Andrew
Gardner

Gardner is an athletic 6-foot, 180 pound right-handed hitting infield prospect. He hits out of an athletic, slightly open stance. The hands are set just off the back shoulder. The load is short and allows him to stack his weight over the back leg. The swing-plan is direct and flat through the hitting zone. Gardner’s athleticism was apparent throughout his batting practice. The hands are quick through the zone, he creates good torque with the bottom half and the ball jumps off his bat, yielding a max exit velocity of 90 MPH.

Defensively, Gardner was 80 MPH during the infield portion and showed smooth actions. The feet are light and allow him to get into a good fielding position. The hands are soft as he transitions through the ground ball and into the throwing position. The hip, shoulders and feet create a direct line with his target, allowing the arm to work freely. Gardner finishes through the play, maintaining his line with his target.

6-foot, 182-pound right-handed hitting corner infielder. He ran a 7.62 sixty at the event. The approach in the infield is solid as the feet move and the glove is soft. The hands work nicely and he threw 80 mph across the diamond during the infield workout. The bat has an exit velocity of 89 mph. The setup is wide in base and the front foot step into the swing. The path is uphill to contact, life in the hands as he shows a 1-handed finish after contact. Showed a solid approach in the game as he competed in his at bats. 

Exit Velocity - 89 mph

INF Velocity- 80 mph

Gardner is a 6-foot, 175 pound prospect. The right-handed hitting infielder had an exit velocity of 84 mph off the tee.  The initial set up is out of an athletic stance. The hands are relaxed, off the back shoulder. The load is quiet and begins with a toe tap.  The hands move back nicely, allowing him to hit out of a strong position. The bat-path is flat to and through the hitting zone. He stays through the hitting zone well through contact, producing a lot of line drives during batting practice.

Defensively, he was 76 mph across the diamond at this event.  The feet are active pre-pitch and move well as he works to get into a balanced fielding position.  He breaks down behind the ground ball, with the glove relaxed, out in front. He transitions well through the ground ball, showing soft hands.  As he gets into the throwing position, his line with the target is good and he shows a quick arm. He continues through the play, with a good follow through.

Tee Exit Velocity- 84 mph

INF Velocity- 76 mph

Gardner is a 6-foot, 175 pound prospect. The right-handed hitting infielder had an exit velocity of 84 mph off the tee.  The initial set up is out of an athletic stance. The hands are relaxed, off the back shoulder. The load is quiet and begins with a toe tap.  The hands move back nicely, allowing him to hit out of a strong position. The bat-path is flat to and through the hitting zone. He stays through the hitting zone well through contact, producing a lot of line drives during batting practice.

Defensively, he was 76 mph across the diamond at this event.  The feet are active pre-pitch and move well as he works to get into a balanced fielding position.  He breaks down behind the ground ball, with the glove relaxed, out in front. He transitions well through the ground ball, showing soft hands.  As he gets into the throwing position, his line with the target is good and he shows a quick arm. He continues through the play, with a good follow through.

Tee Exit Velocity- 84 mph

INF Velocity- 76 mph