01.28.18 Strong is present at 5 feet 11, 190 pounds. Left-handed hitter works from an athletic setup. Uses a smooth leg kick with a good lower half and stays fluid throughout his swing. Has good feel for his barrel using a line drive approach getting good extension out front. Exit velocity recorded at 88mph. Shows good actions in the infield playing through the ball with fluid feet. Arm topped at 77mph across the diamond. Consistent catch and exchange with rhythm through the throws. Also a catcher. Average hands, setting up with an easy target. Some looseness in the hops. Clean exchanges work from a low transfer with some length in the arm. Accurate with a positional velocity of 76 from the crouch. Recorded times of 4.15 in the 30 yard dash, 5.12 in the 5-10-5 agility test, and 8-7 in the standing broad jump.
05.21.17 Presented strength in an average 5-foot-11, 194 pound frame. Left handed hitter works from a balanced, athletic position, using a leg kick as the body loads back with a weight shift. Very aggressive demeanor, creating better than average bat speed. Uphill leverage, looking for extension in a swing geared to stay in the gaps. Good rhythm, with an exit velocity of 84 mph off the barrel. Barrel awareness can be improved. From behind the dish, pop times ranged 2.07 - 2.29 with some accuracy and a positional velocity of 74 mph from the crouch, producing average carry. Short arm stroke works to an over-the-top slot. Rhythm on the transfer seems rushed at times and carry may improve with better hand and feet awareness. Also worked out on the infield, working to be athletic and play through balls. Feet could get heavy as he played high at the point of the catch. Arm showed some carry, working at 73 mph across the diamond.
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Strong is present at 5 feet 11, 190 pounds. Left-handed hitter works from an athletic setup. Uses a smooth leg kick with a good lower half and stays fluid throughout his swing. Has good feel for his barrel using a line drive approach getting good extension out front. Exit velocity recorded at 88mph. Shows good actions in the infield playing through the ball with fluid feet. Arm topped at 77mph across the diamond. Consistent catch and exchange with rhythm through the throws. Also a catcher. Average hands, setting up with an easy target. Some looseness in the hops. Clean exchanges work from a low transfer with some length in the arm. Accurate with a positional velocity of 76 from the crouch. Recorded times of 4.15 in the 30 yard dash, 5.12 in the 5-10-5 agility test, and 8-7 in the standing broad jump.
Presented strength in an average 5-foot-11, 194 pound frame. Left handed hitter works from a balanced, athletic position, using a leg kick as the body loads back with a weight shift. Very aggressive demeanor, creating better than average bat speed. Uphill leverage, looking for extension in a swing geared to stay in the gaps. Good rhythm, with an exit velocity of 84 mph off the barrel. Barrel awareness can be improved. From behind the dish, pop times ranged 2.07 - 2.29 with some accuracy and a positional velocity of 74 mph from the crouch, producing average carry. Short arm stroke works to an over-the-top slot. Rhythm on the transfer seems rushed at times and carry may improve with better hand and feet awareness. Also worked out on the infield, working to be athletic and play through balls. Feet could get heavy as he played high at the point of the catch. Arm showed some carry, working at 73 mph across the diamond.