Eric
Acevedo

INF Eric Acevedo (Lane Tech, 2027) is coming off a strong showing at the Chicago Preseason ID, and backed it up with yet another good day this past weekend. The right-handed hitter took a polished round of BP, working with a longer, flat path that creates extension through impact, creating length through the zone while staying on the barrel to the middle of the field with line-drives (T90 mph EV). Acevedo continued to impress during his defensive round; playing with natural actions and bounce, moving well laterally while showing a clean double play turn and a reliable two-hand gather out front. He reached a peak velocity of 86 mph across the diamond (4th best for the event).

Positional Profile: 2B/SS
Body: 5-7, 142 pounds. Athletic, high-waisted frame.
Hit: RHH. Wider setup, quick leg lift load, shorter stride. Longer, flat path with extension through the zone, stays through the zone for a long time, on the barrel up the middle, polished round with line-drive feel up the middle. 68.5 mph bat speed with 13g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 mph max exit velocity (87.1 avg.).
Arm: RH. INF - 86 mph. Full arm action, quick, high ¾ slot.
Defense: Two-hand gather out front, plays with natural actions, has bounce, moves well laterally, clean double play turn.
Athletic Testing: 7.11 runner in the 60-yard dash; 21.70-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 71.18 Edge Score.

INF Eric Acevedo (Lane Tech, 2027) appears to be an athletic infield prospect with some twitch that we need to follow. He has a compact, wiry 5-foot-7, 142-pound frame, and looks to have some room to add strength as he matures. The right-handed hitter has an athletic operation at the plate with a handsy swing, working to stay on top of the baseball with balance through impact. He appears to be an above-average defender on the infield, boasting confident hands with fluid footwork, pairing with natural actions and a comfortable look throughout his round. His arm is also plenty strong, reaching up to 86 mph with the ability to play on the move and from multiple angles.

Positional Profile: 2B/SS
Body: 5-7, 141 pounds. Athletic and compact frame.
Hit: RHH. Wide stance with quiet hands; uses a toe-tap stride. Repeatable swing with loose hands; works gap-to-gap. 63.6 mph bat speed with 11g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 89 mph max exit velocity (81.6 avg.).
Arm: RH. INF - 86 mph. Arm plays athletically on the move and from multiple slots.
Defense: Fluid footwork, soft hands, plays through the baseball with confidence.
Athletic Testing: 7.34 runner in the 60-yard dash; 20.00-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 70.32 Edge Score.

INF Eric Acevedo (Lane Tech, 2027) gave a strong first impression in his showcase debut. Listed at a lean and projectable 5-foot-8, 140-pounds, Acevedo has all sorts of room to add on strength as he continues to mature throughout the years. At the plate, the right-handed hitter has a loose and easy swing that maintains balance throughout, repeating with ease and using the whole field. Athletic and agile, Acevedo showed actions that play up the middle of the field, showing range to both sides with clean glove-work throughout.

Positional Profile: SS/C
Body: 5-8, 140-pounds. Compact, athletic, high waist.
Hit: RHH. Upright, slightly open setup. Quiet hand load, step-back stride, balanced through finish. Loose hands, works to stay on top of the baseball, gets his hands through the zone. 64.5 mph bat speed with 12 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 81 max exit velocity, averaged 76.8 mph. 294’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 76 mph. Quick, athletic arm path, plays from multiple slots.
Defense: Body flows easily, smooth glove, fluid actions, has some rhythm.
Run: 7.51 runner in the 60.

Small athletic frame, speed plays in game. Right-handed hitter; bunted for single and created a run off it with three stolen bases; aggressive baserunner, stole second on the first pitch, delayed steal of third, and stole home on a double steal.