Julian
Rutherford

2/19/17: 5-foot-8, 170 pounds.  Offensively, the RHH hits from a tall/balanced setup.  Loads back, short stride, partial rotation with the lower half.  Long swing path, uphill plane.  Overall fair approach at the plate.  Registered a high exit velocity of 82 mph.  Defensively, short high ¾ arm action with average carry, throws topped out at 80 mph across the INF.  Fields it clean with a clean exchange, footwork is heavy.  Ran a 8.16 in the laser-timed 60 yard dash. 

1/31/16: 5-foot-10, 165 pounder ran a 8.16-60 and was 75 across the infield.  Possesses soft hands in the field with fluid feet.  Exchange is quick, plays through the baseball.  Short, high ¾ arm action with average strength.  At the plate hits from a tall, athletic setup.  Smooth load.  Possesses quick bat speed.  Good approach.  Short, level swing path, gets to extension.  Displayed gap-to-gap type power with fluid rhythm.  Recorded a high exit velocity of 81 mph.  

1/3/15: 5-foot-9, 165 pound freshman showcased solid actions in the field.  Good glove for a 2018.  Clean exchange, has the ability to get rid of it.  Accurate arm across the diamond at 75 mph.  Lacks elite foot speed.  Offensively, hits from an open stance.  Loads back.  Long stride.  Tendency to close himself off after the stride. Average use of the lower half and average balance.  Very good approach for a 2018.  Hands work, long path.  Pull-side hitter.  Overall fluid rhythm.  Needs to continue to add strength at the plate. Shows some athleticism.  Registered an exit velo of 78 mph.