws clocked at 78 mph across the diamond.     

8. Jared Cushing, INF, Joliet Catholic, 2019
Texas Tech commit. 6-foot-3, 185-pound, infielder; highly-projectable frame, long legs, plenty of room for continued physical development. Defensively, likely to grow into third base. Athletic defensive actions, confident soft hands, clean, quick transfer, loose arm, able to throw from multiple slot, throws are accurate and clocked at 83 mph. At the plate, right-handed hitter, wide setup, smooth quiet load and short stride. Long bat path, gets extension at times. 92 mph exit velocity from a tee. 7.15 runner in the 60, laser-timed.

9. Ian Steinorth, INF, York, 2019
5-foot-11, 165-pound, wiry, right-handed hitting infielder. Ran a 6.85 laser-timed 60. At the plate, balanced, slightly open setup, short stride and maintains balance through contact. Compact swing, flashed quick twitch and bat speed, uphill bat path and 82 mph exit velocity from a tee. On the infield, active feet, ranges to both sides, soft hands, clean transfer. Short, over-the-top arm action and throws clocked at 79 mph across the infield.

10. Nicholas Hofmann, INF, Elk Grove, 2019
5-foot-7, 145-pound, right-handed hitting middle infielder. Ran one of the top 60’s of the event, 6.55 laser-timed. At the plate, balanced, slightly open setup, smooth loading action and leg-lift timing trigger. Fluid rhythm, line-drive approach and flashed bat speed; 86 mph exit velocity from a tee. Defensively, natural infield actions, plays under control on the move, sure hands and shuffles through the ball on exchange. Short arm action, high ¾ slot and throws clocked at 84 mph.

TOP CORNER INFIELDERS

1. Nick Kosmetatos, 3B, St. Francis, 2019
6-foot-1, 190-pound, infielder with a strong, advanced, well-proportioned frame. Runs well for size, 7.03 laser-timed 60. High-level defender at third base. Easy, athletic actions, advanced hands, feel and body control on the move. Can throw from multiple angles on the move; accurate throws, easy arm strength and carry, clocked at 89 mph. Offensively, balanced setup, smooth load, short toe-tap stride and fluid rhythm. Loose hands, fast bat, ball jumps off the bat at times and works gap-to-gap; 92 mph exit velocity from a tee.

2. Damon Gladney, INF, Illiana Christian, 2019
Eastern Kentucky commit. 6-foot-2, 192-pound, strong, athletically built, infielder. Has added over 30 pounds of muscle in a little over a year. Ran a 7.08 laser-timed 60; has ran a 6.72 in the past. One of the biggest breakout candidates of the event. Displayed some of the best right-handed power in the class. Starts from a balanced, slightly open setup, short leg-lift trigger and maintains balance throughout. Easy, loose swing with natural lift in swing. Creates easy bat speed, makes consistent had contact and balls jump off his bat. 99 mph exit velocity from a tee. Defensively, profiles best at a corner infield spot. Hands and feet work together, can play on the move, maintains body control. Firm arm action, short and over-the-top; throws clocked at 81 mph across the diamond.

3. Ethan Burgh, INF, Prospect, 2019
6-foot-1, 195-pound, right-handed hitting third baseman, strong, durable build. At the plate, tall, open setup, slight toe-tap stride, gets back to square and good balance throughout. Stays compact, short to the ball, present bat speed, feel for the barrel, consistent hard contact, gap-to-gap approach and 87 mph exit velocity from a tee. On the infield, profiles best at third base, natural infield action, soft hands, clean exchange. Strong arm from a high ¾ slot, flashes carry at 86 mph across the infield. Ran a 7.23 laser-timed 60.  

4. Charlie Allison, INF, Rock Island, 2019
Indiana State commit. 6-foot-3, 180-pound, infielder with a long-limbed, projectable, athletic frame. High-ceiling left-handed hitter. Starts from a balanced, athletic setup, smooth loading action, short stride and maintains balance throughout. Loose swing, creates bat speed, path works uphill, stays through the baseball and has fluid rhythm throughout. Made a lot of hard contact, flashed bat strength, 92 mph exit velocity from a tee. Defensively, hands work steady and soft at times. Short arm action, high ¾ slot, topped at 78 mph across the diamond. 7.57 runner in the 60.

