Virginia/DC Most Viewed Profiles of 2019: No. 4

Top Prospect Games West

Driscoll is 5-8 with a strong athletic frame. He hits from the right side from an upright slightly open athletic stance, short stride on line, short load back and down. Hips rotate completely with some violence and he maintains some lower half balance. Keeps hands inside, short to the ball, strength at contact and extension through the ball, has some batspeed. Uphill swing path, pull approach with loft in his swing, exit velocity was 75. Behind the plate, clean exchange, throws from a high three-quarters arm slot with a short arm action, catcher velocity was 75 and pop times were 2.07-2.15. Showed some accuracy with his throws. Showed versatility taking balls in the infield, where his arm played up to 81.

VA/DC Scout Blog

Solid compact frame standing around 5-foot-8. Driscoll had solid receiving skills and was firm at reception. Pop times between innings varied from 2.10-2.20. Short arm action and was accurate around the bag. At the plate has an athletic stance with a slight knee to knee load with a small stride forward. Hands make a small load before displaying a short path to the ball and hands stayed inside. Head is quiet throughout and maintains balance during the swing.

Freshmen Free Showcase

 Driscoll is 5-8 strong athletic frame very strong lower half. Hits from the right side from an upright open athletic stance, strides online smooth load back, good rhythm to set up, hips rotate violently and explosively, complete rotation of lower body, maintains some balance during swing. Very short to the ball, hands quick and stay inside very well, bat has some whip to it,strength at contact point, uphill with extension through the ball. Shows pull preference and ability to generate some power already with more to come in the future, exit velocity on the day 83. At short, quick clean feet rounds ball aggressively, fields with a good wide base, soft hands, plays through the ball to a quick clean exchange. Throws from a low three-quarters arm slot infield velocity was 82. Home to first 4.17. On the mound throws from a three-quarters arm slot, short free arm action is very quick, generates velocity with some effort. Shoulders uphill and online lands square with an athletic finish, simple repeatable delivery, explosive to the plate. Fastball was 79 to 82 with boring action to the armside. Curveball was 63-68 with sharp 12/6 break, good arm speed when thrown at a top of the range, pitch has a chance to be very good when thrown hard.

Underclass Games

Driscoll is 5-6 with an athletic frame, he hits from the right side from an upright open stance. Short leg kick stride on line, smooth load back, has some rhythm to his swing. Explosive hips and good balance during his swing. Short to ball, slightly uphill path line drive swing with extension through the ball, showed good approach using whole field, swing sets up to generate some power in the future to pull side, exit velocity was 78. At short, quick feet, fields ball with above average hands, quick clean exchange. Throws from a low three-quarters arm slot with a short loose arm action, infield velocity was 75. On the mound, throws from a high three-quarters arm slot with a short free arm action that has some quickness to it and normal effort. Lands closed, some crossfire to his delivery. Fastball was 73-75, touching 76 with some late run. Curveball was 61-62 with gradual 11/5 break and some armspeed. Change-up showed fade during warm-ups and some armspeed.

1.28.18:  Driscoll is 5-4 with an athletic frame, he hits from the right side from an open upright stance. Short leg kick stride on line, short smooth load back with slight wrap, hips rotate fully, some balance to swing. Level line drive swing with some extension through the ball and some strength. Showed good approach working gap to gap, exit velocity was 77. In the infield, good clean feet, rounds ball well and fields with a wider base and above average hands. Plays through the ball to a clean exchange, throws from a low three-quarters arm slot with a shorter arm action, infield velocity was 70.