Spotlight: Uncommitted 2023 Robbie Shelton

Maryland Top Prospect Games II

Body: 6’1’’, 175 pounds. Strong, athletic, projectable frame.
Hit: RHH. Hits from a slightly crouched open stance with a wide base and weight slightly pre-loaded on the back side. Short, quick hand separation load with minimal stride. Stays short to and behind the ball with strong lower half involvement in the swing. Smooth, uphill swing with extension out front and a long one-handed finish. Showed quick bat speed through the zone and balance through finish. More middle to pull-side approach.
Power: 93 mph exit velocity per TrackMan during BP. Present strength in the swing and power to the pull-side with more projected in the near future. 
Arm: RH. INF - 77 mph. Throws with longer arm action from a high three-quarter slot across the diamond. Shortens on double play feeds to second and showed the ability to throw on the run from a lower slot. 
Defense: Athletic actions at third base, moves well and fields the ball out in front from a strong base. Works through the ball with active footwork and utilizes a nice split-step to ready himself as the ball crosses the plate. Showed clean exchanges and transfers from the glove to throwing hand. 
Run: 7.75 60-yard time.