Brendan
Cruz

Physical: Athletic, projectable 6-foot-1, 170lb frame with feel. 7.36 runner in the 60.

Offensively: RHH. Upright, narrow stance, as calm hands operated with simple rhythm at the shoulder. Utilized a leg-hang stride to initiate the swing through a flat, bursty path that lifted towards the finish. Delivered a strong gap-to-gap approach and maintained an accurate top-hand, recording a T88 mph exit velocity via Trackman. Worked up to a 304 foot distance with a 44% sweet-spot rate.

Defensively: The middle infielder featured choppy feet early and accelerated into the touch with a soft glove-hand, getting rid from a lower ¾ slot up to 85 mph across the dirt. Showed off the range in either direction and spun the double play confidently.

Pitching: RHP. Set up off the left corner of the rubber; above-average pace in the delivery with a move from the glute creating a heavy “pull-down” into landing. FB ranged 82-83 mph for strikes and entered on a steep plane, adding a short 72-74 mph CB and quality mid-70’s CH with fade.

Physical: Lean, athletic 6-foot-1, 160lb frame with even proportions. 7.37 runner in the 60-yard dash with two-way skills oozing. 

Offensively: RHH - Balanced, wide stance with a bend in the knees and the hands operating loosely out over the plate to start. Utilized a short up/down stride towards the pitcher entering the hitting zone through a flat path into a whippy, low finish at the shoulder. Notched an impressive 46% line drive rate pointing towards the ability to hit for AVG with solid bat to ball skills at the plate, adding a T89 mph bat-exit velocity and 330 foot batted ball distance on a swing he got extended on at the front of the plate. True top of the order potential down the road able to control the bat head through impact in multiple quadrants. Adjustable lower half allowed for a strong two strike approach carrying over into success in game action. 

Defensively: The shortstop used a hop in the “prep step” getting down over the toes early with momentum towards the target. Low posture and accurate footwork always gaining ground on the ball, staying in attack mode throughout his defensive round. Natural high ¾ slot on the release with ability to change slots on the run with no issues (T83 mph arm). 

Pitching: RHP - Started off the far left side of the rubber from the stretch-only; high leg lift and on time hand break generating repeatability in the delivery (moderate pace). Stayed mostly upright/moderate in the posture but worked a connected move into footstrike generating some velocity. The FB ranged from 80-83 mph with slight arm-side run back over the plate, adding a tight, two-plane 69-71 mph CB at an 11/5 tilt (50% zone rate, 2206 average rpms, strikeout pitch). A 73-75 mph CH operated out of the same window with deception at 1447rpms and 10+ inches of average HM via Trackman.

Physical: High-waisted, lengthy 6-foot-1, 150-pound frame with projectability in the build. 7.59 runner in the 60-yard dash. 

Offensively: RHH - Upright, slightly open stance as the barrel started flat, high above the shoulder. Utilized a leg hang stride followed with noticeable sink into the lower half allowing for athleticism in the approach, a short bat path worked A to B in the hitting zone yielding a 50% line drive rate through the middle of the field. Adjustability was present evidenced by a 70% on-plane efficiency pointing towards solid bat to ball skills at the plate. Doubles power at the moment getting up to a 309 foot peak batted ball distance; an 83 mph bat-exit velocity should continue increasing as he adds strength. 

Defensively: The primary shortstop featured impressive feel on the left side of the diamond with a proficient first step with intent in the routes to beat the ball to the spot. Repeatedly worked downhill with the glove hand especially during his backhand reps, flashing above-average pace across the diamond with a live 81 mph arm strength. Athleticism pops on tape and gives confidence he should stick on the left side moving forward. 

Pitching: RHP - The righty started from the stretch only at a high position at the “set,” followed by a drop and drive out towards the plate. Lengthy presence with a whippy arm path through a high ¾ release. Solid ride on an 82-84 mph FB with 19.8 inches of IVB paired with 2153 RPM’s of spin. Had good extension too (5.6 feet average) creating a slight “jump” outwards towards the hitter. Mixed an adequate 11-5 70 mph breaker with a solid feel for a 76 mph CH with small arm side fade.