The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.05
Home to First
The athlete's fastest home-to-first time in the given event year. Measured from bat-on-ball to foot-on-bag, in seconds (s).
4.07
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.0
Power / Speed Score
A simple calculation that divides the athlete’s Exit Velocity Max by the athlete’s 60 Yard Dash time for the given event year. For example, 98 MPH / 7.00s = 14.00.
Willard is 5-11 with an athletic frame that has plenty of projection left to it. He hits from the left side from an athletic stance, big leg kick stride on line, loads back and wraps, hips rotate violently, some balance to swing. Short and quick to ball, slightly uphill swing path, some strength at contact and extension through ball, has some extra base power, used whole field well, exit velocity was 89. In outfield, charges ball aggressively and fields with above average hands. Plays through to a quick clean exchange, three quarters arm slot, position velocity was 81. Ran a 7.05 60 yard dash. On the mound, he throws from a three-quarters arm slot with a short free arm action and some effort. Shoulders closed and level, lands slightly closed with an athletic finish and some recoil. Fastball was 77-79, with downward plane and some late run to it. Curveball was 73-74 with late 11/5 break and good armspeed. Change-up was 72-74 with good armspeed.
Top Prospect Games 6/19/18
Willard is 5-11 with an athletic frame that still has projection left to it. He hits from the left side from a balanced athletic stance. Big leg kick stride on line, short load back with a slight wrap. Hips rotate with some explosion and he keeps some balance during his swing. Short to the ball with a slightly uphill swing path, line drive hitter who can generate some carry to all fields, exit velocity was 90. In the outfield, charges ball aggressively and plays through it to a quick clean exchange, throws from a high three-quarters arm slot with a short arm action, outfield velocity was 83, showed some accuracy on his throws. Ran a 4.29 home to first. On the mound, throws from a three-quarters arm slot with a short free arm action and normal effort. Simple delivery stays on line to target. Fastball was 77-79, touching 81, with late boring action to his armside. Change-up was 73-74 with good armspeed and fading action to it. Curveball was 70-71 with good armspeed and late 11/5 break to it.
2.17.18: Willard is 5-11 with an athletic frame that he has added strength to and still has plenty of projection left to it. Hits from the left side from an open athletic stance, leg kick stride and loads down and back, creating slight wrap and bar, some rhythm to his swing. Hips rotate completely, good balance on a firm base. Short to the ball with some quickness to his bat, finishes uphill through the ball with good extension. Showed a pull approach with line drives that he can lift for extra bases, doubles power with potential for more, exit velocity was 88. In the outfield, fields ball with average hands, has quick feet, clean exchange, throws from three-quarters arm slot with a loose arm action, outfield velocity was 82. Has speed, home to first was 4.07.
6.27.17: Willard is 5-11 and has a lankier athletic frame, he hits from the left side with an athletic stance. Short leg kick stride, smooth load back with a slight wrap, good rhythm to his swing. Some hip explosion, good balance during his swing. Gets to the ball quickly, level swing, gets uphill a bit to pull side, line drive hitter with some gap power potential, exit velocity was 84. Good approach, used whole field. In the outfield, good feet, plays the ball off to a side, above average hands. Clean exchange, throws from a three-quarters arm slot with a loose arm action, outfield velocity was 80. Home to first time was 4.32. On the mound, throws from a three-quarters arm slot, longer arm action that is free, throws with normal effort. Shoulders uphill and closed, lands slightly closed, falls off after finish. Fastball was 77-78 with plane and a bit of sink. Change-up was 68 with some armspeed and sinking action. Curveball was 66-70 with armspeed and late 11/5 break.
6.13.17: Willard has a lanky frame. He ran a 7.19 60 yard dash. Hits from the left side from a balanced stance that is more upright. Big leg kick stride, slight load back with a wrap, good rhythm to his swing. Some hip explosion and balance during his swing. Works slightly uphill through the ball and showed good extension with a bit of a pull approach, exit velocity was 77. In the outfield, gets behind the ball, fields with average hands and has a clean exchange. Throws from a three-quarters arm slot with a longer arm action, outfield velocity was 77. On the mound, throws from a three-quarters arm slot with a longer arm action and some effort. Shoulders are uphill and slightly closed, lands square with an athletic finish. Fastball was 74-76, touching 77, with some boring action to it. Change-up had some armspeed and was 70-73 with some fading action. Curveball was 65-68 with gradual 11/5 break.
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