Ariel
Rivera

 
3/6/16
6-foot, 210-pound right-handed hitting 2-way player. Strong build. Flashes avg. pop in bat with middle/pull approach. Relatively simple mechanics with short leg kick trigger. 84 mph exit velocity. Tends to field on heels. Long release on throws. Slow twitch actions. Needs to improve quickness and range. 69 mph arm strength from low arm slot. Controlled delivery. Lands open to plate. Varying action on 70-71 mph fastball. 11/5 breaking ball is thrown for strikes. Inconsistent command of changeup around zone.

5-foot-11, 205-pound 2-way player. 7.85 60 time. Pre-set hands with minimal load and rhythm. Short stride with balance throughout swing. Below average bat speed with solid contact from slight uphill swing plane. 76 mph exit velocity off tee. Average foot speed and actions defensively. Throws from ¾ arm slot with 63 mph arm strength across diamond. Short arm action on mound. Tends to push ball towards plate. Strong lower half. Balance point is good with in line direction to plate. Fastball was 58-65 mph. Curveball was 50-53 mph. Changeup in 53-56 mph range.