Patrick
Coyne

2.17.18
 
Coyne has a wiry and athletic frame at 6-foot, 175-pounds. Ran the 60 yard dash in 7.70 seconds. Recorded an exit velo of 86 MPH. Offensively, begins at the plate in an even and balanced stance. Knees are bent and slightly inverted. Hands start at shoulder height, away from the body. Elbow stays parallel to the ground. Hands stay locked in position during the load. Minimal stride, inverts his front foot. Quiet, short to the baseball. Hands stay inside the ball. Consistent hard contact, created many line drives. Defensively took reps as an infielder and recorded a velo of 78 MPH. Stayed low and athletic in his approach to the ball. Brings the baseball and transfers it there. Switches arm angles to make different plays. On the mound, throws strictly from the stretch. Begins with his feet closed and back leg preset. Short, compact arm action and a high 3/4 arm slot. Engages his back leg early and uses it efficiently. Shoulders stay even as Coyne goes down the mound. Fastball touched 85 MPH and sat 83-84 MPH. Curveball showed 11/5 shape and was consistently in the zone at 68-69 MPH. Changeup showed fade and occasional run at 77-78 MPH.

 
Futures Instructional (March 5, 2016)

Patrick is an athletic 5-foot-11 160 pound middle INF/RHP with smooth actions. Offensively- Patrick sets up in an even stance with hands just off back shoulder and bat at 45 degree angle. Uses a short load with an aggressive leg kick for timing. Lands partially open on front side, aggressive with back foot/hip rotation and stays short to the ball with his weight back. Hands are direct to the ball with an elongated and elevated finish. Line drive results with a peak exit velocity of 78 MPH. Defensively- Patrick showed positive left side actions, staying low to the ground and carrying his momentum through his throws. Showed lateral range and can make the play on the move. Occasionally sits back and lets the ball play him, would like to see him work into the ball more aggressively at times. Arm strength peaked at 75 MPH. Pitching- On the mound Patrick starts from his glove side, driving up to 3/4 chest balance point. Lands with a closed front side. Arm action stays infield like, working through a 3/4 slot. Some collapse on front side through his finish, causing a run out from the mound. FB sat 76-77 MPH. Change up had split like action at 68-69 MPH. Curveball featured 2-to-8 shape in the 64-65 range. Dual prospect that can get it done on both ends.