5. Michael Chialdikas, INF, Lake Zurich, 2019
6-foot-1, 155-pound, infielder with a long, lean, highly-projectable frame; plenty of room for continued physical development. Projectable left-handed hitter. Balanced setup, leg-lift trigger, and maintains balance through contact. Repeatable swing, loose, whippy hands, creates bat speed, makes consistent hard contact; 86 mph exit velocity from a tee. Defensively, long, loose arm action from a high ¾ slot and throws carry; topped at 83 mph across the infield. 7.51 runner in the 60.

Best of the Rest (Listed Alphabetically)

Brock Berry, INF, Lincoln-Way West, 2019
6-foot, 155-pound, long and lean, right-handed hitting infielder. 6.75 runner in the 60, laser-timed. At the plate, wide, slightly crouched setup, short stride and hits off his front foot. Occasional line drive contact and 85 mph exit velocity from a tee. On the infield, steady hands, long arm action, high ¾ slot and throws topped at 81 mph.

Michael Bohlen, INF, Marian Catholic, 2019
Northern Kentucky commit. 6-foot-5, 215-pound, third baseman with a strong, extra-large frame. Right-handed hitter, balanced setup, leg-kick trigger and hits off front foot. Aggressive swing, present bat strength; 87 mph exit velocity from a tee. Defensively, steady hands, fields out in front of body and clean release. Long arm action, high ¾ slot and throws topped at 79 mph. 7.76 runner in the 60.

Benji Brokemond, OF/INF, Walter Payton, 2019
Miami (OH) commit. 6-foot-1, 180-pound multi-positional player, lean quick twitch athlete. Plus-plus runner, 6.49 laser timed 60. Arm action is loose and over the top, carries, 87 mph from the outfield, 84 mph across the diamond, accurate to target. Feet play through the baseball showed above average actions on the infield, hesitates to attack the baseball at times in the outfield. Right-handed hitter, balanced stance, short stride and strong balance. Easy athletic hands create bat speed, repeats swing, short level path. Contact is hard, line drive gap to gap type. 92 mph exit velocity from the tee.

Tucker Cole, INF, Dixon, 2019
5-foot-11, 150-pound, athletically built, right-handed hitting middle infielder. Defensively, advanced infield actions; confident, smooth defender, soft hands, quick, clean transfer at times and big arm across the diamond. Throws are true, accurate and carry at 87 mph. At the plate, open, tall setup, smooth, deep loading action and leg-lift trigger. Long bat path and 84 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran a 7.54 laser-timed 60.

Johnny Colombo, INF, Lane Tech, 2019
6-foot-2, 160-pound, wiry, infielder with plenty of room for continued physical development. Defensively, long, gangly actions at times, flashed soft hands. Athletic fielding position and arm works long and loose; throws carry and were accurate, clocked at 86 mph. At the plate, right-handed hitter, balanced, taller setup, loads into back side and leg-kick timing trigger. Aggressive swing, line drive, pull approach and 90 mph exit velocity from a tee. 7.33 runner in the 60.

Jimmy DeAngelo, 1B, Hall Township, 2019
6-foot-3, 210-pound, physical, first baseman with a strong lower half. Right-handed hitter, balanced, open setup, leg-kick trigger and low hand set. Long, uphill bat path with present bat strength; 88 mph exit velocity from a tee. At first base, moves well for size, feel around the bag, steady hands. Loose arm, low ¾ slot and throws clocked at 79 mph. 7.29 runner in the 60, laser-timed.

Nick Fields, INF/RHP, Galesburg, 2019
6-foot, 165-pound, athletic, two-way prospect. On the mound, right-handed pitcher, tall and fall delivery, smooth rhythm, works on-line, lands square with easy effort throughout. Long, loose arm action out of a high ¾ window. Fastball thrown for strikes, straight action, sat 84-86 mph, touched 87. Throws a slider and curveball. Curveball works 12/6, maintains arm speed, 68-70 mph. Slider had cutter action at times, 75-77 mph. Changeup looked to be go to pitch; good feel and flashed plus action down in the zone, 76-77 mph. At the plate, switch hitter, balanced setup, minimal stride. Simple swing, handsy, barrel control approach; 83 mph exit velocity from the left side, 82 mph from the right. On the infield, easy defender, steady hands, short, loose arm action, flicks it across the diamond; topped at 83 mph. 7.23 laser-timed 60.  

