Ethan
Heist

2/23/20 Position Player
Hit: Athletic set up in the box, with a natural load to create normal timing. Bat path is uphill allowing for backspin through the back of the cage.
Power: Flashed gap abilities.
Top BP Exit Velocity: 84 mph
Top BP Distance: 268 ft.
Offensive Projection: Top of the lineup.
Field: Shows a quick first step on contact and shows he can move laterally to make plays as well. Hands work well out in front of the body catching the ball out front eliminating bad hop.
Throw: 77 across the infield
Defensive Projection: UTL

2/23/20 Pitching
Delivery Notes: A smooth delivery and arm action on the mound. Uses his lower half well, allowing everything else naturally come down the mound. Show pick up more velocity once he becomes stronger.
Fastball: Topping at 82 with a high ¾ arm slot and arm side run.
Fastball Spin Rates: 2000-2200.
Curveball: Between 70-72 with 11/5 break with tight spin. Power breaking ball.
Curveball Spin Rates: N/A.
Changeup: 75-76 keeping hitters off balance more of a tumbling action than fading action.

2/17/20 Pitching Delivery Notes: Uses an effective pull-down approach with a smooth fluid delivery while engaging his lower half. Fastball: Straight and true through the zone at 82mph. Curveball: 11/5 break with average depth and above average bite. Changeup: Arm side fade, looks like a sinker. 2/17/20 Position Player Hit: Athletic setup from the right side in the box. Very fluid motions prior to launch. Hands work really quickly through the zone. Level bat path through the zone. Power: Line drive type guy at this time. Offensive Projection: Table setter. Field: Good footwork with above average glove skills. Plays left of center and through the ball very well. Throw: Average arm strength recording 79 mph across the diamond. Defensive Projection: MIF.

2/9/20 Pitching
Delivery Notes: Slow tempo delivery with slight leg lift. Stays level throughout delivery throwing out of a ¾ arm slot.
Fastball: Heavy arm side run, locates the ball well. 82mph.
Curveball: Tight breaking ball with good depth at 11/5 break. 71-75 mph.
Changeup: Better offering with good depth and arm side fade. Gets hitters off balance while keeping arm speed the same. 73-76 mph.

2/9/20 Position Player
Hit: Smooth fluid approach with a long lengthy swing. Attacks the ball aggressively while keeping a level bat path throughout the zone.
Power: A little above average exit velo for class at 80mph
Offensive Projection: Gap hitter/ middle of lineup guy.
Field: Nice easy footwork with good ball to hand transition. Quick release.
Throw: 78mph infield velocity
Defensive Projection:  MIF

1/20/20 Position Player
Hit: Swings it from the right side using a simple approach mechanically. Level path with developing natural tools. All field ability in BP. Much more to come as physical maturation takes its course.
Power: Line drive pop.
Offensive Projection: Table Setter.
Top Rapsodo BP Exit Velocity: 87.2
Top Rapsodo BP Distance: 282
Field: In the infield he shows decent footwork and average angles and actions. Throws had good carry.
Defensive Projection: 2B/3B

1/20/20 Pitching
Delivery Notes: Works with consistent tempo on the bump. Delivery requires little effort. Slinging arm action through a near high-3/4 slot. Ball comes out well.
Fastball: Heavy arm side action at times. 75-79 mph.
Fastball Spin Rate: 1900-2100.
Curveball: 11/5 tight breaker with more spin than action at this stage. 66-67 mph. Also mixed in a 71-72 mph slider that had sharper action to it.
Curveball Spin Rate: 1700-1900.
Changeup: Solid pitch. Throws it with confidence and has decent sell on it. The better of the three secondary offerings on this day.
Pitchability: In/out throughout outing.

1/21/18
A middle infielder with quiet, controlled actions. Tends to play from heels inside funnel, Would be aided by creating angles in his footwork prior to fielding to play through the baseball more efficiently. Hands are soft and ball skills are developing. Profiles at second base presently. A right-handed hitter that starts in a balanced setup. Uses a knee pinch to get lower half incorporated. Hands stay simple prior to launching the bat through the zone on a level path. A contact type guy with a compact stroke. Stays inside the baseball well, producing natural ball flight to the middle of the field. On the bump the right-hander rhythm in a efficient delivery that requires minimal effort. Stride is in-line with some shoulder tilt. Long arm action through a high-¾ slot. Fastball showed occasional cutting action while sitting 64-66 mph. Curveball has early break on a 11/5 tilt at 50-52 mph. Also offered a changeup, the pitch is thrown with good arm speed at 57-60 mph.
60-Yard Dash: 8.4
Infield Velocity: 61
Exit Velocity: 54