Klay
Durham

1/6/18 Durham shows soft hands in receiving with some drift in framing. There is intermittent tendency to get narrow in blocking although overall a soft wall with good upper body angle is present. Foot work is solid and transfer is clean. Throwing motion is long and arm strength is developing. Pop times of 2.42-2.46 were recorded.

Offensively, swing is initiated from open stance with stride to neutral. There is good balance and rhythm and solid barrel feel. Early front knee lock and compromised back side release results in up hill swing path. A bat exit velocity of 73 mph was recorded.

On the mound Durham worked out of high 3/4 arm slot with FB showing subtle arm side run at 69-73 mph. CB at 60-62 mph showed 11-5 shape with rolling action and limited depth.CH was best offering on this day being thrown with good sell at 63-66 and displaying considerable arm side fade. Mechanically there is tendency to open front hip early and excessively. Delivery was repeated well.