Lukas Galdoni, 1B, Carmel Catholic, 2019
6-foot-4, 205-pound, physically advanced, well-proportioned, athletically built, left-handed hitting infielder. Open, tall setup, hands and front knee work together in the load. Flashed bat speed and strength, uphill bat path and power potential; 86 mph exit velocity from a tee. Defensively, some bounce in his step, clean transfer. Short, strong, firm arm action, high ¾ slot; throws clocked at 84 mph across the infield. 7.30 runner in the 60.

Brennan Geers, 1B, Providence Catholic, 2019  
6-foot-2, 200-pound, left-handed hitting, first baseman with a strong, well-proportioned build. At the plate, balanced setup, smooth load and short stride. Long, uphill bat path, strength in swing and 88 mph exit velocity from a tee. At first base, clean steady defender, moves well around the bag, soft hands. Long arm action, high ¾ slot and throws topped at 77 mph. Also, ran a 7.27 laser-timed 60.

Frank Giamarusti, INF, Notre Dame, 2019
5-foot-10, 165-pound, infielder with present strength throughout frame. Ran a 6.91 laser-timed 60. At the plate, right-handed hitter, balanced setup, smooth loading action, leg-kick trigger. Fluid rhythm, uphill bat path, tries to lift the baseball, present bat strength; 89 mph exit velocity from a tee. On the infield, plays through the baseball, steady hands and quick exchange. Ability to throw from multiple arm angles and throws topped at 78 mph across the infield.

Nathan Hardman, CIF, Normal University, 2019
6-foot-2, 190-pound, strong, wide-shouldered, right-handed hitting corner infielder. At the plate, balanced setup, hands load into a low slot, leg-kick timing trigger and aggressive swing. Attacks the baseball, violent at times, lift in swing, present bat speed, flashes hard contact to the pull-sie and 91 mph exit velocity from a tee. On the infield, steady hands, clean transfer, some effort in release. Long arm action, high ¾ slot and throws topped at 83 mph. 7.51 runner in the 60.

Ethan Harrast, INF, Hinsdale Central, 2019
6-foot, 170-pound, athletically built, well-proportioned, infielder. Right-handed hitter, balanced setup, pre-pitch rhythm, smooth load and hits off front foot at times. Easy swing, loose, quick hands, bat speed, line-drive, gap-to-gap approach; 80 mph exit velocity from a tee. On the infield, fluid footwork at times, flashes actions, sure hands and quick clean exchange. Can throw from multiple angles, loose arm and throws topped at 85 mph across the diamond. 7.08 runner in the 60, laser-timed.

Austin Higgins, INF, Fremd, 2019
6-foot, 165-pound, athletically built, switch-hitting infielder. Can handle the bat from both sides. Hits from a solid, balanced base, smooth load and good balance throughout. Long, uphill bat path, works gap-to-gap, flashes bat speed. 85 mph exit velocity from both sides. Defensively, athletic movements on the infield, sure hands, plays through the baseball, clean transfer, can throw from multiple arm slots when on the move. Throws topped at 83 mph across the diamond. 7.18 runner in the 60.

Patrick Keaty, INF, South Elgin, 2019
5-foot-10, 170-pound, athletically built, right-handed hitting infielder. 6.95 runner in the 60, laser-timed. Steady defender on the infield. Sure, soft hands, quick transfer, short arm action, high ¾ slot, accurate throws, flashed carry and clocked at 84 mph across the infield. At the plate, balanced setup, short stride, minimal wasted movement, long bat path and 90 mph exit velocity from a tee.  

Ryan Leland, INF/RHP, Sandburg, 2019
6-foot-4, 192-pound, two-way prospect, highly-athletic, projectable frame; plenty of room for continued physical development. Right-handed pitcher, tall and fall delivery, works with rhythm, stays on-line, lands square and finishes athletically. Long, loose arm action, quick out front and out of a high ¾ window. Fastball, thrown for strikes, pitches down in the zone, 81-83 mph. Slider, aggressive arm speed, sharp action, tight spin, feel, sat 74-77 mph. Changeup, sat 73-75 mph. At the plate, right-handed hitter, open setup, stride gets to even, some lift and strength in swing; 92 mph exit velocity from a tee. Defensively, at first base, some feel around the bag, clean release, loose arm and throws clocked at 77 mph. 7.76 runner in the 60.

