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Colby Sweat: 1B/3B, (2022) Bentonville, AR. 6-foot-3, 210-pound mature solid build. Solid at the plate, the right-handed hitter was ranked 3rd with an exit velocity of 94 mph. (63.43 mph bat speed average). (21.42 mph hand speed average). Begins in a quiet tall stance with a smooth big load, then uses a long controlled stride. Bat speed is average efficient, displays a short upward swing plane and high good extension on his finish. He barreled up multiple balls with some loud contact. Gap to gap fly ball approach. Smooth advanced while in the infield, made throws up to 67 mph; shows consistent fluid feet, sure soft hands, and a quick clean exchange. Fields the ball out front one hand, movements laterally were average athletic. Consistent accuracy to the bases, used a long arm action and a high ¾ slot. Clocked a time of 7.67 in the 60-yard dash. Capable solid on the mound, showed consistent good arm speed, also used a high ¾ arm angle and a consistent short arm action. Feel slow-tempo type pitcher and uses easy effort. Tall balance point with even in line shoulders. Lands square with an athletic falling off finish. Sat with his fastball at 66-70 mph; showed early some action and command consistent in the zone around the zone with straight movement. (Max spin 1670; Avg 1547).

Scout Evaluation

Colby Sweat, Bentonville, 2022, AR

Position: 1B/3B

Body: 6-foot-3, 210-pound mature solid build.

Hit: (RHH) Solid. Started in a quiet tall stance with a smooth big load, then used a long controlled stride. Average efficient bat speed. High good extension on his finish, short upward swing. Gap to gap fly ball approach.

Power: 94 mph exit velocity, average 83.09 mph. 63.43 mph bat speed average. 21.42 mph hand speed average. 3rd best ev of the day.

Defense:  (IF) Sure soft hands, consistent fluid footwork, quick clean exchange. Smooth advanced.  Fields the ball out front one hand, movements laterally were average athletic.

Arm: 67 mph infield velocity. Long arm action, high ¾ slot, consistent accuracy.

Speed: 7.67 (60-yard).

Pitching:  Capable solid. feel slow-tempo delivery, easy effort. high ¾ arm angle, consistent good arm speed, consistent short arm action. Consistent strong balance point, even in line shoulders, lands square, an athletic falling off finish.

FB: T70. 66-70 mph. (Max spin 1670;  Avg 1547). Consistent in the zone around the zone accuracy, early some action, straight movement.

6-Foot-3, 210-Pound frame, physical frame with present strength, ran a 7.50, Offensively; even set, load to stride, barrel lays out behind stride, back knee leverages ground, barrel works to pull side, stable in ground through finish, extension to middle, power to pull side, 88 mph exit velo, Defensively; active feet, fingers up to field, funnel to midline, glove pat to throw, long arm swing. lower slot, average carry, 67 mph arm strength.

Pitching: 3/4 slot, average arm speed, long arm swing with some stiffness in back of arm swing, good balance point, some effort to delivery, falls to 1b side after release, early clear out glove side, early open lead leg with even land, fastball 67-71 mph, late action with sink in the zone, curveball 58-60 mph, 11-5 shape, early action, gradual break, fastball line with short break, in zone, change up 61-65 mph, near fastball arm speed, threw in zone.

 6-Foot-3, 205-Pound frame, physical presence with present strength, ran a 7.8, Offensively; even set, slightly closed line, simple load simple stride, hand load, barrel cocked at foot strike, back knee works underneath body to contact, stable in ground to contact, short stroke, extension to the middle, repeats swing and positioning, 82 mph exit velo, Defensively; attacks ball fingers down to field, field off left side, funnel to midline glove pat to throw, short stroke, ¾ slot, average carry, 73 mph arm strength.

Bentonville High School, Class of 2022; 6-foot-2, 195-pound solid frame; 1B/3B. At the plate, the right-handed hitter's best exit velocity was 87 mph. Began in balanced stance with a smooth load, then used a leg kick to initiate his swing. Displayed an upward swing plane and explosive bat speed, and he ended his swing with good extension on his finish. Used a drive the ball approach in his path. While in the infield, made throws at velocities up to 70 mph; displayed soft hands and rhythmic feet. Used a loose arm action on his throws. He recorded a time of 8.1 in the 60-yard dash.

6-Foot-2, 185-Pound frame, physical frame with present strength, Ran a 7.86 60, Offensively; simple set even stance simple load simple stride lean back to hit, pull side power, backside works under body to contact, simple swing, big finish big extension, 86 mph exit velo, Defensively; squat to field, field of left, deep field, funnel to midline, active feet to release, glove pat to throw, ¾ slot, solid carry, 71 mph arm strength.