Robert
Milopsky

Milopsky, a 2019 right-handed hitting corner infielder/RHP continues to show much improvement and impress at every outing moved up to the 5th best prospect at third base for the class of 2019, stands at  5-foot-10 and weighs 160 pounds, ran a 4.64 from home to first.  Offensively- Starts from a slightly open lower half some shift of weight to the back knee with the hands ear height in front of the back shoulder and barrel of the bat 45 degrees to the ground. Uses a slight shift of weight to the back side while lifting the front foot, lead knee slight inward rotation driving back halfway to the back knee, while the hands are loaded straight back staying slightly inside the back shoulder and barrel of the bat lifting a bit greater than 45 degrees during the launch phase of the swing. Hands stayed compact and connected to the lower half movement during batting practice. Displayed the patience and ability to drive the ball from gap to gap during BP as well. Recorded an exit velocity of 86 MPH, a personal best  (+7 MPH from August). Defensively- Gets the feet moving before the pitch with a slight hop technique with the hands slightly outside the body. Approaches the ball with very good body control, creating a hop with short choppy steps. Transfers the ball quickly and efficiently from the center of the body waist high. Will double-tap at times but does not upset the timing between the lower and half enough to affect the throw. Throws showed plus carry and accuracy as well as registering an arm velocity of 80 MPH, a personal best and increase of 12 MPH from August.   Pitching- Worked from the first base side of the rubber. Used a simple leg lift, getting the lead knee slightly below the waist with the hands remaining waist high as well. The fastball, thrown from a mid to low ¾ arm slot, showed heavy run and sink to the arm side at 82 MPH. Located the FB well to both sides of the plate staying mainly in the lower third of the zone. The curveball, topping out at 69 MPH, showed tight rotation and 11-to-5 shape. The changeup, could show more quality differential from the fastball topped out at 76 MPH, but showed some arm side fade. Secondary pitches need more development, but showed an ability to throw well and possibly be a two-way threat at the next level.