CJ Lewis, INF, Normal West, 2019
6-foot-2, 175-pound, infielder, high-waisted, athletic build with lean strength. Right-handed hitter, starts open, stride gets back to even and takes an aggressive hack. Athletic, loose hands, flashed bat speed, extension through contact and works gap-to-gap; 96 mph exit velocity. Defensively, reliable hands, ball gets deep at times, long, loose arm action, high ¾ slot and clocked at 83 mph across the diamond. 7.32 runner in the 60, laser-timed.

Carlos Martinez, INF, Grant, 2019
5-foot-6, 145-pound, right-handed hitting infielder. Balanced setup, minimal pre-pitch movement and short stride. Stays short to the ball and exit velocity clocked at 84 mph from a tee. Defensively, sure hands, clean transfer, winds up at times, quick arm action from a high ¾ slot and throws clocked at 83 mph. 7.24 runner in the 60, laser-timed.

Parker Mathieson, INF, Normal University, 2019
5-foot-11, 175-pound, athletically built, left-handed hitting infielder. At the plate, balanced, open setup, short leg-lift trigger. Present bat speed, bat strength, quick twitchy hands, occasional hard contact to the opposite field gap; 95 mph exit velocity from a tee. On the infield, steady hands, plays through the baseball at times. Flashed the ability to throw from multiple slots, throws clocked at 83 mph across the infield. 7.03 runner in the 60.

Josh Ohl, INF, Edwardsville, 2019
5-foot-10, 155-pound, wiry, right-handed hitting middle infielder. At the plate, hits from a solid base, athletic setup, minimal pre-pitch movement, short stride and stays balanced throughout. Simple swing, quick twitch at times, gap-to-gap approach and 81 mph exit velocity from a tee. On the infield, fields athletically, out in front of his body, sure hands, active feet through exchange. Short, firm arm action, over-the-top, accurate throws clocked at 80 mph. 7.27 runner in the 60, laser-timed.

Ryan Pawlak, 1B, Plainfield South, 2019
6-foot-1, 185-pound, left-handed hitting first baseman, long, projectable build. At the plate, balanced, open setup, loading action, gets separation in hands, short stride and maintains balance through contact. Flashed bat speed and hard contact at times, gap-to-gap approach. 85 mph exit velocity from a tee. At first base, clean transfer, short, high ¾ slot and throws clocked at 76 mph across the diamond. 7.78 runner in the 60.

Nathan Righi, INF/RHP, Pekin, 2019
6-foot-1, 205-pound, strong, physical, wide-shouldered, two-way prospect. At the plate, has impressive right-handed raw power for his age. Registered the top exit velocity of the event; 101 mph from a tee. Balanced setup, leg-kick timing trigger and aggressive swinger. Looks to drive the baseball with authority, present bat speed, long, bat path and gap-to-gap approach. On the infield, profiles at a corner infield spot. Steady hands, clean transfer, long arm action, high ¾ slot; throws flash carry at 84 mph across the infield. On the mound, right-handed pitcher, uptempo delivery, works on-line, lands front toe slightly closed and some effort throughout. Long, loose, quick arm out of a high ¾ window. Fastball thrown for strikes, works straight, occasional life through the zone, 83-84 mph, touched 85. Slider, has cutter action at times, aggressive arm speed, 10/4 shape, short, late action, some feel, 74-77 mph. Changeup, maintains arm speed, thrown for strikes, sinking action at times, 76-80 mph.

Rhay Street, INF, Brother Rice, 2019
5-foot-10, 185-pound, infielder with a sturdy lower half. 6.98 laser-timed 60. At the plate, left-handed hitter, balanced, quiet setup, short stride, utilizes lower half and good balance in swing. Stays short to the ball, lift in swing at times; 87 mph exit velocity from a tee. Defensively, natural infield actions, confident hands, can play on the move, throws from all angles. Throws topped at 83 mph across the diamond.

