Jack
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Solid body type and strong lower half. 5-foot-8, 170 pound frame. Hits from a balanced open stance at the plate. Short back load and high leg kick used to create rhythm and timing. Drifts forward with stride. Nice lower half involvement in swing with quick hands and some bat speed. Shorter level swing path with an exit velo of 81 mph. Plays through the ball at third base. Long arm action throwing from a high three-quarter slot at 74 mph. Ran a 5.25 home-to-first time. Controlled side-step wind-up into a tall balance point. Smooth hand separation and some lower half involvement. Long arm action throwing from a high three-quarter slot. Lands square and finishes in an athletic position. Showed great command and feel for three pitches and threw a ton of strikes. Fastball sat 73-74 mph and touched 74 mph with late heavy arm side run. Slider had late downward action and 11/5 shape at 71-72 mph. Fastball arm speed on change-up at 69-70 mph with fade.