Elan
Goodwin

2.22.15 Hit from an open stance that was tall and athletic. Did not have much of load.  Rhythm got stiff at times.  Stride was long and dove into the plate.  Lower half was utilized to drive the ball.  Maintained good balance throughout his swing.  Showed fast bat speed with a good approach during the round.  Exit Velocity was 79 mph.  Swing path was short and level through the zone, which should allow him to be a line drive hitter.  In the field, he threw from a ¾ arm slot that was accurate some of the time.  His Positional Velocity was 65 mph.  He had soft hands and clean exchanges.  His footwork was decent and had some fluidity to it at times.

Fall Top Prospect Games (UVA):  Goodwin is a 6-foot-1, 165 pound, athlete that hits from a vertical, slightly open stance, with low hands. At times, his stride length caused him to collapse on the backside making his swing uphill. On swings where he kept his balance and stride length, he was able to take his hands directly through the ball creating a line drive stroke that was gap-to-gap. At Shortstop, Goodwin showed the ability to have soft hands. He also showed the ability to utilize his feet to create proper angles.  In the Outfield, Goodwin utilized his athleticism to get good jumps, take good routes, and make some outstanding plays on the weekend.