17.5
Hand Speed (max)
8/29/20
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Malachi Santiago, Campo Verde (AZ), 2021
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-8, 150-pounds. Lean compact frame, has added some strength, above average athleticism, limited projectability.
Hit: RHH. Neutral base, upright posture with some knee bend. Quiet movements with short load. Small leg lift, out on front leg at times. Short level swing, composed approach, uses the whole field. LD, hard GB contact, shows feel for the barrel.
Power: 89 mph exit velocity via Trackman.
Arm: Right-handed. INF - 82 mph. Showed some arm strength with accuracy to the bag. Fast transfer with quick release. Short arm actions with side shuffles to 1B.
Defense: Some quick twitch actions with clean athletic footwork. Soft hands, globe gets down a bit late at times. Above average feel.
Run: 7.09 runner in the 60.
5-foot-8 150-pounds, medium compact build, some present athleticism and strength in the lower half. Hits from a squared athletic base with some kneed bend. Uses a small leg kick, gaining little ground. Minimal separation of the hands. Showed good balance through swing. Short to the baseball, staying side. Middle approach. Above average pop from level swing at 78mph exit velocity, showing consistency. Quick footwork with clean exchanges. Ran a 7.48 60-yard dash. Got rid of the ball quickly with shorter arm action. 78mph arm strength across the diamond. Development should be followed.