Knox Smith, Starkville Academy (MS), 2029 Positional Profile: SS/C Body: 5-11, 135-pounds. Lightweight frame with longer limbs, room for added mass and strength. Hit: RHH. Relaxed, slightly crouched stance with handset above shoulders. Short, compact swing, hands work quickly through the zone quick step to load slightly downward bat path, all fields approach. Power: 72 max exit velocity, averaged 55.3 mph. 152' max distance. Arm: RH. C-61 mph. INF-68 mph. Quicker, whippy arm action from a 3/4n slot. Defense: 2.51-2.65 pop times. Quality glovework behind the dish, good transfers and accurate throws to 2B. Showed good footwork on the block and recover. ATH: 8.39 runner in the 60.
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Positional Profile: SS/C
Body: 5-11, 135-pounds. Lightweight frame with longer limbs, room for added mass and strength.
Hit: RHH. Relaxed, slightly crouched stance with handset above shoulders. Short, compact swing, hands work quickly through the zone quick step to load slightly downward bat path, all fields approach.
Power: 72 max exit velocity, averaged 55.3 mph. 152' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-61 mph. INF-68 mph. Quicker, whippy arm action from a 3/4n slot.
Defense: 2.51-2.65 pop times. Quality glovework behind the dish, good transfers and accurate throws to 2B. Showed good footwork on the block and recover.
ATH: 8.39 runner in the 60.