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Prestegard

Huntsville (AL), 2022
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP One of the better LH bats still available in the state 2022 class.
Body: 6-4, 190-pounds. Long, mature frame that still has plenty of room for added development.
Hit: LHH. Wide, crouched setup with controlled leg kick. Upward path to contact with pull-side power.
Power: 87.06 max exit velocity, averaged 87.06 mph. 179’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 81 mph. Has developed arm strength of late from a long, loose high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Steady hands with a clean transfer, moves well side-to-side with fluid footwork.
Run: 7.50 runner in the 60.

6-foot-3, 180-pound. In the box, Prestegard's best exit velocity was 92 mph. Began in a balanced stance with a controlled load, then used a leg kick. Bat speed was quick, and showed an uphill swing plane. He barreled up some balls during his round. Gap to gap approach. While in the infield, made throws at velocities up to 76 mph; showed smooth feet, and soft hands. Had a high ¾ slot and decent accuracy to the bag. Clocked a time of 7.43 in the 60-yard dash. 

6-foot-3, 180-pound physical frame. In the box, Prestegard had an exit velocity of 87 mph. Started in a balanced stance with a controlled load, then used a leg kick before his swing. Bat speed was above average, and displayed uphill swing plane. Barreled up multiple balls during his round. Gap to gap approach. While in the infield, registered his best throw across the diamond at 78 mph; shows soft hands and quick feet. Had a high ¾ slot with consistent accuracy to the bag. During the event, recorded a 60 time of 7.51. On the mound, used easy effort in his delivery. Showed athletic balance point. Has a clean finish. Produced a fastball that came in at 78-79 mph with a max of 80 mph; has running action and control in the zone. His curveball (66-67) has control low in the zone and sweeping action. He shows fading action on his changeup (71-72).

6-foot-3, 175-pound physical frame. During batting practice, the left-handed hitter showed power in the box with an exit velocity of 89 mph. Starts in a wide balanced stance with a quick load, then uses a controlled stride to start his swing. Bat speed was efficient, and showed level swing plane. Was able to create some loud contact and found multiple barrels. Pull side approach. In the infield, his best throw was registered at 74 mph; has soft hands and a natural exchange. Showed decent accuracy. In the 60-yard dash, his time was 7.41. On the mound, had good arm speed. Uses some effort in his delivery. Showed consistent balance point. a clean finish. Threw his fastball 80-81 mph with a max of 82 mph; had a in the zone control that shows heavy movement. Throws a 11/5 curveball (70-73) that has tight action. Showed fading action and control around the zone on his changeup (73-74). Big LH bat, had two nice AB's during game play. Projects at a high level.

Very clean mechanics on this young 2022 RHP that showed a nice feel on how to pitch. Did a nice job of driving off of the mound and striding to the plate. All he did was pound the zone and get outs during his inning. Tall, slender young player that will fill out physically over the next few years. His breaking ball was really good with very nice 12/6 shape that he seemed very confident in, and threw at any time. His fastball had ASR in the lower 70’s as he did a nice job of staying on top of this pitch and creating down plan on the pitch. Another young 2022 to keep an eye on.

Young player that has a very nice frame now and will continue to progress as he fills out physically. The tools are there. Was very savvy during IF drills showing good feel playing low to the ground and getting his feet involved very well, before and after the ball was in the glove. Was able to make throws from different arm slots. At the plate, he had an event set up with the feet with a leg kick approach generating some pop. The bat path was level with a nice finish through the zone and he did a nice job using his lower half. Showed juice off of the barrel to the middle of the field. A definite 2022 to follow.