Gabe
Russell

Displayed feel for a physical 6-foot-2, 180-pound frame with a strong lower-half. The left-handed hitter begins from a bent, even stance with weight slightly shifted towards the backside. A quick leg-kick is utilized to initiate a swing that picks up speed through the zone. Featured an uphill attack angle through the baseball at contact, with sink into a powerful lower-half. Generated consistent backspin to the pull-side registering an 87 mph bat-exit velocity . The primary third baseman showcased easy actions with adequate range to both sides. Demonstrated average footwork on accurate 80 mph throws from his position. By playing lower to the ground, range and first-step quickness will increase. The outfielder flashed smooth actions with feet that at times drifted to the baseball. A moderate takeaway was followed by a long, high ¾ arm-stroke yielding accurate throws of 81 mph during defensive evaluations.

6-foot-2, 180-pound solid built frame. Offensively, the left-handed smooth hitting corner infielder drove the baseball gap to gap in BP using a balanced, strong swing throughout. Athletic setup, uses a leg lift to stride and create separation, hands stretch and load the barrel in a strong hitting position. Short action to the baseball, back elbow and knee stay connected through contact. Quiet, strong core and lower half throughout, ball jumps off the bat with some lift, 88 mph exit velo. Runs a 7.40 60. Defensively, shows active feet and fluid actions, arm works across the diamond with some looseness. On throws, shows clean arm stroke coming through at ¾ slot with accuracy at 77 mph. Worked out in OF and 1B, ability to play multiple positions, good footwork and arm strength, 78 mph from outfield.

9-9-18
A long 6-foot-2, 180-pound frame with room to continue to add size and strength. Offensively, the left-handed hitter bats from a knock-kneed, slightly open, and back leg heavy set-up with some rhythm in his low set hands. Uses a moderate leg kick and stride with a hand load before launching his hands on a flat path to contact and a high finish. In BP, shows a middle of the field and flat approach with some pop, all barrels, arguably the best round of the day, 82 mph exit velo. Runs a 7.10 60. Defensively, shows clean footwork and average hands. Throws with a moderate stroke through a high-¾ slot with developing accuracy at 73 mph across the diamond.