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7/06/21
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Devon Paradise: C/OF, (2025) Bishop Connolly, MA. 5-foot-10, 140-pound lean athletic frame. Projectable at the plate, Paradise had an exit velocity of 78 mph. (59.02 mph bat speed average). (19.71 mph hand speed average). Started in a wide athletic stance with a tight load, then used a small leg kick stride. Bat speed is developing, showed an uphill loose swing plane and high finish. Barreled up some balls with loud contact. Gap to gap approach. While catching, his best position velocity throwing to second was registered at 70 mph; showed a clean exchange, developing feet, and soft hands. He produced a pop time of 2.15-2.19. Some flexibility and athletic setup. Had a high ¾ slot and a consistent arm action. Showed off his speed at the event, running a swift 6.7 60-yard dash. Solid on the mound, showed developing arm speed, he had a short arm action and a high ¾ arm angle. Up-tempo type pitcher and shows some effort. Has an athletic balance point and falling off shoulders. Lands open with a spinning off finish. Produced a fastball that came in at 76-77 mph; shows arm side command and running action. (Max spin 1792; Avg 1712). His 10/4 curveball (67-70) shows glove side command and sweeping action. (Max spin 1926; Avg 1878).
Scout Evaluation
Devon Paradise, Bishop Connolly, 2025, MA
Position: C/OF
Body: 5-foot-10, 140-pound lean athletic frame.
Hit: (RHH) Projectable. Began in a wide athletic stance with a tight load, then used a small leg kick stride. Developing bat speed. High finish, uphill loose swing. Gap to gap approach.
Power: 78 mph exit velocity, average 61.46 mph. 59.02 mph bat speed average. 19.71 mph hand speed average.
Defense: (C) 2.15-2.19 pop times. Soft hands, developing footwork, clean exchange. Projectable. Athletic setup with some flexibility.
Arm: 70 mph catcher velocity. Consistent arm action, high ¾ slot.
Speed: 6.70 (60-yard).
Pitching: Solid. up-tempo delivery, some effort. high ¾ arm angle, developing arm speed, short arm action. Athletic balance point, falling off shoulders, lands open, a falling off finish.
FB: T77. 76-77 mph. (Max spin 1792; Avg 1712). Arm side accuracy, running action.
CB: 67-70 mph. Glove side control, sweeping action, 10/4 movement. (Max spin 1926; Avg 1878).