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8/03/21
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Orlando Olvera II: LHP/1B, (2022) Detroit Edison Public School Academy, MI. 6-foot-1, 177-pound. Raw at the plate, Olvera ii had a max exit velocity of 88 mph. (60.16 mph bat speed average). (19.12 mph hand speed average). Begins in a tall stance with a high load, then uses a big leg kick. Upward swing plane. Pull side approach. Capable while in the infield, recorded position velocities up to 74 mph; shows soft hands, consistent feet, and a clean exchange. Solid in the outfield, his best throws to the infield topped out at 74 mph; had a natural fluid exchange, consistent footwork, and sure hands. Deep one hand fielding mechanics. In the 60-yard dash, recorded a time of 7.45. Capable on the mound, throws from a high ¾ angle. Up-tempo type pitcher who shows some effort. Lands square with upright finish. Threw his fastball 73-75 mph with a max of 76 mph; had deceiving slight running action and control low in the zone. (Max spin 2103; Avg 2043). His 1/7 curveball (64-66) showed gradual action. (Max spin 1997; Avg 1879).
Scout Evaluation
Orlando Olvera II, Detroit Edison Public School Academy, 2022, MI
Position: LHP/1B
Body: 6-foot-1, 177-pound.
Hit: (LHH) Raw. Started in a tall stance with a high load, then used a big leg kick. Upward swing. Pull side approach.
Power: 88 mph exit velocity, average 69.88 mph. 60.16 mph bat speed average. 19.12 mph hand speed average.
Defense: (IF) Soft hands, consistent footwork, clean exchange. Capable. (OF) Sure hands, consistent footwork, natural fluid exchange. Solid. Glovework was used deep one hand.
Arm: 74 mph infield velocity. 74 mph outfield velocity.
Speed: 7.45 (60-yard).
Pitching: Capable. Up-tempo delivery, some effort. High ¾ arm angle. Lands square, upright finish.
FB: T76. 73-75 mph. (Max spin 2103; Avg 2043). Low in the zone accuracy, deceiving slight running action.
CB: 64-66 mph. Gradual action, 1/7 shape. (Max spin 1997; Avg 1879).
Pitching: On the mound steps right moving to his balance point. Turns inward throwing with a short arm action. Commands the zone well. Fastball was easy out the hand 73-74 mph showing late arm side run. Curve has a sweeping action sitting 64-66 mph. 69-70 mph change up down in the zone.
Hitting: At the plate sets up with a tall stance. Keeps his hands inside the ball making contact. Showed the ability to hit the ball to all fields making hard contact. Line drive approach mixing between a top hand release and two hand swing.
Hitting: At the plate sets up on the left side showing a slight bend in the knees. High hands getting his top hand involved during the swing. Line drive hitter.
Pitching: On the mound sets up in the stretch with a high leg lift. Throws from a a high 3/4 arm angle. Throws lots of strikes commanding the zone. Sits 71-74 mph. Sweeping curve 61-62 mph down and away from a lefty.