Frank Asta: LHP/OF, (2023) Utica Eisenhower, MI. 5-foot-10, 165-pound. During batting practice, Asta's best exit velocity was 82 mph. Starts in a tall stance with a quick load, then uses a long stride. Has some bat speed and has a back foot finish. Created some loud contact during the round. Line drive approach. In the outfield, his best throws to the infield topped out at 77 mph. On the mound, using a long arm action he showed consistent arm speed from an over-the-top arm angle. Uses some effort in his delivery. Has a consistent balance point. Changeup (64-67 mph).Threw his fastball 71-73 mph; had running action and arm side control. Threw a 1/7 curveball (60-63) with tight action.
Scout Evaluation
Frank Asta, Utica Eisenhower, 2023, MI
Position: LHP/OF
Body: 5-foot-10, 165-pound .
Hit: (LHH) Begins in a tall stance with a quick load, then uses a long stride. Some bat speed. Line drive approach.
Power: 82 mph exit velocity, average 74.90 mph. 65.29 mph bat speed average. 17.21 mph hand speed average.
Arm: 77 mph outfield velocity.
Pitching: Some effort. Over-the-top arm angle, consistent arm speed, long arm action. Consistent balance point.
FB: T73. 71-73 mph. (Max spin 1958; Avg 1867). Arm side accuracy, running action.
CB: 60-63 mph. Tight action, 1/7 shape.
CH: 64-67 mph.
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Frank Asta: LHP/OF, (2023) Utica Eisenhower, MI. 5-foot-10, 165-pound. During batting practice, Asta's best exit velocity was 82 mph. Starts in a tall stance with a quick load, then uses a long stride. Has some bat speed and has a back foot finish. Created some loud contact during the round. Line drive approach. In the outfield, his best throws to the infield topped out at 77 mph. On the mound, using a long arm action he showed consistent arm speed from an over-the-top arm angle. Uses some effort in his delivery. Has a consistent balance point. Changeup (64-67 mph).Threw his fastball 71-73 mph; had running action and arm side control. Threw a 1/7 curveball (60-63) with tight action.
Scout Evaluation
Frank Asta, Utica Eisenhower, 2023, MI
Position: LHP/OF
Body: 5-foot-10, 165-pound .
Hit: (LHH) Begins in a tall stance with a quick load, then uses a long stride. Some bat speed. Line drive approach.
Power: 82 mph exit velocity, average 74.90 mph. 65.29 mph bat speed average. 17.21 mph hand speed average.
Arm: 77 mph outfield velocity.
Pitching: Some effort. Over-the-top arm angle, consistent arm speed, long arm action. Consistent balance point.
FB: T73. 71-73 mph. (Max spin 1958; Avg 1867). Arm side accuracy, running action.
CB: 60-63 mph. Tight action, 1/7 shape.
CH: 64-67 mph.