Jalen
Smith

6/6/17

A 5-foot-11, 185-pound frame with strength throughout. Works from a methodical delivery with a high leg kick and very controlled down the mound. Takes the ball almost straight back out of his break before coming through an over the top slot. Fastball sits 78-79 mph with occasional downhill tilt. Curveball sits 59-60 mph with 1/7 shape and gradual break. In the game, filled up the strike zone with the fastball. Offensively, the left-handed hitter bats from an open, slightly knee-knocked set-up with rhythm in his high-set hands. Uses a smooth arm-bar load with a short stride, slightly uphill path with strength and some bat speed. In BP, shows an all fields approach with pop and some lift, mostly barrels, a very solid round, 90 mph exit velo. Runs a 7.47 60. Defensively, clean and confident actions in the outfield, accurate arm with some carry from an over the top slot, 78 mph. In the game, found consistent barrels, going 2-for-4 with a double and an RBI.