22.2
Hand Speed (max)
10/08/23
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OF/LHP Max Russ (Immaculate Conception Catholic, 2025) took a clean round of BP during Sunday’s event. From a relaxed setup, Russ worked level through the zone, occasionally getting uphill at times to record a max exit velocity of 85.4 mph and averaged 80.9 mph from the left side. In the outfield, Russ has a quick first step and worked through the ball to deliver throws up to 85 mph to home, which was one of the day's hardest marks.
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-11, 165-pounds. Athletic build with projection.
Hit: LHH. Tall, open setup. Controlled load and stride works back to even. Long bat path, uphill path through the zone, up the middle approach. 65.6 mph bat speed with 19 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 85 max exit velocity, averaged 80.9 mph. 307’ max distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 85 mph. Quick, athletic arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Athletic, easy, fluid outfield actions, comfortable on the move, gains ground through release.
Run: 7.41 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: LHP
Body: 5-11, 165-pounds. Athletic build with projection. Delivery:
Athletic movements, small leg kick with tuck, drop/drive delivery, foot lands in-line.
Arm Action: LH. Clean arm action, full circle, low 3/4 slot.
FB: T79, 77-79 mph. Gets around it at times, favored the glove-side. T1799, 1687 average rpm.
CB: 65-68 mph. 1/7 shape, short wrinkle with some depth, strikes. T1441, 1187 average rpm. SL: 65-68 mph. Similar shape to curveball. T1535, 1493 average rpm.
CH: 67-70 mph. Cutting action. T1692, 1500 average rpm.