86.6
    Exit Velocity (max)
    8/29/21
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Christian Cruz, Cienega (AZ), 2022
Positional Profile: SS/2B Speed and defense seem to be best tools.
Body: 5-foot-9, 145-pounds.
Defense: Feet are active, ability to field the hops he chooses. Bouncy actions with the body. Efficient with the glove.
Arm: R. INF - 74 mph. Throws from a high 3/4 slot. Ability to throw from a lower slot and on the run. Is a little pushy with arm action.
Hit: R. Set up square to the pitcher. Wide base with bend in the knees. Bat held tight to his ear. Uses a leg kick that causes him to drift some, slight press into the back knee and cocks the bat towards the pitcher. First movement with hands is a slight drop. Hand path flattens out after hands dropping. Finish is low.
Power: Ball comes off the bat with some backspin flight.
Run: 6.64 runner in the 60. Lengthy strides for his size, covers ground.
5-foot-8, 140-pound slim frame, still maturing. During batting practice, the right-handed hitter clocked an exit velocity of 82 mph. Started in an active stance with a choppy load, then used a short stride before his swing. Has average bat speed, flat swing plane and low finish. He Barreled up a few balls during the round. Pull side approach. Above average in the infield, his best throw was registered at 73 mph; shows a clean exchange, quick feet and soft hands. Some accuracy to the bag, used a low ¾ slot with a short arm action. During the event, recorded a 60 time of 7.25.