2.17.18: Horton is 5-10 with a lanky frame, he hits from the right side from a slightly open athletic stance. Short stride on line, smooth load back, some rhythm to his swing. Hips rotate completely, maintains some balance throughout swing. Comes around the ball, works uphill through contact with a pull fly-ball approach. Gets extension through the ball, exit velocity was 74. Behind the plate, clean exchange, throws from a three-quarters arm slot with a shorter arm action. Position velocity was 67 and pop times were 2.38-2.42.
6/21/17 - Projectable frame with room to grow at 5-foot-8, 155-pounds. Hits from a square, balanced set up at the plate. Short rock back load to hitting position, keeps it simple. level swing path with average bat speed and uphill finish with some extension through contact. Looking stronger at the plate and solid foundation. Clean exchange with quick release throwing from behind the plate. Pop time as low at a 2.20. Solid foundation with room to grow and a player to keep an eye on.
2.19.17 - Projectable athletic frame with room to grow at 5-foot-8, 160 pounds. 1.93 10 yard split with a 5.75 40 yard dash. Hits from a square set up with high hands. Short rock back load. Shorter swing path with quick hands and uphill finish. Could get lower half involved more. Exit velocity of 68 mph. Sound footwork and exchange on throws to second. Shorter arm action. Sound hands behind the plate, sticks the ball well. Velocity of 64 from behind the plate with a pop time that ranged from 2.28 – 2.41. Solid foundation in the player, needs to add strength to his frame as he develops.
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2.17.18: Horton is 5-10 with a lanky frame, he hits from the right side from a slightly open athletic stance. Short stride on line, smooth load back, some rhythm to his swing. Hips rotate completely, maintains some balance throughout swing. Comes around the ball, works uphill through contact with a pull fly-ball approach. Gets extension through the ball, exit velocity was 74. Behind the plate, clean exchange, throws from a three-quarters arm slot with a shorter arm action. Position velocity was 67 and pop times were 2.38-2.42.
6/21/17 - Projectable frame with room to grow at 5-foot-8, 155-pounds. Hits from a square, balanced set up at the plate. Short rock back load to hitting position, keeps it simple. level swing path with average bat speed and uphill finish with some extension through contact. Looking stronger at the plate and solid foundation. Clean exchange with quick release throwing from behind the plate. Pop time as low at a 2.20. Solid foundation with room to grow and a player to keep an eye on.
2.19.17 - Projectable athletic frame with room to grow at 5-foot-8, 160 pounds. 1.93 10 yard split with a 5.75 40 yard dash. Hits from a square set up with high hands. Short rock back load. Shorter swing path with quick hands and uphill finish. Could get lower half involved more. Exit velocity of 68 mph. Sound footwork and exchange on throws to second. Shorter arm action. Sound hands behind the plate, sticks the ball well. Velocity of 64 from behind the plate with a pop time that ranged from 2.28 – 2.41. Solid foundation in the player, needs to add strength to his frame as he develops.