Nicholas Talarico, INF, Marmion, 2019
5-foot-10, 185-pound, infielder with a compact build. At the plate, right-handed hitter, balanced setup, slight loading action, short stride, balanced and highly repeatable swing. Simple swing, fluid rhythm, bat speed, controls the barrel, hard contact and 88 mph exit velocity from a tee. On the infield, soft, sure hands, fields athletically, out in front of his body and clean transfer. Short, high ¾ arm action, 76 mph. 7.48 runner in the 60, laser-timed.

LJ Waco, INF, Cary Grove, 2019
6-foot, 180-pound, long, athletically built, right-handed hitting infielder. Open setup, short stride and fluid rhythm throughout. Loose hands, sneaky bat speed, short to the ball and level path through the hitting zone. Line-drive approach and 86 mph exit velocity from a tee. Defensively, steady hands, clean exchange, long arm action, high ¾ slot, throws topped at 83 mph. 7.25 runner in the 60, laser-timed.

Shane Wilhelm, RHP/INF, Columbia, 2019
Missouri commit. 5-foot-11, 175-pound, two-way prospect with an athletic build and present strength. On the mound, right-handed pitcher, highly-athletic, simple, repeatable delivery with easy effort throughout. Works on-line, lands square and finishes athletically. Loose, quick arm action, high ¾ window and gets extension out front. Advanced three-pitch mix and pounded strikes with all three. Fastball comes out of hand easy, late life and run, pitches at the bottom of the strike zone; 85-86 mph, touched 87. Slider, maintains fastball arm speed, late, sharp 10/4 action, sat 79-80 mph. Changeup, maintains arm speed, feel, fade action, bottom of the zone, 79-80 mph. At the plate, right-handed hitter, balanced, wide setup, smooth load and knee knock stride. Stays within himself, line-drive approach and 89 mph exit velocity from a tee. Defensively, easy actions, reliable hands, loose arm action, ¾ slot and throws clocked at 84 mph across the diamond. 7.20 runner in the 60, laser-timed.

Jacob Willis, INF, Highland, 2019
6-foot-1, 195-pound, infielder with a thick, strong, durable frame. 7.17 runner in the 60, laser-timed. Balanced setup, loads hands, bar action and leg-kick timing trigger. Uphill path, looks to lift the baseball with present bat strength; 91 mph exit velocity from a tee. Defensively, works through the baseball, reliable hands, clean exchange and long arm action from a high ¾ slot. Throws clocked at 80 mph across the diamond.  

Tommy Windt, INF/RHP, Sandburg, 2019
6-foot-3, 187-pound, high-waisted, athletically built, two-way prospect. At the plate, right-handed hitter, balanced, quiet setup and short stride. Loose, quick hands, flashed bat speed, stays short to the ball, occasional extension through contact and gap-to-gap approach; 88 mph exit velocity from a tee. Defensively, steady hands, stays under control on the move. Clean release, can throw from multiple angles, 77 mph across the diamond.  7.49 runner in the 60. On the mound, right-handed pitcher, drop and drive delivery, works on-line and minimal effort throughout. Long, loose arm action, high ¾ slot. Fastball, flashed cut, thrown for strikes, 82-83 mph, touched 84. Curveball, 11/5 shape, depth at times, 69-71 mph. Changeup, near fastball arm speed, above-average feel, sinking action at times, 74-76 mph.

Tyler Yakimisky, INF/RHP, Mundelein, 2019
6-foot-2, 165-pound, wiry, loose-bodied, two-way prospect. Right-handed pitcher, drop and drive delivery, works on-line, lands square and regular effort throughout. Loose arm action, high ¾ slot. Fastball, thrown for strikes, works mostly straight, 80-81 mph, touched 83. Changeup looks to be best secondary pitch; above average feel, down in the zone, fade action, 74-76 mph. Curveball, worked 11/5. 65-67 mph. At the plate, right-handed hitter, balanced setup, early load and stride. Handsy swing and 92 mph exit velocity from a tee. On the infield, clean transfer, steady hands and loose arm action; throws clocked at 79 mph across the infield. 7.44 runner in the 60.    

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