8/4/15 - 6-foot-1, 155-pound RHP with lanky frame, works through a high-3/4 arm slot with medium backside arm action, minimal effort in delivery, above average velocity for age, fastball sat 75-77 mph and is straight, showed limited feel for 65-68 mph curveball that varied between gradual 11/5 action and short lateral action, changeup is best present secondary pitch with good sinking action at 67-69 mph. With a combination of projectable frame and clean arm action, Ecklar should have no problem gaining velocity moving forward. As a position player, right-handed hitter hits from an open stance, short stride but doesn’t square front side at times, line drive type hitter with level swing path, average bat speed, 78 mph exit velocity off the tee, ran an 8.28 60-yard dash. Shows adequate hands, long exchange, short high-3/4 release with accurate throws, 74 mph velocity across the infield, needs to work on lateral agility and foot speed, young player with some tools who should continue to make strides in game with added physical strength.
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