25.9
Hand Speed (max)
10/02/22
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Christopher Newman commit. 5-foot-8, 170-pound, right-handed hitting catcher. DH’d and hit in the four-hole on this day. Launched a no-doubt solo home run to deep left-field in his first at-bat of the day. Finished 1-for-2. Long path, natural lift through the zone and creates leverage to the pull-side. Quick, impactful look at the senior backstop.
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-10, 155-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Wide setup, minimal load and toe-tap stride. Simple swing, short to the ball, whole field approach.
Power: 85 max exit velocity, averaged 80 mph. 283’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 75 mph. Short to the ear into an over-the-top slot.
Defense: 2.22-2.29 pop times. Clean transfer, directional footwork out of the crouch.
Run: 7.33 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-7, 165-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, weight-shift load and no stride. Long path, stays level through the zone at times, line-drive approach.
Power: 89.1 max exit velocity, averaged 77.2 mph. 323’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 72 mph. High over the top release, quick exchange, loose arm.
Defense: 2.15-2.25 pop times. Quick feet, quick exchange, soft hands, stays low, moves with high energy.
Run: 7.17 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-7, 150-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, quick toe-tap trigger. Strong, level swing, level bat path, peak hand speed of 24.1 MPH, solid contact on barrel, pull-side tendencies.
Power: 89.94 max exit velocity, averaged 81.29 mph. 303’ max distance.
Arm: RHH. C - 73 mph. Short arm action, over-the-top arm slot.
Defense: 2.23-2.36 pop times. Sticks pitches, deadens baseball when blocking, clean exchanges.
Run: 7.40 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-foot-6, 135-pounds. Athletic build.
Hit: RHH. Crouched setup, wide base, pre-pitch movement in hands, toe-tap trigger. Long and level path, line drive approach.
Power: 85 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. C - 68 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.32 - 2.37 pop times. Feet play through the baseball at times. Long to release some.
Run: 7.32 runner in the 60.